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Published: November 30, 2009 3:00 a.m.

Today’s game

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New England at New Orleans

Records: Patriots (7-3); Saints (10-0)

Time: 8:30 p.m. (ESPN)

The skinny: First meeting between Bill Belichick and Sean Payton since Payton became head coach in 2006. ... New England has won its last six Monday night games. ... Patriots have won 17 straight against NFC. ... Patriots last played in Louisiana Superdome in 2002 Super Bowl, beating St. Louis 20-17 for club’s first NFL title. . ... QB Tom Brady has 300 or more yards passing in five straight contests. ... Saints are 10-0 for first time in club history. ... Saints lead NFL with 36.9 points per game. ... Saints are on pace to score 590 points this season. NFL record is 589 by 2007 Patriots. ... Saints have TDs from 18 players. ... Drew Brees is 2-0 vs. Patriots. ... DE Will Smith has sack in last four and 8 1/2 sacks this season.

– Associated Press