The Dude

Seriously though, there are a ton of positives that can be taken away from this game.
NE is the winningest team in the past 10 years, and beating them at their house, after a loss just doesnt happen.
I have never said this before and don't like to use refs as an excuse, but if it were not for them we would have won this game. Yes we made mistakes and didnt play our best ball, but the calls I saw today were atrocious. The false start that was clearly on them, the flag that was thrown as the playclock hit zero AND we called time out, and a play they ruled a catch that clearly hit the ground and bounced into their receivers hands all directly effected the outcome of this game.
Some positives I saw
Our line is getting better, last week it was in protection, and this week it was in the run game.
We are starting to find our running game, this will be essential as the season goes on
Kenny Stills is going to be a playmaker
Watson and Brees are getting more chemistry, this will will drive defenses nuts trying to cover two tight ends that can catch

Yea we lost, but to a good AFC team and if I am going to take a loss I will take one to the Patriots over most anyone. Also a loss makes our new defense aware of their own mortality. Its great when teams can really buy into what a coach is teaching, but sometimes that can lead to cockiness. I think we saw a little of that in the Bears game. This gives them the bye to get their **** together.
Hey we are still 5-1 and the best team in the NFC
Oh and Jenkins is a straight up baller this year.