NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) –
Drew Brees threw five touchdown passes as the New Orleans Saints pounded the New England Patriots 38-17 on Monday and improved to a perfect 11-0.

Brees finished with 371 passing yards and threw for three scores in the second quarter where New Orleans took command.

The Saints joined the Indianapolis Colts at 11-0, the first time two teams have opened with that many wins in the same season.

(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Peter Rutherford)