Countdown to kickoff: Mac Jones, Patriots set to face Saints at 1 p.m.

The Patriots will look to move to 2-1 when they kick off against the Saints at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Gillette Stadium.

We’ll be updating live throughout the game. Follow along for updates.

What no Trent Brown means for Pats — 11:42 a.m.

The following players are inactive Sunday for the Patriots:

Right tackle Trent Brown (calf) will miss his second consecutive game, which is a big blow to New England’s offensive line — the drop-off at the position from Brown to some of his backups is sizable. The Patriots could utilize another rotation at right tackle (more Yasir Durant?), and use extra bodies to help protect on that side as well. But it’s going to be interesting to see how New England handles protection on that side of the line.

Josh Uche showed up on the injury report late in the week with a back issue — he was limited on Friday, and listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. The Patriots are relatively deep at linebacker, but they will miss Uche’s relentless motor when it comes to his pass-rushing skills.

Running back Rhamondre Stevenson is a healthy scratch for a second consecutive week after his struggles in the opener. More work for the rest of the backfield, including Damien Harris, James White and J.J. Taylor.

Cornerback Shaun Wade, who was acquired just before the start of the regular season, is a healthy scratch again for New England. Not sure if it’s a numbers thing or the fact that he’s lagging behind when it comes to scheme. But he’ll sit this week, as Joejuan Williams and others will likely see time in his place.

Linebacker Ronnie Perkins is another healthy scratch — the rookie out of Oklahoma is part of a deep position, and based on what we’ve seen so far, he could be in for a redshirt rookie campaign. (Not that that’s a bad thing — it’s a path that several elite players took, including Trey Flowers and James White. Just part of being a talented but not-quite-ready youngster in New England.)

Wrapping up the healthy scratches is tight end Devin Asiasi. With Brown out, I would have thought that Asiasi had more of a chance to play in this one — they could certainly use some depth at tight end when it comes to pass protection. But the Patriots must feel confident in the health of Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith here.

Among the notables who are playing: Kyle Van Noy, who missed last week with a throat issue, Matt Judos, who was out of Wednesday practice with a knee injury, and Harris, who was limited on Wednesday and Thursday with a finger issue. All are active this afternoon.

What do the lines say? — 11:21 a.m.

The Patriots have stayed a three-point favorite for much of the week, and the line has held this morning. I think New England covers this afternoon, even with the Jekyll and Hyde nature of the New Orleans team (big win, followed by a blowout loss). The bigger question? The over/under, which has dropped from 46 or 47 to 42.5 as of Sunday morning. Likely a case of showing little faith in either quarterback taking some shots down the field. I still like the under today — even with the great weather.

Great weather today — 11:12 a.m.

It’s looking like it’s going to be a picture-perfect afternoon for football in Foxborough. According to our pals at weather.com, temps will be in the low 70s with a slight breeze out of the Northwest, and almost no chance of precipitation. Third straight game where the Patriots are getting good weather.