Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_53 (attendance VARCHAR, opponent VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many people attended the game played with the New England Patriots as opponents?
### Answer:
SELECT attendance FROM table_name_53 WHERE opponent = "new england patriots"