At a Glance
- New England Patriots defeat New York Jets 42-10 in a dominant road win.
- Drake Maye throws a career-high 5 touchdown passes before being replaced.
- Patriots finish the regular season 8-0 on the road, the third time in franchise history.
Why it matters: The result keeps the Patriots in contention for the AFC East title and marks the Jets’ continued struggles on home turf.
The Patriots entered MetLife Stadium with a perfect road record and a clear goal: secure the AFC East title by beating the Jets and waiting on the Buffalo-Philadelphia outcome.
Patriots Dominate Jets on Road
The Patriots opened the game with a quick 2-yard touchdown catch by Austin Hooper, setting the tone. Drake Maye finished 19 of 21 for 256 yards and a 157.0 quarterback rating, adding five touchdown passes to Rhamondre Stevenson, Stefon Diggs, Hunter Henry, and Efton Chism III before coach Mike Vrabel relieved him with 5:31 left in the third quarter. The team’s offensive efficiency was highlighted by a streak of six consecutive touchdown drives.
- Scoring: Patriots 42, Jets 10
- Passing: 19/21, 256 yards, 5 TDs
- Rushing: 111 yards by Breece Hall, including a 59-yard TD
- Field Goals: One 41-yard attempt missed by Andy Borregales
Game Highlights
| Play | Patriots | Jets |
|---|---|---|
| First Drive | 2-yard TD to Hooper | 3-and-out |
| Second Drive | 1-yard TD run by Stevenson | 1-and-out |
| Third Drive | 22-yard TD pass to Stevenson | 3-and-out |
| Fourth Drive | 13-yard TD pass to Henry | 3-and-out |
| Fifth Drive | 10-yard TD pass to Chism | 3-and-out |
Special teams saw two fake punts by the Jets, but both failed to gain a first down. The Patriots’ defense forced turnovers, including an interception by Jaylinn Hawkins early in the game.
Injuries and Next Games
- Patriots: FB Jack Westover ankle injury; QB replaced by Joshua Dobbs.
- Jets: RB Breece Hall knee injury; CB Qwan’tez Stiggers knee injury; Isaiah Davis concussion evaluation; LG John Simpson knee injury.
The Patriots will host Miami next Saturday or Sunday, while the Jets finish the season on the road in Buffalo.
Key Takeaways
- Patriots secure an 8-0 road record and stay in AFC East title chase.
- Drake Maye throws a career-high 5 TD passes before being replaced.
- Jets become the fifth NFL team to lose four straight by 23+ points in a season.
The game reinforced the Patriots’ offensive potency and the Jets’ ongoing challenges, setting the stage for the final week of the season.
