Patriots edge Jets 26-19 to improve to 4-2
New England defeated New York 26-19 on Sunday, advancing to 4-2 while the Jets fell to 2-4.
The New England Patriots held off the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, winning 26-19 and moving to a 4-2 record in Week 6. quarterback Drake Maye threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns without an interception, adding 24 rushing yards, while the Patriots’ defense limited the Jets to 252 passing yards.
Maye connected early with wide receiver Romeo Doubs for a 42-yard touchdown on the Patriots’ second offensive series. He later threw a 17-yard touchdown pass before halftime, bringing his season total to ten touchdowns. Tight end Hunter Henry added a second-quarter score, and rookie wide receiver DeMario Douglas caught a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter.
The Jets’ offense, led by quarterback Geno Smith, managed one touchdown and an interception. Smith completed 20 of 30 passes for 252 yards, but the Patriots’ secondary, anchored by cornerback Christian Gonzalez, held New York’s top receiver to 44 yards.
"We stayed disciplined and executed our game plan," Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said after the win.
New England’s running game featured Rhamondre Stevenson with 36 rushing yards and Corey Kiner, who returned a kickoff 38 yards and contributed 57 yards on the ground. The Patriots’ offensive line, despite injuries to several starters, allowed no sacks and no penalties.
Defensively, the Patriots recorded three sacks, with Elijah Ponder adding his fifth of the season. The special teams unit was solid, as kicker Andy Borregales made two field goals and two of three extra points, while linebacker Erick Hunter downed a punt inside the Jets’ 3-yard line.
The victory gave New England its second straight win in the AFC East, while the Jets dropped to 2-4 after a challenging second half.