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Week 6, 2026

NYJ New York Jets 2-4 19
Final
NE New England Patriots 4-2 26

Patriots defeat Jets 26-19 as Drake Maye throws for 235 yards and 3 TDs

Automated recap from game data · · Gillette Stadium

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Gillette Stadium. Photo: Art N., CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The New England Patriots defeated the New York Jets 26-19 on Sunday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough before a crowd of 64,628. The Patriots moved to 4-2, while the Jets fell to 2-4.

The Patriots built a 17-3 halftime lead, then held on as the Jets won the second half 16-9.

The Patriots out-gained the Jets 383-324 and overcame a 2-1 turnover deficit. The Patriots converted 8 of 15 third downs and held the ball for 29:57.

Drake Maye of the Patriots earned Game MVP. Maye completed 18 of 32 passes for 235 yards, 3 touchdowns and no interceptions.

For the Jets, Omar Cooper Jr. caught 6 passes for 103 yards and a touchdown.

Line score

Team1234T
NYJ3010619
NE7100926

How the game turned

Patriots win probability
0%50%100% Kickoff Final

Biggest swing: Patriots went from 74% to 83% on one play in the first quarter.

Q1 4:10(Shotgun) D.Maye pass deep right to R.Doubs for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-R.Doubs was injured during the play. A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Ashby, Holder-M.Wishnowsky.

Scoring plays

TimeTeamPlayNYJ-NE
Q1 8:17NYJJason Sanders 42 Yd Field Goal3-0
Q1 4:10NERomeo Doubs 42 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Andy Borregales Kick)3-7
Q2 1:46NEAndy Borregales 32 Yd Field Goal 3-10
Q2 0:14NEDeMario Douglas 9 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Andy Borregales Kick)3-17
Q3 10:24NYJOmar Cooper Jr. 48 Yd pass from Geno Smith (Jason Sanders Kick)10-17
Q3 4:46NYJJason Sanders 36 Yd Field Goal13-17
Q4 14:10NEHunter Henry 7 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Andy Borregales PAT Failed)13-23
Q4 7:20NYJJason Sanders 40 Yd Field Goal 16-23
Q4 1:12NEAndy Borregales 27 Yd Field Goal16-26
Q4 0:32NYJJason Sanders 36 Yd Field Goal19-26

Team stats

NYJNE
324Total yards383
227Passing yards235
97Rushing yards148
21First downs22
3-10Third down8-15
0-2Fourth down1-2
0-3Red zone2-4
1Turnovers2
3-25Sacks allowed0-0
5-35Penalties5-57
30:03Time of possession29:57

Top performers

Jets

  • PassingGeno Smith20/30, 252 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
  • RushingBraelon Allen17 car, 78 yds, 0 TD
  • ReceivingOmar Cooper Jr.6 rec, 103 yds, 1 TD
  • TacklesJamien Sherwood11 tkl, 0 sack

Patriots

  • PassingDrake Maye18/32, 235 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT
  • RushingCorey Kiner11 car, 57 yds, 0 TD
  • ReceivingDeMario Douglas7 rec, 86 yds, 1 TD
  • TacklesMarcus Jones8 tkl, 0 sack

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