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Game Preview: Jets at Patriots

The New England Patriots host the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on Sun, October 24th at 1 PM ET.

October 24, 2021 at 08:fifteen AM

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The New England Patriots will return to AFC East Division play this week when they host the New York Jets. The Patriots defeated the Jets, 25-6, in the first meeting betwixt the two teams on Sept. 19 at MetLife Stadium. The Patriots extended their streak to 11 straight wins over the Jets with the victory. That streak is tied for the second-longest winning streak in team history. The Patriots beat Buffalo 15 straight times from 2003 through 2010 and also own an eleven-game winning streak against Buffalo.

The Patriots will exist looking for their 22nd series sweep against the Jets and a season sweep for the sixth straight flavour. It would be the 13th sweep nether Bill Belichick and their 15th nether Robert Kraft.

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SCOUTING THE MATCHUPS

By Paul Perillo

The Patriots criminal offence has been held in check thus far this season just the Jets struggling defense provides an opportunity for that to change.

When the Patriots run - Edge: Patriots

Damien Harris ran with toughness and picked up his second 100-1000 game of the flavour against Dallas on Sunday. He was productive despite inbound the game with sore ribs, and for large portions of the game he was the squad's best option. Harris also did his work operating behind a patchwork offensive line that didn't provide consistent assistance, yet he nevertheless ripped off a pair of 21-yard runs and remained productive throughout. Rookie Rhamondre Stevenson as well chipped in against the Cowboys, picking upward his first-career touchdown to give the Patriots the lead in the fourth quarter. That 2-pronged set on should go along at Gillette Stadium Sunday against a Jets defense that struggles to finish the run. New York ranks 21st in run defense, allowing an average of 123.4 yards per game. New York'due south front actually did a pretty skillful job of containing Harris and the Patriots footing set on in Week 2 at the Meadowlands, property New England to 101 yards on 24 carries for a iv.2-yard average. Both Harris and James White picked upwards rushing touchdowns, however, with Harris turning in a highlight-reel 26-chiliad jaunt through several would-exist Jets tacklers. John Franklin-Myers, Sheldon Rankins, Quinnen Williams and Bryce Huff volition need to be stout over again against a Patriots offense that wants to get Harris & Co. going.

When the Patriots pass - Border: Patriots

Mac Jones continues to exist extremely efficient and that was the case in Week 2 against the Jets besides. He completed 22 of 30 passes merely for just 186 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. On Sun against the Cowboys Jones showed signs of having the ability to get the ball downfield with more regularity. He hit Hunter Henry for a 20-yard touchdown afterward finding Stevenson for 22 earlier in the game. But the capper came late when he rebounded from a option-half dozen to find Kendrick Bourne for a 75-chiliad touchdown to regain the lead. Jones is getting more comfy pushing information technology downfield, but the protection needs to be better for that to continue. Jones was sacked twice and took a huge hit from Randy Gregory, which caused a fumble and changed the game. Injuries and COVID protocols have left the offensive line struggling to notice the proper combinations, and Bill Belichick continues to tinker to find the right mix. If the protection settles down Jones should be able to use Henry and his stable of wideouts, most notably Bourne and Jakobi Meyers, enough to take reward of a Jets secondary that includes corners Quincy Williams, Bryce Hall and Brandin Echols and safeties Marcus Maye, Ashtyn Davis and Sharrod Neasman. That group ranks 17th in allowing 249.4 yards per game and has yet to intercept a single laissez passer. The Patriots should be able move it through the air on Sunday.

When the Jets run - Edge: Patriots

In the first meeting the Jets were able to run wild, racking upwardly 152 yards on the ground on 31 attempts. The Patriots front end struggled early on and had a tough fourth dimension containing opposing running backs, but things have improved recently. New England kept Tampa, Houston and Dallas under wraps for the near role. In addition, New York'due south merely real success running the brawl this season came in that Week ii loss. On the season the Jets rank 31st in rushing, managing only 74 yards per game, and 30th with an average of 3.half dozen yards per try. Rookie Michael Carter has shown flashes of ability simply with the Jets offensive line banged up and struggling, running lanes have been tough to come by. Carter leads the Jets with only 165 rushing yards for the flavour, averaging a paltry 3.five yards per comport. The Patriots front of Lawrence Guy, Davin Godchaux, Deatrich Wise and linebackers Matthew Judon, Ja'Whaun Bentley and Dont'a Hightower should be able to prevent a repeat of what went on in Week two when the Jets consistently gashed the front and picked upwards chunks of yardage on the basis.

When the Jets pass - Edge: Patriots

Rookie Zach Wilson has struggled in most of his games this flavour but none more so than confronting the Patriots when he tossed four interceptions and single-handedly toll his team a chance to compete. Wilson was erratic with both his throws and decisions, forcing one down the middle early to prepare the stage for a long afternoon. At times Wilson has shown the playmaking ability that intrigued NFL scouts and led to the Jets to select him No. 2 overall, merely non well-nigh consistently enough. He has simply four touchdowns against ix interceptions on the flavour. Meanwhile, the Patriots secondary is coming off one of the worst outings of the Belichick era, coughing up 445 yards to Dak Prescott and the Cowboys. Injuries and inconsistency accept plagued the group and J.C. Jackson, Jalen Mills, Jonathan Jones, Devin McCourty and Adrian Phillips need to be amend. Jackson was fantabulous against Corey Davis in the first coming together and Wilson wasn't accurate or prepared enough to await elsewhere for answers. Braxton Berrios, Elijah Moore and Jamison Crowder provide some solid options, so the secondary will need to meliorate. Information technology too would help if the Patriots can go some pressure level, as they did in Week ii when they sacked Wilson iv times. Ranking 30th in the league, this is not a passing attack that presents a lot of problems.

Special Teams - Edge: Patriots

This hasn't been the Patriots strongest flavour on special teams. For the second fourth dimension in six weeks they had a punt blocked, and Jake Bailey hasn't been as constructive as he was in his get-go two seasons with his kick. But Nick Folk has been nails, connecting on fourteen of 15 field goals with the lone miss clanking off the upright from 56 yards out. New York's Matt Ammendola hasn't gotten much work only made 6 of seven field goals while Thomas Morstead replaced the injured Braden Mann at punter and has done the task effectively. Gunner Olszewski handles both kicks and punts for the Patriots while Berrios handles those duties for the Jets. Neither has managed to turn in any game-irresolute plays thus far, and both sides take been solid in coverage. Assuming the Patriots tin can avoid the missteps that plagued them at times this flavor, New England'southward veteran kicker provides a leg up in this matchup.

TALE OF THE Record

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Mac Jones, QB: The roller coaster ride continued for Mac in his sixth NFL start, with the near dramatic terminate nonetheless, taking the Dallas Cowboys to overtime. Jones' downfield passing stood out even in defeat, highlighted by a 75-1000 touchdown connection with Kendrick Bourne. Last time vs. the Jets, Jones threw for 186 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions to get the first win of his career. He'll be looking to continue his progression in the first rematch of the flavor.

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Hunter Henry, TE: Henry has touchdowns in three-straight games but was quiet down the stretch against the Cowboys as the Patriots couldn't quite pull out a victory. The able-bodied tight end is rapidly becoming one of Mac's favorite targets and he'll be looking for a better output against the Jets than he had in Week ii with two catches for 42 yards.

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Kendrick Bourne, WR: Bourne was right in the thick of it during the Cowboys game, seeing a target become off his fingertips and into the waiting easily of Trevon Diggs who returned the interception for a deflating selection-six. But on the get-go play of the next possession, Bourne burned Diggs with a double move and caught the biggest touchdown pass of the season to give New England back the lead. Just how good can Bourne be in the Patriots offense? He'll have his opportunities against the Jets.

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Matthew Judon, OLB: Confronting the Cowboys Judon was held without a sack for the first time since Calendar week ane, but still recorded a flavor-high six total tackles. The Patriots will need Judon to be his usual laissez passer-rushing self against the Jets, where pressure tin quickly event in turnovers by their rookie quarterback. Judon has been the best defensive player in New England this season.

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Christian Barmore, DL: Barmore has been a bright spot on the defensive forepart that is mostly loaded with veterans. His infusion of youth and energy has been welcome, as his motor and force are consistently a problem for opposing linemen. Barmore is quickly emerging with three-down potential and looks similar a second-round steal for the Patriots. He'll be looking to go in Zach Wilson'southward face up.

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Zach Wilson, QB: Wilson has thrown at least one interception in each of his kickoff v games and is hoping the bye week gave him a take a chance to reset on his ball security. His alive arm continues to be a worry though, as his weaponry is getting good for you, and he continues to be fearless when throwing downfield. A close game could quickly get turned upside down with Wilson'southward playmaking ability.

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Michael Carter, RB: Carter is a promising rookie running dorsum who runs difficult and tin catch. He'southward starting to stack a pretty good debut season, with 47 rushes for 165 yards and 9 catches for 64 yards. He'south a balanced threat that can crusade problems in different means for the Patriots defense force.

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Jamison Crowder, WR: The reliable slot receiver is back subsequently missing the first 3 games of the flavour. In 2 games dorsum, he has 11 catches for 85 yards and a touchdown. He gives Wilson an within threat that he didn't have the first time around against the Patriots. He should provide a heave to their offense.

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John Franklin-Myers, DL: The impressive defensive lineman earned himself a contract extension this season with a strong start, earning praise from Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels during the week. He'due south 2d on the squad with three sacks and will present a difficult challenge for the Patriots offensive line, which has been battling significant injuries for the concluding two weeks.

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Quinnen Williams, DL: The other major part of a confusing and high-energy defensive line, Williams leads the squad with 3.5 sacks and eight quarterback hits. The Patriots re-jiggered offensive line volition demand to continue Williams out of the backfield and not allow him force Mac Jones into hurried throws and the mistakes that come with them.

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QUARTERBACK COMPARISON

MAC JONES, QB, PATRIOTS

HT: 6-iii WT: 217 COLLEGE: ALABAMA

Completed 15 of 21 passes (71.4 pct.) for 229 yards with 2 TDs for flavour-loftier 118.ix rating final week. Aims for 4th in row with 70+ comp. percentage. & 95+ rating. Completed 22 of 30 passes. (73.3 percentage.) for 186 yards in Week 2 coming together. Leads rookies in laissez passer yards (i,472), comp. pct. (71.one) and rating (89.half-dozen).

ZACH WILSON, QB, JETS

HT: vi-2 WT: 214 College: BYU

Completed 19 of 32 passes (59.4 pct.) for 192 yards in Week 5. Completed nineteen of 33 passes (57.6 percentage.) for 210 yards in Calendar week 2 meeting.

SERIES HISTORY

The New England Patriots and New York Jets will run across for the 2nd time in 2021. The Patriots beat the Jets, 25-6, at MetLife Stadium in Week 2 to extend their streak to 11 straight wins over the Jets. The Patriots volition be looking for their 22nd series sweep and a season sweep for the sixth straight season. It would be the 13th sweep under Bill Belichick and their 15th under Robert Kraft.

New England leads the series, lxx-54-i overall. The Patriots are 37-25-one best in home games against the Jets, including 17-four at Gillette Stadium.

The teams have played in the postseason iii times – a 1985 Wild Carte game, a 2006 Wild Menu game and an AFC Bounded game in 2010. New England beat the Jets, 26-14, in 1985 at the Meadowlands en route to Super Basin Xx. In 2006, the Patriots defeated the Jets, 37-16, at Gillette Stadium and the Jets beat the Patriots, 28-21, in the 2010 Divisional playoff game in Foxborough.

New England is 41-xvi against the Jets since Robert Kraft purchased the team in 1994.

New England's 70 overall victories over the Jets (including two playoff wins) are the 2d most over any single opponent, abaft only the 76 all-time wins over Buffalo.

Series BREAKDOWN

NEW ENGLAND seventy, NEW YORK 54, one TIE
(INCLUDING NEW ENGLAND 2, NEW YORK i IN PLAYOFFS)

Home Record: 37-25-1 (incl. 1-1 in playoffs)

• Record in Foxborough: 33-19
• Gillette Stadium: 17-4 (incl. i-1 playoffs)
• Foxboro Stadium: 16-15
• Record in Boston: 4-5-1
• Record in Birmingham, Ala.: 0-1

Road Record: 33-29 (incl. 1-0 in playoffs)

• MetLife Stadium: ix-3
• Giants Stadium: 17-10 (incl. 1-0 playoffs)
• Shea Stadium: 5-xiv
• Polo Grounds: ii-two

Seasonal Sweeps: Patriots 21 (nigh contempo '21), Jets fourteen ('00),

Bill Belichick vs. N.Y. Jets: 35-12 (34-xi with New England)

BELICHICK Against THE AFC EAST

Bill Belichick has a 97-35 (.735) all-fourth dimension regular season record against the AFC E equally caput coach of the Patriots in the regular season, including a 33-ten tape against the Jets.

CONNECTIONS

FORMER PATRIOTS

• WR Braxton Berrios (2018) Taken 210 overall in the 6th round of the 2018 typhoon by the Patriots. He was placed on IR prior to the start of his rookie year and was released before the 2019 flavour when the Jets claimed him.
• ST Asst. Leon Washington – Player (2013)
• DB Adrian Colbert went to training camp with the Patriots in 2021

FORMER JETS

• DL Henry Anderson (2018-20)
• HC Bill Belichick – Asst. HC/DC (1997-99) Named HC in 1999 (Resigned shortly after)
• One thousand Nick Folk (2010-16)
• QC/QBs Bo Hardegree – Offensive Asst. (2019-20)
• LB Harvey Langi (2019-20)
• WRC Mick Lombardi – Asst. QBC (2017-eighteen)
• Chief of Staff Berj Najarian – Public Relations (1995-99)

WHAT TO LOOK FOR...

• Nick Folk enters this week'southward game with 299 career field goals and needs one more than to become the 35th NFL player to reach 300 career field goals. He would become the fifth agile kicker to reach 300 career field goals, joining Robbie Gould (403), Bricklayer Crosby (356), Matt Prater (332) and Justin Tucker (304).
• Nick Folk made two 52-g field goals at Houston on Oct. 10. Stephen Gostkowski (five in 2013), (iv in 2017) and iv in 2015) is the simply New England actor with more than than 2 50-yard field goals in a unmarried season.
• Hunter Henry has caught a touchdown pass in three straight games. The last fourth dimension he recorded this feat was in 2016 equally a rookie with the San Diego Chargers. The final New England tight end to record a stretch of four straight games with a touchdown reception was Rob Gronkowski in 2013. The Patriots record for almost sequent touchdowns by a tight end is Gronkowski with six games in 2011. The NFL record for virtually sequent touchdown receptions past a tight end is nine by Antonio Gates (2009-10).
• J.C. Jackson volition exist looking for a fourth straight game with an interception confronting the Jets. He tin can become the first player to take at least one interception in 4 straight games confronting a single opponent since Baltimore S Eric Weddle recorded the feat against the Cleveland Browns (2016-17).
• Jackson is tied with Miami'southward Xavien Howard for the most interceptions since he entered the NFL as a rookie gratis agent in2018 with a total of xix picks.
• Matthew Judon leads the Patriots with 6 1/ii sacks. His career high is 9 1/2 sacks in 2019 when he played for Baltimore. The Patriots have had a player achieve at least ten sacks in 15 seasons.
• Judon has registered 2 games with at to the lowest degree 2 sacks in 2021. The Patriots record for the near 2-sack games in a flavor is six by Andre Tippett in 1984.
• WR Jakobi Meyers completed two passes for 45 yards in Week 4 against Tampa Bay. He is now 4-of-iv for 88 yards with two touchdowns and a perfect 158.three passer rating in his career. The Patriots take never had a wide receiver complete more two passes in a unmarried flavor. Julian Edelman completed ii passes in 2018, 2019 and 2020, and Harold Jackson completed two passes in 1980. In addition to the Tampa Bay game, Meyers completed 2 passes, both for touchdowns, in 2020.
• The most passes thrown by a non-quarterback in a single flavour for the Patriots were by RB Andy Johnson, who was 7-of-9 for 194 yards with iv touchdowns in 1981 and RB Dick Christy, who was six-of-xi for 94 yards with 2 touchdowns in 1960.
• Mac Jones has completed over 70 percent of his passes in 5 of his first vi NFL games, the merely rookie quarterback to always do so.
• Mac Jones has passed for ane,472 yards during the offset six games and is on pace for 4,170 passing yards . He leads all rookie quarterbacks in passing yards (i,472) and completions (150). Only iii rookie quarterbacks take ever passed for at least iv,000 yards.
• After six games, Jones 'completion percentage is 71.one. The best completion percentage for a season by a rookie quarterback is Dak Prescott at 67.76 percent in 2016.
• Devin McCourty now has 29 career regular season interceptions, tied for third all-fourth dimension in team history, behind Ty Law and Raymond Clayborn, with 36 interceptions. He needs one more interception to become the third Patriots role player with 30 career interceptions.
• McCourty has 35 career takeaways in the regular season and is tied with Mike Haynes for 5th all-time. He needs one more than takeaway to tie Roland James at 36 for 4th in team history.
• Ja'Whaun Bentley had his third career game with x-plus tackles later on recording 13 full tackles final calendar week confronting Dallas. He will await to get the first Patriots thespian with back-to-dorsum 10-plus tackles since Adrian Phillips had back-to-back games with 12 at the LA Chargers (12/6) followed by 10 at the LA Rams (12/10).

BROADCAST INFORMATION

Idiot box: This week's game will be broadcast by CBS and tin can exist seen locally on WBZ-TV Aqueduct iv. Andrew Catalon volition handle play-by-play duties with James Lofton every bit the colour analyst. Amanda Balionis will work from the sidelines. The game will be produced by Steve McKee and directed past Andy Goldberg.

LOCAL RADIO: 98.5 The Sports Hub is the flagship station for the Patriots Radio Network. A complete listing of the network's 35 stations tin can be establish here. Play-by-play broadcaster Bob Socci will call the action along with former Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak, who will provide color assay. The games are produced by Marc Cappello.

For information on how to stream the game please visit our Means to Spotter guide.

RICHARD SEYMOUR TO BE HONORED AT HALFTIME

Richard Seymour was voted past the fans as the 30th inductee to the Patriots Hall of Fame in the jump of 2020, and after a year delay due to the pandemic, volition celebrate his induction on Sabbatum, Oct. 23 forth with the Patriots longtime cheerleading director Tracy Sormanti. Seymour volition also be honored at halftime of the New York Jets game on Sunday.

Seymour joined Troy Brown (2012), Tedy Bruschi (2013), Kevin Faulk (2016), Ty Law (2014), Matt Calorie-free (2018) and Willie McGinest (2015), as the 7th actor to enter the Patriots Hall of Fame every bit a three-time Super Bowl champion with the squad.

Seymour spent the get-go eight seasons of his 12-year NFL career with the Patriots and played an of import role in delivering six division titles, 4 conference crowns and three Super Basin championships to New England. He was named to 5 straight Pro Bowls with the Patriots (2002-06) and earned three straight first-team All-Pro honors (2003-05). His v Pro Bowl berths are the most by whatsoever Patriots defensive lineman since the 1970 NFL merger. He was also a iv-fourth dimension squad co-captain. In 2009, he was voted to the Patriots 50th Anniversary Team and the 2000s All-Decade Squad. Seymour has been a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the final 3 years.

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