New York
Jets
2-3
42
FINAL
45
New England
Patriots
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the New England Patriots narrowly defeated the New York Jets with a final score of 45-42. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their playoff aspirations, but it was the Patriots who ultimately emerged victorious in a nail-biting finish.
Drake Maye was the standout for New England, throwing for 327 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. CeeDee Lamb was his top target, racking up 138 receiving yards and proving to be a constant threat down the field. On the other side, Breece Hall shined for the Jets, rushing for an impressive 177 yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, Craig Woodson made a significant impact for the Patriots with four total tackles and an interception, which proved crucial in stifling the Jets' momentum at key moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Maye connected with Lamb for a touchdown that shifted the momentum firmly in New England's favor, allowing them to hold off a late surge from New York. It was a game filled with explosive plays and tight moments, but the Patriots ultimately secured their place as one of the top teams in the league.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 22 | 11 | 50% | 327 | 4 | 1 | 116.4 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 23 | 13 | 57% | 278 | 3 | 1 | 121.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 29 | 177 | 6.1 | 35 | 3 | 42 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 11 | 80 | 7.3 | 10 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 7 | 64 | 9.1 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6 | 138 | 23.0 | 56 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 2 | 96 | 48.0 | 34 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 59 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 75 | 75.0 | 19 | 1 | 75 | 1 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 60 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | 32 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 24 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | — | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 10 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Woodson | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Joseph Ossai | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kindle Vildor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 47 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

