New England
Patriots
2-5
24
FINAL
41
New York
Jets
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the New York Jets topped the New England Patriots with a final score of 41-24, solidifying their playoff aspirations. The victory marked a crucial step for the Jets as they aim to secure a favorable position heading into the postseason.
Cade Klubnik was the standout performer for New York, throwing for an impressive 359 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Kenyon Sadiq was his favorite target, racking up 192 receiving yards, proving to be a game-changing presence in the passing game. Meanwhile, Bijan Robinson led the Patriots' ground attack with 56 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Jets' offensive firepower.
Defensively, Minkah Fitzpatrick made his mark with eight total tackles, anchoring the Jets' unit and ensuring the Patriots couldn't find their rhythm. The game-changing moment came in the second quarter when the Jets scored two quick touchdowns, creating a gap that the Patriots couldn’t recover from. Milton Williams managed to add a sack for New England, but the Jets' defense held strong, allowing them to maintain control and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 19 | 15 | 79% | 359 | 3 | 2 | 118.7 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 33 | 23 | 70% | 290 | 1 | 2 | 81.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 15 | 56 | 3.7 | 23 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 5 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 6 | 192 | 32.0 | 73 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6 | 104 | 17.3 | 7 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 96 | 96.0 | 56 | 1 | 96 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 18 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 36 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Cisco | FS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione Takitaki | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

