New England
Patriots
0-0
34
FINAL
21
New York
Jets
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn the opening week of the 2027 season, the New England Patriots topped the New York Jets 34-21, showcasing their strength and determination to start the year on a high note. With both teams eager to establish momentum, the Patriots emerged victorious in a contest that highlighted their offensive firepower and defensive resilience.
Leading the charge for the Jets was quarterback Byrum Brown, who threw for an impressive 309 yards and three touchdowns while also contributing 48 rushing yards. However, it was A.J. Brown of the Patriots who stole the spotlight with 121 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target and key playmaker for New England's offense as they built an early lead.
Defensively, the Patriots made crucial stops, with Milton Williams recording two sacks and Robert Spillane snagging an interception that shifted the momentum in their favor. The game's turning point came late in the second quarter when Spillane's interception halted a promising Jets drive, allowing New England to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byrum Brown | QB | 28 | 19 | 68% | 309 | 3 | 2 | 110.5 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 29 | 16 | 55% | 288 | 3 | 0 | 123.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byrum Brown | QB | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 13 | 28 | 2.2 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr. | HB | 8 | 15 | 1.9 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Brown | WR | 4 | 121 | 30.3 | 55 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 31 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 37 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 21 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Trey'dez Green | TE | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 26 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 35 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 9 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 12 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | — | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr. | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 5 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Pierce | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiko Mauigoa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 41 |

