Jets at Patriots
New York Jets 52, New England Patriots 30 · Madden 2011 RERUN
Final Score
Jets 52 4 TD · 1 FG · 7 XP
Patriots 30 4 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPMark Sanchez 460 yds passingRyan Mathews 163 yds rushingJeremy Shockey 100 yds receivingVince Wilfork 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 417 · 334Passing yards 386 · 164Rushing yards 31 · 170Completions 9/15 · 8/28Yards per carry 5.0 · 15.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 4d ago
In a high-octane showdown, the New York Jets topped the New England Patriots 52-30 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. This victory solidifies the Jets' position in the playoff race, showcasing their explosive offensive capabilities while dealing a significant blow to the Patriots' aspirations.
Mark Sanchez delivered a sensational performance, throwing for 460 yards and five touchdowns, leading the Jets' aerial assault. Plaxico Burress was his favorite target, racking up an impressive 231 receiving yards, making crucial catches that stretched the Patriots' defense. Meanwhile, Ryan Mathews kept the ground game alive for New England, posting 163 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Jets' scoring barrage.
Defensively, the Jets made their mark with key turnovers, highlighted by Eric Smith's two interceptions that shifted momentum back to New York at critical points in the game. The Patriots' defense, led by Vince Wilfork's three sacks, struggled to contain the Jets' offensive firepower, which was evident as New York pulled away in the second half. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Sanchez connected with Burress for a 70-yard touchdown, putting the Jets firmly in control and sealing the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | ||||||
| Cam NewtonQB | 8/15 | 53% | 141 | 2 | 2 | 85.6 |
| Shonn GreeneHB | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Patriots | ||||||
| Jay CutlerQB | 8/28 | 29% | 204 | 2 | 3 | 41.6 |
| Other | ||||||
| Mark SanchezQB | 23/35 | 66% | 460 | 5 | 1 | 136.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | |||||||
| LaDainian TomlinsonHB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Cam NewtonQB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Patrick TurnerWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Shonn GreeneHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy ShockeyTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| Ryan MathewsHB | 10 | 163 | 16.3 | 16 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Danny WoodheadHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Randall CobbWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | |||||||
| Jeremy ShockeyTE | 6 | 100 | 16.7 | 56 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| LaDainian TomlinsonHB | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 27 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Patrick TurnerWR | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 28 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Jacoby JonesWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Shonn GreeneHB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| Rob GronkowskiTE | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 13 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Randall CobbWR | 1 | 52 | 52.0 | 28 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Ryan MathewsHB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tiquan UnderwoodWR | 1 | 81 | 81.0 | 46 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Wes WelkerWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | |||||
| Eric SmithSS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrelle RevisCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Brodney PoolSS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Calvin PaceREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus AllenCB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David HarrisLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike DevitoDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danieal ManningFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chykie BrownCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaal WestermanSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||
| Vince WilforkDT | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ras-I DowlingCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin McCourtyFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shaun EllisDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert HaynesworthDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert NinkovichLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick ChungSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leigh BoddenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul PoslusznyWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerod MayoMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon SpikesSAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Jaden DuggerMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donald StricklandCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tramon WilliamsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | |||
| Nick FolkK | 1/1 | 7 | 39 |
| Patriots | |||
| Stephen GostkowskiK | 1/1 | 3 | 61 |