New England
Patriots
13-1
45
FINAL
17
New York
Jets
7-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the New England Patriots topped the New York Jets 45-17, solidifying their playoff positioning. This victory not only showcases the Patriots' offensive firepower but also marks a significant turning point in the season as they look to secure a strong finish.
Quarterback Joe Burrow led the charge for New England, throwing for 239 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to command the game. On the ground, Kyren Williams was a force, racking up 124 rushing yards, while Jalen Coker contributed a solid 65 receiving yards to the winning effort. The Patriots' offensive unit was firing on all cylinders, executing their game plan with precision.
Defensively, the Patriots made key plays to stifle the Jets’ offense, highlighted by an interception from Ernest Jones IV that shifted momentum in their favor. The Jets struggled to gain traction, with Andrew Van Ginkel recording their lone sack, but it was Kamari Lassiter's six tackles that stood out on a challenging day for New York. The turning point came in the second quarter when Burrow's quick strike to the end zone put the game out of reach, allowing the Patriots to control the tempo for the rest of the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 22 | 18 | 239 | 4 | 0 | 151.5 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 41 | 18 | 184 | 1 | 3 | 35.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 17 | 124 | 7.3 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 8 | 84 | 10.5 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 6 | 37 | 6.2 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Coker | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | FB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 41 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 30 |

