New England
Patriots
12-2
13
FINAL
31
New York
Jets
9-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 showdown, the New York Jets topped the New England Patriots with a final score of 31-13, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season nears its conclusion. The Jets showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, leaving the Patriots struggling to keep pace.
Quarterback Cade Klubnik led the charge for New York, throwing for 222 yards and three touchdowns, while Breece Hall added 70 rushing yards to keep the Patriots' defense on its heels. Wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. was a standout target, racking up 123 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable weapon for Klubnik throughout the game.
Defensively, the Jets were relentless, with Andre Cisco leading the team with seven total tackles. Will McDonald IV made his presence felt with two sacks, consistently pressuring the Patriots' quarterback, while Demario Davis secured an interception that shifted momentum firmly in New York's favor. The turning point came when Davis's pick set up Klubnik's third touchdown pass, effectively sealing the game and showcasing the Jets' well-rounded performance.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 27 | 14 | 222 | 3 | 0 | 116.5 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 28 | 18 | 171 | 1 | 1 | 78.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 18 | 70 | 3.9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 15 | 56 | 3.7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 6 | 51 | 8.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 6 | 26 | 4.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 6 | 123 | 20.5 | 2 | 78 | 1 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 1 | 37 | 1 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Jeremy Ruckert | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr. | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Blay Jr. | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 3 | 4 | 42 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 41 |

