Patriots at Jets
New England Patriots 31, New York Jets 26 · School Of Finesse 🏈 ( MADDEN 27 )
Final Score
Patriots 31 3 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Jets 26 3 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPKyler Murray 346 yds passingBarry Sanders 66 yds rushingwes walker 193 yds receivingCarlton Davis III 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 355 · 394Passing yards 288 · 338Rushing yards 67 · 56Completions 13/21 · 18/35Yards per carry 4.2 · 5.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 8h ago
In a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the New England Patriots narrowly defeated the New York Jets, finishing with a final score of 31-26. The stakes were high as both teams sought to solidify their standings early in the 2029 season, and the intensity was palpable throughout the game.
Kyler Murray shone for the Jets, throwing for an impressive 346 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense. Wes Welker was another standout, racking up 193 receiving yards, making critical catches to keep the Jets in contention. Meanwhile, Barry Sanders contributed on the ground for the Patriots, adding 66 rushing yards to complement their aerial attack.
Defensively, the game swung in favor of the Patriots thanks to Carlton Davis III, who made two critical interceptions that stifled the Jets' momentum. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Davis's second pick led to a touchdown drive that put New England ahead for good. Despite Elliot Washington II's solid performance with three tackles for the Jets, it wasn't enough to overcome the Patriots' defensive resilience.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 13/20 | 65% | 308 | 2 | 0 | 141.6 |
| KaVontae TurpinWR | 0/1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
| Jets | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 18/35 | 51% | 346 | 2 | 2 | 81.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| Barry SandersHB | 14 | 66 | 4.7 | 23 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| KaVontae TurpinWR | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jets | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 9 | 41 | 4.6 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| wes walkerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| KaVontae TurpinWR | 7 | 135 | 19.3 | 90 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Barry SandersHB | 3 | 121 | 40.3 | 86 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 12 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Eli RaridonTE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jets | |||||||
| wes walkerWR | 6 | 193 | 32.2 | 32 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Taysom HillTE | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 52 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 43 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 26 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tim JenningsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris ColeWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Harold Landry IIIREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Richard ShermanCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader KohouCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jets | |||||
| Pat WatkinsFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elliot Washington IICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Minkah FitzpatrickSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq WoolenCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon HollandSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KJ BoldenFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron YoungLEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison TaggartMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen WilliamsDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David BaileyREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric GuerreroDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Richard MarshallCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||
| Tyler LoopK | 1/1 | 4 | 39 |
| Jets | |||
| Joshua KartyK | 2/2 | 2 | 32 |