New England
Patriots
2-12
21
FINAL
27
New York
Jets
8-5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the New York Jets topped the New England Patriots with a final score of 27-21, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season nears its end. This victory marks a crucial step for the Jets as they seek to secure their position in the postseason, while the Patriots face a challenging road ahead.
Leading the charge for New York was quarterback Cade Klubnik, who threw for an impressive 357 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers downfield. Breece Hall complemented the aerial attack with a strong performance on the ground, racking up 109 rushing yards, while Kenyon Sadiq emerged as a key target, accumulating 122 receiving yards to keep the chains moving.
Defensively, the Patriots struggled to contain the Jets' offensive firepower, despite standout performances from their own players. Craig Woodson tallied nine total tackles, and Gabe Jacas recorded 1.5 sacks, but it was Christian Gonzalez's interception that momentarily shifted momentum. However, the Jets' ability to respond to pressure and maintain composure in the clutch proved decisive, with Klubnik leading a late-game drive that ultimately sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 50 | 34 | 68% | 357 | 2 | 1 | 93.4 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 98 | 1 | 0 | 85.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 14 | 109 | 7.8 | 29 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 9 | 71 | 7.9 | 43 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 12 | 55 | 4.6 | 12 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 38 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 8 | 35 | 4.4 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 11 | 122 | 11.1 | 40 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 7 | 71 | 10.1 | 27 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 31 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 15 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | — | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | TE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jeremy Ruckert | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Andrew Beck | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fadil Diggs | REDG | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | WILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians Prysock | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Ossai | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykal Walker | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Baron | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Burch | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 47 |

