The New England Patriots defeated the New York Jets 26-19 in Week 6, behind a resilient performance that culminated in a late defensive stand which secured the victory.
New England established an early advantage on the scoreboard and carried a 17-3 lead into halftime. The Jets responded after the break, but the Patriots held on down the stretch to claim the seven-point win.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye completed 18-of-32 passes for 235 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. DeMario Douglas led the way for the team’s receiving unit with 86 yards and one touchdown. Romeo Doubs and Hunter Henry each caught a touchdown pass, the highlight of which being Doubs’ 42-yard touchdown catch early in the game.
The Jets received strong performances
from quarterback Geno Smith and rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. Smith completed 20-of-30 passes for 252 yards and a touchdown, while Cooper recorded six catches for 103 yards and a 48-yard touchdown. Running back Braelon Allen added 78 rushing yards, and kicker Jason Sanders converted four field goals to keep New York competitive.
Despite the Jets' second-half rally, New England made enough plays late to preserve the win and improve its position in the AFC standings with a 4-2 record.
Here are the highest and lowest graded offensive players for the Patriots in their win over the Jets, per Pro Football Focus:
Top five PFF graded players
- WR Romeo Doubs - 92.9
- QB Drake Maye - 92.1
- RB Corey Kiner - 76.5
- WR DeMario Douglas - 75.7
- G Alijah Vera-Tucker - 75.7
Bottom five PFF graded players
- WR A.J. Brown - 36.9
- RB TreVeyon Henderson - 50.1
- WR Efton Chism III - 51.5
- WR Kyle Williams - 59.4
- TE Eli Raridon - 60.7
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