⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Patriots got 8 points ahead of the pace we expected in the second quarter, then it evened out by full time.
Where it moved
▲ NE better than we expected
▼ NYJ better than we expected
The third quarter was where it moved most, 11 points worse than our numbers for the Patriots.
Every score
- Q1 8:17
FGJ.Sanders from 42 yards0-3 - Q1 4:10
TDD.Maye to R.Doubs, 42 yards7-3 - Q2 1:46
FGA.Borregales from 32 yards10-3 - Q2 0:14
TDD.Maye to D.Douglas, 9 yards17-3 - Q3 10:24
TDG.Smith to O.Cooper, 48 yards17-10 - Q3 4:46
FGJ.Sanders from 36 yards17-13 - Q4 14:10
TDD.Maye to H.Henry, 7 yards, extra point missed23-13 - Q4 7:20
FGJ.Sanders from 40 yards23-16 - Q4 1:12
FGA.Borregales from 27 yards26-16 - Q4 0:32
FGJ.Sanders from 36 yards26-19
⚖️What decided it
Why the Patriots won, and why the Jets did not.
From the game
Held firm near the line, they got no touchdowns from three trips inside the 20
Got to the quarterback three times and gave up no sacks
Key battles
🏈Good plays, bad plays
The plays that went each side's way, and the ones each side did to itself.

Patriots
Good plays
- TOUCHDOWN
D.Maye to R.Doubs, 42 yards
Q1 4:10 · NE 7-3 NYJ
- 4TH DOWN
Stopped them on 4th & 1 at the NE 39
Q2 7:00 · NE 7-3 NYJ
- 3RD DOWN
D.Maye to H.Henry for 15 yards on 3rd & 13
Q4 6:30 · NE 23-16 NYJ
Bad plays
- FUMBLE
Lost a fumble at the NE 36
Q3 8:17 · NE 17-10 NYJ
- 4TH DOWN
Turned it over on 4th & 5 at the NYJ 40
Q3 11:54 · NE 17-3 NYJ
- PENALTY
Defensive pass interference on K.Byard, 17 yards
Q4 0:46 · NE 26-16 NYJ

Jets
Good plays
- TOUCHDOWN
G.Smith to O.Cooper, 48 yards
Q3 10:24 · NE 17-10 NYJ
- FUMBLE
J.Sherwood recovered a fumble at the NE 36
Q3 8:17 · NE 17-10 NYJ
- 4TH DOWN
Stopped them on 4th & 5 at the NYJ 40
Q3 11:54 · NE 17-3 NYJ
Bad plays
- 4TH DOWN
Turned it over on 4th & 1 at the NE 39
Q2 7:00 · NE 7-3 NYJ
- 4TH DOWN
Turned it over on 4th & 2 at the NE 30
Q2 14:22 · NE 7-3 NYJ
- INTERCEPTION
G.Smith picked off by C.Woods at the NE 24
Q4 12:31 · NE 23-13 NYJ
📊The numbers
| NE | NYJ | |
|---|---|---|
| 383 | Total yards | 324 |
| 5.6 | Yards per play | 5.4 |
| +0.08 | Points added per play | -0.04 |
| 235 | Passing yards | 227 |
| 148 | Rushing yards | 97 |
| 22 | First downs | 21 |
| 53% | Third downs converted | 30% |
| 50% | Red zone trips scored | 0% |
| 5 | Big plays | 5 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Sacks taken | 3 |
| 57 | Penalty yards | 35 |
| 29:57 | Time with the ball | 30:03 |









