New England Patriots at New York Jets: Game preview
New England PatriotsNE2–21WAway
W16 Dec 27 · 1:00 PM ET
Preview
New York JetsNYJ1–33LHome
Team comparison
Team comparison stat display| Stat | NE | NYJ |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 16.3 | 19 |
| Total offensive yards | 331.5 | 286 |
| Offensive TD | 1.5 | 2 |
| First downs | 19 | 17.3 |
| Third down | 18/52 | 16/50 |
| Fourth down | 5/6 | 3/4 |
| Penalty first downs | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Yards/play | 5.2 | 5 |
| Pass yards | 225 | 225.5 |
| Pass yards/att | 7.3 | 7.7 |
| Net pass yards | 213.8 | 202 |
| Pass TD | 1 | 1.3 |
| Pass first downs | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Completions | 19.3 | 21.3 |
| Attempts | 30.8 | 29.3 |
| INT thrown | 1.8 | 0 |
| Sacks taken | 2.5 | 3 |
| Sack yards lost | 11.3 | 23.5 |
| Rush yards | 117.8 | 84 |
| Rush yards/carry | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Rush TD | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Rush first downs | 7.5 | 6.3 |
| Carries | 30 | 24.8 |
| Rec yards | 225 | 225.5 |
| Rec yards/catch | 11.7 | 10.6 |
| Rec TD | 1 | 1.3 |
| Rec first downs | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Receptions | 19.3 | 21.3 |
| Targets | 29.5 | 27.5 |
| Sacks | 2 | 2.3 |
| Sack yards | 15.8 | 12.3 |
| INT | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Passes defended | 4 | 2.8 |
| Tackles for loss | 3.5 | 4.3 |
| Solo tackles | 37.3 | 37.5 |
| Tackle assists | 23.3 | 32 |
| QB hits | 5.8 | 3.8 |
| Forced fumbles | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Defensive TD | 0 | 0 |
| Player penalties | 6 | 7.5 |
| Player penalty yards | 41 | 70 |
| Field goals | 1.3/1.8 | 1.8/2 |
| Punts | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Punt yards | 169 | 219 |
| Kick returns | 3.8 | 3.3 |
| Kick return yards | 93 | 80.8 |
| Punt returns | 2 | 1.3 |
| Punt return yards | 19.3 | 7.8 |
2026 NFL leaders
League leader stat display2026 NFL standings
AFC East
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 3–1 | .750 | +20 |
| New England Patriots | 2–2 | .500 | -12 |
| New York Jets | 1–3 | .250 | -8 |
 Miami Dolphins | 0–4 | .000 | -55 |
AFC North
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Baltimore Ravens | 3–1 | .750 | +20 |
 Cleveland Browns | 3–1 | .750 | -14 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 2–2 | .500 | +12 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 2–2 | .500 | -10 |
AFC South
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Jacksonville Jaguars | 3–1 | .750 | +51 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 2–2 | .500 | -2 |
 Houston Texans | 0–4 | .000 | -25 |
 Tennessee Titans | 0–4 | .000 | -28 |
AFC West
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 4–0 | 1.000 | +41 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 3–1 | .750 | +31 |
 Denver Broncos | 2–2 | .500 | -20 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 0–4 | .000 | -39 |
NFC East
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 3–1 | .750 | +3 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 2–2 | .500 | +10 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 2–2 | .500 | -18 |
 Washington Commanders | 1–3 | .250 | -34 |
NFC North
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 4–0 | 1.000 | +35 |
 Chicago Bears | 3–1 | .750 | +47 |
 Detroit Lions | 2–2 | .500 | -8 |
 Green Bay Packers | 2–2 | .500 | -32 |
NFC South
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 2–2 | .500 | +12 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 2–2 | .500 | +4 |
 New Orleans Saints | 1–3 | .250 | -23 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0–4 | .000 | -20 |
NFC West
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 4–0 | 1.000 | +58 |
 Seattle Seahawks | 3–1 | .750 | +32 |
 Los Angeles Rams | 2–2 | .500 | +2 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 1–3 | .250 | -30 |
