Last week the New York Jets snapped a three game losing streak when they defeated the Cleveland Browns. In a heavy rain in East Rutherford, New Jersey the Jets got outstanding performances from Braelon Allen, Garrett Wilson and David Bailey. Allen had 100+ yards rushing, Wilson had 100+ yards receiving, and Baily had three sacks. The Jets defense sacked the Browns quarterback a total of eight times. The Jets outplayed the Browns on the ground and in the air. Despite all this, the Browns scored a touchdown midway through the fourth quarter to take the lead, their first lead of the game. Often in the past the Jets have folded in such a situation. Not this time. The Jets responded with a game winning touchdown drive as they defeated the Browns 17 – 12. It was an ugly win, but a win is a win.
The win gave the Jets a 2-3 record on the season. Now the Jets try to put together their first winning streak of the season when they go on the road to take on the New England Patriots. Kickoff is scheduled for shortly after 1 PM EDT.
The Patriots had a challenging schedule to begin the 2026 season. They have never faced a team with a losing record. Despite the tough schedule, the Patriots sit in second place in the AFC East with a 3-2 record, one game behind the Buffalo Bills and one game ahead of the New York Jets. The Patriots have won two straight, including a 45 – 17 demolition of the Las Vegas Raiders last week. Drake Maye appears to be rounding into shape after a rough start to the season. He and the Patriots present a formidable challenge for the Jets now. If the Jets pull off an upset here, they’ll move into second place in the AFC East.
The Jets are missing several offensive starters today, including starting running back Breece Hall, starting guard Dylan Parham and starting wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, as well as starting edge rusher Joseph Ossai, among others.
The Patriots have dismantled the Jets regularly over the past 15 years. If the Jets want to compete for a playoff spot, at some point that has to change. Can the Jets do it this afternoon? We will find out soon enough.
It’s the Jets and the Patriots in game 6 of the 2026 season. Enjoy the game everyone.