Patriots beat Jets 26-19 in Week 6 AFC East clash

The New England Patriots improved to 4-2 after a 26-19 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday at Gillette Stadium.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw three touchdowns and no interceptions, including a 42‑yard strike to Romeo Doubs before Doubs left the game with a shoulder injury.

A.J. Brown, returning to the lineup, caught three of his ten targets and was described as “rusty” after dropping a deep pass and multiple other throws.

Patriots offensive line depth was tested when Morgan Moses, Ben Brown and Alijah Vera‑Tucker exited with injuries.

Defensively, New England recorded three sacks on Jets quarterback Geno Smith, with Milton Williams and Christian Barmore delivering back‑to‑back sacks in the first half, and Charles Woods securing an interception.

Geno Smith connected with rookie Omar Cooper Jr. for a 48‑yard touchdown; Cooper finished with six receptions for 103 yards and his first career touchdown.

Jets running back Breece Hall contributed 78 rushing yards on 17 carries, averaging 4.6 yards per attempt.

Jets kicker Jason Sanders was perfect on field goals, converting four of four attempts and adding the lone extra point.

Patriots safety Joe Tippmann was beaten on a 3rd‑and‑16 play in the first quarter, a sequence that helped the Patriots build momentum.

With the win, New England moved to 2‑0 in AFC East play and will have a short week before Thursday Night Football against the Chicago Bears.