New York Jets at New England Patriots: Week 6 Game Guide (2026)

The New England Patriots defeated the New York Jets 26-19 at Gillette Stadium on October 18, with quarterback Drake Maye providing the clearest statistical difference between the teams. Maye threw three touchdown passes without an interception and was not sacked. New York quarterback Geno Smith produced more passing yards, but the Patriots turned their passing opportunities into more touchdowns and finished the Week 6 matchup with a seven-point victory. The quarter totals show how the margin developed without supplying a play-by-play sequence. New England outscored New York 7-3 in the first quarter and 10-0 in the second, taking a 17-3 advantage into halftime. The Jets answered with a 10-0 third quarter, reducing the difference to four points. The Patriots then scored nine points against New York’s six in the fourth quarter to account for the final margin. That response after a scoreless third quarter was important in the aggregate, even though the available record does not identify individual drives or their order. Maye completed 18 of 32 passes for 235 yards, averaging 7.3 yards per attempt. His three touchdowns, zero interceptions and 110.8 passer rating gave New England an efficient scoring profile despite a completion rate of 56.3 percent. He also added 24 rushing yards on four attempts, including a 21-yard long run. Just as significant, the Jets did not record a sack against him, while their listed defenders combined for only three quarterback hits. New England’s receiving production was led by DeMario Douglas, who caught seven of eight targets for 86 yards and a touchdown. His 39-yard reception was the longest among the Patriots’ listed pass catchers. Hunter Henry added four receptions for 48 yards and a touchdown on five targets, while Romeo Doubs turned his only target into a 42-yard touchdown. Those three accounted for all of Maye’s touchdown passes. The less productive line belonged to A.J. Brown, who caught three of 10 targets for 27 yards, leaving a clear area for New England to improve despite the successful final result. The Patriots’ running backs supplied useful yardage but also created the game’s most obvious concern. Corey Kiner led New England with 57 yards on 11 carries, an average of 5.2 per attempt. Rhamondre Stevenson had 36 yards on 14 attempts, while TreVeyon Henderson gained 31 yards on seven carries and added a nine-yard reception. Henderson lost a fumble, and Douglas also lost one. New York defenders Minkah Fitzpatrick and Jamien Sherwood were each credited with a fumble recovery, so ball security remained a weakness even in a win. The Jets generated substantial offense through Geno Smith, who completed 20 of 30 passes for 252 yards and one touchdown. He averaged 8.4 yards per attempt but threw one interception, took three sacks for 25 lost yards and finished with an 89.9 passer rating. Rookie receiver Omar Cooper Jr. was New York’s leading target in the supplied lines, catching six of seven passes for 103 yards and a touchdown, including a 48-yard reception. Braelon Allen contributed 78 rushing yards on 17 carries and 26 receiving yards, giving the Jets another productive option. New England’s defense did not shut down the Jets’ passing game, but it produced impact statistics at the quarterback. Christian Barmore, Milton Williams and Elijah Ponder each recorded a sack; Barmore also had two quarterback hits. Cornerback Charles Woods supplied the interception along with three tackles and a pass defended. Marcus Jones led the listed Patriots defenders with eight tackles and also had a pass defended, while Kevin Byard recorded seven tackles and another pass defended. Special teams contributed cleanly on both sides. Andy Borregales made both of his field-goal attempts, with a long of 32 yards, and converted two extra points for eight total points. Jets kicker Jason Sanders went 4-for-4 on field goals and supplied 13 of New York’s 19 points, showing how heavily the visitors relied on kicking. For New England, the strongest takeaway is Maye’s three-touchdown, turnover-free passing line and the offense’s ability to produce 26 points. The counterweight is equally clear: two lost fumbles and uneven production among the pass catchers kept the performance from being cleaner.

• Drake Maye threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns without an interception or sack, finishing with a 110.8 passer rating.
• DeMario Douglas led New England with seven catches for 86 yards and a touchdown, while Hunter Henry and Romeo Doubs also scored.
• Christian Barmore, Milton Williams and Elijah Ponder each recorded a sack, and Charles Woods intercepted Geno Smith.