New York Jets vs New England Patriots — 2026-10-18 Game Analysis

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New York Jets19atNew England Patriots26Recap

Q1 8:17FGNYJJason Sanders 42 Yd Field Goal3–0
Q1 4:10TDNERomeo Doubs 42 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Andy Borregales Kick)3–7
Q2 1:46FGNEAndy Borregales 32 Yd Field Goal3–10
Q2 0:14TDNEDeMario Douglas 9 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Andy Borregales Kick)3–17
Q3 10:24TDNYJOmar Cooper Jr. 48 Yd pass from Geno Smith (Jason Sanders Kick)10–17
Q3 4:46FGNYJJason Sanders 36 Yd Field Goal13–17
Q4 14:10TDNEHunter Henry 7 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Andy Borregales PAT Failed)13–23
Q4 7:20FGNYJJason Sanders 40 Yd Field Goal16–23
Q4 1:12FGNEAndy Borregales 27 Yd Field Goal16–26
Q4 0:32FGNYJJason Sanders 36 Yd Field Goal19–26

Recap

On October 18, 2026, the New England Patriots defeated the New York Jets 26-19 at Gillette Stadium. Drake Maye threw 3 touchdown passes to help New England secure its third consecutive victory.

Maye completed 18 of 32 attempts for 235 yards. His scoring throws included a 42-yard touchdown to Romeo Doubs, who injured his shoulder on the catch. Maye also found DeMario Douglas and Hunter Henry for touchdowns.

The Patriots received an important defensive contribution from Charles Woods in the fourth quarter. He intercepted Geno Smith, becoming the first player to pick off a Jets pass this season.

New England also kept Maye from being sacked despite injuries along its offensive line. The Patriots recovered New York's onside kick attempt to protect the final margin.

The victory moved New England to 4-2 overall and 3-0 at home. It also improved the Patriots to 2-0 in the AFC East and extended their winning streak against the Jets to 4 games.

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Game stats

Statistic	New York Jets	New England Patriots
First downs	21	22
Total yards	324	383
Net passing yards	227	235
Rushing yards	97	148
Yards per play	5.4	5.6
Third-down conversions	3-10	8-15
Fourth-down conversions	0-2	1-2
Red-zone conversions	0-3	2-4
Turnovers	1	2
Penalties–yards	5-35	5-57
Time of possession	30:03	29:57

New York Jets vs New England Patriots — NFL Game Analysis

New England Patriots defeated New York Jets 26–19, a 7-point margin. New England Patriots led in total offense, 383 to 324. New England Patriots led in rushing yards, 148 to 97. New York Jets committed fewer turnovers, 1 to 2. New York Jets converted 3 of 10 third downs; New England Patriots converted 8 of 15.

Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.

Lineup

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New York Jets

Passing

#7Geno Smith

Rushing

#0Braelon Allen
#32Isaiah Davis
#18Isaiah Williams
#7Geno Smith

Receiving

#11Omar Cooper Jr.
#5Garrett Wilson
#85Mason Taylor
#0Braelon Allen
#17Tim Patrick
#16Kenyon Sadiq
#32Isaiah Davis
#86Jelani Woods

Defense

#44Jamien Sherwood
#6Dane Belton
#56Demario Davis
#91Jowon Briggs
#1Azareye'h Thomas
#31David Bailey
#52Kingsley Enagbare
#29Minkah Fitzpatrick
#8Andre Cisco
#99T'Vondre Sweat
#95Darrell Jackson Jr.
#21Brandon Stephens
#27Malachi Moore
#97Harrison Phillips
#9Will McDonald IV
#37Qwan'tez Stiggers
#2Jarvis Brownlee Jr.

New England Patriots

Passing

#10Drake Maye

Rushing

#9Corey Kiner
#38Rhamondre Stevenson
#32TreVeyon Henderson
#10Drake Maye

Receiving

#3DeMario Douglas
#85Hunter Henry
#87Romeo Doubs
#1A.J. Brown
#18Kyle Williams
#82Eli Raridon
#32TreVeyon Henderson
#86Efton Chism III

Defense

#25Marcus Jones
#31Kevin Byard
#0Christian Gonzalez
#53Christian Elliss
#14Robert Spillane
#4Craig Woodson
#94Cory Durden
#50Gabe Jacas
#97Milton Williams
#5Dre'Mont Jones
#22Charles Woods
#41Brenden Schooler
#92Joshua Farmer
#91Elijah Ponder
#90Christian Barmore
#85Hunter Henry
#36Cameron Latu
#54Darius Muasau
#93Leonard Taylor III
#23Jaylen Reed
#49Erick Hunter
#99DaQuan Jones
#33Mike Brown
#9Corey Kiner

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