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How Mike Vrabel Pushed Christian Barmore and Milton Williams to Dominate the Interior

The New England Patriots won 26-19 on Sunday in a divisional win over the New York Jets. In the win, the Patriots’ defensive line, particularly Milton Williams and Christian Barmore, played their best game of the season, applying consistent interior pressure on the Jets’ offensive line.

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Rusty Return: A.J. Brown Struggles in Patriots Debut

On Sunday, A.J. Brown finally made his Gillette Stadium debut as a member of the New England Patriots. His first game back proved that he has work to do to get up to speed with quarterback Drake Maye and New England’s offense.

Charles Woods News / New England Patriots on SI / October 18

Unsung Patriots CB Comes Up Big With First Career Interception

Charles Woods said postgame that he doesn't like playing defense. He wishes he could play wide receiver. "I still think I'm a receiver at heart," he told reporters in front of his locker postgame.

NFL News / Stadium Rant / October 18

Patriots Week 6 Recap: What Happened In Their Critical 26-19 Win Over The Jets

The New England Patriots Week 6 game ends in a 26-19 victory over the New York Jets, but their performance was less than desirable. After taking a 17-3 lead into halftime, the Patriots left the door open by missing opportunities and committing poorly timed turnovers.

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The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to most recently reach the 30-TD milestone for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 18

Prideful Patriots Offensive Line, Battered by Injuries, Helps Clinch Win vs. Jets

The injuries up front for the New England Patriots were already a nightmare leading into this game. That nightmare got a lot scarier on Sunday, as three of the team's starting linemen left with lower-body injuries.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 18

Patriots Victory vs. Jets Takes Serious Toll, Especially Up Front on Offense

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — A brutal point on the schedule took one turn for the better on Sunday as the New England Patriots pulled out the win, 26-19, over their AFC East rival New York Jets.

Drake Maye News / Athlon Sports / October 18

New York Jets Beaten 26-19 by Difference-Maker Drake Maye and the New England Patriots

It was a disappointing day for the New York Jets and their fans. They entered Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts with confidence that this would be their moment.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Drake Maye News / Field Level Media / October 18

Drake Maye throws 3 TD passes to get Patriots past Jets 26-19

Drake Maye tossed three touchdown passes and the New England Patriots extended their winning streak to three games with a 26-19 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday at Foxborough, Mass.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 18

6 Instant Takeaways from Patriots' Uneasy 26-19 Win Over Jets

The afternoon started with a loud crowd for A.J. Brown, as the New England Patriots wide received ran out of the Gillette Stadium tunnel for the first time this season.

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Romeo Doubs News / Athlon Sports / October 18

Romeo Doubs Update: Patriots Announce Latest on Star WR After Worrisome Injury

Romeo Doubs gave the New England Patriots an early boost against the New York Jets on Sunday, finding the end zone on a deep connection with quarterback Drake Maye.

A.J. Brown News / Larry Brown Sports / October 18

AJ Brown gets crushed for dropping easy touchdown

New England Patriots wide receiver AJ Brown made his return to the lineup from injury on Sunday, but his initial play left a lot to be desired. Brown got roasted for dropping what would have been a straightforward touchdown during the Patriots’ Week 6 game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / October 18

Patriots Week 6 Inactives vs. Jets: Offense Gets Boost, Defense Remains Hurt

Injuries continue to mount for the New England Patriots. Their secondary will be shorthanded for yet another week. But at the end of the day, some big names on the offensive side of the ball will be suiting up as they take on the 2-3 New York Jets.

Drake Maye News / TWSN / October 18

The New England Patriots’ Latest Injury Update Is Exactly What Drake Maye Needed

The New England Patriots are entering their Week 6 matchup against the New York Jets with a better outlook than they entered the week with as two players are trending towards playing.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / October 18

3 Major Storylines in Patriots Matchup vs. Jets: Key Offensive Stars Healthy

The New England Patriots have had the New York Jets' number in years past. Is 2026 going to be a similar script? Coming off of back-to-back wins, the 3-2 Patriots have started to roll heading into the middle of October.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 18

Final Injury Report for Jets-Patriots: Will A.J. Brown, Breece Hall Play?

The New England Patriots are at home Sunday afternoon as they host the New York Jets in a Week 6 AFC East matchup. New England enters Sunday’s contest with a 3-2 record after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders at home in dominant fashion in Week 5.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 18

Sunday's Three Key Matchups: Can Patriots' Gonzalez Continue His Dominance Over Jets' Wilson?

The New England Patriots have grown to a 7.5-point favorite, meaning a fourth straight blowout win over the New York Jets is a distinct possibility. New England had some great news to wake up to, as both left tackle Will Campbell and running back TreVeyon Henderson are expected to play against the Jets.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 18

New England Patriots receive two huge boosts heading into Week 6 matchup against New York Jets

The Patriots are looking to move to 4-2 on the season and they’ll have their best running back in TreVeyon Henderson to help them do just that against the Jets in Week 6.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / October 17

Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson Could Miss Time; Latest On OLB Harold Landry

The Patriots are getting wide receiver A.J. Brown back from injured reserve in Week 6, but another of their notable offensive weapons could miss time. Running back TreVeyon Henderson has a high ankle sprain that is expected to shelve him for multiple games, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 17

Patriots' A.J. Brown expected to return in Week 6

An injury in Week 1 against Seattle was serious enough to land Brown on the IR where he's been ever since. It seems he is ready to return, though, and it appears a roster move will be made ahead of Sunday's game against the New York Jets.

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New England Patriots News / Viral Sports News / October 16

Former New England Patriots Star Has Reportedly Died

Jon Morris, a longtime center who helped lay the groundwork for the New England Patriots during their formative years, died Thursday at age 84. The Patriots announced the news, and an obituary confirmed he passed following a long battle with dementia at a health center in Meredith, New Hampshire.

Terrell Jennings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 16

Patriots Worked Out Three RBs Including Terrell Jennings

Per the NFL transaction wire, the Patriots worked out three running backs on Friday, including a familiar face in Terrell Jennings. The other two backs were Ulysses Bentley and Josh Pitsenberger. Jennings, 25, wound up signing on with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent out of Florida A&M back in 2024.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 13