New York Jets vs. New England Patriots Predictions: Insider Picks, Analysis

The New York Jets have a four-game losing streak. The New England Patriots have a six-game losing streak.

Unless, there is a tie, one of these two teams will end their streak when they square off at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass., at 1 p.m. eastern on Sunday.

The Jets (2-5) haven’t won since they beat the Patriots in September. At the time, the Jets were 2-1 and it seemed like happy days were ahead.

Since then? Well, if you need the refresher:

New York owner Woody Johnson fired head coach Robert Saleh. The Jets promoted defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich to interim head coach. Ulbrich installed Todd Downing as play-caller to replace offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. The Jets traded for wide receiver Davante Adams and holdout pass rusher Haason Reddick finally signed a contract and reported to work.

Yep, all that and New York hasn’t won a game.

The Patriots (1-6) haven’t won since their season opener. Since they last meet the Jets, New England made rookie quarterback Drake Maye the starter. There’s probably other stuff but most expected the Patriots to have to rebuild.

That was not the expectation in New York.  

Here are the game predictions from the Jets Country staff.

Matthew Postins, Staff Writer

New York Jets 29, New England Patriots 22

The Jets look like the better team on paper. But one should always beware of a team with a young quarterback because you never know when he might get confidence. Maye has been solid since he took over. He’s not leading the Patriots to wins, but he hasn’t really cost them much on the field. I suspect Reddick will make some impact, but I think this is the game where the Jets finally — FINALLY — sell out to the run game. If not now, when? New York builds a lead and hangs on late.

Christian Rauh, Staff Writer

New York Jets 31, New England Patriots 24

The New York Jets need a win if they intend to keep their playoff hopes alive against their AFC East rival. As they continue to look for their identity under Ulbrich, the team must make a splash early against a Patriots team who is looking to erase its “soft” narrative. Look for Rodgers and Adams to finally figure it out after a full week of preparation.