On Sunday at MetLife Stadium, the New England Patriots rallied to knock off the New York Jets. What did we learn from this Week 6 showdown?
Entering Sunday’s renewal of acquaintances between the New England Patriots and New York Jets, Bill Belichick’s club had bested the Green and White in 10 of the previous 12 meetings.
The Jets’ two wins both came at MetLife Stadium and each in overtime.
When Todd Bowles’ team took a 14-0 lead on Sunday afternoon, the Pats were in danger of losing their third games in six weeks. But the defending champions rallied for a 24-17 victory to raise their record to 4-2.
Highlights
The @NYJets strike first!@Aesj88 hauls in the TD grab! #Jets https://t.co/U6GqFDGeNC
— NFL (@NFL) October 15, 2017
THIS IS NOT A DRILL.
— Chat Sports (@ChatSports) October 15, 2017
The #Jets are up 14-0 on the #Patriots.
I REPEAT, THIS IS NOT A DRILL. #NEvsNYJ pic.twitter.com/nBLyFVqPus
IN NEW YORK I MILLY ROCK @DionLewisRB pic.twitter.com/NOad4T1E2i
— Trev T (@DoloTrev) October 15, 2017
GRONNKKKKKKK!
— NFL (@NFL) October 15, 2017
TB12 finds @RobGronkowski for the @Patriots TD! #GoPats https://t.co/Z8pZqsRr0E
For the 2nd time today...
— NFL (@NFL) October 15, 2017
TB12 to @RobGronkowski for the @Patriots TOUCHDOWN! #GoPats https://t.co/2YPZreFOei
The NFL should be ashamed. The Patriots really needed another break. This is a TD. Period.
— Jake Asman (@JakeAsman) October 15, 2017
https://t.co/ExnNbeWfHR
Three Stars
1. Rob Gronkowski
The touchdown machine was back in full force in New England’s come-from-behind win over the Jets. Targeted 10 times by Tom Brady, Gronkowski caught six passes for 83 yards and a pair of scores in the Patriots’ 24-17 victory.
2. Tom Brady
It wasn’t a thing of beauty and the the five-time Super Bowl champion was picked off once on the afternoon. But Brady also finished with 257 yards through the air and connected with Rob Gronkowski for a pair of touchdowns as the Pats came up with a big road win.
3. Josh McCown
The journeyman quarterback became the sixth player in as many games to throw for at least 300 yards against New England’s defense this season. McCown finished with 354 yards and two scores but was also picked off twice in a frustrating loss.
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Odds
The defending Super Bowl champions were 11-point favorites to end the Jets’ three-game winning streak. The Patriots would hold on for a 24-17 win, once again disappointing their gambling faithful.
Next Week
After two straight road games, the New England Patriots return home and have a tall task ahead in the form of the revenge-minded Atlanta Falcons. The teams squared off in Super Bowl LI less than a calendar year ago and the Pats rallied from a 28-3 third-quarter deficit for a stunning 34-29 overtime win.
Meanwhile, the Green and White have a rematch of their own in facing the Miami Dolphins. Back in Week 3, the Jets came away with a 20-6 victory at MetLife Stadium.