Patriots beat Jets 38-3, clinch another 1st-round bye
Tom Brady threw for three first-half touchdowns and the New England Patriots clinched their ninth straight first-round bye in the playoffs on Sunday with a 38-3 victory over the New York Jets.
National Football League
FINAL
New York Jets
3
New England Patriots
38
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYJ | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| NE | 7 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 38 |
Gillette Stadium · 65,878 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ Kansas City Chiefs | L 12-35 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | L 33-38 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Miami Dolphins | L 25-28 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ New England Patriots | L 19-26 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Cleveland Browns | W 17-12 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:26 3-38
Julian Edelman 5 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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Field Goal 9:40 3-31
Stephen Gostkowski 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:48 3-28
Kyle Van Noy 46 Yd Fumble Return (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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Touchdown 11:03 3-21
Phillip Dorsett 9 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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Touchdown 12:53 3-14
Rex Burkhead 18 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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Field Goal 0:54 3-7
Jason Myers 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:16 0-7
James White 17 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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NE
1 play, -1 yard, 0:15 · End of Game
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NYJ 0:15
1 play, 13 yards, 0:09 · Fumble
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NE 0:24
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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NYJ 2:15
4 plays, 18 yards, 1:11 · Punt
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NE 3:26
10 plays, 64 yards, 5:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:26 3-38
Julian Edelman 5 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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NYJ 8:32
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:08 · Punt
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NE 9:40
6 plays, 45 yards, 2:53 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:40 3-31
Stephen Gostkowski 38 Yd Field Goal
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NYJ 12:33
6 plays, 24 yards, 3:41 · Punt
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NE 1:14
6 plays, 34 yards, 3:51 · Punt
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NYJ 5:05
10 plays, 59 yards, 5:43 · Downs
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NYJ 10:48
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:34 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:48 3-28
Kyle Van Noy 46 Yd Fumble Return (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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NE 12:22
3 plays, -10 yards, 0:49 · Punt
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NYJ 13:11
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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NYJ
1 play, -10 yards, 0:25 · End of Half
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NE 0:25
8 plays, 59 yards, 4:03 · Downs
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NYJ 4:28
10 plays, 61 yards, 6:35 · Downs
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NE 11:03
5 plays, 8 yards, 1:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:03 3-21
Phillip Dorsett 9 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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NYJ 12:43
1 play, -3 yards, 0:10 · Fumble
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NE 12:53
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:53 3-14
Rex Burkhead 18 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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NYJ 0:54
10 plays, 56 yards, 4:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:54 3-7
Jason Myers 40 Yd Field Goal
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NE 5:16
9 plays, 59 yards, 5:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:16 0-7
James White 17 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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NYJ 10:16
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:00 · Punt
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NE 11:16
7 plays, 25 yards, 3:44 · Punt
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Team Stats
NYJ
NE
12
1st Downs
24
8
Passing 1st downs
14
4
Rushing 1st downs
9
0
1st downs from penalties
1
4-13
3rd down efficiency
5-11
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
55
Total Plays
64
239
Total Yards
375
4.3
Yards per Play
5.9
12
Total Drives
11
135
Passing
244
16/28
Comp/Att
24/33
4.2
Yards per pass
7.2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
4-32
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-6
104
Rushing
131
23
Rushing Attempts
30
4.5
Yards per rush
4.4
0-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
4-5
4-30
Penalties
4-30
3
Turnovers
0
3
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
2
27:47
Possession
32:13
Injuries
New England Patriots
- Brenden Schooler Questionable
- Charles Woods Questionable
- Kevin Byard Questionable
- Rhamondre Stevenson Questionable
- A.J. Brown Questionable
New York Jets
- Nahshon Wright Questionable
- Harrison Phillips Questionable
- Joseph Ossai Questionable
- Jarvis Brownlee Jr. Questionable
- Trevin Wallace Out
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