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The Patriots will look to push their winning streak to three games when they host the Jets on Sunday afternoon.
Pats quarterback Drake Maye led the way in a Week 5 win over the Raiders, throwing for 374 yards with five total touchdowns (four passing, one rushing). After a rough start to the 2026 season, Maye has rediscovered his All-Pro form.
The Jets will try to take down an AFC East rival after snapping a three-game losing streak with a win over the Browns.
NESN will provide live coverage of the Week 6 matchup between the Patriots and Jets.
Patriots vs. Jets score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F | |
| Patriots | 7 | 10 | |||
| Jets | 3 | 0 |
Patriots vs. Jets updates, highlights from Week 6 game
Halftime: Patriots 17, Jets 3
2:31 p.m. ET: The second quarter has ended, and the Jets have plenty of questions to answer. The Patriots have the ball in the second half.
Patriots 17, Jets 3
2:28 p.m. ET: Alijah Vera-Tucker with a hamstring injury. Douglas with a catch. Roughing the Passer penalty for the Jets on Maye. Maye and Brown could not connect for a touchdown. Maye and Eli Raridon almost got the TD. On 3rd & Goal, Maye finally connected with Douglas for the TD.
TOUCHDOWN POP‼️ @DrakeMaye2 | @popshotta3 📺 CBS https://t.co/44jjc5GRBW
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 18, 2026
2:23 p.m. ET: Cameron Latu almost decapitated the Jets' returner. On 3rd & 10 with 1:35 left in the half, New York couldn't get the first down. Brown and Maye with another connection. Hunter Henry saved Maye from losing yards with a gain of 16. Another first down for Henry.
Patriots 10, Jets 3
2:14 p.m. ET: Brown caught a pass, his first official one of the day. On 3rd & 4, Maye missed wide when throwing to Brown. Andy Borregales made a 32-yard FG attempt.
2:09 p.m. ET: Maye almost had a turnover. On 4th & 1, Maye gave the ball to Rhamondre Stevenson for the first down. Moses has an ankle injury and is questionable to return. Stevenson ran past several Jets players to get to the Jets' 30. Maye with a pass to Stevenson, back to Maye to DeMario Douglas for 10. Two-minute warning.
2:01 p.m. ET: Maye has one completion so far, and it's the TD pass to Doubs. Omar Cooper Jr. with a massive catch for the Jets. On 3rd & 1, the Patriots stopped the Jets from getting momentum. On 4th down, the Jets couldn't get it over the line.
1:49 p.m. ET: The Patriots' defense stopped the Jets before they could get a first down. Maye threw a long pass that went through the hands of Brown. Morgan Moses is down. Meanwhile, Doubs has a shoulder injury.
End of first quarter: Patriots 7, Jets 3
1:45 p.m. ET: Doubs was down for a bit. He gingerly went to the bench. Smith's turn to drive the ball down the field. The defense of the Patriots continued to halt the Jets' momentum. Allen wasn't afraid of the defense, as he got a few rushing yards. End of first quarter.
Patriots 7, Jets 3
1:32 p.m. ET: A.J. Brown with his first catch since returning from IR for a few yards. However, the pass was deemed incomplete after a challenge. Maye had all day, and went all the way down the field. Romeo Doubs caught the ball for the touchdown!
Drake hits Rome for the score 🎯 📺 CBS https://t.co/MCfJL3mIY0
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 18, 2026
1:24 p.m. ET: Jets back with the ball. Smith got sacked by Milton Williams. Another sack, this time by Christian Barmore. The Jets were close to their end zone. Patriots got the ball again and had good field position.
1:19 p.m. ET: Drake Maye started the Patriots' drive by running the ball himself. On 3rd & 3, the ball got batted out of Maye's hands. A very quick possession for New England.
Jets 3, Patriots 0
1:13 p.m. ET: Isaiah Davis with a massive first down. The Jets almost had a touchdown, but there was a Pass Interference penalty on New York. Despite the strong start, the Jets could only get a FG.
1:08 p.m. ET: Jets got the ball first. Geno Smith, in his second stint with the Jets, attempted to bring the ball down the field. Under pressure, Smith didn't back down. He connected on Garrett Wilson for the first time today. Meanwhile, Braelon Allen looked sharp to start things.
1 p.m. ET: It's time for some football!
12:30 p.m. ET: A.J. Brown is back and ready to go for the Patriots.
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— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 18, 2026
12:15 p.m. ET: Inactives for the Jets include Adonai Mitchell and Breece Hall.
Omar Cooper Jr. is officially active for #NYJvsNE
— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 18, 2026
12 p.m. ET: Will Campbell and TreVeyon Henderson are both active for the Patriots. Inactives for today include Carlton Davis III and Dametrious Crownover.
Patriots inactives for NYJ vs. NE. https://t.co/ifdz2pdPIH
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 18, 2026
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Patriots vs. Jets date, start time
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 18
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
Patriots vs. Jets is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 18. The game will be played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
New England Patriots schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time (ET)/Result |
| 1 | Sept. 9 | at Seahawks | L, 13-10 |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | vs. Steelers | W, 20-3 |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | at Jaguars | L, 35-6 |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | at Bills | W, 29-26 |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | vs. Raiders | W, 45-17 |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | vs. Jets | 1 p.m. |
| 7 | Oct. 22 | at Bears | 8:15 p.m. |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | at Dolphins | 4:25 p.m. |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | vs. Packers | 4:25 p.m. |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | vs. Lions (Germany) | 9:30 a.m. |
| 11 | BYE | — | — |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | at Chargers | 8:20 p.m. |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | vs. Bills | 4:25 p.m. |
| 14 | Dec. 10 | vs. Vikings | 8:15 p.m. |
| 15 | Dec. 21 | at Chiefs | 8:15 p.m. |
| 16 | Dec. 27 | at Jets | 1 p.m. |
| 17 | TBD | vs. Broncos | TBD |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Dolphins | TBD |