The New York Jets left Foxborough with a 26-19 loss to the New England Patriots, but the final score doesn't tell the entire story of how individual players performed. Some made the most of their opportunities, while others struggled to find their footing in a divisional matchup that featured encouraging moments alongside familiar frustrations.
Pro Football Focus' player grades offer another perspective on Sunday's performance, highlighting the individuals who stood out and those who had a more difficult afternoon. From the offensive execution to the defensive effort, these evaluations provide a closer look at how New York's players performed against New England.
Here's a look at the lowest-graded players on the defensive side of the ball before everyone turns the page and looks ahead to Week 7. New York is looking to improve their record to 3-4 in that one.
Jets' lowest-graded defensive stars in Week 6
5. Jowon Briggs, defensive tackle - 54.6
4. Demario Davis, linebacker - 48.6
3. Dane Belton, safety - 44.3
2. Azareye'h Thomas, cornerback -42.5
1. D'Angelo Ponds, cornerback - 26.4
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: PFF: 5 lowest-graded Jets players on defense in Week 6 vs. Patriots