The latest completed New York Jets vs New England Patriots matchup ended in a commanding 42–10 victory for New England at MetLife Stadium on December 28, 2025.
Drake Maye produced the game’s defining performance, completing 19 of 21 passes for 256 yards and a career-high five touchdowns. New England scored touchdowns on its first six possessions and built a 35–3 halftime lead before turning the game over to its reserves.
The Jets found one major bright spot in Breece Hall, who rushed for 111 yards and a 59-yard touchdown. However, New York’s productive rushing total could not compensate for a limited passing attack, an early deficit and a defense that allowed five red-zone touchdowns.
Match Score at a Glance
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Patriots | 14 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 42 |
| New York Jets | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
Game details
- Date: December 28, 2025
- Week: NFL Week 17
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Patriots record after the game: 13–3
- Jets record after the game: 3–13
New England completed a season sweep of its AFC East rival after also defeating the Jets 27–14 in their earlier 2025 meeting.
The Numbers That Defined the Game
The final margin was not simply the result of one or two explosive plays. New England controlled the most important statistical categories and converted every meaningful scoring opportunity.
| Team statistic | Patriots | Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 440 | 307 |
| First downs | 28 | 14 |
| Net passing yards | 285 | 143 |
| Rushing yards | 155 | 164 |
| Total plays | 62 | 63 |
| Yards per play | 7.1 | 4.9 |
| Third-down conversions | 4 of 9 | 5 of 16 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 2 of 2 | 2 of 6 |
| Red-zone conversions | 5 of 5 | 0 of 2 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Penalties | 2–20 | 5–53 |
| Time of possession | 31:55 | 28:05 |
The Jets actually finished with nine more rushing yards than New England. That statistic is misleading without context, however. Hall’s 59-yard fourth-quarter touchdown accounted for a large part of New York’s total and came after the Patriots had already established a 42–3 lead.
The more revealing numbers were New England’s 28 first downs, 7.1 yards per play and perfect five-for-five red-zone performance.
Quarterback Comparison: Drake Maye Dominates
| Player | Comp/Att | Pass yards | TD | INT | Sacks | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye, Patriots | 19/21 | 256 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 157.0 |
| Joshua Dobbs, Patriots | 3/4 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 95.8 |
| Brady Cook, Jets | 19/33 | 152 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 56.6 |
| Austin McNamara, Jets | 1/1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79.2 |
Maye completed 90.5% of his attempts and averaged 12.2 passing yards per attempt. His 157.0 passer rating came close to the NFL’s maximum rating of 158.3.
Five different Patriots caught Maye’s five touchdown passes:
- Austin Hooper
- Rhamondre Stevenson
- Stefon Diggs
- Hunter Henry
- Efton Chism III
Spreading those scores among five receivers made New England particularly difficult to defend. The Jets could not concentrate their coverage on a single target, while Maye consistently found the favorable matchup.
Cook faced a much different game. He completed 19 passes but averaged only 4.6 yards per attempt, threw an interception and did not produce a passing touchdown. With New York falling behind by multiple scores early, the offense had little opportunity to maintain a balanced, patient approach.
Punter Austin McNamara completed a three-yard pass on a fake punt, accounting for New York’s other completion.
Patriots Rushing Stats
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | 19 | 82 | 4.3 | 0 | 17 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | 8 | 47 | 5.9 | 1 | 24 |
| Drake Maye | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 11 |
| D’Ernest Johnson | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 0 | 3 |
| Joshua Dobbs | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 0 |
Henderson handled the largest workload, rushing 19 times for 82 yards. Although he did not score, his consistent production helped New England control the game and avoid placing unnecessary pressure on Maye.
Stevenson delivered the more explosive rushing line, gaining 47 yards on eight attempts and scoring once. He also contributed as a receiver, making him one of the most valuable all-purpose players in the game.
Jets Rushing Stats
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | 14 | 111 | 7.9 | 1 | 59 |
| Kene Nwangwu | 6 | 31 | 5.2 | 0 | 16 |
| Isaiah Davis | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 12 |
| Isaiah Williams | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 |
| Khalil Herbert | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 |
| Brady Cook | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
Hall was the Jets’ best offensive player. His 111 yards gave him the game’s only individual 100-yard rushing performance, while his 59-yard touchdown provided New York’s lone trip to the end zone.
That run also pushed Hall beyond 1,000 rushing yards for the season. It was an important individual achievement, but it had little effect on a game that New England had already settled.
Patriots Receiving Stats
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | TD | Targets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefon Diggs | 6 | 101 | 16.8 | 1 | 6 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 1 | 5 |
| Hunter Henry | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 1 | 3 |
| Efton Chism III | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 1 | 2 |
| Kyle Williams | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 5 |
| Austin Hooper | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 1 | 2 |
| DeMario Douglas | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 2 |
Diggs caught every pass thrown in his direction, finishing with six receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown. His 31-yard reception was New England’s longest completion.
Stevenson added five catches for 55 yards and a score. Combined with his rushing production, he generated 102 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns.
Chism made the most of his two targets, turning them into 40 yards and his first career touchdown. Henry and Hooper also scored, demonstrating how effectively the Patriots used their tight ends near the goal line.
Jets Receiving Stats
| Player | Receptions | Yards | TD | Targets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Metchie III | 3 | 41 | 0 | 3 |
| Isaiah Williams | 4 | 30 | 0 | 5 |
| Adonai Mitchell | 3 | 22 | 0 | 9 |
| Stone Smartt | 2 | 18 | 0 | 3 |
| Breece Hall | 2 | 18 | 0 | 3 |
| Isaiah Davis | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Arian Smith | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Jelani Woods | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Johnson | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Moore | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Ruckert | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Metchie led the Jets with 41 receiving yards despite catching only three passes. Williams recorded a team-high four receptions.
Mitchell’s stat line reflected the offense’s wider problem. He received nine targets but converted them into only three catches for 22 yards. New York finished without a completion longer than 21 yards and did not score through the air.
Defensive and Special-Teams Leaders
New England’s defense did not need a large sack total to control the game. The Patriots limited explosive passing plays, forced an interception and repeatedly stopped the Jets when the field became shorter.
New England defensive leaders
- Dell Pettus: six tackles, four solo tackles and one sack
- Jahlani Tavai: six tackles and two tackles for loss
- Brenden Schooler: five tackles
- Jack Gibbens: five tackles and one tackle for loss
- Jaylinn Hawkins: one interception
- Anfernee Jennings: four tackles and one quarterback hit
New York defensive leaders
- Qwan’tez Stiggers: game-high 10 tackles
- Malachi Moore: seven tackles and one pass defended
- Jamien Sherwood: seven tackles
- Quincy Williams: six tackles
- Khalen Saunders: one sack and one quarterback hit
- Jermaine Johnson II: two tackles, one tackle for loss and one pass defended
Nick Folk made New York’s only field-goal attempt from 39 yards and converted the extra point following Hall’s touchdown. Patriots kicker Andy Borregales made all six extra-point attempts but missed his only field-goal try.
How New England Created a 32-Point Win
1. Maye was almost flawless
Maye missed only two passes and produced a touchdown on nearly one-quarter of his attempts. The Jets did not intercept him, and their pass rush registered only one sack for a one-yard loss.
2. The Patriots scored on every red-zone visit
New England went five for five inside the Jets’ 20-yard line. New York reached the red zone twice but failed to score on either opportunity.
3. Five touchdown receivers stretched the defense
No single coverage adjustment could solve the problem. Running backs, tight ends and wide receivers all contributed to Maye’s five-touchdown performance.
4. The Jets could not create defensive momentum
New York produced one sack but forced no turnovers. Without short fields or extra possessions, the Jets’ struggling offense was repeatedly asked to drive the length of the field.
5. The game was effectively decided before halftime
New England entered halftime ahead 35–3. Its sixth consecutive touchdown drive extended the advantage to 42–3 in the third quarter, allowing Maye to leave the game and Dobbs to finish it.
Final Assessment
The New York Jets vs New England Patriots match player stats show a game controlled by quarterback efficiency and red-zone execution.
Maye was the decisive player, passing for 256 yards and five touchdowns while producing a 157.0 rating. Diggs led all receivers with 101 yards, Stevenson scored twice, and New England generated 440 total yards without committing a turnover.
Hall gave the Jets a strong individual performance with 111 rushing yards and a touchdown. Beyond that, New York struggled to create explosive plays, finish drives or slow New England’s balanced offense.
The 42–10 result was therefore more than a comfortable win. It was a complete statistical victory for the Patriots in the categories that most directly influence scoring.
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