6 winners and losers from Patriots win over Jets
The New England Patriots secured a 26-16 victory over the New York Jets, improving their season record to 4-2. The win was characterized by efficient play from quarterback Drake Maye and a resilient performance from a depleted offensive line.
Why it matters
The win impacts the divisional standings and highlights the development of rookie players within the Patriots' roster.
The New England Patriots stayed in the win column on Sunday with a divisional win over the New York Jets. While head coach Mike Vrabel said his team tried to beat itself, the Patriots celebrated a 26-16 victory to improve to 4-2 on the season.
Here is who caught our eye for better or worse upon live-viewing the Week 6 contest from the Gillette Stadium press box.
Winners
QB Drake Maye: The Jets entered Sunday as one of the most aggressive defenses in football, but they smartly pivoted from that game plan blitzing Maye just nine times. Maye showed patience in clean pockets throughout the game that led to numerous big plays, such as the 42-yard touchdown to Romeo Doubs and a 9-yard touchdown to DeMario Douglas. It was an overall another efficient day in the office for Maye, who added +0.39 EPA per drop back.
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