New York has thrown six touchdown passes and no interceptions. It is the only clean sheet of its kind in the league, and our Jets vs Patriots prediction tests it at Gillette.
The New York Jets are 2-3 but rate 104.2 through the air, the fourth-best figure in the NFL. The New England Patriots are 3-2 and have thrown seven interceptions, more than any team playing this week.
Jets vs Patriots: our editor’s props
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Jets vs Patriots: 2026 form so far
Tidy against careless. Each attack in the table is measured against the defence it meets, not against the league.
Jets attack against the Patriots defence
| Per game | Jets offence | Patriots allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 190.0 | 205.4 |
| Rushing yards | 94.0 | 90.8 |
| Yards per carry | 3.6 | 4.0 |
| Passer rating | 104.2 | 90.4 |
| Touchdowns | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Third-down conversion | 35.8% | 38.3% |
| Red-zone conversion | 46.2% | 60.0% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 3.2 | 2.2 |
Patriots attack against the Jets defence
| Per game | Patriots offence | Jets allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 245.2 | 175.0 |
| Rushing yards | 127.2 | 118.0 |
| Yards per carry | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Passer rating | 89.0 | 89.5 |
| Touchdowns | 2.6 | 2.0 |
| Third-down conversion | 37.5% | 33.9% |
| Red-zone conversion | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.2 | 3.4 |
Figures are season to date, across 5 games.
New York has taken 47 penalties, second only to Cleveland, which is where the tidiness stops.
Jets vs Patriots quarterback matchup
A 104.2 rating puts the Jets fourth overall, behind San Francisco, Baltimore and Jacksonville. New England has given it away seven times.
| Team | Quarterback | Last game | Season to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | Geno Smith | 31/37, 321 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT, 129.8 rtg | 85/117, 902 yds, 5 TD, 0 INT, 109.0 rtg (4 games) |
| Patriots | Drake Maye | 14/25, 199 yds, 0 TD, 2 INT, 48.6 rtg | 73/117, 854 yds, 4 TD, 7 INT, 71.0 rtg (4 games) |
| Tommy DeVito | 3/5, 30 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT, 77.1 rtg | 3/5, 30 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT, 77.1 rtg (1 game) |
Jets vs Patriots injury report and team news
New York has thrown six touchdown passes and no interceptions in five games.
David Bailey has five sacks for the Jets, in a front that has recorded 17.
New England has thrown seven interceptions, the most of any team playing this week.
Clean against careless
Six touchdown passes, no interceptions. New York’s passing game has been the tidiest in the league, and a 104.2 rating puts it fourth overall. It has not translated.
The Jets have scored 93 points, convert 46.2% in the red zone, and have taken 47 penalties, second only to Cleveland.
New England is the opposite: 110 points, seven interceptions, and a defence that has conceded 11 touchdowns. Whoever stops giving the ball away probably wins.
Players to watch
- Garrett Wilson (NYJ, WR): 374 receiving yards in a passing game rating 104.2.
- David Bailey (NYJ, DE): Five sacks in a front that has recorded 17.
- TreVeyon Henderson (NE, RB): Splits a backfield running at 4.21 a carry.
- Hunter Henry (NE, TE): A steady outlet for an attack with 110 points.
How to watch Jets vs Patriots in Canada
Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, October 18 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Which Sunday afternoon game CTV shows depends on where you are watching, so check locally. RDS has the French call. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada through NFL Game Pass. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Jets vs Patriots |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT |
| Venue | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA |
| TV | CTV (regional) / TSN / RDS (French) |
| Live stream | DAZN (NFL Game Pass) |
| Week | Week 6, 2026 NFL season |
Jets vs Patriots prediction and score projection
Our Jets vs Patriots prediction is New England by 24-17. The Jets are tidier but have scored 17 fewer points, and home field in a divisional game decides a margin this thin.
Signal’s win probability for this game moves as the designations land.
Every Week 6 game, previewed
| Kickoff (ET) | Game | Our prediction | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8:15 PM | Seahawks @ Broncos | Seahawks 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 9:30 AM | Texans @ Jaguars | Jaguars 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Ravens @ Browns | Ravens 27-16 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Panthers @ Eagles | Panthers 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Bears @ Falcons | Bears 23-20 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Saints @ Giants | Giants 26-20 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Jets @ Patriots | Patriots 24-17 | You are here |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Steelers @ Buccaneers | Steelers 23-17 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Titans @ Colts | Colts 23-13 | Read |
| Sun 4:05 PM | Cardinals @ Rams | Rams 30-20 | Read |
| Sun 4:25 PM | Bills @ Raiders | Bills 30-27 | Read |
| Sun 4:25 PM | Chargers @ Chiefs | Chiefs 31-13 | Read |
| Sun 8:20 PM | Cowboys @ Packers | Packers 27-24 | Read |
| Mon 8:15 PM | Commanders @ 49ers | 49ers 31-17 | Read |
The rest of the week is covered across our NFL hub, and Signal rates every Week 6 game the same way. Both these teams are chasing the AFC Championship odds, and the NFC Championship odds move on the same page as the season develops.
Jets vs Patriots FAQ
New England. The Patriots are 3-2 at home; the Jets are 2-3 and have scored 93 points.
1:00 PM ET on Sunday, October 18, which is 12:00 PM CT and 10:00 AM PT, at Gillette Stadium.
CTV’s Sunday afternoon game is a regional pick, so check your local listings. RDS has the French call. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada through NFL Game Pass.
No. Six touchdown passes and none the other way in five games.
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