New York have 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, fourth-best in the NFL. The New England Patriots are 3-2 and have thrown seven interceptions.
Jets vs Patriots: our editor’s props
Two editor’s calls on this game, alongside the live Signal numbers.
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Jets vs Patriots: 2026 form so far
Tidy against careless. Each attack in the table is measured against what it is about to face, 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 have 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 have 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 have 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 have 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 it has not translated.
The Jets have scored 93 points, convert 46.2% in the red zone and have taken 47 penalties.
New England are 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 for a front that has recorded 17.
- TreVeyon Henderson (NE, RB): Shares a backfield running for 4.21 a carry.
- Hunter Henry (NE, TE): A dependable target for an offence that has scored 110 points.
How to watch Jets vs Patriots
Kickoff is 6pm BST on Sunday 18 October at Gillette Stadium, which is 1:00 PM ET. Channel 5 and 5ACTION show selected games free-to-air each Sunday, and those are not affected by the blackout. Check their listings for this week’s picks. Sky Sports has the UK coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky takes one exclusive pick from each of the Sunday 6pm and 9pm windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Jets vs Patriots |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 6pm BST Sun 18 Oct / 1:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA |
| TV | Sky Sports |
| Live stream | NFL Game Pass (DAZN) |
| 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 decides a margin this thin.
The win probability for this game moves as the designations land.
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| Sun 6:00 PM | Bears @ Falcons | Bears 23-20 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Saints @ Giants | Giants 26-20 | Read |
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| Sun 6:00 PM | Steelers @ Buccaneers | Steelers 23-17 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Titans @ Colts | Colts 23-13 | Read |
| Sun 9:05 PM | Cardinals @ Rams | Rams 30-20 | Read |
| Sun 9:25 PM | Bills @ Raiders | Bills 30-27 | Read |
| Sun 9:25 PM | Chargers @ Chiefs | Chiefs 31-13 | Read |
| Mon 1:20 AM | Cowboys @ Packers | Packers 27-24 | Read |
| Tue 1:15 AM | Commanders @ 49ers | 49ers 31-17 | Read |
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Jets vs Patriots FAQ
6pm BST on Sunday 18 October at Gillette Stadium, which is 1:00 PM ET.
Sky Sports has the coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky holds one exclusive pick in each of the Sunday 6pm and 9pm windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Channel 5 and 5ACTION carry the week’s free-to-air games, and those are not blacked out.
No. Six touchdown passes and none the other way in five games.
Seven, the most of any team playing this week.
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