Weeks after snapping their 12-game dropping streak to AFC East opponents, the Jets have been making an attempt to finish one other streak in opposition to the rival Patriots.
New England has defeated Gang Green 12 straight instances relationship again to 2015. The Patriots prolonged the streak to 13 because it was a horrible day for the Jets offense.
The Patriots (4-4) defeated the Jets (5-3) 22-17 on a 63-degree sunny day at MetLife Stadium. Patriots coach Bill Belichick elevated his file in opposition to the Jets to 35-10.
After not turning the ball over for 3 consecutive weeks, Zach Wilson had a Sunday to neglect. He accomplished 20 of 41 passes for 355 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions.
In his first recreation in a Jets uniform, James Robinson had 17 yards on 5 carries. The Jets with out working again Breece Hall (torn ACL) solely mustard up 51 speeding yards as they averaged 3.4 yards per try.
Wilson made numerous boneheaded choices together with a cross he seemed to be throwing away however Patriots security Devin McCourty picked it off close to the sideline. Then his third interception additionally went to McCourty as that arrange a Nick Folk area objective.
While the Jets protection did their half in holding the Patriots offense to only six factors at halftime, Wilson’s determination making harm the Jets throughout. His two second half interceptions put Gang Green’s protection in unhealthy conditions because the Patriots have been capable of generate factors with a brief area.
With no Hall attributable to season-ending accidents, the Jets weren’t capable of depend on the speeding recreation, which led them to 5 victories this yr. Because of that, Wilson needed to throw the ball extra and the top outcome was extra turnovers.
After each groups went three and out on their first offensive drives, the Jets obtained on the board first with a 28-yard area objective by Greg Zuerlein. The play was arrange by Wilson’s 54-yard cross to Garrett Wilson.
At the top of the primary quarter, the Patriots tied the sport up at 3-3 after Folk’s 31-yard area objective.
With 12 minutes left within the second quarter, Gang Green discovered the top zone for the primary time. Wilson accomplished an 8-yard landing cross to Tyler Conklin. The Jets took a 10-3 lead following a 6-play, 75-yard drive.
The Patriots appeared like they have been set to tie the sport as they obtained to midfield. But a deflection by Bryce Huff allowed Michael Carter II to select off Mac Jones’ cross on the Jets’ 24 yard-line. However, the Jets couldn’t do something with the turnover as they punted the ball after three performs.
Before halftime, Jones threw a pick-6 to Carter II. However, a roughing the passer name on John Franklin-Myers negated the interception and factors. New England settled for a 42-yard area objective by Folk that lower its deficit to 10-6 at halftime.
Following the break, the Patriots offense clearly made some changes as a result of their offense was clicking on the primary drive of the second half. Rhamondre Stevenson began the third quarter with a 35-yard run, which put New England in enemy territory. Then 5 performs later, Jones discovered Jakobi Meyers for a 5-yard landing that gave the Patriots a 13-10 benefit.
The Jets appeared they have been poised to no less than tie the sport up, however Zuerlein missed a 45-yard area objective. New England turned that into factors as Folk’s 49-yard area objective prolonged its result in 16-10.
Gang Green appeared to have left its vitality within the locker room at halftime as a result of all of the momentum was on the New England aspect. After starting their subsequent drive on their 17, the Jets offense continued to be out of sync as they punted after three performs.
Marcus Jones’ 32-yard punt return arrange one other Folk area objective that elevated the Patriots result in 19-10. Following Wilson’s third interception, Folk kicked a 52-yarder that put New England up 22-10.
The Jets wanted some fourth quarter magic like they’ve exhibited earlier this yr however it was not meant to be. Gang Green couldn’t rating any second half factors as Belichick didn’t enable the Jets speeding assault to beat the Patriots.
Wilson accomplished a 63-yard cross to Denzel Mims. That obtained the Jets into New England territory, which led to a Conklin 9-yard landing cross that lower the Jets deficit to 22-17. But their onside kick failed because the Patriots ran the clock out for the win.
Next week, the Jets will host the Bills earlier than their bye week. The Patriots will return to Gillette Stadium as they may host the Colts earlier than their bye in Week 10.
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Source: www.bostonherald.com