The New England Patriots, riding a seven-game winning streak at 8-2, host the New York Jets (2-7) on Thursday Night Football in Week 11. New England enters as 12.5-point favorites with an over-under of 43.5 points at Gillette Stadium. The matchup features quarterback Drake Maye against Justin Fields in a rivalry where the Patriots lead the all-time series 75-56-1.
The New England Patriots aim to extend their dominance in the AFC East when they face the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Patriots, who hold a 1.5-game lead over the Buffalo Bills, recently defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28-23 in Week 10. New York snapped a seven-game skid with back-to-back wins, including a 27-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns, aided by two special teams touchdowns.
New England's second-year quarterback Drake Maye has been a standout, completing 205 of 286 passes for 2,555 yards, 19 touchdowns, and five interceptions in 10 starts, with a 113.9 passer rating. He also adds mobility, rushing for 283 yards and two scores on 66 carries. Maye's primary target, wide receiver Stefon Diggs, has 50 receptions for 554 yards and three touchdowns in 10 games, including seven plays of 20 or more yards. However, the Patriots will be without running back Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) and wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring), both inactive.
The Jets rely on running back Breece Hall, who has rushed for 664 yards and two touchdowns on 138 carries (4.8 average) in nine games, while catching 22 passes for 220 yards and a score. Rookie tight end Mason Taylor contributes 30 receptions for 246 yards and one touchdown. New York expects Justin Fields to start at quarterback, but wide receiver Garrett Wilson was placed on injured reserve Thursday with a knee injury. The Jets rank last in the league in passing yards over their last four games, averaging 104.8 yards.
The Patriots have won 16 of the last 18 meetings and 13 of their last 14 home games against New York. New England is 7-2 against the spread in their last nine matchups. The Over has hit in six games for each team this season.