Jets Are Prepared for Drake Maye and the Patriots’ Vertical Pass Attack

LB Demario Daivs and S Minkah Fitzpatrick Are No Strangers to AFC East Tussles

By Jack Bell · New York Jets

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 8:37 PM

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The Jets defense is preparing to defend Drake Maye and New England's potent vertical passing attack on Sunday.
Maye has completed 11 of 18 passes of 15-plus yards with three touchdowns over his last two games.
Veteran linebacker Demario Davis highlighted New England's effective run game and play-action setup as key defensive challenges.

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The New York Jets' defense is preparing to counter quarterback Drake Maye and the New England Patriots' deep passing game in their upcoming AFC East matchup. Veteran leaders Demario Davis and Minkah Fitzpatrick emphasized the challenge posed by New England's downfield shots, supported by an effective ground attack that averages 127.2 rushing yards per game.

Maye has rebounded from early-season struggles, completing 11 of 18 deep passes for three touchdowns across the Patriots' two-game winning streak. Meanwhile, head coach Aaron Glenn's Jets unit enters the contest ranked fourth in total defense, bolstered by an eight-sack performance against Cleveland in their previous outing.

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