Game Preview: Patriots vs. Jets | NFL Week 6

The New England Patriots will host the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, October 18, 2026, for an AFC East Week 6 matchup. New England enters the game with a 3-2 record aiming for a 3-0 home start, while the Jets hold a 2-3 record. The contest features two top-10 defenses, with New England ranked fifth and New York ranked fourth overall in the league.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye comes off a four-touchdown performance against Las Vegas, aiming for consecutive 300-yard passing games and reaching 8,000 career passing yards. New England swept the regular-season series against New York last season and currently holds a three-game winning streak over the Jets, leading the all-time series 77-56-1.