The Jets host New England to play the Patriots, coached by Bill Belichick, who has a 275-131 record in the regular season, in Week 9. Below is a first look at Jets-Patriots.
2020 Season
2-5 overall, 3rd in AFC East
Passing leader: Cam Newton (66%, 1,143 yards, 2 TD, 7 INT)
Rushing leader: Newton (59 carries, 298 yards, 5.1 avg, 6 TD)
Receiving leader: Julian Edelman (39 receptions, 315 yards, 15.0 avg, 0 TD)
Tackles leader: DB Adrian Phillips (46)
Interceptions leader: DB J.C. Jackson (4)
Sacks leader: DL Chase Winovich (2.5)
Tale of the Tape: Offense NFL Rankings
Total: 21 (351.7 yds/g)
Rushing: 3 (159.7 yds/g)
Passing: 29 (192.0 yds/g)
3rd down: 23 (40.3%)
Scoring: 29 (19.4 pts/g)
Giveaways: T-29 (15)
Tale of the Tape: Defense NFL Rankings
Total: 14 (357.3 yds/g)
Rushing: 27 (140.4 yds/g)
Passing: 9 (216.9 yds/g)
3rd down: T-10 (38.9%)
Scoring: 12 (23.9 pts/g)
Takeaways: T-4 (13)
Offseason Additions and Re-Signings
| Player | Former Team | 2020 Stats |
|---|---|---|
| QB Cam Newton | Panthers (2011-2019) | 66%, 1,143 yards, 2 TD, 7 INT, 59 rushes, 298 yards, 5.1 avg, 6 TD |
| LG Joe Thuney | Patriots (2016-present) | 7 games started |
| WR Damiere Byrd | Cardinals (2019) | 21 rec, 272 yards, 13.0 avg, 0 TD |
Week 8 at Bills (24-21 Loss) - Offensive Leaders
Passing: Newton (60.0%, 15 of 25, 174 yards, 0 TD, 81.1 rating)
Rushing: RB Damien Harris (16 rushes, 102 yards, 6.4 avg, 1 TD)
Receiving: WR Jakobi Meyers (6 rec, 58 yards, 9.7 avg)
3rd down: 5-for-10 (50%)
Total offense: 349 yards (188 rushing, 161 passing)
Week 8 at Bills - Defensive Leaders
Tackles: DBs Jonathan Jones, Devin McCourty (6)
Sacks: LB Ja'Whaun Bentley (1)
Interceptions: Jackson (1)
3rd-down defense: BUF went 5-for-111 (45%)
Total defense: Allowed 339 yards (190 rushing, 149 passing)
