The New England Patriots, after starting their 2024 season off 1-1 through two games, are hitting the road again to take on the New York Jets on Thursday night for their Week 3 battle.
New York hasn't looked overly impressive either through two weeks, as they've also started 1-1 and have given up the most points of any AFC East team so far.
New England's defense has looked strong, but their offense has been slow and has had a tough time moving the ball consistently or finding the end zone.
Before these two teams hit the field at MetLife Stadium, here are a few things to know heading into the matchup:
Rankings
Points scored per game (2023)
- New England: 18.0 (tied for 20th)
- New York: 21.5 (tied for 14th)
Points allowed per game (2023)
- New England: 16.5 (5th)
- New York: 24.5 (tied for 25th)
Yards gained per game (2023)
- New England: 300 (20th)
- New York: 265.5 (27th)
Yards allowed per game (2023)
- New England: 291 (11th)
- New York: 350.5 (24th)
History
New England and New York have met 130 times in their history with the Patriots going 74-55-1 in those matchups. They're also 35-29 on the road against the Jets and 11-3 since MetLife Stadium opened.
New York ended New England's 15-game winning streak in this series last season, as the Jets beat the Patriots 15-10.
Injury concerns
New England has already ruled out guard Sidy Sow (ankle), offensive tackle Vederian Lowe (knee) and linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley (shoulder) for this game.
Center David Andrews (hip), offensive tackle Mike Onwenu (wrist), safety Jabrill Peppers (shoulder) and defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. (should) are all questionable.
New York ruled out linebacker Jermaine Johnson (Achilles) and listed out linebacker C.J. Mosley (toe) as questionable.
Connections
- Patriots running backs coach Taylor Embree served as the Jets running backs coach from 2021-23.
- Patriots offensive assistant Michael McCarthy served as a Jets video/scouting intern in 2008.
- Jets wide receivers coach Shawn Jefferson played for the Patriots from 1996-99
- Jets tight end Anthony Firkser spent 2023 training camp with the Patriots
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