Patriots, Jets Meet in AFC East Showdown

The New York Jets visit the New England Patriots on Oct. 18, 2026, for a 1 p.m. ET AFC East matchup at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. The 3-2 Patriots are seeking a third consecutive win after beating Buffalo and Las Vegas following a blowout loss to Jacksonville; quarterback Drake Maye threw for 374 yards and four touchdowns in the 45-17 win over the Raiders. The 2-3 Jets snapped a three-game losing streak with a 17-12 victory over Cleveland, with Braelon Allen rushing for 116 yards and scoring a late touchdown. Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson and left tackle Will Campbell are listed as questionable with ankle injuries, while Jets tight end Kenyon Sadiq is expected to be available after a full practice.