Patriots Host Jets in Week 6 AFC East Matchup

The New England Patriots host the New York Jets on Sunday, Oct. 18, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough for an NFL Week 6 AFC East matchup after both teams earned victories in Week 5, according to NBC Sports Boston and WMUR.

New England enters the game at 3-2 after consecutive wins over the Buffalo Bills and Las Vegas Raiders. According to WMUR, the Patriots defeated Las Vegas 45-17 as quarterback Drake Maye threw four touchdown passes and rushed for another score.

NBC Sports Boston reported that Maye recorded 399 total yards and five total touchdowns in Week 5 while avoiding turnovers. The Patriots are seeking to continue their first winning streak of the 2026 season.

Coach Mike Vrabel addressed the team's response after early-season criticism following the win over the Raiders.

"We’re all in a judgment business, and we understand what this is. It’s week to week, it’s day to day. It’s (to) focus on what we can do to improve and play our position or play our role, or whatever we have or what our responsibility is for our football team, do it well, do it with confidence, be decisive, and keep going," said Mike Vrabel, head coach.

WMUR reported that offensive lineman Will Campbell left the Raiders game with a knee injury, and Vrabel said the team had not determined whether Campbell would miss any games.

The Jets arrive with a 2-3 record after defeating the Cleveland Browns 17-12 in Week 5, according to Gang Green Nation and NBC Sports Boston. Braelon Allen scored the deciding touchdown in the fourth quarter, while Garrett Wilson had seven receptions for 104 yards and a touchdown.

Gang Green Nation reported that the Jets defense recorded eight sacks against Cleveland, including a late strip sack that secured the victory. New York will try to improve its record on the road against New England.

The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET and will air on CBS, according to NBC Sports Boston. The Patriots and Jets will meet at Gillette Stadium as New England looks to extend its recent run of victories.