Game Overview
Final Score: Patriots 25, Jets 22
Date: October 27, 2024
Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
Attendance: 64,628
Quick Stats Summary
| Game Leaders | New York Jets | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | A. Rodgers: 17/28, 233 yds, 2 TD | J. Brissett: 15/24, 132 yds |
| Rushing | B. Hall: 16 car, 80 yds | R. Stevenson: 20 car, 48 yds, 2 TD |
| Receiving | G. Wilson: 5 rec, 113 yds | K. Boutte: 3 rec, 46 yds |
| Defense | J. Sherwood: 11 tackles | C. Elliss: 9 tackles, 1 sack |
Key Play: Marcus Jones 62-yard punt return in 3rd quarter
Decisive Moment: Greg Zuerlein missed XP and 44-yard FG (4-point swing)
Performance Grades
Outstanding (A-Level)
- Aaron Rodgers: 111.2 passer rating, 2 TD passes, 0 INT
- Garrett Wilson: 113 receiving yards, 22.6 yards per catch
- Marcus Jones: Game-changing 62-yard punt return
Solid Contributors (B-Level)
- Jacoby Brissett: Game-winning drive, 14-yard clutch scramble
- Kayshon Boutte: 34-yard reception beat All-Pro coverage
- Rhamondre Stevenson: 2 rushing TDs including game-winner
Costly Mistakes (Below Average)
- Greg Zuerlein: 1/2 XP, 1/2 FG (4 points left off board)
- Jets Penalty Issues: 8 penalties, delay of game on 2-point try
Complete Quarterback Breakdown
| Quarterback | Team | Comp/Att | Yards | TDs | INTs | Rating | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | NYJ | 17/28 | 233 | 2 | 0 | 111.2 | 1-9 |
| Jacoby Brissett | NE | 15/24 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 77.1 | 1-11 |
| Drake Maye | NE | 3/6 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 59.7 | 1-8 |
Aaron Rodgers Analysis
Completed 60.7% of passes with 8.3 yards per attempt. Connected consistently with receivers, especially Garrett Wilson for explosive gains. Posted excellent 111.2 passer rating despite the loss.
Patriots Dual Quarterback System
Drake Maye opened with dual-threat play including 17-yard rushing touchdown before exiting with concussion. Jacoby Brissett managed the game effectively, engineering two fourth-quarter scoring drives with veteran composure.
Running Game Statistical Comparison
| Running Back | Team | Carries | Yards | Average | TDs | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | NYJ | 16 | 80 | 5.0 | 0 | 16 |
| Braelon Allen | NYJ | 12 | 32 | 2.7 | 1 | 6 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | NE | 20 | 48 | 2.4 | 2 | 7 |
| Drake Maye | NE | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 1 | 18 |
| Antonio Gibson | NE | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | 0 | 2 |
Jets Ground Game: Breece Hall averaged 5.0 yards per carry with consistent lane-finding ability. Braelon Allen provided power running and scored go-ahead TD with 2:57 remaining.
Patriots Approach: Stevenson carried 20 times for 48 yards but delivered in crucial moments with both Patriots rushing touchdowns, including game-winner with 22 seconds left.
Receiving Production Analysis
Jets Receivers
| Receiver | Receptions | Yards | Average | TDs | Long | Targets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Wilson | 5 | 113 | 22.6 | 0 | 35 | 8 |
| Davante Adams | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 0 | 16 | 6 |
| Tyler Conklin | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 1 | 27 | 4 |
| Jeremy Ruckert | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| Xavier Gipson | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Patriots Receivers
| Receiver | Receptions | Yards | Average | TDs | Long | Targets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayshon Boutte | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 34 | 6 |
| Hunter Henry | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 0 | 12 | 6 |
| Tyquan Thornton | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 14 | 3 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 14 | 3 |
| Austin Hooper | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
Top Performance: Garrett Wilson’s 113 yards on 5 catches dominated Patriots secondary. His 35-yard gain showcased separation skills against press coverage.
Game-Deciding Catch: Boutte’s 34-yard reception on 3rd and 10 beat All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner during final drive, setting up game-winning score.
Defensive Player Statistics
Jets Defense Leaders
| Player | Position | Tackles | Solo | Sacks | TFL | Pass Def | QB Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamien Sherwood | LB | 11 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | LB | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Oliver | S | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chazz Surratt | LB | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 2 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Patriots Defense Leaders
| Player | Position | Tackles | Solo | Sacks | TFL | Pass Def | QB Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Elliss | LB | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jahlani Tavai | LB | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Anfernee Jennings | LB | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keion White | DE | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Impact Players: Sherwood led Jets with 11 tackles and delivered hit that forced Maye from game. Elliss recorded crucial red zone sack of Rodgers. Quinnen Williams applied consistent pressure with 1.5 sacks and 2 QB hits.
Team Statistical Comparison
| Category | Jets | Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Total Plays | 57 | 63 |
| Total Yards | 336 | 248 |
| Yards Per Play | 5.9 | 3.9 |
| First Downs | 22 | 19 |
| Passing First Downs | 12 | 7 |
| Rushing First Downs | 6 | 10 |
| Penalty First Downs | 4 | 2 |
| Time of Possession | 29:34 | 30:26 |
Special Teams Impact
Kicking Comparison
| Kicker | Team | Field Goals | Extra Points | Longest | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Slye | NE | 1/1 (100%) | 2/2 | 23 | 5 |
| Greg Zuerlein | NYJ | 1/2 (50%) | 1/2 | 29 | 4 |
Critical Misses: Zuerlein’s missed extra point (1st quarter) and 44-yard field goal (4th quarter) cost Jets 4 points in 3-point loss.
Punting Performance
| Punter | Team | Punts | Yards | Average | TB | Inside 20 | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | NE | 5 | 236 | 47.2 | 0 | 1 | 55 |
| Thomas Morstead | NYJ | 4 | 177 | 44.3 | 1 | 1 | 52 |
Return Statistics
Punt Returns
- Marcus Jones (NE): 3 returns, 73 yards, 24.3 average, 62 long
- Xavier Gipson (NYJ): 4 returns, 71 yards, 17.8 average, 40 long
Kick Returns
- Javon Baker (NE): 1 return, 17 yards
Game-Changing Play: Jones’s 62-yard punt return in 3rd quarter flipped field position and momentum, leading directly to Patriots touchdown.
Efficiency Statistics
Red Zone Performance
- Patriots: 3/4 (75%) touchdown conversion
- Jets: 3/5 (60%) touchdown conversion
Down Conversion Rates
- Third Down: Patriots 7/15 (46.7%), Jets 4/10 (40.0%)
- Fourth Down: Patriots 1/1 (100%), Jets 0/0
Penalty Impact
- Patriots: 5 penalties, 50 yards
- Jets: 8 penalties, 55 yards (including delay of game on 2-point conversion)
Scoring Drive Breakdown
Patriots First Quarter TD (7-0)
Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards, 6:28
Key Play: Maye 11-yard scramble
Finish: Maye 17-yard rushing touchdown
Jets First Quarter TD (6-7)
Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 3:55
Key Plays: 30 yards from defensive pass interference penalties
Finish: Conklin 2-yard TD reception, missed extra point
Jets Second Quarter TD (13-7)
Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 4:39
Key Play: Wilson 27-yard reception
Finish: Gipson 1-yard TD reception
Patriots Game-Winning TD (25-22)
Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 2:35
Key Plays: Brissett 14-yard scramble on 3rd and 9, Boutte 34-yard catch on 3rd and 10
Finish: Stevenson 1-yard TD, successful 2-point conversion
Critical Game Timeline
1st Quarter
- 1:23: Conklin 2-yard TD, Zuerlein missed XP (Jets 6, Patriots 7)
2nd Quarter
- 9:06: Gipson 1-yard TD (Jets 13, Patriots 7)
- Maye exits with concussion, Brissett enters
3rd Quarter
- 13:10: Jones 62-yard punt return to Jets 26
- 10:55: Stevenson 3-yard TD (Patriots 14, Jets 13)
- 7:54: Zuerlein 29-yard FG (Jets 16, Patriots 14)
4th Quarter
- 12:39: Zuerlein missed 44-yard FG
- 7:34: Slye 23-yard FG (Patriots 17, Jets 16)
- 2:57: Allen 2-yard TD, 2-point conversion failed (Jets 22, Patriots 17)
- 0:22: Stevenson 1-yard TD, 2-point conversion good (Patriots 25, Jets 22)
Fumble and Turnover Analysis
| Player | Team | Fumbles | Lost | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | NYJ | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Tippmann | NYJ | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | NYJ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Conklin | NYJ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacoby Brissett | NE | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Gibson | NE | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Turnover Battle: Both teams finished with 0 turnovers lost. All fumbles recovered by fumbling team. Neither team threw interception.
Fourth Quarter Execution Analysis
Patriots Final Drive Performance:
- 12 plays, 70 yards in 2:35
- Converted 3rd and 9 with Brissett scramble
- Converted 3rd and 10 with Boutte reception
- Finished with touchdown and 2-point conversion in dramatic fashion
Jets Late Game Issues:
- Missed 44-yard field goal opportunity
- Delay of game penalty on 2-point conversion
- Failed to stop Patriots’ game-winning drive in final minutes
Individual Matchup Analysis
Garrett Wilson vs Patriots Secondary: 5 catches, 113 yards on 8 targets. Consistently beat coverage for explosive gains.
Christian Gonzalez vs Davante Adams: Patriots rookie limited Adams to 4 catches, 54 yards on 6 targets, neutralizing primary threat.
Patriots Pass Rush vs Jets Line: Generated 2 sacks for 19 yards, including Elliss red zone sack.
Jets Pass Rush vs Patriots Line: Recorded 1 sack for 9 yards, pressured Brissett consistently.
AFC East Context
This Week 8 NFL regular season matchup featured two struggling AFC East rivals seeking momentum. Patriots entered 1-6 with six-game losing streak. Jets came in 2-5 with four-game slide.
Patriots’ comeback victory demonstrated resilience and situational execution in this crucial divisional matchup. Jets’ loss highlighted discipline issues and missed opportunities that plagued their season.
For additional AFC East rivalry coverage, see our Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets match player stats analysis.
Statistical Summary
The New England Patriots vs New York Jets match player stats from October 27, 2024 demonstrate how individual execution in crucial moments determines NFL game outcomes. Despite Jets’ statistical advantages in total yards (336-248) and yards per play (5.9-3.9), Patriots’ superior performance in red zone efficiency, special teams execution, and fourth-quarter composure produced the memorable 25-22 comeback victory.
Key individual performances included Rodgers’ efficient 111.2 passer rating, Wilson’s 113 receiving yards, Jones’s game-changing punt return, and Brissett’s clutch final drive. Zuerlein’s missed kicks and Jets’ penalty issues proved costly in the narrow defeat that impacted both teams’ playoff positioning.
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