Who's Playing

New York @ New England

Current Records: New York 2-13; New England 6-9

What to Know

The New England Patriots are 9-0 against the New York Jets since November of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Sunday. New England and New York will face off in an AFC East battle at 1 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium. The Jets should still be riding high after a win, while the Patriots will be looking to get back in the win column.

Last Monday, New England got maybe a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting the Buffalo Bills an easy 38-9 victory. New England was down 31-9 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from. Their only offensive touchdown came on a rush from QB Cam Newton.

Meanwhile, New York was expected to lose against the Cleveland Browns last week, but instead they received a nice stocking stuffer. The Jets bagged a 23-16 win. Among those leading the charge for them was WR Jamison Crowder, who threw one touchdown in addition to catching seven passes for one TD and 92 yards.

New York's defense was the real showstopper, as it got past Cleveland's offensive line to sack QB Baker Mayfield four times for a total loss of 31 yards. It was a group effort with four guys contributing.

The Patriots are now 6-9 while New York sits at 2-13. Neither squad can make the playoffs, so they're playing for draft order now.

This next contest is expected to be close, with New England going off at just a 3-point favorite. But bettors beware: they are only 2-5 against the spread when favored.

A couple offensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: New England is stumbling into the game with the fewest passing touchdowns in the league, having accrued only eight on the season. The Jets have experienced some struggles of their own as they are worst in the NFL in rushing touchdowns, with only eight on the season. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 1 p.m. ET
  • Where: Gillette Stadium -- Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • TV: CBS
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $150.00

Odds

The Patriots are a 3-point favorite against the Jets, according to the latest NFL odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Patriots as a 3.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

New England have won ten out of their last 11 games against New York.

  • Nov 09, 2020 - New England 30 vs. New York 27
  • Oct 21, 2019 - New England 33 vs. New York 0
  • Sep 22, 2019 - New England 30 vs. New York 14
  • Dec 30, 2018 - New England 38 vs. New York 3
  • Nov 25, 2018 - New England 27 vs. New York 13
  • Dec 31, 2017 - New England 26 vs. New York 6
  • Oct 15, 2017 - New England 24 vs. New York 17
  • Dec 24, 2016 - New England 41 vs. New York 3
  • Nov 27, 2016 - New England 22 vs. New York 17
  • Dec 27, 2015 - New York 26 vs. New England 20
  • Oct 25, 2015 - New England 30 vs. New York 23

Top Projected Fantasy Players

  • Jamison Crowder: 8.21 points
  • Ty Johnson: 8.2 points
  • Breshad Perriman: 6.81 points