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Patriots 26, Jets 19: New England grinds out win with A.J. Brown return
Patriots grind out 26-19 win over Jets with A.J. Brown's return.
In brief
Patriots grind out 26-19 win over Jets with A.J. Brown's return. Patriots beat Jets 26-19 in a gritty game with A.J. Brown returning from injury after a four-game stint on injured reserve. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Patriots lead 26-19
Patriots grind out 26-19 win over Jets behind three touchdowns from Drake Maye in A.J. Brown’s return.
First quarter: Patriots 7, Jets 3
Patriots score 7-0 on a 42-yard touchdown pass from Drake Maye to Romeo Doubs with A.J. Brown returning from injury.
Halftime: Patriots 17, Jets 3
Patriots extend lead to 17-3 with a 32-yard field goal from Andy Borregales and a 9-yard touchdown pass from Maye to DeMario Douglas.
Second half: Patriots 23, Jets 13
Patriots extend lead to 23-13 with a 7-yard touchdown pass from Maye to Hunter Henry after Jets miss field goal.
Jets cut lead to 23-16
Jets score 40-yard field goal to make it 23-16 with 1:12 left in game after Patriots miss extra point.
Patriots seal win 26-16
Patriots extend lead to 26-16 with a field goal from Andy Borregales with 32 seconds left in game.
A.J. Brown’s return
A.J. Brown returns from four-game injured reserve with 3 catches on 10 targets for 27 yards.
Drake Maye’s performance
Drake Maye completes 18 of 32 passes for 235 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover.
Patriots’ next game
Patriots head to Chicago to play Bears on Thursday night after winning 4-2.
Mike Vrabel on win
Coach Mike Vrabel says Patriots were 'lucky to win' due to sloppy play and lack of improvement.
Drake Maye on A.J. Brown
Drake Maye says he’s looking forward to growing connection with A.J. Brown after return.
A.J. Brown’s injury
A.J. Brown suffered high-ankle sprain in Week 1 and returned after four-game stint on injured reserve.
Patriots’ injury report
Patriots have three players injured: Romeo Doubs (shoulder), Morgan Moses (ankle), and Alijah Vera-Tucker (hamstring).
Jets’ field goal
Jets score 40-yard field goal to make it 23-16 with 1:12 left in game after Patriots miss extra point.
Patriots’ final drive
Patriots bled clock on final drive with Corey Kiner taking carry after carry up the middle.
The key point
Patriots beat Jets 26-19 in a gritty game with A.J. Brown returning from injury after a four-game stint on injured reserve.
