# Bears' next opponent: Patriots top Jets 26-19

> Patriots edge Jets 26-19 with Drake Maye's 3 TD passes.
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- Summary: Patriots edge Jets 26-19 with Drake Maye's 3 TD passes. New England Patriots beat New York Jets 26-19 in NFL game with Drake Maye throwing three touchdown…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/10/18/bears-next-opponent-patriots-drake-maye-jets
- Published: 2026-10-18T20:55:23.364+00:00
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## Patriots top Jets 26-19
New England Patriots beat New York Jets 26-19 in NFL game with Drake Maye throwing three touchdown passes.

> Patriots hold on for 26-19 win over jets
## Drake Maye's 3 TD passes
Maye completed 18 of 32 passes for 235 yards in his third consecutive game with at least three touchdown passes.

> Maye completed 18 of 32 passes for 235 yards in his third consecutive game with at least three touchdown passes
## Patriots' scoring plays
Romeo Doubs, DeMario Douglas and Hunter Henry had touchdown catches for the Patriots who won three in a row.

> Romeo doubs deMario douglas and hunter henry had touchdown catches for the patriots who won three in a row
## A.J. Brown's return
A.J. Brown had three catches for 27 yards in return from injured reserve but dropped three passes.

> A.J. Brown had three catches for 27 yards for the patriots in his return from injured reserve
## Patriots' injuries
Patriots lost right tackle Morgan Moses, left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker and right guard Ben Brown to injuries.

> Patriots won fourth straight against jets and 19th in last 21 meetings despite right tackle morgan moses ankle injury
## Jets' scoring plays
Jets scored 10 points in third quarter after A.J. Brown dropped three passes.

> Jets trimmed gap to 17-10 after omar cooper got behind safety craig woodson and caught 42-yard td
## Patriots' defense
Patriots defense held jets to 0 for 3 in red zone and 3 of 10 on third down.

> Patriots defense held new york to 0 for 3 in red zone and 3 of 10 on third down
## Patriots' lead
Patriots led 17-3 at halftime with doubs' 42-yard touchdown catch and douglas' 9-yard scoring grab.

> Patriots led 17-3 at half courtesy of doubs diving 42-yard touchdown catch and douglas 9-yard scoring grab
## Final score
Patriots won 26-19 with maye's 7-yard touchdown pass to henry and jets' field goal.

> Patriots won 26-19 with maye's 7-yard touchdown pass to henry and jets field goal
## Key takeaway

New England Patriots beat New York Jets 26-19 in NFL game with Drake Maye throwing three touchdown passes.