# Jets' Jet-ting at Gillette

> Jets keep losing to Patriots despite injuries and A.J. Brown's return.
- Title: Jets' Jet-ting at Gillette · The Boston Globe | Shortify
- Summary: Jets keep losing to Patriots despite injuries and A.J. Brown's return. Jets lose to Patriots at Gillette Stadium despite A.J. Brown's return and injuries…
- Keywords: jets, patriots, gillette stadium, a.j. brown, geno smith, drake maye, mike vrabel, nfl, news, local, Jets', Jet-ting
- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/10/18/sports/dan-shaughnessy-patriots-same-old-jets
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jets, patriots, gillette stadium, a.j. brown, geno smith, drake maye, mike vrabel, nfl, news, local
## Jets lose Patriots at Gillette
Jets lost to Patriots 19-26 at Gillette Stadium, their 15th straight loss there.
## Jets' struggles continue
Jets went 0 for 3 in red zone and 0 for 2 on fourth-down tries, failing on every blitz.
## Patriots coach comments
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said they were lucky to win but didn't play well.
## Drake Maye's reaction
Drake Maye said they won but it wasn't how they wanted to accomplish it.
## A.J. Brown's return
A.J. Brown returned after ankle sprain, making three catches for 27 yards with three drops.
## Brown's performance
Brown had a potential killer drop on a critical third-quarter series that ended with a turnover on downs.
## Brown's confidence
Brown said he's more than capable of making catches and will be better after this.
## Key takeaway

Jets lose to Patriots at Gillette Stadium despite A.J. Brown's return and injuries, with Brown making three catches for 27 yards.