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The New England Patriots, led by quarterback Drake Maye, face the New York Jets, led by quarterback Brady Cook, on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Maye was phenomenal again Sunday in a 42-10 win over the New York Jets. That win, combined with the Buffalo Bills’ loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, clinched the AFC East title for the Patriots. It is the Patriots’ first division title since 2019, which was Tom Brady’s last season in New England.

The New England Patriots dominated the New York Jets on the road in a lopsided 42-10 victory on Sunday. It was a completely lopsided performance with Patriots quarterback Drake Maye posting one of the best games of his NFL career by going 19-of-21 passing for 256 yards and five touchdowns.

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Brady had the Patriots ranked in sixth place in last week's power rankings. So it was a bit of a surprise to see them fall two spots after their comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16. They overcame an 11-point deficit to beat the Ravens on the road in primetime.