The Patriots’ defense was swarming all night, with a dominant pass rush leading New England to a 16-3 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers during Wild Card Weekend.

The New England Patriots entered Week 17 as massive favorites over the New York Jets, and they lived up to the pre-game expectation. Celebrating their eighth win in eight road games this year, they left their division rivals no chance and cruised to an easy 42-10 win that could have been even more lopsided had they not taken their foot off the gas in the second half.

With the Bills opting to defer to the second half after winning the coin toss, the Patriots opened the game with the ball. They made the most of the opportunity, marching 73 yards in eight plays to score the first touchdown of the afternoon.

This will be the much-anticipated rematch from the first meeting between the two teams back in Week 5, when the Patriots stunned the Bills in a 23-20 upset win on the road. Patriots second-year quarterback Drake Maye outdueled Bills MVP quarterback Josh Allen and picked up the team's biggest win so far this season.

A pair of MVP-caliber quarterbacks will meet in a primetime Week 16 showdown, as two-time MVP Lamar Jackson and the Ravens host MVP candidate Drake Maye and the Patriots.

Highlights from the Week 17 matchup between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets during the 2025 NFL season.

The Patriots and Jets play Sunday in Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season. Milton Williams, Khyiris Tonga, Mack Hollins, Kayshon Boutte, Harold Landry III, Robert Spillane and Jared Wilson have all been ruled out for the game. DeMario Douglas is listed as questionable to play, while TreVeyon Henderson is expected to suit up.

Video highlights, recaps and play breakdowns of the Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots NFL game from January 18, 2026 on ESPN.