Final2021 Week 2

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

New England Patriots vs New York Jets, Week 2 2021

New England Patriots

AwayWon

25

New York Jets

Home

6

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Patriots1039325
Jets03036

NE 25NYJ 6 Final

  • Passing leader

    Zach Wilson

    NYJ · QB

    6.3PPR pts

    19/33, 210 YDS, 4 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    James White

    NE · RB

    18.5PPR pts

    5 ATT, 20 YDS, 1 TD, 6 REC, 45 REC YDS

  • Jets leader

    Braxton Berrios

    NYJ · WR

    14.3PPR pts

    7 REC, 73 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    J.C. Jackson

    NE

    2 INT, 3 TKL

Patriots 25, Jets 6: New England leads from start to finish

New England led 13–3 at halftime and outscored New York 12–3 after the break to win 25–6. New York outgained the Patriots 336–260.

The Jets went 5-for-13 on third down and committed four turnovers, while the Patriots finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 6 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +4 turnover margin NE 0 turnovers

Game Highlights

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Why the Patriots Won

New England won the turnover battle.

Team stats comparison, Patriots vs Jets
PatriotsStatJets
0Turnovers4
Other team stats
260Total yards336
4.6Yards per play4.9
57Plays68
25%Third-down conversion38%
27:52Time of possession32:08

Scoring Summary

The Patriots scored two touchdowns and four field goals; the Jets scored two field goals.

Scoring plays, Patriots vs Jets
TimeTeamPlayNENYJ
1st quarter
4:46NENick Folk 46-yard FG Takes lead30
0:57NEJames White 7-yard TD run Extends leadNick Folk XP100
2nd quarter
9:52NYJMatt Ammendola 21-yard FG103
0:13NENick Folk 49-yard FG Extends lead133
3rd quarter
10:24NEDamien Harris 26-yard TD run Extends leadXP missed193
1:09NENick Folk 32-yard FG Extends lead223
4th quarter
6:11NYJMatt Ammendola 35-yard FG226
1:57NENick Folk 26-yard FG Extends lead256

Fantasy Points: Patriots vs Jets, Week 2 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. James WhiteNERB18.5 PTSRB9
  2. Braxton BerriosNYJWR14.3 PTSWR35
  3. Damien HarrisNERB13.4 PTSRB17
  4. Michael CarterNYJRB10.8 PTSRB23

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Zach WilsonNYJQB6.3QB3219/3321004319037.0
Mac JonesNEQB6.4QB3122/3018600———89.0Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
James WhiteNERB18.5RB9RB520166450
Braxton BerriosNYJWR14.3WR35WR———117730Start/Sit →
Damien HarrisNERB13.4RB17RB166211120
Michael CarterNYJRB10.8RB23RB1159032290Start/Sit →
Elijah MooreNYJWR8.7WR55WR———84470Start/Sit →
Jakobi MeyersNEWR7.8WR58WR———64380Start/Sit →
Jonnu SmithNETE6.8TE21TE———54280Start/Sit →
Hunter HenryNETE6.2TE24TE———42420Start/Sit →
Nelson AgholorNEWR5.1WR72WR———33210
Ty JohnsonNYJRB5.0RB48RB12500————Start/Sit →
Kendrick BourneNEWR4.6WR76WR116032100Start/Sit →
Jeff SmithNYJWR4.5WR78WR———21350
Ryan GriffinNYJTE3.0TE37TE———22100
Corey DavisNYJWR2.8WR89WR———5280
Tevin ColemanNYJRB2.4RB63RB5240————
Tyler KroftNYJTE1.8TE49TE———2180
J.J. TaylorNERB0.3RB79RB230————

Fantasy Usage

New England Patriots

Snap Share

  1. Jakobi MeyersWR52 snaps90%
  2. Nelson AgholorWR50 snaps86%
  3. Hunter HenryTE47 snaps81%
  4. Kendrick BourneWR31 snaps53%
  5. James WhiteRB29 snaps50%

Target Share28 targets

  1. James White21%, 6 targets
  2. Jakobi Meyers21%, 6 targets
  3. Jonnu Smith18%, 5 targets
  4. Hunter Henry14%, 4 targets
  5. Nelson Agholor11%, 3 targets
  6. Other14%, 4 targets

Carry Share24 carries

  1. Damien Harris67%, 16 carries
  2. James White21%, 5 carries
  3. J.J. Taylor8%, 2 carries
  4. Kendrick Bourne4%, 1 carries

New York Jets

Snap Share

  1. Elijah MooreWR57 snaps78%
  2. Tyler KroftTE55 snaps75%
  3. Corey DavisWR53 snaps73%
  4. Ryan GriffinTE45 snaps62%
  5. Braxton BerriosWR43 snaps59%

Target Share33 targets

  1. Braxton Berrios33%, 11 targets
  2. Elijah Moore24%, 8 targets
  3. Corey Davis15%, 5 targets
  4. Michael Carter9%, 3 targets
  5. Ryan Griffin6%, 2 targets
  6. Other12%, 4 targets

Carry Share31 carries

  1. Ty Johnson39%, 12 carries
  2. Michael Carter35%, 11 carries
  3. Tevin Coleman16%, 5 carries
  4. Zach Wilson10%, 3 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Jakobi MeyersNEWR5290%621%0
Nelson AgholorNEWR5086%311%0
Hunter HenryNETE4781%414%0
Elijah MooreNYJWR5778%824%0
Tyler KroftNYJTE5575%26%0
Corey DavisNYJWR5373%515%0
Ryan GriffinNYJTE4562%26%0
Braxton BerriosNYJWR4359%1133%0
Kendrick BourneNEWR3153%311%1
James WhiteNERB2950%621%5
Jonnu SmithNETE2950%518%0
Ty JohnsonNYJRB3345%00%12
Michael CarterNYJRB3345%39%11
Damien HarrisNERB2441%14%16
Jeff SmithNYJWR2027%26%0
Keelan ColeNYJWR1622%00%0
Tevin ColemanNYJRB710%00%5
Gunner OlszewskiNEWR59%00%0
J.J. TaylorNERB59%00%2
Trevon WescoNYJTE23%00%0
Daniel BrownNYJTE11%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+5.2James White18.5 PTS vs 13.3 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−10.1Zach Wilson6.3 PTS vs 16.4 xFP
  • Highest expected volume18.5 xFPBraxton Berrios14.3 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Braxton BerriosNYJ · WR14.318.5−4.259%33% tgt—000%1133%
Zach WilsonNYJ · QB6.316.4−10.1100%33 att—33310%00%
Elijah MooreNYJ · WR8.713.5−4.878%24% tgt—000%824%
James WhiteNE · RB18.513.3+5.250%21% tgt—0521%621%
Mac JonesNE · QB7.413.2−5.8100%30 att—3000%00%
Michael CarterNYJ · RB10.812.1−1.345%35% car—01135%39%
Damien HarrisNE · RB13.412.0+1.441%67% car—01667%14%
Jakobi MeyersNE · WR7.810.1−2.390%21% tgt—000%621%
Corey DavisNYJ · WR2.88.4−5.673%15% tgt—000%515%
Jonnu SmithNE · TE6.88.4−1.650%18% tgt—000%518%
Ty JohnsonNYJ · RB5.07.7−2.745%39% car—01239%00%
Hunter HenryNE · TE6.26.7−0.581%14% tgt—000%414%
Kendrick BourneNE · WR4.65.7−1.153%11% tgt—014%311%
Nelson AgholorNE · WR5.15.10.086%11% tgt—000%311%
Jeff SmithNYJ · WR4.53.4+1.127%6% tgt—000%26%
Ryan GriffinNYJ · —3.03.4−0.462%6% tgt—000%26%
Tyler KroftNYJ · TE1.83.4−1.675%6% tgt—000%26%
Tevin ColemanNYJ · RB2.43.2−0.810%16% car—0516%00%
J.J. TaylorNE · RB0.31.3−1.09%8% car—028%00%

Team totals: Patriots 28 targets and 24 carries; Jets 33 targets and 31 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Mac Jones Unlucky

NE · QB · 7.4 pts on 13.2 expected

22 of 30 passing for 186 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Mac Jones →

Zach Wilson Unlucky

NYJ · QB · 6.3 pts on 16.4 expected

19 of 33 passing for 210 yards, 4 interceptions; 3 carries for 19 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

James White Ran hot

NE · RB · 18.5 pts on 13.3 expected

6 targets (21% of the team's), 6 catches for 45 yards; 5 carries (21% of the team's) for 20 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Damien Harris Strong role

NE · RB · 13.4 pts on 12.0 expected

1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for 2 yards; 16 carries (67% of the team's) for 62 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.0 expected.

Braxton Berrios Volume, no payoff

NYJ · WR · 14.3 pts on 18.5 expected

11 targets (33% of the team's), 7 catches for 73 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.5 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (11).

Start/Sit: Braxton Berrios →

Elijah Moore

NYJ · WR · 8.7 pts on 13.5 expected

8 targets (24% of the team's), 4 catches for 47 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.5 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (8).

Start/Sit: Elijah Moore →

Corey Davis Unlucky

NYJ · WR · 2.8 pts on 8.4 expected

5 targets (15% of the team's), 2 catches for 8 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Stock Up, Stock Down

New England Patriots

  • Stock up: James White led the backfield with 50% of the snaps after trailing Damien Harris before this game.
  • Stock down: Damien Harris lost the backfield lead: 41% of the snaps to James White's 50%.
  • Stock down: Jonnu Smith played 50% of the snaps, down from a 73% season average.

New York Jets

  • Stock up: Michael Carter led the backfield with 45% of the snaps after trailing Ty Johnson before this game.
  • Stock down: Ty Johnson lost the backfield lead: 45% of the snaps to Michael Carter's 45%.
  • Stock down: Corey Davis played 73% of the snaps, down from a 89% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Patriots defense and Jets defense
Points allowed toPatriots DJets D
QBs13.417.8
RBs21.530.2
WRs28.733.8
TEs6.916.5

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

New York opened at 34% win probability and fell below 2% in the third quarter.

Jets win probability

Jets win probability by game minuteJets started at 34%, stood at 9% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −9Folk 46-yd FG36% → 27%Q1 4:46
  2. −16White 7-yd TD run27% → 11%Q1 0:57
  3. +6Ammendola 21-yd FG11% → 17%Q2 9:52
  4. −6Folk 49-yd FG15% → 9%Q2 0:13
  5. −6Harris 26-yd TD run8% → 2%Q3 10:24

Swing in Jets win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Patriots vs Jets
New England PatriotsMeasureNew York Jets
57Plays68
58%Pass rate54%
4.8Yds / dropback5.0
4.2Yds / carry4.9
3/12Third downs5/13

Efficiency edge New England ran 11 fewer plays than New York.

  • Top targets
  • NE Meyers 21% · White 21% · Smith 18%
  • NYJ Berrios 33% · Moore 24% · Davis 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Patriots vs Jets
ResultNENYJ
Touchdowns20
Field goals42
Punts51
Turnovers04
Turnovers on downs02
Missed field goals01

NE turnover edge: +4

  • The Patriots opened the scoring on their second possession, a 6-play, 7-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
NEQ1 15:009356:32Punt
NYJQ1 8:28280:43Interception
NEQ1 7:45672:59Field goal
NYJQ1 4:462130:36Interception
NEQ1 4:106723:13Touchdown
NYJQ1 0:5711596:05Field goal
NEQ2 9:523-161:58Punt
NYJQ2 7:544232:04Interception
NEQ2 5:504251:48Punt
NYJQ2 4:02371:53Punt
NEQ2 2:0910381:56Field goal
NYJQ2 0:131-10:13End of half
NYJQ3 15:00723:45Interception
NEQ3 11:152350:51Touchdown
NYJQ3 10:2410555:44Missed FG
NEQ3 4:408433:31Field goal
NYJQ3 1:097273:27Downs
NEQ4 12:42301:30Punt
NYJQ4 11:1212665:01Field goal
NEQ4 6:11311:00Punt
NYJQ4 5:11480:40Downs
NEQ4 4:317172:34Field goal
NYJQ4 1:578551:57End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Patriots vs Jets Head-to-Head

The Patriots and Jets first met in 1960 and have played 134 times since. They have been AFC East rivals since 1970.

All-time series
77–56–1Patriots lead, 134 meetings since 1960
Postseason
2–1Patriots won in 1985 and 2006; Jets won in 2010
Largest Patriots win
56–31979
Largest Jets win
45–71993

Since 2021

8–2 Patriots lead

10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. P = Patriots win, J = Jets win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 6 Jets at Patriots Upcoming
  • Week 16 Patriots at Jets Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Patriots vs Jets
PatriotsStatJets
10-7Record4-13
27.2Points per game18.2
353.4Yards per game306.4
5.7Yards per play5.0
17.8Points allowed per game29.6
310.8Yards allowed per game397.6

Patriots vs Jets Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
NE −5.5Patriots covered by 13.5
Total
43Under: 31 points scored (by 12)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Patriots24.325+0.8
Jets18.86−12.8

The Patriots beat their implied total and the Jets fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

New England Patriots

Against the spread
1–1
Over/under
0–2
ATS as favorite
1–1
ATS on the road
1–0

New York Jets

Against the spread
0–2
Over/under
0–2
ATS as underdog
0–2
ATS at home
0–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Patriots vs Jets Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 6 in New England and Week 16 in New York. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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Patriots vs Jets Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Patriots vs Jets Week 2 game?

The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 25–6 in Week 2 of the 2021 season. The game was played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, on September 19, 2021. See the Patriots' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Patriots vs Jets?

The final score was Patriots 25, Jets 6. The Patriots led 13–3 at halftime, and the second half went Patriots 12, Jets 3.

What happened in the Patriots vs Jets game?

New England led 13–3 at halftime and outscored New York 12–3 after the break to win 25–6. New York outgained the Patriots 336–260. James White led all players with 6 catches for 45 yards, plus 5 carries for 20 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Jets committed 4 turnovers, the Patriots none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Patriots vs Jets?

James White led the game with 18.5 PPR fantasy points, the RB9 of Week 2, on 6 catches for 45 yards, plus 5 carries for 20 rushing yards and a touchdown. Braxton Berrios was next with 14.3 (WR35).

Who led Patriots vs Jets in passing, rushing and receiving?

Zach Wilson (NYJ) led all passers with 19 of 33 for 210 yards and 4 interceptions. Damien Harris (NE) led in rushing with 16 carries for 62 yards and a touchdown. Braxton Berrios (NYJ) led in receiving with 7 catches for 73 yards.

How many fantasy points did James White score against the Jets?

James White scored 18.5 points in PPR leagues, 15.5 in half-PPR and 12.5 in standard scoring against the Jets in Week 2 of the 2021 season, on 6 catches for 45 yards, plus 5 carries for 20 rushing yards and a touchdown. He drew 21% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Patriots vs Jets?

James White outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 18.5 PPR points on 13.3 xFP (+5.2). Zach Wilson fell furthest short, with 6.3 points on 16.4 xFP (−10.1). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Patriots beat the Jets?

The Patriots beat the Jets 25–6 because they won the turnover battle 4–0.

Which team won the turnover battle in Patriots vs Jets?

The Patriots won the turnover battle 4–0: the Jets gave the ball away 4 times and the Patriots not at all. The Patriots won the game.

What is the all-time Patriots vs Jets record?

The Patriots lead the all-time series 77–56–1 across 134 meetings since 1960, including a 2–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Patriots and Jets last play before this game?

Before Week 2 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 season on January 3, 2021, when the Patriots beat the Jets 28–14.

Have the Patriots and Jets met in the playoffs?

Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 2010 playoffs. The Patriots are 2–1 against the Jets in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Patriots vs Jets?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Patriots −5.5, making the New England Patriots 5.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 43. That implied about 24.3 points for the Patriots and 18.8 for the Jets.

Did Patriots vs Jets go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 43, and the teams combined for 31 points, 12 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Patriots vs Jets?

The Patriots covered by 13.5 against the closing line of Patriots −5.5. The final margin was 19 points.