Final2021 Week 7

Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA

New York Jets vs New England Patriots, Week 7 2021

New York Jets

Away

13

New England Patriots

HomeWon

54

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Jets076013
Patriots141732054

NYJ 13NE 54 Final

  • Passing leader

    Mac Jones

    NE · QB

    22.2PPR pts

    24/36, 307 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Damien Harris

    NE · RB

    25.3PPR pts

    14 ATT, 106 YDS, 2 TD, 2 REC, 7 REC YDS

  • Jets leader

    Michael Carter

    NYJ · RB

    16.4PPR pts

    11 ATT, 37 YDS, 8 REC, 67 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Kyle Dugger

    NE

    1 INT, 9 TKL

Patriots 54, Jets 13: New England leads from start to finish

New England led 31–7 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and outscored New York 23–6 after the break to win 54–13. The Patriots finished with a 551–299 edge in total offense and averaged 7.4 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Jets went 7-for-13 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Patriots kept the ball for 32:12 and 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

  • +2.5 yards/play NE 7.4 · NYJ 4.9
  • +3 turnover margin NE 0 turnovers
  • +252 total yards NE 551 · NYJ 299

Game Highlights

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Why the Patriots Won

New England won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Jets vs Patriots
JetsStatPatriots
4.9Yards per play7.4
3Turnovers0
299Total yards551
Other team stats
61Plays74
54%Third-down conversion58%
27:48Time of possession32:12

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Jets vs Patriots
TimeTeamPlayNYJNE
1st quarter
12:43NEKendrick Bourne → Nelson Agholor, 25-yard TD Takes leadNick Folk XP07
7:21NEDamien Harris 1-yard TD run Extends leadNick Folk XP014
2nd quarter
14:10NENick Folk 39-yard FG Extends lead017
10:39NYJMike White → Corey Davis, 3-yard TDMatt Ammendola XP717
5:29NEMac Jones → Brandon Bolden, 15-yard TD Extends leadNick Folk XP724
0:27NEMac Jones → Hunter Henry, 1-yard TD Extends leadNick Folk XP731
3rd quarter
11:38NYJElijah Moore 19-yard TD run2-pt try failed1331
7:03NENick Folk 50-yard FG Extends lead1334
4th quarter
13:29NEDamien Harris 3-yard TD run Extends leadNick Folk XP1341
9:10NEJ.J. Taylor 1-yard TD run Extends leadXP missed1347
2:59NEJ.J. Taylor 1-yard TD run Extends leadNick Folk XP1354

Fantasy Points: Jets vs Patriots, Week 7 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Damien HarrisNERB25.3 PTSRB3
  2. Mac JonesNEQB22.2 PTSQB9
  3. Brandon BoldenNERB19.9 PTSRB5
  4. Kendrick BourneNEWR15.8 PTSWR16

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Mac JonesNEQB22.2QB924/36307203190111.7Start/Sit →
Mike WhiteNYJQB10.1QB2120/3220212———64.8
Brian HoyerNEQB2.9QB263/479003-30116.7
Zach WilsonNYJQB2.0QB296/105100———73.3

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Damien HarrisNERB25.3RB3RB1410622270
Brandon BoldenNERB19.9RB5RB20076791
Kendrick BourneNEWR15.8WR16WR———44680Start/Sit →
J.J. TaylorNERB15.6RB15RB92121150
Michael CarterNYJRB15.4RB16RB1137098670Start/Sit →
Corey DavisNYJWR14.7WR21WR———64471
Ty JohnsonNYJRB13.1RB20RB56076650Start/Sit →
Nelson AgholorNEWR13.1WR26WR———52511
Hunter HenryNETE10.3TE14TE———42231Start/Sit →
Elijah MooreNYJWR10.2WR35WR119161130Start/Sit →
Jakobi MeyersNEWR9.4WR38WR———75440Start/Sit →
Jonnu SmithNETE7.7TE18TE15052520Start/Sit →
Jamison CrowderNYJWR7.4WR44WR———64340
N'Keal HarryNETE3.8TE31TE———21280
Gunner OlszewskiNEWR3.2WR73WR———11220
Ryan GriffinNYJTE2.5TE36TE———21150
Keelan ColeNYJWR1.6WR86WR———2160
Denzel MimsNYJWR1.6WR87WR———2160
Trevon WescoNYJTE0.0—TE———1000

Fantasy Usage

New York Jets

Snap Share

  1. Jamison CrowderWR52 snaps80%
  2. Ryan GriffinTE50 snaps77%
  3. Corey DavisWR47 snaps72%
  4. Michael CarterRB47 snaps72%
  5. Elijah MooreWR37 snaps57%

Target Share41 targets

  1. Michael Carter22%, 9 targets
  2. Ty Johnson17%, 7 targets
  3. Jamison Crowder15%, 6 targets
  4. Corey Davis15%, 6 targets
  5. Elijah Moore15%, 6 targets
  6. Other17%, 7 targets

Carry Share17 carries

  1. Michael Carter65%, 11 carries
  2. Ty Johnson29%, 5 carries
  3. Elijah Moore6%, 1 carries

New England Patriots

Snap Share

  1. Hunter HenryTE60 snaps79%
  2. Jakobi MeyersWR59 snaps78%
  3. Nelson AgholorWR43 snaps57%
  4. Kendrick BourneWR41 snaps54%
  5. Damien HarrisRB35 snaps46%

Target Share38 targets

  1. Brandon Bolden18%, 7 targets
  2. Jakobi Meyers18%, 7 targets
  3. Nelson Agholor13%, 5 targets
  4. Jonnu Smith13%, 5 targets
  5. Hunter Henry11%, 4 targets
  6. Other26%, 10 targets

Carry Share32 carries

  1. Damien Harris44%, 14 carries
  2. J.J. Taylor28%, 9 carries
  3. Brian Hoyer9%, 3 carries
  4. Mac Jones9%, 3 carries
  5. Brandon Bolden6%, 2 carries
  6. Other3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Jamison CrowderNYJWR5280%615%0
Hunter HenryNETE6079%411%0
Jakobi MeyersNEWR5978%718%0
Ryan GriffinNYJTE5077%25%0
Corey DavisNYJWR4772%615%0
Michael CarterNYJRB4772%922%11
Elijah MooreNYJWR3757%615%1
Nelson AgholorNEWR4357%513%0
Kendrick BourneNEWR4154%411%0
Damien HarrisNERB3546%25%14
Keelan ColeNYJWR2640%25%0
N'Keal HarryNETE3039%25%0
Ty JohnsonNYJRB2132%717%5
Denzel MimsNYJWR2031%25%0
Brandon BoldenNERB2128%718%2
J.J. TaylorNERB2026%13%9
Trevon WescoNYJTE1625%12%0
Jonnu SmithNETE1722%513%1
Gunner OlszewskiNEWR912%13%0
Braxton BerriosNYJWR69%00%0
Matthew SlaterNEWR34%00%0
Daniel BrownNYJTE12%00%0
La'Mical PerineNYJRB12%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+12.9Damien Harris25.3 PTS vs 12.4 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−5.8Michael Carter16.4 PTS vs 22.2 xFP
  • Highest expected volume22.2 xFPMichael Carter16.4 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Michael CarterNYJ · RB16.422.2−5.872%65% car—01165%922%
Mac JonesNE · QB22.217.8+4.484%36 att—3639%00%
Ty JohnsonNYJ · RB13.115.0−1.932%29% car—0529%717%
Mike WhiteNYJ · QB10.114.1−4.072%32 att—3200%00%
Brandon BoldenNE · RB19.913.1+6.828%18% tgt—026%718%
Damien HarrisNE · RB25.312.4+12.946%44% car—01444%25%
Jakobi MeyersNE · WR9.411.8−2.478%18% tgt—000%718%
Elijah MooreNYJ · WR10.210.7−0.557%15% tgt—016%615%
Corey DavisNYJ · WR14.710.1+4.672%15% tgt—000%615%
Jamison CrowderNYJ · WR7.410.1−2.780%15% tgt—000%615%
Jonnu SmithNE · TE7.79.1−1.422%13% tgt—013%513%
Nelson AgholorNE · WR13.18.4+4.757%13% tgt—000%513%
J.J. TaylorNE · RB15.67.5+8.126%28% car—0928%13%
Kendrick BourneNE · WR15.87.2+8.654%10% tgt—100%410%
Hunter HenryNE · TE10.36.7+3.679%10% tgt—000%410%
Zach WilsonNYJ · QB2.04.4−2.428%10 att—1000%00%
Brian HoyerNE · QB2.93.7−0.816%4 att—439%00%
Denzel MimsNYJ · WR1.63.4−1.831%5% tgt—000%25%
Jakob JohnsonNE · RB5.23.4+1.8—5% tgt—000%25%
Keelan Cole Sr.NYJ · WR1.63.4−1.840%5% tgt—000%25%
N'Keal HarryNE · TE3.83.4+0.439%5% tgt—000%25%
Ryan GriffinNYJ · —2.53.4−0.977%5% tgt—000%25%
Gunner OlszewskiNE · WR3.21.7+1.512%3% tgt—000%13%
Trevon WescoNYJ · TE0.01.7−1.725%2% tgt—000%12%

Team totals: Jets 41 targets and 17 carries; Patriots 40 targets and 32 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

Mike White

NYJ · QB · 10.1 pts on 14.1 expected

20 of 32 passing for 202 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.1 expected.

Mac Jones

NE · QB · 22.2 pts on 17.8 expected

24 of 36 passing for 307 yards, 2 touchdowns; 3 carries for 19 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Mac Jones →

Michael Carter Volume, no payoff

NYJ · RB · 16.4 pts on 22.2 expected

9 targets (22% of the team's), 8 catches for 67 yards; 11 carries (65% of the team's) for 37 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 22.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Michael Carter →

Ty Johnson

NYJ · RB · 13.1 pts on 15.0 expected

7 targets (17% of the team's), 6 catches for 65 yards; 5 carries (29% of the team's) for 6 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Ty Johnson →

Brandon Bolden Ran hot

NE · RB · 19.9 pts on 13.1 expected

7 targets (18% of the team's), 6 catches for 79 yards and 1 touchdown; 2 carries (6% of the team's) for 0 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Damien Harris Ran hot

NE · RB · 25.3 pts on 12.4 expected

2 targets (5% of the team's), 2 catches for 7 yards; 14 carries (44% of the team's) for 106 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

J.J. Taylor Ran hot

NE · RB · 15.6 pts on 7.5 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 5 yards; 9 carries (28% of the team's) for 21 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 7.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Kendrick Bourne Ran hot

NE · WR · 15.8 pts on 7.2 expected

1 of 1 passing for 25 yards, 1 touchdown; 4 targets (10% of the team's), 4 catches for 68 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 7.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Kendrick Bourne →

Stock Up, Stock Down

New York Jets

  • Stock up: Michael Carter led the backfield with 72% of the snaps after trailing Ty Johnson before this game.
  • Stock up: Jamison Crowder played 80% of the snaps, up from a 62% season average.
  • Stock up: Denzel Mims played 31% of the snaps, up from a 12% season average.

New England Patriots

  • Stock up: J.J. Taylor played 26% of the snaps, up from a 10% season average.
  • Stock down: Jonnu Smith played 22% of the snaps, down from a 58% season average.
  • Stock down: Nelson Agholor played 57% of the snaps, down from a 75% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

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

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Jets defense and Patriots defense
Points allowed toJets DPatriots D
QBs17.813.4
RBs30.221.5
WRs33.828.7
TEs16.56.9

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

How the Game Swung

New England opened at 70% win probability and passed 98% before halftime on the way to the win.

Patriots win probability

Patriots win probability by game minutePatriots started at 70%, stood at >99% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 11 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +16Bourne → Agholor, 25-yd TD69% → 85%Q1 12:43
  2. +9Harris 1-yd TD run85% → 94%Q1 7:21
  3. +2Folk 39-yd FG95% → 97%Q2 14:10
  4. −7White → Davis, 3-yd TD97% → 91%Q2 10:39
  5. +7Jones → Bolden, 15-yd TD91% → 98%Q2 5:29

Swing in Patriots win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Jets vs Patriots
New York JetsMeasureNew England Patriots
61Plays74
72%Pass rate57%
5.4Yds / dropback9.6
3.6Yds / carry4.6
7/13Third downs7/12

Efficiency edge New England ran 13 more plays and gained 4.2 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • NYJ Carter 22% · Johnson 17% · Davis 15%
  • NE Bolden 18% · Meyers 18% · Smith 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Jets vs Patriots
ResultNYJNE
Touchdowns27
Field goals02
Punts21
Turnovers30
Turnovers on downs20
Missed field goals10

NE turnover edge: +3

  • The Patriots opened the scoring on their first possession, a 4-play, 65-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Patriots scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
NEQ1 15:004652:17Touchdown
NYJQ1 12:433-41:57Punt
NEQ1 10:467533:25Touchdown
NYJQ1 7:2112455:33Missed FG
NEQ1 1:488412:38Field goal
NYJQ2 14:106693:31Touchdown
NEQ2 10:3912735:10Touchdown
NYJQ2 5:297443:34Downs
NEQ2 1:5511721:28Touchdown
NYJQ2 0:272-80:27End of half
NYJQ3 15:007773:22Touchdown
NEQ3 11:389434:35Field goal
NYJQ3 7:036402:47Interception
NEQ3 4:164322:13Punt
NYJQ3 2:033-20:55Interception
NEQ3 1:085432:39Touchdown
NYJQ4 13:298332:15Downs
NEQ4 11:144532:04Touchdown
NYJQ4 9:105172:28Punt
NEQ4 6:429783:43Touchdown
NYJQ4 2:593280:59Fumble
NEQ4 2:003-32:00End 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.

Jets vs Patriots Head-to-Head

The Jets and Patriots 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 Jets win
45–71993
Largest Patriots win
56–31979

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, Jets vs Patriots
JetsStatPatriots
4-13Record10-7
18.2Points per game27.2
306.4Yards per game353.4
5.0Yards per play5.7
29.6Points allowed per game17.8
397.6Yards allowed per game310.8

Jets vs Patriots Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
NE −7Patriots covered by 34
Total
42.5Over: 67 points scored (by 24.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Patriots24.854+29.3
Jets17.813−4.8

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

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Patriots 2–0 ATS, overs and unders 1–1.

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

New York Jets

Against the spread
1–5
Over/under
3–3
ATS as underdog
1–5
ATS on the road
0–4

New England Patriots

Against the spread
3–4
Over/under
3–4
ATS as favorite
2–3
ATS as underdog
1–1
ATS at home
2–3

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

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Jets vs Patriots 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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Jets vs Patriots Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Jets vs Patriots Week 7 game?

The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 54–13 in Week 7 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA, on October 24, 2021. See the Patriots' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Jets vs Patriots?

The final score was Patriots 54, Jets 13. The Patriots led 31–7 at halftime, and the second half went Jets 6, Patriots 23.

What happened in the Jets vs Patriots game?

New England led 31–7 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and outscored New York 23–6 after the break to win 54–13. The Patriots finished with a 551–299 edge in total offense and averaged 7.4 yards per play. Damien Harris led all players with 2 catches for 7 yards, plus 14 carries for 106 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Jets committed 3 turnovers, the Patriots none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Jets vs Patriots?

Damien Harris led the game with 25.3 PPR fantasy points, the RB3 of Week 7, on 2 catches for 7 yards, plus 14 carries for 106 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Mac Jones was next with 22.2 (QB9).

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

Mac Jones (NE) led all passers with 24 of 36 for 307 yards and 2 touchdowns. Damien Harris (NE) led in rushing with 14 carries for 106 yards and 2 touchdowns. Brandon Bolden (NE) led in receiving with 6 catches for 79 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Damien Harris score against the Jets?

Damien Harris scored 25.3 points in PPR leagues, 24.3 in half-PPR and 23.3 in standard scoring against the Jets in Week 7 of the 2021 season, on 2 catches for 7 yards, plus 14 carries for 106 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. He handled 44% of his team's carries.

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

Damien Harris outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 25.3 PPR points on 12.4 xFP (+12.9). Michael Carter fell furthest short, with 16.4 points on 22.2 xFP (−5.8). 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 54–13 because they averaged 7.4 yards per play to 4.9, won the turnover battle 3–0, and outgained them 551–299.

Which team won the turnover battle in Jets vs Patriots?

The Patriots won the turnover battle 3–0: the Jets gave the ball away 3 times and the Patriots not at all. The Patriots won the game.

What is the all-time Jets vs Patriots 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 Jets and Patriots last play before this game?

Before Week 7 of 2021, they last met in the 2021 season on September 19, 2021, when the Patriots beat the Jets 25–6.

Have the Jets and Patriots met in the playoffs?

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

What was the closing spread for Jets vs Patriots?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Patriots −7, making the New England Patriots 7-point favorites, with a closing total of 42.5. That implied about 24.8 points for the Patriots and 17.8 for the Jets.

Did Jets vs Patriots go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 42.5, and the teams combined for 67 points, 24.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Jets vs Patriots?

The Patriots covered by 34 against the closing line of Patriots −7. The final margin was 41 points.