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In a curious twist of fate, the New York Jets and New England Patriots find themselves resembling reflections in a funhouse mirror this season.
As we approach week 17, the Jets, led by Brady Cook, are struggling with a disappointing 3-12 record. In stark contrast, the Patriots, under the guidance of Drake Maye, boast an impressive 12-3 standing, sharing the AFC’s top spot with the Denver Broncos.
The two teams will clash today at 1 p.m. ET, each with distinct goals. The Jets are eager to play spoiler, perhaps dimming the playoff hopes of a strong contender in their final home game. Meanwhile, the Patriots aim to reinforce their already stellar 2025 season and secure home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
“I think [Cook] gives us the best chance to win, but we also want to evaluate where he is at,” said Jets head coach Aaron Glenn during a press conference. “That applies to a lot of guys on this roster. He wouldn’t be in there if he didn’t give us a chance to win games.”
As the Patriots prepare to face the Jets, there’s much at stake for both teams, albeit for vastly different reasons.
- When: Dec. 28, 1 p.m. ET
- Where: MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
Through his first three games, the 24-year-old Cook has completed 58 of 98 passes for 527 yards and one touchdown against six interceptions.
Prior to this matchup, New York played New England on Nov. 13; the Patriots took the lead in the second quarter and never looked back. They won 27-14.
Will luck be on the Jets’ side this Sunday?
If you’d like to find out, here’s how to tune in to this afternoon’s Patriots vs. Jets game without cable.
Patriots vs. Jets start time:
Today’s (Dec. 28) Patriots vs. Jets game is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. ET.
How to watch Patriots vs. Jets for free:
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the game for free.
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