**BACK-TO-BACK SACKS IN THE SECOND QUARTER**
Milton Williams registered his first sack of the season with a 7-yard sack of QB Geno Smith in the first quarter. DT Christian Barmore dropped Smith for a 10-yard loss on the next play. The last time the Patriots had back-to-back sacks in a game was on Sept. 14, 2025 at Miami when LB Robert Spillane and Williams had back-to-back sacks in the fourth quarter.
**TWO STRAIGHT FOURTH DOWN STOPS**
LB Robert Spillane and LB Christian Elliss combined to stop Jets RB Braelon Allen on a 4th-and-2 run from the New England 30-yard line in the second quarter. On the Jets next possession in the second quarter, LB Gabe Jacas stopped Jets QB Geno Smith on a 4th-and-1 play from the New England 39-yard line.
**PATRIOTS DID NOT ALLOW A SACK**
Despite numerous combinations on the offensive line due to injuries, the Patriots did not allow a sack in the game. It was the first time this year that they did not allow a sack. The New York Jets entered the game tied for fourth in the NFL with 17 sacks, but were held without a sack for the first time all season.
**PATRIOTS SCORE 26 POINTS AGAINST THE JETS' FIFTH-RANKED DEFENSE**
The Patriots offense scored 26 points against a Jets defense that entered the game tied for fifth overall with 19.2 points allowed per game.