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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
New England Patriots
6-9 242.94
263.71
 
VS
proj
New York Jets
210.5 6-9
219.51

Despite top scorer Osborn, New York Jets fall to New England Patriots, 242.94-210.50

K.J. Osborn accumulated 45.7 points for New York Jets, the best total in the matchup and fourth-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to vanquish New England Patriots, who earned a 242.94-210.50 win. New York Jets nabbed a 16.00-point lead on Thursday, but New England Patriots held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Kayvon Thibodeaux, who made 12 tackles and recorded a sack for 38 points, and Rhamondre Stevenson, who ran for 172 yards and a touchdown (37.8 points). K.J. Osborn (10 Rec, 157 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Taysom Hill (80 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 30 Rush Yds) were the leading performers for New York Jets in the loss. This marks the second time this season New England Patriots have gotten the best of New York Jets, after winning 358.4-275.52 in their last matchup. New England Patriots ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 6-9. New York Jets will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 6-9.

Matchup Timeline

  New England Patriots   New York Jets

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Stevenson ran for 172 yards and a touchdown as the Patriots lost to the Raiders 30-24. In doing so, he put up 37.8 points and more-than-doubled his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on New England Patriots this week. In Week 16, Stevenson and the Patriots will go up against the Bengals.
Rhamondre Stevenson

Top Player Comparison

New England Patriots
Points
% of total points 242.94
1
Kayvon Thibodeaux
OL
38
5.07
15.6%
2
Rhamondre Stevenson
RB
37.8
18.34
15.6%
3
Tom Brady
QB
27.34
26.12
11.3%
4
James Conner
RB
20.6
17.29
8.5%
New York Jets
Points
% of total points 210.5
1
K.J. Osborn
WR
45.7
7.54
21.7%
2
Taysom Hill
TE
19.6
10.65
9.3%
3
Tony Pollard
RB
18.6
17.41
8.8%
4
Daniel Jones
QB
17.7
19.61
8.4%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
K.J. Osborn had a 63-yard catch for New York Jets to contribute to a 72.70-3.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Taysom Hill had a 68-yard touchdown pass for New York Jets, contributing to a 176.30-53.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Rhamondre Stevenson had a 34-yard touchdown run for New England Patriots, while Nick Folk had a 54-yard field goal to contribute to a 192.94-183.10 lead for New England Patriots.

Points By Position

  New England Patriots   New York Jets

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against New York Jets, New England Patriots averaged more points (300.67) than they usually score (238.62).
New England Patriots are clutch masters, with more close wins than New York Jets (3 vs 1).
By position, New England Patriots have outscored New York Jets at QB, RB, TE, and K this season.
There's not much good to say about New York Jets this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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