The Jets Have Two Wins in a Decade Against the Patriots and Still Have No Answer for Drake Maye

The New York Jets are staring down a truly brutal historical matchup this Sunday, rocking a pitiful 2-3 record against the New England Patriots’ 3-2. But don’t let those records fool you, because the gap between these two teams is way bigger than it looks. The Jets have only beaten the Patriots a pathetic two times in twenty matchups over the last decade, a stat that tells you everything you need to know about this rivalry. They’re heading into Gillette Stadium trying to make it 3-18. Ouch.

A Decade of Pain and the Current Gap

Seriously, two wins out of twenty games? That’s not just a bad record, that’s a full-blown curse. For ten years, the Patriots have absolutely owned the Jets, and the current season’s standings, 3-2 for New England versus 2-3 for New York, barely scratch the surface of that deep, deep divide. It’s hard to imagine that kind of historical baggage not weighing heavy on a team when they roll into their rival’s house. Improving that record to 3-18 on Sunday is going to be a monumental task for the Jets.

Patriots Offense Just Woke Up and It’s Scary

And to make matters worse for the Jets, the Patriots offense is finally clicking. After looking completely lost and only managing to score two offensive touchdowns in their first three games of the season, New England has flipped a switch. They’ve dropped a whopping ten offensive touchdowns in their last two games! That’s a massive turnaround, and it signals that their attack is finding its rhythm. Remember the last time these two teams played? Patriots quarterback Drake Maye went off, throwing a career-high five touchdown passes against the Jets. Yeah, the dude already knows how to pick them apart.

So, the Jets are walking into a lion’s den at Gillette Stadium this Sunday, facing a red-hot offense and a quarterback who clearly loves playing against them. This isn’t just about grabbing a win; it’s about trying to escape a decade-long nightmare against their division rivals. Good luck.

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.