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LinkThe New England Patriots stayed in the win column on Sunday with a divisional win over the New York Jets. While head coach Mike Vrabel said his team tried to beat itself, the Patriots celebrated a 26-16 victory to improve to 4-2 on the season.

QB Drake Maye: The Jets entered Sunday as one of the most aggressive defenses in football, but they smartly pivoted from that game plan blitzing Maye just nine times. Maye showed patience in clean pockets throughout the game that led to numerous big plays, such as the 42-yard touchdown to Romeo Doubs and a 9-yard touchdown to DeMario Douglas. It was an overall another efficient day in the office for Maye, who added +0.39 EPA per drop back.

TE Hunter Henry: The veteran tight end was a steady presence for the Patriots’ offense on Sunday recording four catches for 48 yards and a touchdown. Henry’s score came on a busted coverage on third-down while his three other receptions all moved the chains — including a 3rd-and-13 on the Patriots final offensive drive in which he made a defender miss. After a slower start to the year, Henry has been his usual self in recent weeks.

CBs Christian Gonzalez and Charles Woods: In his return, Christian Gonzalez played every defensive snap and matched up with star wide receiver Garrett Wilson for most of the day. On 17 matchups (12 in man coverage) Gonzales allowed just two catches for 20 yards on two targets. Charles Woods then earned a game ball for hauling in a late interception — the first Geno Smith had thrown all season.

WR A.J. Brown: There was plenty of rust for wide receiver A.J. Brown in his return from injured reserve. Brown was targeted a game-high 10 times but managed to bring in just three for 27 yards. Maye had two misfires in Brown’s direction while the receiver dropped two passes — including a deep go-ball down the right sideline — and failed to corral the final onside kick.

“I didn’t play well. I don’t know – if the timing was off. I’m much better than what I put on display today, there’s no excuses. I’ll be better,” Brown said post game.

In a positive department, Brown was creating separation throughout the game and played 52 snaps as his ankle felt healthy.

The Patriots are 4-2 after fighting past the Jets with a final score of 26-19. Who is worthy of game ball recognition, though?

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