Gridiron Grudges: Jets vs. Patriots Game Info & Rivalry History

Update (August 10): This article has been updated with the latest matchup information for the Jets vs. Patriots.

When Do the New York Jets and New England Patriots Play Next?

The New York Jets and New England Patriots face off twice during the 2026 NFL regular season. Beyond the two rivalry matchups below, find New York Jets tickets and New England Patriots tickets on their respective team pages, along with schedule information.

• Sunday, October 18, 2026: New York Jets @ New England Patriots – Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts at 1:00 p.m. ET
• Sunday, December 27, 2026: New England Patriots @ New York Jets – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey at 1:00 p.m. ET

Are the New York Jets and New England Patriots Rivals?

Yes, the New England Patriots and the New York Jets are rivals within the National Football League. The Jets and Patriots are both a divisional rivalry and a geographic rivalry. Both New England and New York play in the AFC East, with the winner of the division receiving an automatic berth into the NFL Playoffs every season. The New England region and New York have rivalries across all major sports, so it’s no surprise that this fierce competitiveness bleeds into the NFL as well.

Who are the New England Patriots’ Biggest Rivals?

The Patriots’ biggest rivals are their peers in the AFC East: the New York Jets, the Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills. Because New England has had one of the most impressive runs of success in NFL history since 2000, they’ve developed a number of intensely competitive rivalries in both the AFC and NFC. Some of the Patriots’ other rivalries are with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Baltimore Ravens, the Indianapolis Colts, the Tennessee Titans, and the New York Giants.

Who are the New York Jets’ Biggest Rivals?

The Jets’ biggest rivals are their foes in the AFC East: the New England Patriots, the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins. The Jets also have a Big Apple rivalry with the New York Giants. The Giants and Jets are one of only two pairs of teams that share a city and stadium with a cross-conference rival, with the other being Los Angeles (Chargers and Rams).

Game Results Between the Jets & Patriots

The head-to-head series has been largely dominated by New England. The two franchises have met 134 times, with New England holding a record of 77-56-1 against the Jets, including a 2-1 record in the postseason. The series went back and forth for four decades, but with the turn of the millennium, New England went on an unprecedented run of success (including a 41-13 record against the Jets). Entering 2023, New England had won 14 straight games over New York before the Jets broke the spell and won in January of 2024.

New York Jets vs. New England Patriots History

The rivalry between the Patriots and the Jets, especially since 2000, has been a tale of two polar opposites. The Jets won their first and only Super Bowl in 1968, Super Bowl III, behind the stellar play of Hall-of-Fame quarterback Joe Namath. Since then, they’ve been on a rocky road to try to reclaim that success, only winning two AFC East Championships entering 2023 (1998 and 2002).

Meanwhile, the Patriots have been in 10 Super Bowls between 2002 and 2026 and have landed six Super Bowl championships. The Patriots have also had a stranglehold over the AFC East, winning the division 18 times between 2000-2025.

There have been a number of contentious moments between the two franchises, notably surrounding head coaches: In 1997, Hall-of-Fame head coach Bill Parcells jumped from New England to New York, which drew the ire of Patriots owner Robert Kraft, but also paved the way for the Patriots to exact their revenge in 2000. When Parcells retired from coaching, his assistant head coach, Bill Belichick, was also out of a job. After initially accepting the Jets Head Coach position, he resigned at a press conference for his hiring and instead took the Patriots job. After litigation with the NFL in federal court over contractual obligations, the Patriots had to formally trade for Belichick.

Where Do the New York Jets and New England Patriots Play?

MetLife Stadium has been the home of both the New York Jets and Giants since 2010, replacing Giants Stadium. While the team claims New York, MetLife Stadium is actually in East Rutherford, New Jersey. As one of the largest stadiums in the NFL, MetLife has a maximum capacity of 82,500.

The New England Patriots have called Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, home since 2002. Located roughly 20 miles south of Boston, Gillette Stadium has a maximum capacity of 64,628 and has also hosted notable events like the NCAA Lacrosse National Championships, the NHL Winter Classic, the MLS Cup and several FIFA Women’s World Cup games.

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