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Expert recap and game analysis of the New England Patriots vs. New York Jets NFL game from December 28, 2025 on ESPN.

In the New York Jets’ 16th game of the 2025 season, on a dreary December day in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the Jets lost to the New England Patriots, 42 – 10, for their 13th loss of the season and their sixth loss in the last seven games.

The New England Patriots wide receiver caught a touchdown in the second quarter, which was his fourth reception of the game. That was a notable number because, per Spotrac, he needed just four catches in the contest to secure a $500,000 contract bonus. Diggs entered the game with 76 catches for 869 yards and three touchdowns.

That means that if the Patriots are the wild-card team, Hollins would not be eligible to return until the AFC Championship Game. Should the Broncos lose in Week 18 and allow the Patriots to claim the No. 1 seed and earn a first-round bye, Hollins would not be eligible to play until a potential Super Bowl appearance.

Patriots have sights set on winning AFC East title but earning the No. 1 spot in the AFC is a much longer shot

Maye had 380 yards and two touchdowns. Whether or not Maye wins the MVP award this season, it was certainly his MVP moment.

That's because three will be played as part of the NFL's Thursday tripleheader, while an additional three will be played on Saturday (two games) and Monday (one). Add in the stand-alone "Sunday Night Football" game and CBS and Fox will split just nine total games across their usual offering of Sunday afternoon games.