FOXBOROUGH — The New England Patriots secured a narrow victory over the New York Jets on Sunday, demonstrating resilience as they look ahead to their upcoming matchup against the Chicago Bears in Week 7.

Quarterback Drake Maye played a key role in the win, throwing three touchdown passes without any turnovers. While Maye’s completion rate stood at 56.3%, below his usual standard, drops by receiver A.J. Brown on catchable balls likely affected that figure. Maye’s overall performance signals a rebound from earlier struggles this season. Notably, he leads the NFL in deep passing yards so far in 2026, with 439 yards, underscoring his continued strength in connecting on long throws—a hallmark of his game in the previous season.

Running back Corey Kiner was instrumental in closing out the game, particularly in the final moments. Late in the fourth quarter, Kiner carried the ball eight consecutive times, covering 42 yards and running down nearly four minutes off the clock. His efforts forced the Jets to expend all three of their remaining timeouts. Kiner also contributed as a kickoff returner, displaying explosiveness on special teams. His late-game production could pave the way for increased carries when the Patriots face the Bears on Thursday.

On defense, cornerback Christian Gonzalez returned after a two-week absence due to a shoulder injury. Gonzalez faced off against Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson, New England’s top defensive challenge on the day. With Gonzalez back in the lineup, the Patriots were able to employ man coverage schemes more effectively. According to advanced statistics, Gonzalez allowed just two receptions for 20 yards on two targets and 17 routes run in total—his best mark against Wilson in four career matchups.

As the Patriots prepare for Thursday’s contest against Chicago, they will look to build on the strong individual efforts that helped them edge out the Jets, particularly in their defensive matchups and clock management late in games.