Where Patriots stand after win vs. Jets

NFL power rankings roundup: Where Patriots stand after win vs. Jets originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

The New England Patriots ended their six-game losing streak with a 25-22 comeback win over the rival New York Jets last Sunday at Gillette Stadium. The Week 8 victory also prevented the Jets from sweeping the season series versus the Patriots, which New York hasn’t done since 2000.

But one win isn’t going to fix everything for the Patriots.

They’re still 2-6, and if the season ended today, the Patriots would own the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. They share last place in the AFC East standings with the Jets.

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But if the Patriots are going to go on a run and start to pick up some wins — or at least give quality performances on a consistent basis — the upcoming stretch in their schedule is where it might happen.

Sunday’s Week 9 road game against the Tennessee Titans might be the most winnable matchup left on the Patriots’ schedule. The Titans’ quarterback situation is among the worst in the league, with turnovers being an issue.

After the Titans, the Patriots play the Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals — in that order — with a bye week sandwiched between the Colts and Cardinals matchups. Every team in that stretch, with the exception of the Bears, has a .500 record or worse after Week 8.

The next month-and-a-half represents a good opportunity for the Patriots to make meaningful improvement and earn some better results on the scoreboard.

Here’s where the Patriots stand in expert NFL power rankings entering Week 9.

“Maybe Jerod Mayo should call his team soft every week.” — Mike Florio

“No need to overcomplicate it — Maye has injected life into the Patriots’ offense since being elevated to the starting lineup in Week 6. The No. 3 pick is currently in…

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Publish date : 2024-10-30 18:39:22

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