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Patriots Go 8-0 on the Road, Roll Jets 42-10 as No. 1 Seed Stays in Play

New England now turns to a home finale with a path to the AFC’s top seed.

Mike Vrabel prior to the Patriots' win over the Jets on Dec. 28.
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Dec 28, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel looks on during the first half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The 8-0 road slate is the franchise’s third (2007, 2016) and just the 12th time an NFL team has gone unbeaten away from home.
  • New England has the AFC East title locked up and is 13-3, heading into a Jan. 4 home finale vs. Miami with a path to the conference’s top seed.
  • Mike Vrabel said he expects all healthy players to play next week, signaling little interest in resting starters before the postseason.
  • Vrabel credited the team’s travel, equipment and training staffs, along with traveling fans, as foundations of the road success.
  • Rookie QB Drake Maye threw a career-high five touchdowns on 19-of-21 passing in the 42-10 win at the Jets, as Vrabel later downplayed a halftime flare-up with Christian Barmore and praised undrafted rookie Efton Chism’s touchdown.