Wide receiver John Metchie III scored his first touchdown as a member of the New York Jets on Thursday night, but it didn’t prevent the New England Patriots from winning their eighth game in a row.
Running back TreVeyon Henderson scored three touchdowns as the Patriots defeated New York 27-14 to kick off Week 11 of the NFL’s 2025 season.
The Jets obtained Metchie in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 29. The former Alabama standout made his New York debut in a 27-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, when he had a 3-yard reception.
On Thursday night, Metchie caught a 22-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Justin Fields as the Jets cut the Patriots’ lead to 21-14 with 3:10 left in the third quarter.
The touchdown was the second of Metchie’s NFL career, which started one year after he was picked in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Metchie was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia just before training camp of his rookie season. Metchie caught a 15-yard TD pass in the Houston Texans’ 26-23 loss to the Detroit Lions on Nov. 10, 2024.
On Thursday night, Metchie had three receptions for a team-leading 45 yards. His touchdown reception was the Jets’ longest play of the game, and an 18-yard catch in the fourth quarter was the second-longest.
In addition to Metchie, eight other players from Alabama high schools and colleges got on the field at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, in the New York-New England game:
Christian Barmore (Alabama) started at defensive tackle for the Patriots. Barmore made three tackles, recorded one sack and registered two quarterback hits. The sack was the first of the season for Barmore.
Jets defensive tackle Byron Cowart (Auburn) is on injured reserve and not eligible to play.
Carlton Davis (Auburn) started at cornerback for the Patriots. Davis made two tackles.
Patriots tight end CJ Dippre (Alabama) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
Patriots linebacker Anfernee Jennings (Dadeville, Alabama) made one tackle and recovered one fumble. Jennings recovered a fumble by Jets quarterback Justin Fields at the New York 11-yard line to set up a field goal for the final score of the game with 6:36 to play.
Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (Enterprise, Troy) made two tackles.
Malachi Moore (Hewitt-Trussville, Alabama) started at safety for the Jets. The rookie made three tackles and broke up one pass.
Patriots safety Dell Pettus (Sparkman, Troy) made one tackle and broke up one pass.
Jets wide receiver Jamaal Pritchett (Jackson, South Alabama) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
Jets running back Keilan Robinson (Alabama) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
Jamien Sherwood (Auburn) started at linebacker for the Jets. Sherwood tied for the team lead with eight tackles.
Patriots wide receiver Jeremiah Webb (South Alabama) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
Quincy Williams (Wenonah) started at linebacker for the Jets. Williams tied for the team lead with eight tackles and recorded one tackle for loss.
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New England (9-2) plays the Cincinnati Bengals at noon CST Nov. 23 at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati in its next game.
New York (2-8) plays the Baltimore Ravens at noon Nov. 23 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.