Finally.
After a long 14-month wait, the Jets (2-7) have won consecutive games following Sunday’s impressive 27-20 win over the Cleveland Browns in front of 72,000-plus fans at MetLife Stadium.
And a victory Thursday night would mark the Jets’ first three-game winning streak since October 2023.
Despite back-to-back two wins over AFC North opponents, the Jets will have their work cut out for them on Thursday night.
Not only do the Jets have to play in Foxboro against the red-hot New England Patriots (8-2), but they’ll be doing so without star wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who is expected to miss the next 3-4 weeks with a knee sprain.
Can the Jets do the improbable and come out on top as an underdog on the road without Wilson, or will the Patriots keep rolling and make it eight consecutive wins?
Our prognosticators throughout the 2025 season are: Art Stapleton (Giants/NFL writer, NorthJersey.com), Bert Bainbridge (sports trending reporter/columnist, NorthJersey.com), Brian Marron (digital producer, NorthJersey.com), Chris Iseman (Rutgers writer, NorthJersey.com), Bob Jordan (sports editor, Asbury Park Press/APP.com) and Dave Rivera (sports editor, USA TODAY Northeast/NorthJersey.com).
Jets vs Patriots NFL Week 11 predictions, staff standings
Dave Rivera: 6-3
Art Stapleton: 6-3
Chris Iseman: 6-3
Brian Marron: 6-3
Bob Jordan: 6-3
Bert Bainbridge: 5-3
Here are our staff predictions for Jets vs. Patriots on Thursday night to begin Week 11 in Foxboro:
Bert Bainbridge
The pick: Patriots 31, Jets 10
Here’s why: The Jets are flying high after winning two in a row for the first time since last September. Unfortunately for the Jets, this is the perfect recipe for a blowout loss.
The Patriots are the hottest team in the NFL, winners of seven straight and are at home, where as the Jets will be traveling to Foxboro likely without their star wide receiver in Wilson and facing the No. 1 rushing defense in the NFL through 10 weeks.
The chance Gang Green surprises here is near impossible given the context of the situation. In the end, the Patriots roll in the spot to a three-score victory and continue to increase their lead over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC East.
Dave Rivera
The pick: Patriots 27, Jets 13
Here’s why: Just when you wanted to feel good about the Jets, you get the bad news that WR Garrett Wilson is lost for 3-4 weeks. The Jets are coming off their second straight victory, but they can’t rely on special teams touchdowns to boost them that way every week.
The Patriots are on a roll and they’re out to prove that they are for real. They’ll get their opportunity with a national audience watching Thursday night to show they’re going to be a real contender this season.
Chris Iseman
The pick: Patriots 34, Jets 10
Here’s why: Bad matchup for the Jets here. New England’s a far better team, and injuries keep mounting for the Jets.
Bob Jordan
The pick: Patriots 42, Jets 14