Our Jets vs Patriots preview covers the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, total, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch for the NFL Week 6 matchup between the New York Jets (2-3) and the New England Patriots (3-2) on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT), and the game airs on CBS.
Week 6 storyline: New England hosts the Jets after Drake Maye accounted for five touchdowns in a 45-17 rout of Las Vegas, even without his top receiver and both starting cornerbacks. The Jets beat Cleveland 17-12 behind rookie David Bailey’s three sacks and a late 22-yard touchdown run by Braelon Allen (ESPN, AP).
As of Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, 1:59 AM PT (4:59 AM ET), DraftKings via ESPN lists the Patriots as 7.5-point favorites over the Jets, with the moneyline at Jets +280 / Patriots -355 and the over/under at 43.5. Since the open, the spread has moved from NE -9.5 to NE -7.5 and the total has moved from 42.5 to 43.5. Below are the full Jets vs Patriots odds, both team previews, the latest Week 6 injury news and TV details.
Jets vs Patriots Odds & Preview Info
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | New York Jets at New England Patriots |
| Records | Jets 2-3 (1-2 road) · Patriots 3-2 (2-0 home) |
| Spread | Jets +7.5 (-115) · Patriots -7.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | Jets +280 · Patriots -355 |
| Total | 43.5 (Over -115 / Under -105) |
| Venue | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA |
| Date/Time | Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT) |
| TV | CBS |
| Head Coaches | Jets: Aaron Glenn · Patriots: Mike Vrabel |
| Starting QBs | Jets: Geno Smith · Patriots: Drake Maye |
Odds: DraftKings via ESPN as of Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, 1:59 AM PT (4:59 AM ET). Opening line: NE -9.5, total 42.5, moneyline Jets +350 / Patriots -455. Line movement: the spread has moved from NE -9.5 to NE -7.5, the total has moved from 42.5 to 43.5, and the moneyline has gone from Jets +350 / Patriots -455 at the open to Jets +280 / Patriots -355. Spread and total prices are shown in parentheses. Lines can move before kickoff.
New York Jets Preview
2026 results through Week 6: Week 1: at Titans, W 23-10 · Week 2: vs Packers, L 17-20 · Week 3: at Lions, L 24-31 · Week 4: at Bears, L 12-23 · Week 5: vs Browns, W 17-12. Points: 93 scored, 96 allowed.
Season so far: The Jets won 23-10 at Tennessee, lost 20-17 to Green Bay, 31-24 at Detroit and 23-12 at Chicago, then beat the Browns. ESPN noted Aaron Glenn entered Sunday 4-17 as Jets coach.
Quarterback and key players: Geno Smith is 102 of 147 for 1,084 yards with six touchdowns and no interceptions. Garrett Wilson has 31 catches for 374 yards, Allen has 236 rushing yards, Bailey has five sacks and Dane Belton has 39 tackles (ESPN).
This week: RB Breece Hall (quadriceps), WR Adonai Mitchell (finger), G Dylan Parham (knee) and LB Kiko Mauigoa (quadriceps) are listed out, and rookie TE Kenyon Sadiq (concussion) is questionable.
New England Patriots Preview
2026 results through Week 6: Week 1: at Seahawks, L 10-13 · Week 2: vs Steelers, W 20-3 · Week 3: at Jaguars, L 6-35 · Week 4: at Bills, W 29-26 · Week 5: vs Raiders, W 45-17. Points: 110 scored, 94 allowed.
Season so far: New England lost 13-10 at Seattle, beat Pittsburgh 20-3, lost 35-6 at Jacksonville, won 29-26 at Buffalo and beat the Raiders. The Patriots are 2-0 at home.
Quarterback and key players: Maye is 99 of 151 for 1,228 yards with eight touchdowns and seven interceptions. Rhamondre Stevenson has 227 rushing yards, Romeo Doubs has 219 receiving yards, Elijah Ponder has 4.5 sacks and Robert Spillane has 34 tackles (ESPN).
This week: WR A.J. Brown (ankle) went on injured reserve, and CBs Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis III, Karon Prunty and Channing Canada are all listed out. RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) and LT Will Campbell (knee sprain, per NFL Network) left Sunday’s game.
Jets vs Patriots Key Injuries
Source: ESPN’s injury tracker as of Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, 1:59 AM PT (4:59 AM ET), with team-site, ESPN and NFL Network reporting for context. These are tracker statuses after Week 6, not official game designations: official Week 6 reports for this game run Wednesday through Friday, with game designations on Friday, Oct. 16. Some players listed questionable left Week 6 games and have not been updated yet.
New York Jets — Out: G Dylan Parham (knee); LB Kiko Mauigoa (quadriceps); WR Adonai Mitchell (finger); RB Breece Hall (quadriceps) · Doubtful: none · Questionable: TE Kenyon Sadiq (concussion); DE Joseph Ossai (ankle) · Recent injured reserve moves (ESPN): DE Braiden McGregor (pectoral surgery).
New England Patriots — Out: CB Karon Prunty (hamstring); CB Carlton Davis III (neck); CB Christian Gonzalez (shoulder); CB Channing Canada (hamstring) · Doubtful: none · Questionable: RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle); OT Will Campbell (knee sprain); DE Dre’Mont Jones (shoulder); CB Charles Woods (shoulder) · Recent injured reserve moves (ESPN): WR A.J. Brown (ankle sprain).
Jets vs Patriots Key Matchup Notes
- Division game: An AFC East game; New England is 3-2 and the Jets are 2-3.
- Wilson vs a depleted secondary: New England lists four cornerbacks out, and Wilson has 374 receiving yards.
- Bailey vs the Patriots’ line: Bailey had three sacks and eight pressures against Cleveland, and Campbell’s status is unclear.
- Turnovers: Smith has no interceptions in 147 attempts; Maye has seven in 151.
- Market snapshot: DraftKings opened NE -9.5 with a 42.5 total and now shows NE -7.5 and 43.5 (DraftKings via ESPN, as of 1:59 AM PT Tuesday).
Kickoff, Venue & How to Watch New York Jets vs New England Patriots
- Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT)
- Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
- TV / Streaming: CBS (regional broadcast; check local listings). Streaming: Paramount+ carries the local CBS feed, NFL+ streams local games on phones and tablets, and out-of-market viewers can use NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube / YouTube TV
Where to watch: the New York Jets vs New England Patriots game airs on CBS at 1:00 PM ET. Final inactives are released about 90 minutes before kickoff.
This preview is for informational purposes only. It reports odds, injury designations and broadcast details from DraftKings via ESPN, NFL.com, team sites, ESPN and AP, and it is not gambling advice. Odds, injury statuses and inactives can change before kickoff, so confirm with official sources. If you gamble, do so legally and responsibly; help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER. Information current as of Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, 1:59 AM PT (4:59 AM ET) for the Jets vs Patriots game on October 18, 2026.