Final: Patriots 10, Jets 3 - Final: Patriots 10, Jets 3 - Marcus Jones’ last-minute punt return touchdown lifts Pats to a win

On a night in which the Patriots’ offense hit a new low, Marcus Jones and the Patriots' defense came to the rescue. 

With overtime on the horizon and the Patriots and Jets still stuck in a 3-3 deadlock with under 20 seconds remaining in regulation, Marcus Jones helped keep New England’s playoff hopes alive — returning a punt 84 yards to the house to lift the Patriots to a dramatic 10-3 victory over New York on Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium. 

While the Patriots' offense will likely want to burn the tape following a game like this, New England’s defense made things miserable for the Jets all afternoon — with New York held to just 103 total net yards in the loss.

With the win, the Patriots improve to 6-4 on the season. 

Regular-season Game #10: Indianapolis Colts (3-4-1) at Patriots (4-4), 1 p.m.
Location: Gillette Stadium,
TV: WBZ-Ch. 4 (CBS). Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Trent Green (color), Melanie Collins (sideline).
Radio: 98.5-FM The SportsHub in Boston. **Bedard will be on the postgame show approximately one hour after the game.**
Online: Live Box | Jets media notes | Patriots media notes | Flipcard
BetOnline.ag Latest Line: Patriots -3.5, 38 o/u
AccuWeather forecast: Cold and windy.

LAST WEEK

Both teams are coming off a bye. Previously...

Jets 20, Bills 17: The defense shut down Josh Allen (2 INTs), Zach Wilson threw a touchdown pass and Greg Zuerlein kicked a go-ahead 28-yard field goal with 1:43 remaining to send the Jets (6-3) into their bye-week break with a victory. Jets used eight straight running plays on their game-winning drive. Allen was 18 of 34 for 205 yards and held without a TD pass for the first time since Week 17 of last season against Atlanta.

Patriots 26, Colts 3: Matthew Judon and Josh Uche each had three of the Patriots' nine sacks, Mac Jones had a touchdown pass, and Nick Folk added four field goals to help New England move above .500 for the first time this season. Jonathan Jones blocked a punt and had a pick-six. Mac Jones was 20 of 30 for 147 yards.

STATS

FOOTBALLOUTSIDERS.COM BREAKDOWN

ROSTER MOVES

• P Jake Bailey and DT Christian Barmore placed on IR.
• P Michael Palardy and C Kody Russey signed from the practice squad.
• Jets elevated DL Tanzel Smart and OL Conor McDermott from the practice squad.

INJURY REPORT

PREGAME READING/LISTENING

NFL Notebook: Will Zach Wilson grow up and deliver Jets a signature win vs. Patriots?
@athleticgreens Podcast & Video: Bedard Patriots Pod - How the Patriots can get right and finish strong
Completed Q&A: Bedard on Patriots' second half, Jets matchup 11.18.22
@athleticgreens Podcast & Video: Bedard Patriots Pod - Predicting the rest of the season
How can Patriots offense begin to build its game in 2nd half? A stout O-line performance against Jets would be a great start
Bedard's Midseason Mailbag: Answering the biggest questions from the first half
Bedard: Patriots are in the playoffs as of today ... will they stay there after the bye?
NFL Notebook: Handing out some Patriots, NFL awards and superlatives after midway point

HOW THE PATRIOTS WIN & BEDARD'S GAME PICK