Just like the offense in yesterday’s 30-23 win over the Jets, the Patriots defense made just enough plays to win. And like the offense, it wasn’t easy and it wasn’t always pretty but they got the job done and it was New England standing alone in the division when the final gun sounded.
The Jets entered the game with a pounding rush offense averaging 146 yards per game. Chris Ivory missed one game but was averaging 120 yards per game in those he did play, all Jet victories. There’s nothing cute or fancy about the Jets running game; they line up and drive you backwards and wear you down.