The New England Patriots quarterback was more excited about earning another victory.Brady threw
two touchdown passes and became the career leader in total yards passing in
regular-season and playoff games
Devin McCourty Jerseys Stitched , leading the Patriots past the New York Jets 27-13 on Sunday."Just wins," Brady said. "That's what we're here for. I'm trying
to be a part of as many of these as I can."Well, the five-time Super Bowl
champion certainly has lots of those.The latest clinched the Patriots (8-3)
their 18th straight season with a .500 record or better. That ranks second in
NFL history to only Dallas, which had 21 in a row from 1965-85.Brady had just
one TD throw in his previous three games, but connected with Rob Gronkowski and
Julian Edelman against the AFC East-rival Jets (3-8). The Patriots quarterback
went 20 of 31 for 283 yards, giving him 79,416 for his career.He also reached
3,000 yards passing for the 16th season, tying Peyton Manning for second in NFL
history behind Brett Favre's 18.That's all after missing Friday's practice with
an illness after being limited during the week with a sore knee."I'd prefer to
be healthy and practice all the time," Brady said. "That just wasn't the
case."He was plenty good enough.Rookie Sony Michel ran for a season-best 133
yards and a TD
http://www.patriotslockerroom.com/authentic-john-hannah-jersey , and the Patriots had 215 yards rushing ??responding well to coach Bill
Belichick's challenge to his offense."We talked about being consistent week in
and week out," Michel said, "playing Patriots football, being physical and run
the ball and throw the ball and control the line of scrimmage."Coming off a
34-10 loss to Tennessee two weeks ago, the Patriots avoided their second
two-game losing streak of the season ??something the franchise hasn't
experienced since 2015. New England, which improved to 3-3 on the road, has won
five straight in the series against New York and eight of the past nine.With
Jets rookie Sam Darnold out with a foot strain, 39-year-old backup Josh McCown
got his second straight start ??making this game the NFL's second-oldest QB
combo at 80 years, 258 days with 41-year-old Brady going for New England. Only
Carolina's Vinny Testaverde (44) and Green Bay's Favre (38) in 2007 are an older
combination at 82 years, 44 days old.Brady got the better of McCown in this
one
White Julian Edelman Jerseys , though, even though it took until late in the second half for the Patriots to pull away."We were not great in the red area,
but we made enough plays," Brady said. "In every area, I think we can do a
better job. We're certainly not where we want to be and we'll keep building for
it. Hopefully, everyone can stay healthy."Brady connected with Edelman for a
21-yard touchdown that put the Patriots ahead 20-13 with 1:52 left in the third
quarter. The drive opened with a 27-yard reception by Chris Hogan, followed by a
27-yard run by James White. Brady found a wide-open Edelman, who ran through a
tackle attempt by Jamal Adams and got into the end zone.Michel added a 1-yard
touchdown run with 8:54 left, one play after a video review reversed his TD run;
his right knee was down before he reached the goal line. The score put the
Patriots up 27-13 and sent many Jets fans streaming toward the exits.McCown was
26 of 45 for 276 yards and a touchdown to Jermaine Kearse with one interception
for the Jets, who have lost five straight for the first time since the 2014
season."It (stinks)
Julian Edelman Jerseys 2019 ," McCown said. "It's obviously not ideal. I think individually, it's a test ??a test of who you are and what you're about
and your ability to get back up come back to work, work hard and be a
professional. Those things are tested in these times."JETS UP EARLYThe Jets took
a 7-0 lead in the opening quarter on McCown's 16-yard pass to Kearse, who made a
nice move on defensive back Jonathan Jones before zipping into the end zone. The
drive was helped by 19-yard catches by Chris Herndon and Isaiah Crowell, and a
roughing-the-passer call on Deatrich Wise Jr. on a third-down play.But the
Patriots came right back to tie it on Brady's 34-yard pass to Gronkowski.White
was called for offensive pass interference on third-and-2 from the Jets 24, and
coach Todd Bowles took the penalty rather than the down. So, on third-and-12,
Brady fired a strike to Gronkowski, who made the grab and looked plenty healthy
after missing the past two games with back and ankle issues.MYERS IS MONEYNew
York's Jason Myers tied it at 10 with 3 seconds remaining in the opening half,
making a 55-yarder ??and setting an NFL record with five field goals of 55 yards
or longer in one season. He also tied the team's home record for longest field
goal for the fourth time this season.NOT SO CLOSEThe previous five games between
the teams at MetLife Stadium had all been decided by seven points or less
??including a 26-20 overtime win by the Jets in Bowles' first season.GRONK'S
BACKGronkowski finished with three catches for 56 yards and the score
White Rob Gronkowski Jerseys , his first since Week 1 against Houston."When he's out there, it's great for our offense," Brady said. "I don't want to
minimize anything he does."BANGED-UPMcCown hit his right thumb on a helmet
during the first half, causing a cut. He wouldn't discuss the injury after the
game, but had a heavy wrap around his hand when he left the locker
room.OUCH!Television cameras caught Patriots wide receiver Cordarelle Patterson
grabbing at Jets defensive end Henry Anderson's privates at the end of a play.
After the game, Patterson told reporters he took exception to Anderson's body
being too close to his face.UP NEXTPatriots: home vs. Minnesota next
Sunday.Jets: at Tennessee next Sunday. The Patriots have ridiculous depth in
their secondary."New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones signed his
one-year restricted free agent tender, per ESPN’s Mike Reiss. Jones entered the
league in 2016 as an undrafted free agent out of Auburn and has reached the
Super Bowl in all three seasons.Jones was undrafted because of his small size
(5’9, 186 pounds), but his 4.33s 40-yard dash speed allowed him to edge out
quality cornerbacks like Darryl Roberts (a multi-year starter for the Jets) and
Cre’Von LeBlanc (a multi-year starter for the Bears and Eagles) for one of the
final roster spots.Jones has carved out a role as a key special teams ace on the
Patriots, playing 994 special teams snaps over the past three years. This
figures trails only Nate Ebner and Brandon King
Rob Gronkowski Jerseys 2019 , both of whom are tied with 999 special teams snaps over that time. Matthew Slater is fourth with 837 special teams
snaps.Jones has also provided value as a depth corner, often playing in the slot
or against speedy receivers like Kenny Stills, Tyreek Hill, and Brandin Cooks.
Jones bolsters the Patriots’ incredible depth at cornerback, joining First Team
All Pro Stephon Gilmore and veteran Jason McCourty, along with adding to young
talent like rising sophomores J.C. Jackson, Duke Dawson, and Keion Crossen.This
is potentially Jones’ final season in New England as he should be able to land a
sizable contract as an unrestricted free agent in 2020.
