In Week 17, the New York Jets hosted the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium and lost 42-10.
Sometimes statistics can tell us who’s doing well and who’s not, but Pro Football Focus can provide more context.
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The football analysis website has released the final results of the players participating in this week’s matches based on the metrics. How are the Jets players doing?
Now you have a clearer picture.
PFF’s worst five points for players on the Jets (3-13) defense against the Patriots (13-3) are as follows (minimum 8 games played):
5. De Brayden McGregor
August 16, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Full view of the New York Jets helmet before the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images
PFF grade: 42.9.
4. CB Qwan’tez Stiggers
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) catches the ball and New York Jets cornerback Qwan’Tez Stiggers (37) defends during a game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA on December 28, 2025.
PFF grade: 42.6.
3. CB Brandon Stephens
December 28, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States; New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) holds the ball against New York Jets cornerback Brandon Stephens (21) during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
PFF grade: 39.9.
2. DT Karen Sanders
November 23, 2025; Baltimore, MD, USA; New York Jets defensive tackle Khalen Saunders (99) takes the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
PFF grade: 37.7.
1. LB Jamion Sherwood
December 28, 2025; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) collides with New York Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood (44) during the second quarter of a game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
PFF grade: 29.2.
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: PFF: Jets vs. Patriots’ 5 players with the worst defensive grades
