Thursday Night Football Week 11 2025

Thursday Night Football Week 11 2025

The New England Patriots (8-2) will look to extend their impressive seven-game winning streak when they host the New York Jets (2-7) in a Thursday Night Football AFC East divisional matchup at Gillette Stadium on November 13, 2025.

Patriots Resurgence

What a difference a year makes. After finishing 4-13 last season and firing first-year head coach Jerod Mayo, the Patriots hired former Tennessee Titans head coach and Super Bowl champion Mike Vrabel to lead the franchise. The results have been nothing short of remarkable.

The Patriots currently sit atop the AFC East with an 8-2 record, tied for the best mark in the NFL. They’ve doubled their win total from last season in just ten weeks and haven’t lost since mid-September.

Second-year quarterback Drake Maye, the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has been the catalyst for New England’s offensive resurgence. Maye has thrown for 2,555 yards with 19 touchdowns against just five interceptions this season. His stellar play has vaulted him to the front of the MVP race, where he’s currently listed as the favorite at +275 odds.

“Drake Maye is playing at a very, very high level,” Jets head coach Aaron Glenn noted this week.

Jets Fighting for Relevance

Meanwhile, the Jets have struggled to find consistency this season, but they enter Thursday’s game with some positive momentum after securing back-to-back victories. At 2-7, New York sits at the bottom of the AFC East, ahead of only the Tennessee Titans (1-8) in the conference standings.

Quarterback Justin Fields has shown flashes of potential, throwing for 1,143 yards with six touchdowns and just one interception while adding 316 yards on the ground. However, the Jets offense ranks among the league’s worst, averaging just 19.5 points per game.

## Key Matchup: Patriots Run Defense vs. Jets Ground Attack

New England boasts the NFL’s top-ranked run defense, allowing just 79.2 yards per game on the ground and only three rushing touchdowns all season. They’ve yet to allow a single rusher to exceed 50 yards in a game.

The Jets’ offense is heavily dependent on the run, averaging 141.8 yards per game. Running back Breece Hall will need a strong performance for New York to have any chance at pulling off the upset.

Injury Concerns

Both teams are dealing with significant injury concerns heading into the short week.

The Jets may be without their top receiver, Garrett Wilson, who is listed as doubtful with a knee injury. Several defensive players are also questionable, including DE Will McDonald IV and CB Azareye’h Thomas.

For New England, both running backs Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) and rookie TreVeyon Henderson (knee) are questionable, as is top pass rusher K’Lavon Chaisson, who leads the team with 6.5 sacks this season.

Historical Context

This rivalry has been dominated by New England historically, though the dynamic has shifted over recent seasons with quarterback changes on both sides. The Patriots have won their last three games against AFC East opponents, suggesting they’re regaining their divisional supremacy under Vrabel’s leadership.

With the Patriots as 7-point favorites, they’ll look to continue their remarkable turnaround season while the Jets hope to build on their recent success and play spoiler to their division rivals.