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The New York Jets took on the New England Patriots and lost in a 42-10 fashion in Week 17 at home at MetLife Stadium.
Sometimes the stats can tell the story of who performed well and who did not, but Pro Football Focus is there to provide a little bit more context.
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The football analytics outlet has released their final grades for players who competed in this week's game based on their metrics. How did Jets players fare?
Here is a bit more of a clearer picture for you now.
PFF's five-best grades for players on the Jets (3-13) defense against the Patriots (13-3) can be found below (minimum 8 snaps played):
5. LB Quincy Williams
Dec 14, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) scores a touchdown against New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams (56) during the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
PFF grade: 62.9.
4. DT Payton Page
Aug 16, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; General view of a New York Jets helmet prior to the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images
PFF grade: 69.5.
3. DT Jowon Briggs
Nov 23, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New York Jets defensive tackle Jowon Briggs (91) and New York Jets defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) celebrate a sack during the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
PFF grade: 74.0.
2. DT Harrison Phillips
Nov 23, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh greets New York Jets defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (97) on the field after the game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
PFF grade: 81.9.
1. DE Micheal Clemons
Dec 28, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws against New York Jets defensive end Micheal Clemons (72) during the second quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
PFF grade: 82.8.
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: PFF: 5 best-graded Jets players on defense vs. the Patriots
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