Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots are going to the playoffs, but they've got their sights set on something larger.

Just halfway through the season, and the Jets (2-7) are looking to play the role of spoiler against a red-hot Patriots team. Last week wasn't a pretty win, but with two big special teams touchdowns, New York was able to outscore Cleveland 27-20.

Williams' return cannot come soon enough, as the team looks for a defensive presence to cloud the middle and get to the quarterback. He has been one of the biggest free-agent signings for the Patriots this season and has earned every bit of his massive $104 million contract.

One New England Patriots player could be receiving punishment from the NFL after the Week 16 game against the Ravens.

The Patriots are now light years ahead of the Jets. It’s a study in how to rebuild, and also how to bungle things badly enough to ensure a lengthy stay in the basement.

"It feels good from the sense of people want to watch it," the cornerback said. "We do want all eyes on us and everything, and at the end of the day, no matter if we play at one or we play later at night, we're trying to definitely win the game and just put our identity out on TV."

The New England Patriots have officially clinched a playoff berth. The recent 35-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills really woke the Patriots up, with New England quic

On Sunday afternoon, the New York Jets took the field for a road game against the New Orleans Saints and lost by a score of 29-6 in ugly blowout fashion. The loss dropped the Jets to an abysmal record of 3-12 on the season, continuing what has been one of the worst campaigns in franchise history.

If the Jets can’t even keep a game against a team like the Saints close, there is little reason to believe the team will be competitive against top teams like the Patriots and the Bills left on the team’s schedule.

Preview the New Orleans Saints' NFL week 16 matchup with the Jets, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.