Jets vs. Patriots: 5 storylines to watch for during lead up to Week 17

Key Highlights

• Of the team's final two outings, this is the last game at MetLife Stadium in New York. How will that scene look?Any motivation?Dec 21, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is seen before a game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome.
• Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn ImagesAfter winning three of five games in the middle of the season, the Jets have looked like a team not at all motivated to play.
• Being smoked by the lowly New Orleans Saints showed that last week. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCan head coach Aaron Glenn get any tuned this time?
• This one is a good measuring stick against the AFC East leaders. Ending a bad streakDec 21, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New York Jets cornerback Qwan'Tez Stiggers (37) recovers a fumble by New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (not pictured) during the first half at Caesars Superdome.
• Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn ImagesThe Jets defense has set the NFL record for games in a row without an interception.