Final · Kickoff
2005 Regular season · Week 16 · Giants Stadium
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The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 31–21 on the road at Giants Stadium in Week 16 of the 2005 regular season on December 26, 2005.
The result moved the Patriots to 10–5 and dropped the Jets to 3–12. It was the Patriots’ fourth straight win. The Patriots finished 2005 at 10–6 and lost in the Divisional round. The Jets finished 2005 at 4–12 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the New England Patriots won 16–3 on December 4, 2005. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 24–17 on September 17, 2006. The Patriots swept the 2005 season series.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Patriots lead the series 9–5 after meeting No. 14 since 1999 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
The veteran receiver has no injury designation for Sunday after New York moved him back to the active roster three days into his practice window.
Las Vegas added a running back from its practice squad after Jeanty missed Friday's practice with ankle and foot injuries.
