Patriots wary of Geno Smith as Jets visit Foxborough

Key Points:

• The New England Patriots are coming off a dominant 28-point win over the Las Vegas Raiders but face a tough challenge against the New York Jets and quarterback Geno Smith, who has not thrown an interception in five starts this season.
• Geno Smith has had recent success against the Patriots, winning his last two games in Foxborough with different teams, and his careful ball management has helped the Jets maintain a plus-3 turnover differential compared to the Patriots' 19th-ranked defense in forced turnovers.
• The Patriots are dealing with multiple injuries, including key players like left tackle Will Campbell and running back TreVeyon Henderson, though wide receiver A.J. Brown has returned to practice after a high ankle sprain.
• The Jets, with a 2-3 record, have shown strong defensive performances, including rookie edge rusher David Bailey’s standout three-sack game, and have been effective at limiting opponents' total offense in multiple games this season.
• New England holds a strong historical advantage over the Jets, having won 18 of the past 20 meetings, and are coming off a season-high offensive output with 536 yards against the Raiders, aiming to start 3-0 at home for the first time since 2019.