Hartford Courant (Sunday)

Patriots (0-1) at Jets (0-1)

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Time/TV: 1 p.m., CBS

Series record: Patriots lead 69-54-1

Last meeting: Patriots beat Jets 28-14 on Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Massachuse­tts

Last week: Patriots lost to Dolphins 17-16; Jets lost to Panthers 19-14

Patriots player to watch: Rookie QB Mac Jones went 29 for 39 for 281 yards and a touchdown in his NFL debut while facing pressure constantly.

Jets player to watch: Rookie QB Zach Wilson was pressured all game while being sacked six times — but finished 20 of 37 for 258 yards and two TDs with an intercepti­on.

Key matchup: Patriots OLBs Matt Judon and Josh Uche vs. Jets LT George Fant and RT Morgan Moses.

Game notes: The rivalry between the AFC East foes has been overwhelmi­ngly lopsided lately, with the Patriots having won the past 10 meetings . ... Patriots coach Bill Belichick has a proven track record against rookie QBs, going 21-6 against them since taking over in New England in 2000 . ... RB Damien Harris ran for 100 yards on 23 carries last Sunday, but lost a fumble in the red zone and spoiled the Patriots’ comeback bid against Miami.

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