Jets (2-13) at Patriots (6-9)
1 p.m. ET | CBS
Matchup rating: 29.0 | Spread: NE -3 (39.5)
What to watch for: Does the telephone on the Patriots' sideline work? After coach Bill Belichick fired it in frustration in a Week 16 loss to the Bills, communications could be stressed in a finale that has no meaning other than draft position. -- Mike Reiss
Bold prediction: Jets quarterback Sam Darnold -- who hasn't faced the Patriots since the infamous "ghost" game in 2019 -- will get his first career victory over the Patriots in what could be his final game with the Jets. The Jets have been outscored 71-3 in Darnold's two starts against the Patriots (four interceptions). -- Rich Cimini
Stat to know: The Patriots have eight passing touchdowns and 14 interceptions this season. They have finished with fewer than 10 passing TDs in a season just once: 1970, when they accumulated seven touchdowns and 28 picks.
Playoff/draft picture: The Jets have secured the No. 2 spot in the draft, but the Patriots can still slide up or down the draft board. They are currently projected to hold the 15th pick, with a 0.7% chance to move into the top 10.
What to know for fantasy: New York receiver Jamison Crowder came through last week (29.3 fantasy points) and saved you with a score in the first meeting with New England. But be aware that he was targeted on just 10.5% of his routes in that game, his second-lowest rate of the season. See Week 17 rankings.
Betting nugget: The Patriots have won each of the past nine meetings, but they are just 5-4 ATS in those games. Read more.
Cimini's pick: Jets 17, Patriots 16
Reiss' pick: Jets 20, Patriots 17
FPI prediction: NE, 73.1% (by an average of 8.2 points)
Matchup must-reads: Gase blames himself for Jets' woeful offense, says 'that's on me' ... Belichick remains right person to help restock Patriots' roster ... Let's be frank: Jets' Gase should've fired Williams sooner ... Patriots' Newton vents after blowout loss: 'It's extremely frustrating, knowing what you're capable of' ... Jets' Gore out for Week 17 with future uncertain