Mike Vrabel obviously is well-familiar with the New England Patriots’ rivalry with the New York Jets, so his move late in the first half Sunday certainly seemed to have shades of knife-twisting.

The New England Patriots had every reason to be happy entering the half against the New York Jets on Sunday.

The New England Patriots (12-3) visit a struggling New York Jets (3-12) squad on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at MetLife Stadium (and same-game parlay recommendations are available).

A few hours later, the Patriots (13-3) won the AFC East title for the first time since 2019 when Buffalo, which took the last five division crowns, lost 13-12 to Philadelphia.