The race for the AFC East title could be decided in the Meadowlands this Sunday as the New England Patriots (12-3) travel to face the rival New York Jets (3-12) at MetLife Stadium.
Following a late-game comeback victory over the Baltimore Ravens, the Patriots have already clinched a playoff berth and now stand on the precipice of securing the division crown. For head coach Mike Vrabel and second-year MVP candidate quarterback Drake Maye, a victory over the struggling Jets will clinch the AFC East title and position New England to challenge for the crucial No. 1 overall seed in the AFC playoffs.
The mood in MetLife is further complicated by the fact that this is the Jets' 15th consecutive season without a playoff appearance, extending the longest active postseason drought in all four major North American sports leagues. Compounding their struggles is a defense that has been historically ineffective at generating takeaways this year, having gone a record 15 straight games without an interception.
This Week 17 matchup is a crucial final test for New England's championship aspirations and a game that determines whether they will head into the postseason as division kings or as a Wild Card team.
Here's how to listen to the rivalry game in Week 17.
Patriots vs. Jets radio station
- National radio channels: SiriusXM channel 383 (away), 228 (home)
- Patriots radio channels: 98.5 The Sports Hub
- Jets radio channel: WEPN-FM, ESPN New York 98.7.
Fans can listen to this AFC East clash across various platforms, including the national satellite broadcast and both local team radio networks.
Channel 88 is the national broadcast on SiriusXM; channel 226 is the Jets, and channel 383 is the Patriots.
Locally in Boston, the Patriots flagship station is 98.5 FM The Sports Hub. In New York, the Jets radio network is headlined by Q104.3 FM and ESPN 98.7 FM.
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Patriots vs. Jets start time
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 28
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
The AFC East showdown between the Patriots and the Jets is set for the early afternoon slot on Sunday. The teams will kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Patriots remaining schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff Time (ET) |
| 18 | Jan. 4 | vs. Dolphins | TBD |
Jets remaining schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff Time (ET) |
| 18 | Jan. 4 | at Bills | TBD |