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Photos: Patriots vs. Jets Week 17
The New England Patriots take on the New York Jets in a regular season game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, January 3, 2021.

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel scores a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots defensive back Jonathan Jones, left intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for New York Jets wide receiver Breshad Perriman, right, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots defensive back Jonathan Jones, center, celebrates his interception against the New York Jets in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots defensive back J.C. Jackson, left, runs with the ball after intercepting a pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel celebrates his touchdown with James White, right, in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton celebrates his touchdown pass to Devin Asiasi in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)



New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) passes under pressure from New York Jets inside linebacker Neville Hewitt (46) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton carries the ball against the New York Jets in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, front, and running back James White, rear, celebrate after Newton threw a touchdown pass to White in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel carries the ball against the New York Jets in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)


New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton throws a touchdown pass to James White in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)






















New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton carries the ball against the New York Jets in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots defenders Myles Bryant, left, and Kyle Dugger, center, chase New York Jets running back Ty Johnson in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton passes under pressure from New York Jets defensive end Henry Anderson in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots tight end Rashod Berry (43) sacks New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)






New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, right, catches a touchdown pass thrown by wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, as New York Jets defenders Bryce Hager, left, and Frankie Luvu give chase in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass.

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, left, scores a touchdown after catching a pass thrown by wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, while New York Jets linebacker Neville Hewitt gives chase in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton celebrates his touchdown catch of a pass thrown by wide receiver Jakobi Meyers during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, right, celebrates his touchdown catch of a pass thrown by wide receiver Jakobi Meyers as offensive lineman James Ferentz (66) joins him during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, left, throws a touchdown pass to quarterback Cam Newton while under pressure from New York Jets safety Matthias Farley (41) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry catches a pass in front of New York Jets cornerback Bryce Hall in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots defensive back J.C. Jackson (27) runs with the ball after making an interception in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)