The New York Jets ended their 15-game losing streak against the New England Patriots on Monday night with a 17-3 victory at MetLife Stadium. This win was especially significant as it could be Bill Belichick’s last game as the Patriots’ head coach.
Belichick has been the head coach of the Patriots since 2000 and has led them to six Super Bowl victories. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in NFL history and his potential departure from the Patriots is a huge story.
The Jets had not beaten the Patriots since December 2015, but they finally broke through on Monday night. Quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 230 yards and one touchdown, while running back Frank Gore rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown. The Jets defense also played well, holding the Patriots to just three points.
The win was especially significant for Jets head coach Adam Gase, who had been 0-7 against Belichick in his career. Gase said after the game that it was “a big win for us” and that he was “proud of the way our guys competed.”
The win was also a big moment for the Jets’ fan base, which had been waiting for this moment for years. After the game, Jets fans took to social media to express their joy at finally beating the Patriots.
It remains to be seen if this was indeed Belichick’s last game as the Patriots’ head coach. Regardless, it was a historic moment for the Jets and their fans, and one that will be remembered for years to come.
