GROUND AND POUND: With the Patriots’ perilously close to running out of running backs, rookie TreVeyon Henderson was able to grind out tough yards early in Thursday's 27-14 victory over the Jets while helping set up some nifty play-action from the passing game, all while reaching the end zone three times. Read more about Henderson's efforts from Chris Price.
AVOIDING THE DREADED TRAP GAME: Thursday night could have been a trap game for the Patriots. A short week and a clearly inferior opponent set the stage for a Patriots stumble, but this workmanlike team wasn't having it. Read more from Nicole Yang.
FOND MEMORIES: The 2025 Patriots are starting to remind Dan Shaughnessy of the 2001 Patriots, who turned out to be a pretty good team. Read his full column here.
SCENES FROM TNF: Check out a gallery of the best images from Globe photographers Danielle Parhizkaran and Matthew J. Lee from the Patriots' Thursday Night Football victory over the Jets.
UNCONVENTIONAL REVIEW: New England's win was workmanlike and spectacular at the same time, a game in which the score does not tell the whole story, writes Chad Finn.
INSTANT ANALYSIS: How far have the Patriots come in their first season under coach Mike Vrabel? Ten months ago, a half-empty Gillette Stadium booed them off the field as they finished off a 4-13 season. On Thursday, the stadium buzzed with lights and DJs and pyrotechnics as the Patriots improved to 9-2. Read more game observations from Ben Volin here.
HOW IT WENT DOWN: Take a closer look at how Thursday's game played out, and the chatter from the press room podium and locker room afterward in our live updates package.
MORE GOOD NEWS: Rapper Cardi B and Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs welcomed their child, a boy, into the world recently. Katie McInerney has more on the joyous occasion.
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TUNE IN: When was the last time the Patriots were a fun team, and do they have a shot at a deep playoff run? Ben Volin and Chad Finn discuss on the latest episode of Boston Globe Sports Report.
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