A win is a win, no matter how poor.
On a rainy Sunday afternoon in East Rutherford, N.J., the New England Patriots took on the New York Jets in a contest to determine last place in the AFC East.
The conditions determined the gameplay. Both teams combined for just over 500 total yards, and the Jets were limited to just 38 yards rushing between running backs Breece Hall and Dalvin Cook.
Ultimately, in the battle of strong defenses versus mediocre offenses, the Patriots prevailed 15-10, though not in a convincing fashion.
Here are 3 big takeaways from New England’s first win of the 2023 season.