FOXBORO, Mass. — The New York Jets’ victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday wasn’t your typical Week 18 matchup between two teams at the bottom of the league standings.
There was something extra for both sides.
If you haven’t heard by now, Bill Belichick’s future is up in the air. It’s believed that Sunday marked his final game with the Patriots, with the entire region being made well aware through various reports. That wasn’t lost on the Jets, who were well aware of the uncertainty in New England, making their eventual victory something special.