New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson described the team’s upcoming game against the New England Patriots in blunt terms on Wednesday, telling reporters it carries extra weight as New York’s first divisional matchup of the season. The Garrett Wilson Patriots big-ass game comment came two days after Wilson helped the Jets snap a three-game losing streak against the Cleveland Browns.
“We’re six games in; there’s a premium on this one because it is our first one, and I don’t know how to exactly put it, but it’s a big [expletive] game,” Wilson said, according to Yahoo Sports. “We’re going to be ready to play [and] I’m excited for it.”
What Wilson Said About The Patriots Matchup
Wilson’s remarks came during media availability on Wednesday, Oct. 14, ahead of the Jets’ Week 6 trip to face New England. He framed the game’s significance around its place on the calendar rather than any single storyline, pointing out that it is the first of six scheduled meetings between AFC East rivals this season.
Divisional games carry extra weight in the standings math teams use to track playoff positioning, with these matchups weighted as 1.5 times a standard game. Wilson did not elaborate on specifics beyond the rivalry itself, but his comment that the Jets “are going to be ready to play” signals the mindset heading into the trip.
What It Means For The Jets
New York enters the matchup looking to build on its 17-12 win over the Browns, a result that ended a three-game skid. A victory over the Patriots would push the Jets to 3-3 and set up back-to-back home games against the Miami Dolphins and Las Vegas Raiders, giving the team a chance to build momentum on a favorable stretch of the schedule.
The history between these two teams adds another layer to Wilson’s comments. The Jets have gone 2-18 against the Patriots in their last 20 meetings, a stretch that underscores why New England remains a difficult test even in years when the division picture is unsettled.
Context From The Browns Win
Wilson’s performance against Cleveland gave him plenty to point to heading into the divisional test. He caught seven passes for 104 yards and a touchdown in the 17-12 win, a game New York secured on Braelon Allen’s late touchdown run, according to CBS Sports. That result snapped a three-game losing streak and gave the Jets some separation from the Week 5 matchup against Cleveland heading into the Patriots trip.
What’s Next
The Jets are scheduled to face the Patriots in Week 6 as their first divisional game of the season. New York’s broader schedule includes the Miami Dolphins and Las Vegas Raiders in the weeks that follow, both at home, should the Jets come away with a win in New England. Wilson’s production this season, including his performance in the matchup against the Bears earlier this year, has made him a central figure in New York’s offense as the team looks to climb back toward .500.
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