Nick Coit Says New England Rolls Over Jets on Thursday Night Football

Kraft Jokes With Gronk, But “They Don’t Need Him”

At Gillette Stadium in Foxboro on Wednesday, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft playfully offered former tight end Rob Gronkowski a “two-day contract” for tonight's Jets game. It was a fun moment, but as Patriots analyst Nick Coit put it, “They don’t really need him right now," though he loved seeing Gronk back and revisiting those “unbelievable” career highlights.

Culture Shift Under Vrabel, Maye’s Late-Game Poise

Coit credits the Patriots’ surge to buying in on coaching, preparation, and culture under new head coach Mike Vrabel. He sees quarterback Drake Maye embracing ownership of only the offense, but the team: “This is your team. Take leadership,” said Vrabel. The result? Cleaner football since the early turnover-heavy stretch and a group that’s “learning how to win.” Coit even drew a loose parallel to 2001: Brady then was a game manager; Maye is already making chain-moving plays late.

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Record, Run-In, and a Realistic Ceiling

At 8-2 entering tonight, Coit mapped a cautious run: losses possible to the Bengals (if Burrow returns) and Ravens, with wins vs. the Giants, Bills, Jets (twice), and Dolphins, hinting at a wild 13-4 finish after predicting just 8-9 back in August. The Jets (2-7) have looked “better despite the record,” he noted, but not enough to sway his pick.

Coit’s Call and Fantasy Sleeper

Coit predicts another Patriots win. pushing their record to 9-2 with a final score of Patriots 21, Jets 10 on a short week, acknowledging Thursday’s unpredictability but trusting New England’s momentum.

His fashion verdict on the Nor’easter uniforms? “Yay, pretty cool," he said.

Coit's fantasy sleeper pick is Texans running back Woody Marks, riding volume and recent double-digit weeks against a soft Titans defense.