Patriots season finale loss to Jets, Bill Belichick's future uncertain

Belichick's last game as Patriots head coach ends in loss to Jets. Patriots season ends with 4-13 record. Snowstorm hits game.

Bill Belichick's 24-year tenure as head coach of the Patriots may have come to an end with a loss to the Jets in a barely watchable game at Gillette Stadium. The 2023 Patriots' season will end with a 4-13 record, featuring an offense that struggled and a defense that faced challenges. The game was marked by a snowstorm, with snow blanketing the field and leaf blowers needed to clear the markings. The low-scoring game saw the Jets and Patriots trading punts and field goals.

The Jets scored first with a field goal, and the Patriots tied the game with a field goal of their own. The Jets then scored again, followed by a series of punts and a turnover on downs. The game ended with a 17-3 victory for the Jets.

The Patriots' performance in the game was marked by struggles, with the offense unable to make significant gains and the defense facing challenges. The game saw rookie kicker Chad Ryland and quarterback Bailey Zappe, who struggled in the difficult conditions. The Patriots' blockers also allowed seven sacks to the Jets' pass rush.

Overall, the game marked the end of a challenging season for the Patriots, with the future of head coach Bill Belichick in question. If this was indeed his last game as head coach, it was not a fitting end to his tenure with the team.