The New York Jets left Foxborough with a 26-19 loss to the New England Patriots , but the final score doesn't tell the entire story of how individual players performed. Some made the most of their opportunities, while others struggled to find their footing in a divisional matchup that featured encouraging moments alongside familiar frustrations.
Pro Football Focus' player grades offer another perspective on Sunday's performance, highlighting the individuals who stood out and those who had a more difficult afternoon . From the offensive execution to the defensive effort, these evaluations provide a closer look at how New York's players performed against New England.
Here's a look at the lowest-graded players on the defensive side of the ball before everyone turns the page and looks ahead to Week 7. New York is looking to improve their record to 3-4 in that one.

Jets ' lowest-graded defensive stars in Week 6
5. Jowon Briggs, defensive tackle - 54.6
4. Demario Davis, linebacker - 48.6
3. Dane Belton, safety - 44.3
2. Azareye'h Thomas, cornerback -42.5
1. D'Angelo Ponds, cornerback - 26.4
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: PFF: 5 lowest-graded Jets players on defense in Week 6 vs. Patriots
