Thursday night was nothing if not expected.

The Patriots entered as 13.5-point favorites against the Jets.

They won by 13.

Drake Maye entered as an MVP favorite.

He heard “M-V-P” chants throughout the night, while slinging more than two dozen completions in another sparkling performance.

The Patriots’ defense also played to its reputation, allowing yet another opening-drive touchdown before holding the Jets to one score for the rest of the game.

Now, sure. The Jets are not to be confused with any type of juggernaut, measuring-stick opponent or anything other than a division doormat.

But the thing about midseason football is teams are either reinforcing good habits or letting them slip. Playing clean football — as the Pats did Thursday with zero turnovers, two penalties and high pass

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