Actually I think Rex himself pointed to the biggest difference between the Pats and the Jets in his post game comments. Rex indicated that the Pats are a "tough team to beat". Which they are, both Jet games, the Jets pretty much played the way they wanted to play, only had one turnover, picked off Brady, controlled the ball, kept the game low scoring and close. And Both times, the Pats came up the big play at the right time, and won the game.
The Pats rarely beat themselves, and you have to play a very good game to beat them. the Pats clearly didn't play at their best for either Jet game, yet, they won both of them.
Classic point: 7:18 left, the Pats leading 17-16, the Jets picked off Brady at the 31 yard line. Jets do two runs plays, bring the ball to the 24 yard line. Because the Jet KNOW that a field goal is not gong to beat the Pats here, they pass on third down, Hightower blitzes up the gut, sacks Geno for a ten yard loss turning a 42 yard field goal attempt into a 52 yard one. Then the Pats shift in FG formation, Jets call TO #1. Vince gets his fingers on the FG and its short. Pats take over at their won 42 with 5:16 left. Two first downs and a failed challenge later, Brady is taking a knee and the game is over.
The Pats didn't exact play a great game yesterday, BUT after the Brady INT, they made every single play they needed to make from that point forward to win the game.
Yup, Rex your right, the Pats are a tough team to beat!!!