Pats-Jets rivalry draws highest TV ratings of the season – BostonHerald.com

The New England Patriots [team stats]’ nail-biting 29-26 overtime victory in Sunday’s game against their AFC East rivals the New York Jets [team stats] drew the highest television ratings of the team’s 2012 season, officials said.

This weekend’s game saw a household rating of 41.40 and topped the season’s previous high — a 38.46 rating during the Patriots’ Week 6 loss against the Seattle Seahawks.