Calvin Pace: "It's been a pleasure" to play New England Patriots

New York Jets linebacker Calvin Pace has admitted that they will have to be at their best to compete with the New England Patriots in their AFC East match.

The Patriots hold the best record in the conference, while the Jets have won just three games this season.

Pace has admitted that he has loved facing Bill Belichick's team during his spell with the Jets because of the fierce level of competition that they bring to the fixture.

"It's been a pleasure to play them," Pace told reporters. "They bring out the best in you. Bring your best or they'll blow you out."

The Jets recorded a narrow win in the meeting between the teams at MetLife Stadium in the 2013 campaign.