New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) makes the winning field goal against the New York Jets in overtime of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. Holding is punter Zoltan Mesko (14). The Patriots won 29-26. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Rob Ninkovich recovered a fumble by Mark Sanchez after Stephen Gostkowski kicked a 48-yard field goal in overtime as the New England Patriots held on to beat the New York Jets 29-26 on Sunday.
advertisement
The Patriots (4-3) moved into sole possession of first place in the AFC East. The day started with all four teams tied at 3-3, but the Jets (3-4) and the Buffalo Bills lost, while the Miami Dolphins were idle.
Gostkowski tied the game with a 43-yard field goal on the last play of regulation.
In overtime, each team gets the ball unless the first team with it scores a touchdown. So the Jets had a chance after the Patriots managed just a field goal. New York moved from its 15 to its 40 before Sanchez lost the ball as he was being sacked and Ninkovich recovered, ending the game.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.
