Stephen Gostkowski missed a field goal that would have give the Patriots a win against the Arizona Cardinals on September 16. Just over a month later, Gostkowski nailed a 43 yard field goal to force overtime and then hit a 48 yard field goal to give the Patriots the lead.

Under new NFL rules, Gostkowski’s field goal didn’t guarantee a Patriots victory. The Jets got the ball back with a chance to match the Patriots or defeat them with a touchdown. Instead, the Patriots celebrated victory when Rob Ninkovich and Jermaine Cunningham sacked Mark Sanchez forcing a fumble and Nincovich recovered the ball to end the game.

Tom Brady threw for 259 yards and had two touchdown passes to Rob Gronkowski. The second touchdown by Gronkowski gave the Patriots a 10 point lead heading into the fourth quarter.

For the second week in a row, the Patriots failed to hold on to a fourth quarter lead. The Jets scored 13 points in the games last five minutes to take a brief 26-23 lead with only 1:37 left in the game. Then Brady lead the Patriots down the field for Gostkowski’s game tying field goal.

Sanchez played well for the Jets passing for over 300 yards and a touchdown. Unfortunately, his fumble in overtime ended the Jets upset bid.

Next week, the Patriots (4-3) will travel to London, England to play the Rams, and the Jets (3-4) will be home for another AFC East game against the Dolphins.