Archive for November 13th, 2008
Jets Beat Patriots 34-31 in Overtime to Lead AFC East
by Boris on Nov.13, 2008, under Commentary, Game Recaps
Nov. 13 (Foxboro) — Jay Feely kicked a 34-yard field goal in overtime as the New York Jets beat the New England Patriots 34-31 to take over sole possession of first place in their National Football League division.
The Jets (7-3) blew a 24-6 first-half lead and a 31-24 fourth-quarter advantage at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts, before pulling out their second win in the past 12 meetings against the Patriots (6-4).
Jets top Patriots in OT 34-31
“I know the struggles the Jets have had here,” Jets quarterback Brett Favre said in a televised interview. “We found a way to win it. It puts us in first place with a few days to enjoy it.”
After the Patriots scored 18 straight points to tie the score 24-24, Thomas Jones put the Jets ahead with a one-yard touchdown run with 3:10 left in the fourth quarter.
New England then scored the tying touchdown with one second left in regulation, as Matt Cassel capped a 62-yard drive with a 16-yard scoring toss to Randy Moss in the corner of the end zone. The play was reviewed to ensure Moss got both feet down before falling out of bounds.
In overtime, the Jets won the coin flip and Favre drove the team 64 yards to set up the winning field goal. Favre connected with Dustin Keller three times on the drive, including a third- and-15 play in New York territory.
