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Patriots beat Jets in OT

Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez lost the ball when he was sacked by Rob Ninkovich and Jermaine Cunningham, sealing the 29-26 win for the Patriots in overtime.

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Rob Ninkovich reached for the ball after helping sack Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez in overtime.

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The sack and fumble sealed the 29-26 overtime victory for the Patriots.

On the previous series, Stephen Gostkowski kicked a 48-yard field goal that gave the Patriots the eventual win.

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On the previous series, Stephen Gostkowski had kicked a 48-yard field goal that gave the Patriots the eventual win.

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Tom Brady and the Patriots improved to 4-3.

Mark Sanchez and the Jets were 3-3 on the year, the same record as the Patriots.

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Mark Sanchez and the Jets dropped to 3-4 on the year.

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Tom Brady connected with Danny Woodhead late in the fourth quarter.

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Devin McCourty scored on a 104-yard kickoff return in the first quarter.

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McCourty (right) celebrated with teammates after the touchdown.

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Jets backup quarterback Tim Tebow was tackled by multiple New England defenders.

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Defensive tackle Vince Wilfork and defensive end Chandler Jones celebrated a safety.

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Wide receiver Brandon Lloyd tried to catch a pass.

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Shonn Greene put the Jets on the board with a touchdown in the first quarter.

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Rob Gronkowski hauled in a 17-yard touchdown pass from Tom Brady in the first quarter.

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Mark Sanchez attempted a pass early in the game.

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Tom Brady worked to rile up the Gillette Stadium crowd before kickoff.

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Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski practiced before the game.

Teammates ‘saved my life,’ McCourty says

Devin McCourty scored on a thrilling 104-yard kickoff return in the first quarter, but also had a crucial fumble on a return late in the fourth.

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George McGovern, liberal stalwart, dies

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