Cornerback Aqib Talib (left) intercepted a pass intended for Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes during the fourth quarter.

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Cornerback Aqib Talib (left) intercepted a pass intended for Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes during the fourth quarter.

Jets linebacker Garrett McIntyre wrapped up Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in the third quarter.

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Jets linebacker Garrett McIntyre wrapped up Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in the third quarter.

Patriots wide receiver Aaron Dobson dropped a pass in front of Jets cornerback Darrin Walls.

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Patriots wide receiver Aaron Dobson dropped a pass in front of Jets cornerback Darrin Walls.

Jets running back Bilal Powell scored a touchdown in the third quarter.

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Jets running back Bilal Powell scored a touchdown in the third quarter.

Cornerback Alfonzo Dennard missed an interception in the second quarter.

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Cornerback Alfonzo Dennard missed an interception in the second quarter.

After a review, it was determined that Patriots wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins did not have control of the ball for a touchdown late in the second quarter.

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After a review, it was determined that Patriots wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins did not have control of the ball for a touchdown late in the second quarter.

Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones wrapped up Jets quarterback Geno Smith for the second of his two sacks in the first half.

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Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones wrapped up Jets quarterback Geno Smith for the second of his two sacks in the first half.

Tom Brady reacted after an incomplete pass in the second quarter.

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Tom Brady reacted after an incomplete pass in the second quarter.

Patriots wide receiver Aaron Dobson couldn't make the catch as he dropped a pass in the second quarter.

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Patriots wide receiver Aaron Dobson couldn't make the catch as he dropped a pass in the second quarter.

Wide receiver Julian Edelman moved up the field as the Jets' Dee Milliner moved in.

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Wide receiver Julian Edelman (right) moved up the field as the Jets' Dee Milliner moved in.

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick spoke with line judge Tom Symonette.

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Patriots head coach Bill Belichick spoke with line judge Tom Symonette.

Kicker Nick Folk (right) celebrated making a 37-yard field goal in the first quarter to put the Jets on the board. The Patriots had a 10-3 lead at the end of the first quarter.

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Kicker Nick Folk (right) celebrated making a 37-yard field goal in the first quarter to put the Jets on the board. The Patriots had a 10-3 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Devin McCourty scooped up Hill's fumble. The turnover led to a field goal for the Patriots, giving them a 10-0 lead.

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Devin McCourty scooped up Hill's fumble. The turnover led to a field goal for the Patriots, giving them a 10-0 lead.

Wide receiver Stephen Hill fumbled the ball as he was tackled by Aqib Talib in the first quarter.

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Wide receiver Stephen Hill fumbled the ball as he was tackled by Aqib Talib in the first quarter.

Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (center) talked to teammates on the sidelines.

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Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (center) talked to teammates on the sidelines.

Quarterback Tom Brady handed off to running back Stevan Ridley.

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Quarterback Tom Brady handed off to running back Stevan Ridley in the first quarter.

Brady scrambled as he was pursued by the Jets' Muhammad Wilkerson.

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Brady scrambled as he was pursued by the Jets' Muhammad Wilkerson.

Aaron Dobson headed for the end zone with his 39-yard touchdown reception.

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Aaron Dobson headed for the end zone with his 39-yard touchdown reception.

Wide receiver Aaron Dobson caught a pass in front of defensive end Sheldon Richardson and headed for a first-quarter touchdown.

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Dobson's catch in the first quarter was a career first for the wide receiver.

The Patriots took a 7-0 lead early in Thursday's game at Gillette Stadium.

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The Patriots took a 7-0 lead early in Thursday's game at Gillette Stadium.

Jets head coach Rex Ryan (left) spoke to linebacker Antwan Barnes.

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Jets head coach Rex Ryan (left) spoke to linebacker Antwan Barnes.

Wounded veterans and Marathon bombing survivors who lost limbs were honored on the field before the game.

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Wounded veterans and Marathon bombing survivors who lost limbs were honored on the field before the game.

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