Miami @ New England
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MIAMI 7 0 0 10 17
NEW ENGLAND 0 7 7 0 14
FOXBORO – Five days after being stuffed on 4th-and-goal from the 1-yard line late against the Texans, the Miami Dolphins (3-4, 2-1 AFC East) not only saved their season with a last second win at New England (6-1, 2-1), but also changed the AFC playoff picture entirely after Tom Brady exited with a broken collarbone late in the 3rd quarter.
"You hate to win with an injury like that," Dolphins linebacker Eric Kendricks said. "I'm glad I hit him clean, but I definitely feel bad that he got hurt on the play."
The Kendricks hit on Brady that led to the injury followed an atrocious end zone interception by newly acquired quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick, who had been Brady's backup in New England until the ill-timed trade a week and a half ago, was able to redeem himself against his former club.
The veteran signal-caller hit tight end Clive Warford for 22-yards on 3rd-and-14 with under two minutes remaining before calmly finding Dion Sims for the game clinching score with 27-seconds on the clock to stun the home crowd.
"I'm only two weeks into this playbook, but I like where we're at," Fitzpatrick said. "I'm so grateful for the opportunity the Dolphins organization gave me and I don't intend on looking back."
The Miami defense stymied the Brady-led attack for most of the game before clamping down on Brett Hundley to seal the victory.
"After Sunday's loss, we wanted to get right back out and fight," Star Lotulelei said. "We are just gonna keep grinding and get ready for Buffalo."
The Dolphins travel to Buffalo next week to face the Bills (3-4, 0-2) in a pivotal AFC East showdown.
"You hate to win with an injury like that," Dolphins linebacker Eric Kendricks said. "I'm glad I hit him clean, but I definitely feel bad that he got hurt on the play."
The Kendricks hit on Brady that led to the injury followed an atrocious end zone interception by newly acquired quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick, who had been Brady's backup in New England until the ill-timed trade a week and a half ago, was able to redeem himself against his former club.
The veteran signal-caller hit tight end Clive Warford for 22-yards on 3rd-and-14 with under two minutes remaining before calmly finding Dion Sims for the game clinching score with 27-seconds on the clock to stun the home crowd.
"I'm only two weeks into this playbook, but I like where we're at," Fitzpatrick said. "I'm so grateful for the opportunity the Dolphins organization gave me and I don't intend on looking back."
The Miami defense stymied the Brady-led attack for most of the game before clamping down on Brett Hundley to seal the victory.
"After Sunday's loss, we wanted to get right back out and fight," Star Lotulelei said. "We are just gonna keep grinding and get ready for Buffalo."
The Dolphins travel to Buffalo next week to face the Bills (3-4, 0-2) in a pivotal AFC East showdown.
New York Jets @ Oakland
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NEW YORK JETS 0 21 0 3 24
OAKLAND 10 7 7 7 31
OAKLAND – With a 1st-and-goal opportunity late in the game, the New York Jets (2-5) couldn't figure out a way to even the score against the Oakland Raiders Sunday at O.co Stadium falling 31-24.
Quarterback Cam Newton had an uneven day with an impressive 403 yards passing but only one touchdown pass compared to a pair of interceptions.
"Not our day today," Newton said. "We turned it on there in the 2nd, but we had nothing the rest of the game."
Raiders rookie Amari Cooper shined in front of the home crowd with a 68-yard touchdown reception on the second play of scrimmage for Oakland and a phenomenal Odell later in the game.
"I don't know about calling in an Odell," Cooper said. "He didn't invent the one-handed catch - there are lots of guys making big plays every game."
After an impressive AFC East victory against Miami, the Jets have begun an untimely tailspin that needs to be corrected quickly if the team has aspirations of seeing postseason play.
"Obviously this is not where we wanted to be (2-5)," Tight End Orson Charles said. "There is nothing to do but to keep fighting."
The Jets head home next week to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Quarterback Cam Newton had an uneven day with an impressive 403 yards passing but only one touchdown pass compared to a pair of interceptions.
"Not our day today," Newton said. "We turned it on there in the 2nd, but we had nothing the rest of the game."
Raiders rookie Amari Cooper shined in front of the home crowd with a 68-yard touchdown reception on the second play of scrimmage for Oakland and a phenomenal Odell later in the game.
"I don't know about calling in an Odell," Cooper said. "He didn't invent the one-handed catch - there are lots of guys making big plays every game."
After an impressive AFC East victory against Miami, the Jets have begun an untimely tailspin that needs to be corrected quickly if the team has aspirations of seeing postseason play.
"Obviously this is not where we wanted to be (2-5)," Tight End Orson Charles said. "There is nothing to do but to keep fighting."
The Jets head home next week to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars.
