MIAMI DOLPHINS 20 @ NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 23
FOXBORO (MA) -- For 55 minutes, the New England Patriots (4-0, 1-0 AFC East) dominated their rivals from Miami (2-2, 0-2).
But a late Dolphins surge, coupled with the game's only turnover, knotted the score at 20 apiece, giving QB Dak Prescott the chance to lead his team on a potential game-winning drive.
"We had our timeouts left after our defense held," Prescott said. "We just needed to get it in (Dan Bailey's) range and he would do the rest."
Prescott was cool and collected as he methodically led his team down the field. WR Jermaine Kearse picked up a crucial 32 yard reception to cross midfield while Alex Collins took a 3rd-and-2 handoff nine yards with only seconds remaining to setup the game-winning kick as the Patriots prevailed 23-20 to keep their perfect record intact.
"Always good to win," Bill Belichick said. "Hate how we let it go there at the end, but proud of our guys for getting the job done."
For the game, Prescott, the front-runner at the season's quarter pole for league MVP, finished 24-39 with 406 yards, 2TD and an INT.
HB Alex Collins was solid with 88 yards rushing.
Rookie DE Bradley Chubb did not fill up the box score, but made timely plays throughout with four tackles and a sack.
For the visitors: The team now rests at .500 in a loaded AFC East.
QB Ryan Tannehill kept his team in the game with a strong performance while connecting with his speedy WR Kenny Stills seven times for 146 yards.
LB Shaq Thompson racked up another 2.0 sacks to get him to 5.0 on the season.
The Dolphins were rewarded after starting 2nd year CB Jamal Agnew who picked up the 4th quarter INT in his first ever start out of the slot.
The Patriots will next host the Indianapolis Colts while the Dolphins head to Cincinnati to take on the Bengals.
NEW YORK JETS 48 @ JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 7
JACKSONVILLE (FL) -- Even before kickoff it seemed like a given that the New York Jets (4-0) were set to overwhelm the winless Jacksonville Jaguars on their home field. The Jets did not disappoint as they rolled over the Jags 48-7 Sunday morning.
Newly minted starter Lamar Jackson was electric going 19-21, with 306 passing yards and four TDs through the air. The rookie also racked up 96 yards rushing on the day.
"Coach (Todd) Bowles is giving me more and more trust," Jackson said. "I just want to put my stamp on this league for this team."
CB Jalen Ramsey took an interception to the house to open the game's scoring before finishing with three tackles and three pass breakups to go along with the INT.
"It looks like we're on a collision course with the Pats," Ramsey said. "I see ESPN and NFL Network singing Dak's praises, but he's not it man. You'll see."
The Jets will now head home to take on the Denver Broncos.
BUFFALO BILLS 34 @ GREEN BAY PACKERS 20
GREEN BAY (WI) -- The Buffalo Bills (3-1) picked up one of the more unique seven-spots in NFL history in the first quarter after QB Josh Allen pulled a Dan Orlovsky and ran out of the back of the endzone to open the scoring. After a field goal, the Bills blocked a punt which then scooted out of the back of the endzone for another safety. Two-Three-Two to make seven.
From there, the Bills utilized a punishing defense and surgical offensive attack to run away from the Packers 34-20 in historic Lambeau Field.
Tavon Austin continued his dominant run as the team's change-of-pace back with 66 yards rushing and a TD to go along with 36 receiving yards.
Myles Garrett again made life miserable for his opponents with five tackles and a sack.
That sack caused Allen to be rushed to the locker room (and to miss the rest of the game).
"Football is a violent sport," Garett said. "I'm just glad they kept that flag in the pocket. I've seen some of these other calls and I thought I'd get one for the sack there."
Punter Marquette King was the true star for the game with an incredible three punts downed at the 1-yard-line (leading to both safeties and a fumble recovered for a TD by John Johnson).
"Punters need love too," King said. "I am honestly the greatest. Yes."
The Bills will now head home to take on the Tennessee Titans.
