MEADOWLANDS (NY) -- With time running out late in the 4th, the Buffalo Bills (8-2, 1-1 AFC East) looked poised to close out the first place New York Jets (9-1, 2-0) to take over the division's top spot.
But a blocked punt off of the foot of Marquette King deep in Buffalo territory led to two late Jets scores and the eventual home team's 19-14 victory.
The main reason the Jets struggled was the tough loss of their MVP candidate signal caller as Lamar Jackson was forced to exit with a fairly significant injury in the 3rd quarter. Jackson is rumored to be out until Week #17 at the earliest.
"It hurts man," Jackson said. "We were clicking and I want to be out there with my guys."
Backup Ryan Tannehill did just enough to push his team over the finish line in this game with a pair of TD passes and an INT in the 4th quarter, but will he be enough to help the team earn their second consecutive AFC East crown.
For the Bills: They are expected to get their field general, Aaron Rodgers, back after the team's bye week.
Safety Jamal Adams, who has been outspoken through the season, was seen shouting and hyping teammates up in the locker room following the game referencing the team's upcoming Week #14 rematch as a chance to get back into the AFC East lead.
The Jets will also head into their bye week along with the rest of the division.
MIAMI DOLPHINS 29 @ GREEN BAY PACKERS 26
GREEN BAY (WI) -- With overtime looming and following an embarrassing opening game with his new team, Derek Carr rallied his troops with a game-winning drive to lead his team past the Green Bay Packers 29-26 at Lambeau Field.
The Dolphins (7-3) battled back several times throughout behind the strong play of Carr who picked up 388 passing yards and a pair of TD strikes for the game.
"After last week, I wanted to show the guys I was here for them," Carr said. "Kenny (Stills) got open and I was fortunate enough to hit him in stride to put us in place at the end."
Stills finished the game with 174 yards receiving with six receptions and a TD.
Defensively, Rookie of the Year candidate Minkah Fitzpatrick was stellar with six tackles and two interceptions.
"We just want to get in the playoffs," Fitzpatrick said. "It's winning time now."
The Dolphins head to their bye week a game out of a playoff spot.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 30 @ TENNESSEE TITANS 38
NASHVILLE (TN) -- In a slight shocker, the Tennessee Titans upended the New England Patriots (8-2) 38-30.
Wesley Woodyard and company harassed the New England offense all night while Marcus Mariota led his troops over, around, and through what had been one of the NFL's best defenses through nine weeks of the regular season.
"It's a tough one to swallow," Dak Prescott said. "But we've got some resilient guys out here; We'll be OK."
To his credit, Prescott, a strong MVP candidate, kept his team alive throughout until his ill-fated INT on the final drive. For the game, Dak finished with 404 yards passing with 4TD.
The Patriots will now head into their bye week to prepare for a first place showdown with the New York Jets.
