AP PHOTOS: Patriots win over Jets tops NFL Action

AP PHOTOS: Patriots win over Jets tops NFL Action
October 21, 2012, 11:39 pm
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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to Victor Cruz (80) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 27-23. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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The New England Patriots (4-3) beat the New York Jets 29-26 on Sunday to move into sole possession of first place in the AFC East. Rob Ninkovich recovered a fumble by Mark Sanchez after Stephen Gostkowski kicked a 48-yard field goal in overtime as the Patriots held on for the win.

The day started with all four teams tied at 3-3, but the Jets (3-4) and the Buffalo Bills lost, while the Miami Dolphins were idle.

In other NFL action on Sunday, the Steelers beat the Bengals 24-17, the Texans trounced the Ravens 43-13, the Giants defeated the Redskins 27-23, the Packers beat the Rams 30-20, the Saints topped the Buccaneers 35-28 and the Colts beat the Browns 17-13.

Here's a gallery of photos from Sunday's games:

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