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Mike Gartner Jersey .com) - It wasnt pretty, but the New England Patriots secured a first-round bye with a 17-16 win over the
New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Tom Brady completed 23-of-35 passes for 182
yards with one touchdown for New England (12-3), which will clinch the AFCs top
seed if Denver loses at Cincinnati on Monday night. With the Patriots clinging
to a one-point lead in the fourth quarter, Brady threw an interception while
under pressure, a theme throughout the game. Cornerback Marcus Williams picked
off the pass that deflected off wide receiver Brandon LaFells hands at the New
England 31-yard line. The Patriots defense stiffened as a third-down sack by
linebacker Donta Hightower forced a 52-yard Nick Folk field goal attempt that
was tipped by lineman Vince Wilfork and landed short. New England ran out the
remaining 5:16, converting a pair of third downs. Danny Amendola, filling in for
Julian Edelman on both offense and special teams, was tackled near the marker at
the New York 48-yard line after a screen pass on 3rd-and-7. Some confusion
ensued as the ball appeared to be inches shy of a first down based upon a
measurement. However, the official signaled a first down, leading to a
unsuccessful challenge by the Jets. Brandon Bolden then ran around the right
edge for 17 yards on 3rd-and-1 to seal the win. We were able to make the plays
we needed to make at the end of the game and thats a credit to the players, said
New England coach Bill Belichick, who earned his 230th career win to surpass
Curly Lambeau for sole possession of fourth place in NFL history. Geno Smith
passed for 210 yards on 17-of-27 efficiency with a touchdown and one
interception for the Jets (3-12). This was another game that I thought we had a
chance to win against New England, said Jets coach Rex Ryan. Thats been the
story probably the last four out of five times we played them. To their credit,
they find ways to win. The New York defense hounded Brady right from the start,
registering three first-quarter sacks. New England began the second quarter in
New York territory after a 39-yard punt return by Amendola, who had eight
catches on 11 targets for 63 yards in place of Edelman. The Patriots leading
receiver missed the game with a concussion and a thigh injury. Brady capped the
six-play, 36-yard drive with a touchdown pass to Rob Gronkowski. The tight end
lined up wide left and hauled in a back-shoulder fade from three yards out. The
Jets tied the game at 7-7 when tight end Jeff Cumberland beat safety Patrick
Chung on a seam route for a 25-yard touchdown catch. Center Nick Mangold was
carted off the field with a left ankle injury during the 12-play, 87-yard drive.
Folk kicked a 26-yard field goal to put New York up 10-7 late in a first half
that saw New England limited to 52 yards. The Jets reached the red zone on their
opening possession of the third quarter, but settled for a 23-yard Folk field
goal. New England then changed its tempo on offense, going no-huddle, and had
success moving the ball. The drive ultimately stalled at the New York 6-yard
line and Stephen Gostkowski kicked a 24-yard field goal. Smith was then picked
off by linebacker Jamie Collins on an underthrown pass to tight end Jace Amaro.
The Patriots moved in front off the turnover as Jonas Gray ran for a 1-yard
touchdown 1:09 into the fourth quarter. Folk made a 37-yard field goal with 7:53
remaining to cap the ensuing New York drive. Game Notes New York wide receiver
Percy Harvin (ribs) left the game and didnt return ... The Jets outgained the
Patriots 307-231 ... Brady was sacked four times overall.
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minor complications from cancer treatments, his family said.CLEVELAND - Indians
All-Star Justin Masterson was forced to leave his start Monday in the second
inning with rib soreness. Masterson was pulled by manager Terry Francona after
throwing just 25 pitches. The Indians said Masterson left because of "soreness
in the left side of his rib cage." The team will likely provide a further
medical update following the game. Masterson first showed discomfort during an
at-bat by Matt Wieters, leading off the second. Francona came out with a trainer
to check on his big right-hander, who stayed in the game. However, after giving
up a single to Wieters, Masterson paused before making a second pitch to
Nick& Markakis and shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera waved toward the dugout.
Mike Modano Stars Jersey. Francona came out for the second time and replaced Masterson, who dejectedly walked off the field
and threw a cup of water in the dugout before heading to the clubhouse. The
Indians cant afford to be without their ace. They entered the week just 3 1/2
games out in the AL wild-card chase, and have a favourable schedule in September
when they play only two teams with winning records. Masterson is 14-9 with a
3.49 ERA. He leads the Indians in wins, innings and is tied for the AL lead with
three shutouts. He was named an All-Star for the first time this season.
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