An unusual exchange between Patriots captain Matthew Slater and referee Clete Blakeman during the overtime coin toss left New England kicking off to start the extra period, a decision that helped the rival Jets to a much-needed victory.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick confirmed he instructed Slater to choose to kick if New England won the toss, even though overtime rules allow a team to win outright if it scores a touchdown on its opening possession.
The Jets did just that, winning on Ryan Fitzpatrick's 6-yard touchdown pass to receiver Eric Decker to end the game after the opening possession of overtime.