The Patriots got the ball back deep in their own territory again, and drove right down the field again.
Wes Welker, back in the game, made a leaping reception to pick up an important first down before the Jets shot themselves in the foot with a facemask penalty.
Now in Jets territory, Brady found Alge Crumpler for a big gain, but the veteran tight end dropped a pass in the end zone on a 2nd-and-5 play just eight yards out, and Brady was sacked to force the field goal. Shayne Graham proved up to the task, and the Patriots took the early lead.