Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 29–26 at home at Gillette Stadium in overtime in Week 7 of the 2012 regular season on October 21, 2012. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
It was one of two games of Week 7 to need overtime.
The result moved the Patriots to 4–3 and dropped the Jets to 3–4. The Jets finished 2012 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs. The Patriots finished 2012 at 12–4 and lost in the AFC Championship Game.
In their previous meeting, the New England Patriots won 37–16 on November 13, 2011. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 49–19 on November 22, 2012.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Patriots lead the series 19–10 after meeting No. 29 since 1999 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.