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:
AP PHOTOS: Patriots win over Jets tops NFL Action
— Oct. 21 11:38 PM EDT
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Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith (94) celebrates his sack against Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) with Danieal Manning (38) and Tim Dobbins (52) during the second half of their NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Houston. The Texans won 43-13. (AP Photo/The Waco Tribune-Herald, Jose Yau)
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano yells at officials, including head linesman Ed Camp (134) and referee Jerome Boger (23) after a penalty during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) greets New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning after their NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 27-23. (AP Photo/The Record of Bergen County, Tyson Trish) MAGS OUT; TV OUT; NO ARCHIVING; MANDATORY CREDIT
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New York Jets strong safety Yeremiah Bell, left, tackles New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) after a catch in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
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Oakland Raiders linebacker Miles Burris (56) sacks Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Chad Henne (7) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) scores a touchdown on a catch in front of New York Jets linebacker Calvin Pace (97) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (32) returns a kickoff for a touchdown in front of New York Jets kicker Nick Folk (2) and defensive back Isaiah Trufant (35) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Chad Henne (7) passes as Oakland Raiders linebacker Philip Wheeler (52) and defensive back Tyvon Branch (33) applies pressure during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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New York Giants' Chase Blackburn strips the ball from Washington Redskins' Santana Moss during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 27-23. (AP Photo/The Record of Bergen County, Tyson Trish) MAGS OUT; TV OUT; NO ARCHIVING; MANDATORY CREDIT
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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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New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez walks off the field after throwing an interception to New England Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) push back to get a first down, tackled by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Waco Tribune Herald, Jose Yau)
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) is sacked by Houston Texans outside linebacker Connor Barwin (98) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Waco Tribune Herald, Jose Yau)
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New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez looks for a receiver in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich (50) sacks New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) to clinch a 29-26 Patriots win in overtime of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Michael Johnson (93) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
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Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Chris Crocker (33) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Cincinnati. Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga helps at right. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)
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