How a Jets roughing the passer penalty swung momentum sparked Patriots historic

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It looked like the Patriots had made a critical mistake in the waning seconds of the first half in their Week 8 meeting with  Jordan Love Jersey the Jets.Mac Jones was looking to pa s on a first-and-10 with 37 seconds left in the half. However, he made a risky throw while under pre sure that floated with ease to Jets defensive back Michael Carter.Carter had a clear path to the end zone on the play, and he was easily able to return the pick for a touchdown.Roughing the pa ser erases a brutal 84-yard pick six thrown by Mac Jones.  Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) There was just one problem. John Franklin-Myers had committed a penalty on the play. The veteran defensive lineman hit Jones after he had released the ball and was whistled for roughing the pa ser.MORE: The interception was nullified as a result. That Charles Woodson Jersey  saved the Patriots from falling into a 17-3 hole before halftime. Instead, Nick Folk converted on a 42-yard field goal to cut the Jets' lead to 10-6.The 10 Keonte Schad Jersey -point swing proved to be a critical turning point in the contest. The Patriots got the ball first after halftime and were able to mount a touchdown drive. That gave them their first lead of the day, one that they would not relinquish in the 22-17 victory.The win gave Bill Belichick his 325th career win (including playoffs),  Jalen Wayne Jersey pa sing George Halas for second all time.Belichick has now defeated the Jets 13 times in a row with Sunday's win.The Jets' offense sputtered once the Patriots took the lead. Zach Wilson had trouble playing from behind, and he to sed two crucial interceptions in the second half. He was outplayed by Jones even on a down day for the Patriots starter, as Jones played more efficiently than Wilson.PlayerComp. %Pa sing yardsPa s TDsINTsRatingMac Jones68.61941179.9Zach Wilson48.83552364.6The Franklin-Myers penalty can't be entirely blamed for New York's struggles. But there's no denying that a 17-3 halftime lead would have allowed this game, during which the Patriots had trouble scoring Kylin Hill Jersey  in the red zone, to play out differently.MORE: But at the very least, the penalty savedBill Belichick and the Patriots from having to mull another quarterback decision, as Jones seemed to settle down after his ugly interception came off the board.