A look back at the key drive in the New York Jets' 17-16 loss to the New England Patriots:

The Drive: The Jets went three-and-out midway through the fourth quarter, ending with a missed field goal.

The Situation: This could've been the turning point. Cornerback Marcus Williams made a fantastic interception on a pass that deflected off the hands of Brandon LaFell, with Jason Babin applying pressure on Tom Brady. The Jets took over at the Patriots' 30, down by a point, with 7:18 left in the game. Surely, they'd manage at least a field goal to take the lead.

What Happened: They came away with nothing. After two running plays, the Jets faced a third-and-4 from the 24. Instead of playing it conservatively, as he did on a previous third down in the red zone, offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg called a pass play. It backfired. The Patriots unveiled a new blitz, catching the Jets by surprise. Inexplicably, Geno Smith held the ball, taking a 10-yard sack by Dont'a Hightower. It might have been excusable for a rookie, but not a second-year quarterback.

The Impact: Instead of a 42-yard field goal attempt, or perhaps closer, the Jets were pushed back to 52 yards, the outer limit of Nick Folk's range. His attempt was deflected by big Vince Wilfork, conjuring up memories of the first meeting between the teams. That day, Chris Jones blocked Folk's attempt from 58 yards at the end. This time, the Patriots took over and never relinquished the ball, dropping the Jets to 3-12.