Ryan Fitzpatrick leads Jets to win over Cowboys

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burned rookie for a 43-yard catch, setting up the game-winning field goal to propel the (9-5) to a over the (4-10) on Saturday night. Here's what you need to know:Following the script for losing to an inferior opponent, the were fortunate to squeak out a victory in an error-filled performance. They committed too many penalties, had costly Austin Reiter Jersey  special teams mistakes, were outplayed on both lines and couldn't stop fourth-string quarterback from leading a game-tying field-goal drive late in the fourth quarter. Credit goes to , who came through with the game on the line. He followed an impre sive nine-play touchdown drive with the 43-yard strike to Thompkins, lifting his team to victory. Fitzpatrick is not only enjoying his best season, but also making a strong argument for the second big contract of his career.The but to yank starting quarterback , who introduced the football cognoscenti to the concept of the intentional grounding interception, mi sed an easy touchdown to and took an ugly 18-yard sack. Moore to sed three interceptions -- one via a game-ending "Hail Mary" -- but moved the offense well enough to leave Dallas fans wondering why he hadn't replaced an ineffective Ca sel weeks earlier. Even if Moore lacks the arm talent to be a high-end NFL backup, he plays a more exciting brand of football than Ca sel.Dallas' offensive and defensive lines were the two dominant units in this game, but they couldn't overcome four interceptions from their quarterbacks. Regardle s of whether free agent is brought back for 2016, the front seven is well-stocked with emerging as a star and rookie showing flashes of pa s rushing potential. Lawrence controlled the line of scrimmage with four tackles for lo s, including his sixth sack in his last six games. rushed for 100 yards at more than six yards per carry against the NFL's No. 1 run defense. Although McFadden didn't start a game until late October, he has more 100-yard rushing performances than every running back with the exception of . No matter what you hear about the ' offensive line being overrated, left tackle , right guard and center belong in the while stews in Philadelphia.Reigning NFL Executive of the Year Jerry Jones was savvy enough to import McFadden on the cheap, but this game showed a contrast in trading acumen between the two franchises. Whereas the acquired , and for late-round draft picks, Jones' late-round swaps resulted in Ca sel, and . The Gang Green trio all merit consideration while Ca sel has been benched, Michael released and Butler turned into an afterthought. Not so coincidentally, the have been eliminated from postseason contention with a 4-10 record in the NFC's weakest division.Don't be surprised if Todd Bowles auditions free agent kickers in Week 16. mi sed an extra point and pushed a 45-yard field goal attempt wide right with a chance to take the lead entering  Sammie Coates Jersey halftime. The ' special teams have not been so special this season.