Normally, you'd have to look long and hard to find a positive from a debilitating loss to a division rival in which you slipped into second place, but the New England Patriots can take a little something from Thursday's setback against the Jets.

The quarterback situation is no longer an issue. After his latest sharp performance against the New York Jets, no one should question Matt Cassel's ability.

Cassel set a career high with 400 yards on 31 of 50 passing with three touchdowns and no interceptions. He also became the first player since the NFL merger in 1970 to throw for 400 yards and rush for 60 yards in the same game.

In addition to the numbers, Cassel also led the Patriots on the game-tying drive in the fourth quarter, which culminated in a 16-yard...

Brett Favre and the New York Jets stand alone atop the tight AFC East standings -- barely. Jay Feely kicked a 34-yard field goal on the only series of overtime after New England tied the game on Matt Cassel's pass to Randy Moss with one second left in regulation and the Jets survived a Tom Brady-like comeback with a 34-31 victory Thursday night.