The New York Jets kept themselves firmly in the AFC playoff race by slipping past the Dallas Cowboys 19-16 on Saturday at AT&T Stadium.
The win puts them a half-game up in the AFC Wild Card standings over Kansas City and Pittsburgh, who are both 8-5 and play on Sunday (Monday AEDT).
New York survived a late comeback from the Cowboys, who nailed a 50-yard field goal through Dan Bailey to level the scores at 16 with 1:55 left.
But Jets kicker Randy Bullock atoned for an earlier missed extra point and field goal by nailing a 40-yarder with 36 seconds remaining for the win.
New York quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 26 of 39 passes for 299 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.
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He also engineered the 58-yard offensive movement to allow for Bullock's field goal, largely through a 43-year strike to receiver Kenbrell Thompkins down the sideline.
Jets receiver Brandon Marshall starred with 74 yards on four catches, while fellow receiver Eric Decker had 55 yards on six receptions, including a three-yard score that put New York up 16-13 earlier in the fourth quarter.
The loss means the Cowboys are eliminated from playoff contention, slipping to 4-10.
Dallas made it a game behind backup quarterback Kellen Moore, who saw his first live game action since starring at Boise State. The fourth-year pro nearly overcame three picks by leading the Cowboys to 13 points after replacing starting quarterback Matt Cassel, who was ineffective in four series.
Moore finished 15 of 25 for 158 yards. His final interception sealed the Jets' victory, despite the fact the Cowboys led 10-9 at halftime.
Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant (four catches for 50 yards) had the team's lone touchdown.
