Patriots conquer Jets and storm to reach 14-0 in NFL

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FOXBORO, Massachusetts (AFP) — The New England Patriots continued their historic charge Sunday by overcoming a winter blast of snow and wind to beat the New York Jets 20-10 and extend their season record to 14-0.

Eugene Wilson returned a first-quarter interception for a touchdown and recovered a key second half fumble as the Patriots became the first 14-0 team in the National Football League since the 1972 Miami Dolphins.

New England also clinched home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

"I'm sure it's going to be a factor throughout," Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said of securing home field.

"I've been in this in winter-time conditions, practised in the snow and the rain and sleet and it's nice that we have the field we do."

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