Late field goal clinches Patriots tenth straight season-opening win

The New England Patriots claimed their 10th consecutive NFL season-opening win when Stephen Gostkowski hit a 35-yard field goal with five seconds left to beat the Buffalo Bills 23-21.

Late field goal clinches Patriots tenth straight season-opening win
Tue, 10 Sep, 2013 - 01:00

Tom Brady set up the decisive score by leading a 49-yard, 12-play drive.

Reggie Bush proved to be the game changer as he turned a short pass into a 77-yard touchdown in the third quarter as the Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 34-24.

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