The Pats lost their first game since 2006, getting crushed by Miami 38-13 on Sunday in Foxborough, Mass. The defeat broke a record of 21 straight regular-season victories, stretching back to Dec. 10, 2006, when they lost to the Dolphins 21-0.

Quarterback Matt Cassel struggled in his second career start following the season-ending knee injury to Tom Brady. But it was the Patriots' defense that ultimately failed.

Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown ran for four touchdowns and passed for another. Four of those scores came off direct snaps to the running back.

''I don't know why in the world we couldn't stop that play. They just came in and beat our butts,'' New England safety Rodney Harrison said.

Sunday produced two overtime games - a 26-23 Giants victory against the Bengals and a 27-24 Bucs triumph over the Bears. And the Broncos won another slugfest, holding off the Saints 34-32.

Tennessee 31, Houston 12

Buffalo 24, Oakland 23

Minnesota 20, Carolina 10

Atlanta 38, Kansas City 14

Tampa Bay 27, Chicago 24 (OT)

Washington 24, Arizona 17

Miami 38, New England 13

N.Y. Giants 26, Cincinnati 23 (OT)

Seattle 37, St. Louis 13

San Francisco 31, Detroit 13

Denver 34, New Orleans 32

Baltimore 28, Cleveland 10

Jacksonville 23, Indianapolis 21

Philadelphia 15, Pittsburgh 6

Dallas 27, Green Bay 16

* N.Y. Jets at San Diego, 6:30 p.m., ESPN, 1320 AM