Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski celebrates a 76-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter Sunday against the New York Giants. The touchdown gave New England a 24-23 lead, but the Patriots needed a 54-yard field goal by Stephen Gostkowski with one second left to remain undefeated. The Associated Press

Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski kicks the game-winning field goal against the Giants with one second left in the game. The Associated Press

Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski celebrates after kicking the game-winning field goal against the Giants on Sunday. Robert Deutsch/USA Today

Patriots punter and holder Ryan Allen congratulates kicker Stephen Gostkowski on his game-winning field goal against the New York Giants with 1 second remaining at MetLife Stadium. Jim O’Connor/USA Today

Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount scores a touchdown against the Giants in the third quarter Sunday. Robert Deutsch/USA Today