Game story
In Week 13 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-11-26, the New York Jets took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 17–10 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
V. Testaverde (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with -2.55 total EPA.
On the individual side, R. Anderson (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.14 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+43.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: J.Hall kicks 70 yards from NYJ 30 to CHI 0. G.Milburn to CHI 24 for 24 yards (D.Gordon).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| New York Jets | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +7.14 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 2 D. Ward · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.20 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 3 M. Booker · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 4 B. Parmalee · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 5 A. Becht · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 6 J. Allen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 7 C. Enis · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +0.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 8 B. Parmalee · New York Jets · Rushing · +0.30 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Anderson — NYJ · Receiving
R. Anderson posted the highest total EPA (+7.14) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.19 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.08 EPA) came from New York Jets: (3:50) V.Testaverde pass intended for C.Martin INTERCEPTED by M.Wells (C.Simmons) at NYJ 41. M.Wells to NYJ 20 for 21 yards (C.Martin). CHI#96 Clyde tipped the ball in the backfield.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
Field goals
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q1 49:37) — (4:37) V.Testaverde pass to A.Becht for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 49:32) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CHI 2 (Q2 40:43) — (10:43) J.Hall 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.; New York Jets found the end zone from the CHI 15 (Q2 30:38) — (:38) V.Testaverde pass to R.Anderson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 30:32) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NYJ 22 (Q3 17:01) — (2:01) P.Edinger 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NYJ 6 (Q4 7:33) — (7:33) S.Matthews pass to M.Booker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 5:14) — P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 60:00) — J.Hall kicks 70 yards from NYJ 30 to CHI 0. G.Milburn to CHI 24 for 24 yards (D.Gordon).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 46:28) — (1:28) J.Allen right guard to CHI 35 for 3 yards (E.Logan). FUMBLES (E.Logan), RECOVERED by NYJ-V.Green at CHI 35.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 52:08) — (7:08) J.Allen right tackle to CHI 45 for 5 yards (R.Phifer). FUMBLES (R.Phifer), RECOVERED by NYJ-M.Lewis at CHI 45.
- New York Jets (Q1 52:01) — (7:01) V.Testaverde pass to D.Ward ran ob at CHI 12 for 33 yards.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 1:46) — (1:46) (Shotgun) S.Matthews pass incomplete (S.Burton). Ball blocked at LOS.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Jets (Q3 18:50) — (3:50) V.Testaverde pass intended for C.Martin INTERCEPTED by M.Wells (C.Simmons) at NYJ 41. M.Wells to NYJ 20 for 21 yards (C.Martin). CHI#96 Clyde tipped the ball in the backfield.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 22:15) — (7:15) J.Allen right guard to NYJ 25 for 1 yard. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by NYJ-S.Burton at NYJ 25. S.Burton to NYJ 29 for 4 yards.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 46:28) — (1:28) J.Allen right guard to CHI 35 for 3 yards (E.Logan). FUMBLES (E.Logan), RECOVERED by NYJ-V.Green at CHI 35.
- New York Jets (Q2 30:38) — (:38) V.Testaverde pass to R.Anderson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
V.Testaverde led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- V.Testaverde (New York Jets) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.55 total EPA
- S.Matthews (Chicago Bears) · 33 dropbacks · 39.4% completion · -0.36 EPA/play · -12.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.206 | -0.111 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.8% | 37.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.364 | -0.068 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.203 | -0.288 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.111 | +0.206 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.0% | 59.2% |
By the numbers
New York Jets held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Chicago Bears: 13 drives, -15.66 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, -10.19 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- R. Anderson (New York Jets) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 49:37 · CHI 2 · Score 0-6
(4:37) V.Testaverde pass to A.Becht for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 49:32 · CHI 2 · Score 0-7
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 40:43 · CHI 2 · Score 0-10
(10:43) J.Hall 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 30:38 · CHI 15 · Score 0-16
(:38) V.Testaverde pass to R.Anderson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 30:32 · CHI 2 · Score 0-17
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 17:01 · NYJ 22 · Score 3-17
(2:01) P.Edinger 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 7:33 · NYJ 6 · Score 9-17
(7:33) S.Matthews pass to M.Booker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 5:14 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-17
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs New York Jets?
The New York Jets beat the Chicago Bears 17-10 in Week 13, 2000 on 2000-11-26.
What was the final score of Chicago Bears vs New York Jets?
The final score was Chicago Bears 10, New York Jets 17 (CHI 10-17 NYJ) in Week 13, 2000 on 2000-11-26.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs New York Jets?
Q1: Chicago Bears 0, New York Jets 7; Q2: Chicago Bears 0, New York Jets 10; Q3: Chicago Bears 3, New York Jets 0; Q4: Chicago Bears 7, New York Jets 0; Final: Chicago Bears 10, New York Jets 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 49:37) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 30:38) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 7:33) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q2 40:43, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q3 17:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs New York Jets?
V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 55.6% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.55 total passing EPA. S. Matthews (Chicago Bears), 39.4% completion, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -12.03 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Chicago Bears vs New York Jets?
R. Anderson (New York Jets) led the game in total EPA with +7.14 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.08 EPA): (3:50) V.Testaverde pass intended for C.Martin INTERCEPTED by M.Wells (C.Simmons) at NYJ 41. M.Wells to NYJ 20 for 21 yards (C.Martin). CHI#96 Clyde tipped the ball in the backfiel. The biggest win-probability swing was +43.3%.
Was Chicago Bears vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New York Jets won 17-10 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L
New York Jets
Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W
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