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NFL · Week 4 · September 29, 2024 · 11 min read

Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets: 2024 Week 4 Recap

Broncos defeat Jets 10–9 in Week 4

Mykel Williams led Fantasy Impact as Broncos prevailed in a 10–9 Week 4 finish.

Denver Broncos 10 2–2 Winner
Final 10–9
New York Jets 9 2–2
Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
10–9
Halftime
Denver Broncos 0–9 New York Jets
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
Mykel Williams
Game date
September 29, 2024

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • Cameron Sutton
    Cameron Sutton 3 REC · 60 YDS · 1 TD +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Joshua Williams
    Joshua Williams 17 CAR · 77 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Jaleel McLaughlin
    Jaleel McLaughlin 9 CAR · 46 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • Mykel Williams
    Mykel Williams 4 REC · 67 YDS +6.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Brian Allen
    Brian Allen 1 REC · 12 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Jeremy Ruckert
    Jeremy Ruckert 2 REC · 10 YDS +0.5 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
Denver Broncos 10–9 New York Jets
Halftime
Denver Broncos 0–9 New York Jets at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Mykel Williams
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(1:02) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 10-A.Lazard. PENALTY on DEN-21-…
Game date
2024-09-29

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the New York Jets 10–9 on 2024-09-29, overcoming New York Jets's 9–0 halftime lead. Mykel Williams posted a game-high +6.60 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 9 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Denver Broncos0730010
New York Jets903009

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DENDenver Broncos
NYJNew York Jets

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 14:54FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 5
    Score
    0-3

    (14:54) 9-G.Zuerlein 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

  2. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 0:02FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 17
    Score
    0-6

    (:02) 9-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

  3. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 0:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    Score
    0-6

    END QUARTER 2

  4. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 3:13TD
    Cameron Sutton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 8
    Score
    6-6

    (3:13) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 14-C.Sutton for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 3:08XP
    Wil Lutz

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 15
    Score
    7-6

    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

  6. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 13:38FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 22
    Score
    7-9

    (13:38) 9-G.Zuerlein 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

  7. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 8:59FG
    Wil Lutz

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 29
    Score
    10-9

    (8:59) 3-W.Lutz 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Mykel WilliamsMykel Williams · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
  2. 2Cameron SuttonCameron Sutton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  3. 3Joshua WilliamsJoshua Williams · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.93 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  4. 4Jaleel McLaughlinJaleel McLaughlin · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.47 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  5. 5Brian AllenBrian Allen · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
  6. 6Jeremy RuckertJeremy Ruckert · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  7. 7Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · New York Jets · Rushing · +0.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  8. 8Allen LazardAllen Lazard · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.11 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Mykel Williams

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Mykel Williams — NYJ · Receiving

Mykel Williams posted the highest total EPA (+6.60) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.32 EPA per play.

Mykel Williams's top snap (+2.98 EPA): (2:15) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 18-M.Williams to NYJ 47 for 22 yards (6-P.Locke).

Biggest single play (+4.34 EPA): Aaron Rodgers — (1:02) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 10-A.Lazard. PENALTY on DEN-21-R.Moss, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at DEN 35 - No Play.

Quarterback report card

Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (New York Jets) · 54 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -7.4% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -11.55 total EPA
  • Bo NixBo Nix (Denver Broncos) · 29 dropbacks · 41.4% completion · -14.8% CPOE · -0.54 EPA/play · -15.79 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDenver BroncosNew York Jets
Offensive EPA/play-0.236-0.220
Offensive success rate36.8%34.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.544-0.214
Rush EPA/play+0.025-0.291
Defensive EPA/play+0.220+0.236
Defensive success rate65.3%63.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Denver Broncos -0.24, New York Jets -0.22) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Denver Broncos: -0.24 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • New York Jets: -0.22 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 13 drives, -17.95 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • New York Jets: 13 drives, -20.94 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Cameron SuttonDenver Broncos — Cameron Sutton (Bo Nix pass) (Q3 3:13)

Field goals

  • Greg ZuerleinNew York Jets — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 14:54)
  • Greg ZuerleinNew York Jets — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 0:02)
  • New York Jets — unlisted player (Q2 0:00)
  • Greg ZuerleinNew York Jets — Greg Zuerlein (Q4 13:38)
  • Wil LutzDenver Broncos — Wil Lutz (Q4 8:59)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 9–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DEN 5 (Q2 14:54) — (14:54) 9-G.Zuerlein 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DEN 17 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 9-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New York Jets connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NYJ 8 (Q3 3:13) — (3:13) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 14-C.Sutton for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 3:08) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DEN 22 (Q4 13:38) — (13:38) 9-G.Zuerlein 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NYJ 29 (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) 3-W.Lutz 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New York Jets (Q4 0:51) — (:51) 9-G.Zuerlein 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead. [WPA -35.2% · EPA -1.70]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 1:31) — (1:31) 3-W.Lutz 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. [WPA -28.1% · EPA -3.32]
  • New York Jets (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers sacked at NYJ 35 for -10 yards (6-P.Locke). [WPA -26.0% · EPA -2.88]
  • New York Jets (Q1 1:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 10-A.Lazard. PENALTY on DEN-21-R.Moss, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at DEN 35 - No Play. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +4.34]
  • New York Jets (Q4 5:05) — (5:05) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers sacked at DEN 49 for -6 yards (sack split by 97-M.Roach and 52-J.Elliss). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -2.50]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Jets (Q1 1:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 10-A.Lazard. PENALTY on DEN-21-R.Moss, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at DEN 35 - No Play. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +4.34]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 2:15) — (2:15) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 28-T.Badie to DEN 41 for -3 yards (56-Qi.Williams). FUMBLES (56-Qi.Williams), RECOVERED by NYJ-30-M.Carter at DEN 41. 30-M.Carter to DEN 34 for 7 yards (6 [WPA -10.7% · EPA -4.19]
  • Denver Broncos (Q3 6:09) — (6:09) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep middle to 14-C.Sutton to NYJ 47 for 29 yards (36-C.Clark; 22-T.Adams). [WPA +10.9% · EPA +3.65]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 1:31) — (1:31) 3-W.Lutz 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. [WPA -28.1% · EPA -3.32]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 14:54 · DEN 5 · Score 0-3
    (14:54) 9-G.Zuerlein 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
  2. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · DEN 17 · Score 0-6
    (:02) 9-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
  3. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 0-6
    END QUARTER 2
  4. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 3:13 · NYJ 8 · Score 6-6
    (3:13) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 14-C.Sutton for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 3:08 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-6
    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
  6. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 13:38 · DEN 22 · Score 7-9
    (13:38) 9-G.Zuerlein 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
  7. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 8:59 · NYJ 29 · Score 10-9
    (8:59) 3-W.Lutz 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Mykel Williams (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Aaron Rodgers (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs New York Jets on 2024-09-29?

The Denver Broncos beat the New York Jets 10-9 in Week 4, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs New York Jets?

Q2: Denver Broncos 0, New York Jets 9; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, New York Jets 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 3, New York Jets 3; Final: Denver Broncos 10, New York Jets 9.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs New York Jets?

Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Sutton (B. Nix pass) (Q3 3:13) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 14:54, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 13:38, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 8:59, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs New York Jets?

Aaron Rodgers (New York Jets), 44.4% completion, -7.4% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -11.55 total passing EPA. Bo Nix (Denver Broncos), 41.4% completion, -14.8% CPOE, -0.54 EPA per dropback, -15.79 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs New York Jets?

Mykel Williams (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.60 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+2.98 EPA): (2:15) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 18-M.Williams to NYJ 47 for 22 yards (6-P.Locke)..

Was Denver Broncos vs New York Jets a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Denver Broncos won 10-9 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W

New York Jets

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L