Game story
In Week 16 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-12-17, the Detroit Lions took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 10–7 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
V. Testaverde (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with -10.72 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Stewart (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +2.17 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-46.0% win probability) landed in the third quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (:36) V.Testaverde pass to D.Ward to NYJ 29 for 9 yards (D.Walker).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| New York Jets | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Stewart · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 2 M. Bates · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 3 C. Martin · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.96 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 4 C. Schlesinger · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 5 W. Hayes · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 6 J. Stewart · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +0.60 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
- 7 J. Sowell · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 8 W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.33 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Stewart — DET · Receiving
J. Stewart posted the highest total EPA (+2.17) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +1.09 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.61 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (6:05) C.Batch pass intended for G.Crowell INTERCEPTED by V.Green at DET 28. V.Green to DET 1 for 27 yards (R.Roberts).
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
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — 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 DET 1 (Q1 50:53) — (5:53) #76Elliott and #77Thomas report in as eligible receivers. C.Martin right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 50:49) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the NYJ 16 (Q3 21:50) — (6:50) J.Hanson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 5:49); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 5:43) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (Q3 15:36) — (:36) V.Testaverde pass to D.Ward to NYJ 29 for 9 yards (D.Walker).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 60:00) — J.Hall kicks 73 yards from NYJ 30 to DET -3. D.Howard to DET 16 for 19 yards (N.Ferguson).
- New York Jets (Q4 0:12) — (:12) J.Hall 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
- New York Jets (Q4 1:30) — (1:30) V.Testaverde pass to W.Hayes to DET 36 for 22 yards (D.Walker, K.Supernaw).
- New York Jets (Q4 13:17) — (13:17) V.Testaverde pass to R.Anderson to NYJ 44 for 6 yards (S.Kowalkowski). FUMBLES (S.Kowalkowski), RECOVERED by DET-S.Boyd at NYJ 44. S.Boyd to NYJ 42 for 2 yards (R.Anderson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 51:05) — (6:05) C.Batch pass intended for G.Crowell INTERCEPTED by V.Green at DET 28. V.Green to DET 1 for 27 yards (R.Roberts).
- New York Jets (Q4 10:37) — (10:37) V.Testaverde pass intended for A.Becht INTERCEPTED by S.Boyd at NYJ 46. S.Boyd to NYJ 46 for no gain (A.Becht).
- New York Jets (Q4 13:17) — (13:17) V.Testaverde pass to R.Anderson to NYJ 44 for 6 yards (S.Kowalkowski). FUMBLES (S.Kowalkowski), RECOVERED by DET-S.Boyd at NYJ 44. S.Boyd to NYJ 42 for 2 yards (R.Anderson).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 41:51) — (11:51) J.Stewart left tackle to NYJ 1 for no gain (D.Gordon).
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) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · -0.28 EPA/play · -10.72 total EPA
- C.Batch (Detroit Lions) · 27 dropbacks · 29.6% completion · -0.48 EPA/play · -13.04 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.169 | -0.274 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.4% | 34.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.483 | -0.282 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.041 | -0.223 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.274 | +0.169 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.3% | 63.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.17 vs -0.27), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Detroit Lions: 14 drives, -14.84 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, -20.54 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions 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.
- J. Stewart (Detroit Lions) 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 50:53 · DET 1 · Score 0-6
(5:53) #76Elliott and #77Thomas report in as eligible receivers. C.Martin right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 50:49 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 21:50 · NYJ 16 · Score 3-7
(6:50) J.Hanson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 5:49 · NYJ 1 · Score 9-7
(5:49) DET #79 Beverly reported as eligible. J.Stewart right tackle to NYJ 1 for no gain (M.Jones). FUMBLES (M.Jones), recovered by DET-J.Hartings at NYJ 0. TO - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 5:43 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-7
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs New York Jets?
The Detroit Lions beat the New York Jets 10-7 in Week 16, 2000 on 2000-12-17.
What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs New York Jets?
The final score was Detroit Lions 10, New York Jets 7 (DET 10-7 NYJ) in Week 16, 2000 on 2000-12-17.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs New York Jets?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, New York Jets 7; Q3: Detroit Lions 3, New York Jets 0; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, New York Jets 0; Final: Detroit Lions 10, New York Jets 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 50:53) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 5:49) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q3 21:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs New York Jets?
V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 55.3% completion, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -10.72 total passing EPA. C. Batch (Detroit Lions), 29.6% completion, -0.48 EPA per dropback, -13.04 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs New York Jets?
J. Stewart (Detroit Lions) led the game in total EPA with +2.17 on receiving plays. across 2 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.61 EPA): (6:05) C.Batch pass intended for G.Crowell INTERCEPTED by V.Green at DET 28. V.Green to DET 1 for 27 yards (R.Roberts).. The biggest win-probability swing was -46.0%.
Was Detroit Lions vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Detroit Lions won 10-7 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W
New York Jets
Entered 9-5 Now 9-6 L
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