Kansas City Chiefs vs. New York Jets: 2001 Week 9 Recap

Game story

In Week 9 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-11-11, the New York Jets took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 27–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with -13.25 total EPA.

On the individual side, C. Martin (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.38 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-16.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (7:01) 16-V.Testaverde FUMBLES (Aborted) at KC 34, RECOVERED by KC-25-G.Wesley at KC 34. 25-G.Wesley to KC 34 for no gain (28-C.Martin). Testaverde laterals to Martin and ball is fumbled.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 C. Martin · New York Jets · Rushing · +5.38 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
2. 2 W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
3. 3 T. Tupa · New York Jets · Passing · +2.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.94 EPA/play
4. 4 J. Dearth · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.94 EPA/play
5. 5 T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
6. 6 R. Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
7. 7 V. Testaverde · New York Jets · Passing · +1.70 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
8. 8 T. Richardson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• New York Jets — C. Martin (Q2 40:09)
• New York Jets — C. Martin (Q2 30:30)
• New York Jets — C. Martin (Q3 22:27)
• Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass) (Q4 9:19)

Field goals

• New York Jets — J. Hall (Q3 27:15)
• New York Jets — J. Hall (Q3 17:10)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 40:09) — (10:09) 28-C.Martin right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 38:40) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.; New York Jets found the end zone from the KC 25 (Q2 30:30) — (:30) 28-C.Martin left tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC#98Hicks injured on play.; New York Jets added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 30:24) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa..

The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 13–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the KC 33 (Q3 27:15) — (12:15) 9-J.Hall 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.; New York Jets found the end zone from the KC 5 (Q3 22:27); New York Jets added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 21:40) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the KC 13 (Q3 17:10) — (2:10) 9-J.Hall 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NYJ 6 (Q4 9:19) — (9:19) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 9:14) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• New York Jets (Q1 52:01) — (7:01) 16-V.Testaverde FUMBLES (Aborted) at KC 34, RECOVERED by KC-25-G.Wesley at KC 34. 25-G.Wesley to KC 34 for no gain (28-C.Martin). Testaverde laterals to Martin and ball is fumbled. [WPA -16.2% · EPA -4.77]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) 10-T.Green pass INTERCEPTED by 98-S.Burton at KC 49. 98-S.Burton to KC 49 for no gain (31-P.Holmes). [WPA -11.3% · EPA -4.24]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 46:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green sacked at NYJ 42 for -11 yards (sack split by 94-J.Abraham and 92-S.Ellis). [WPA -10.1% · EPA -3.04]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 31:41) — (1:41) 10-T.Green pass intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 21-V.Green at NYJ 39. 21-V.Green to KC 48 for 13 yards (88-T.Gonzalez). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -3.49]
• New York Jets (Q1 52:40) — (7:40) (Shotgun) 7-T.Tupa pass to 85-J.Dearth to KC 28 for 9 yards (59-D.Edwards). Tupa lined up under center in wing T formation. [WPA +7.4% · EPA +2.94]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• New York Jets (Q2 30:30) — (:30) 28-C.Martin left tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC#98Hicks injured on play. [WPA +6.3% · EPA +4.95]
• New York Jets (Q1 52:01) — (7:01) 16-V.Testaverde FUMBLES (Aborted) at KC 34, RECOVERED by KC-25-G.Wesley at KC 34. 25-G.Wesley to KC 34 for no gain (28-C.Martin). Testaverde laterals to Martin and ball is fumbled. [WPA -16.2% · EPA -4.77]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 25:15) — (10:15) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 35, RECOVERED by NYJ-57-M.Lewis at NYJ 35. Handoff fumbled. [WPA -3.2% · EPA -4.70]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) 10-T.Green pass INTERCEPTED by 98-S.Burton at KC 49. 98-S.Burton to KC 49 for no gain (31-P.Holmes). [WPA -11.3% · EPA -4.24]

Quarterback report card

T.Green led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• T.Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 36 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -0.37 EPA/play · -13.25 total EPA
• V.Testaverde (New York Jets) · 27 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.70 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

New York Jets held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -14.20 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
• New York Jets: 12 drives, +5.04 total EPA, 5 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.
• C. Martin (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.

1. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 40:09 · KC 1 · Score 0-6
   (10:09) 28-C.Martin right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 38:40 · KC 2 · Score 0-7
   9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
3. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 30:30 · KC 25 · Score 0-13
   (:30) 28-C.Martin left tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC#98Hicks injured on play.
4. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 30:24 · KC 2 · Score 0-14
   9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
5. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 27:15 · KC 33 · Score 0-17
   (12:15) 9-J.Hall 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
6. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 22:27 · KC 5 · Score 0-23
   (7:27) #67 reporting as eligible. 28-C.Martin left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NOTE: Martin ties Jets TD season rushing record of 11. NOTE: 3rd TD for Martin
7. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 21:40 · KC 2 · Score 0-24
   9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
8. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 17:10 · KC 13 · Score 0-27
   (2:10) 9-J.Hall 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
9. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 9:19 · NYJ 6 · Score 6-27
   (9:19) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 9:14 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-27
    2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.