Game story
In Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-12-22, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 19–9 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Rodgers (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with -1.13 total EPA, and -3.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, G. Wilson (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.71 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+16.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (10:17) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 89-T.Higbee for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| New York Jets | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 G. Wilson · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 2 M. Stafford · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +4.01 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 3 K. Williams · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +3.66 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 4 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 5 T. Higbee · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 6 T. Atwell · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 7 A. Lazard · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 8 D. Adams · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.14 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
G. Wilson — NYJ · Receiving
G. Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+4.71) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.83 EPA) came from New York Jets: (11:53) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers sacked at NYJ 21 for -10 yards (3-K.Curl). FUMBLES (3-K.Curl) [3-K.Curl], RECOVERED by LA-8-J.Verse at NYJ 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — K. Williams
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Higbee (M. Stafford pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — A. Carlson
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Karty
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Karty
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 6–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the LA 11 (Q1 45:30) — (:30) 8-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 6–3. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q2 36:25) — (6:25) 23-K.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the LA 3 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 18-A.Carlson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 13–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the NYJ 20 (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) 16-J.Karty 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NYJ 11 (Q4 10:17) — (10:17) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 89-T.Higbee for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 10:11) — 16-J.Karty extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the NYJ 27 (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) 16-J.Karty 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 10:17) — (10:17) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 89-T.Higbee for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 11:53) — (11:53) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers sacked at NYJ 21 for -10 yards (3-K.Curl). FUMBLES (3-K.Curl) [3-K.Curl], RECOVERED by LA-8-J.Verse at NYJ 21.
- New York Jets (Q3 20:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass incomplete short left to 17-D.Adams (4-A.Witherspoon).
- New York Jets (Q3 28:43) — (13:43) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 5-G.Wilson ran ob at NYJ 44 for 19 yards.
- New York Jets (Q2 38:01) — (8:01) (Shotgun) 20-B.Hall up the middle to NYJ 33 for no gain (48-O.Speights).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Jets (Q4 11:53) — (11:53) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers sacked at NYJ 21 for -10 yards (3-K.Curl). FUMBLES (3-K.Curl) [3-K.Curl], RECOVERED by LA-8-J.Verse at NYJ 21.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) 42-E.Evans punts 42 yards to NYJ 14, Center-47-A.Ward. 82-X.Gipson MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LA-88-J.Whittington at NYJ 13.
- New York Jets (Q2 38:01) — (8:01) (Shotgun) 20-B.Hall up the middle to NYJ 33 for no gain (48-O.Speights).
- New York Jets (Q4 2:02) — (2:02) 18-A.Carlson 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Quarterback report card
A.Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Rodgers (New York Jets) · 49 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -3.4% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.13 total EPA
- M.Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) · 20 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · -1.8% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +4.01 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.069 | -0.126 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.0% | 45.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.201 | -0.023 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.043 | -0.294 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.126 | -0.069 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.4% | 54.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 8 drives, +4.32 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 7 drives, -9.92 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- G. Wilson (New York Jets) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Rodgers (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 45:30 · LA 11 · Score 0-6
(:30) 8-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 36:25 · NYJ 2 · Score 6-6
(6:25) 23-K.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · LA 3 · Score 6-9
(:03) 18-A.Carlson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 12:47 · NYJ 20 · Score 9-9
(12:47) 16-J.Karty 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 10:17 · NYJ 11 · Score 15-9
(10:17) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 89-T.Higbee for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 10:11 · NYJ 15 · Score 16-9
16-J.Karty extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 5:22 · NYJ 27 · Score 19-9
(5:22) 16-J.Karty 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs New York Jets?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the New York Jets 19-9 in Week 16, 2024 on 2024-12-22.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs New York Jets?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 19, New York Jets 9 (LA 19-9 NYJ) in Week 16, 2024 on 2024-12-22.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs New York Jets?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 0, New York Jets 6; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 6, New York Jets 3; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 13, New York Jets 0; Final: Los Angeles Rams 19, New York Jets 9.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 45:30) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Williams (Q2 36:25) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Higbee (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 10:17) New York Jets field goal — A. Carlson (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Karty (Q4 12:47, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Karty (Q4 5:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs New York Jets?
A. Rodgers (New York Jets), 57.1% completion, -3.4% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.13 total passing EPA. M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams), 70.0% completion, -1.8% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +4.01 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs New York Jets?
G. Wilson (New York Jets) led the game in total EPA with +4.71 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.83 EPA): (11:53) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers sacked at NYJ 21 for -10 yards (3-K.Curl). FUMBLES (3-K.Curl) [3-K.Curl], RECOVERED by LA-8-J.Verse at NYJ 21.. The biggest win-probability swing was +16.7%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W
New York Jets
Entered 4-10 Now 4-11 L
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