New England Patriots vs. New York Jets: 2022 Week 8 Recap

Game story

In Week 8 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-30, the New England Patriots took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 22–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Jones (New England Patriots) paced the passing game, with -1.68 total EPA, and +2.2% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, G. Wilson (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.32 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+14.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (10:03) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep right to 17-G.Wilson to NE 12 for 54 yards (2-J.Mills).

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 G. Wilson · New York Jets · Receiving · +9.32 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
2. 2 R. Stevenson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
3. 3 D. Mims · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
4. 4 J. Smith · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.60 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Meyers · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
6. 6 T. Conklin · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
7. 7 H. Henry · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
8. 8 C. Uzomah · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.66 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 — T. Conklin (Z. Wilson pass) (Q2 42:04)
• New England Patriots — J. Meyers (M. Jones pass) (Q3 27:12)
• New York Jets — T. Conklin (Z. Wilson pass) (Q4 1:56)

Field goals

• New York Jets — G. Zuerlein (Q1 53:17)
• New England Patriots — N. Folk (Q1 45:04)
• New England Patriots — N. Folk (Q2 30:05)
• New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q2 30:00)
• New England Patriots — N. Folk (Q3 20:27)
• New England Patriots — N. Folk (Q3 17:43)
• New England Patriots — N. Folk (Q4 10:39)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 10 (Q1 53:17) — (8:17) 6-G.Zuerlein 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 13 (Q1 45:04) — (:04) 6-N.Folk 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..

The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–6. New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 8 (Q2 42:04) — (12:04) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short left to 83-T.Conklin for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 42:00) — 6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 24 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 6-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal (Q2 30:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 13–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q3 27:12) — (12:12) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right to 16-J.Meyers for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 27:07) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 31 (Q3 20:27) — (5:27) 6-N.Folk 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 27 (Q3 17:43) — (2:43) 6-N.Folk 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 33 (Q4 10:39) — (10:39) 6-N.Folk 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 9 (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short middle to 83-T.Conklin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 1:51) — 6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann..

Turning points

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

• New York Jets (Q1 55:03) — (10:03) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep right to 17-G.Wilson to NE 12 for 54 yards (2-J.Mills). [WPA +14.1% · EPA +4.42]
• New York Jets (Q2 30:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short middle intended for 25-T.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 8-J.Bentley at NYJ 47. 8-J.Bentley to NYJ 40 for 7 yards (25-T.Johnson, 10-B.Berrios). [WPA -13.1% · EPA -3.44]
• New England Patriots (Q1 50:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right to 16-J.Meyers ran ob at NYJ 33 for 13 yards (3-J.Whitehead). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +2.63]
• New England Patriots (Q3 29:56) — (14:56) 38-R.Stevenson up the middle pushed ob at NYJ 27 for 35 yards (57-C.Mosley). [WPA +9.3% · EPA +2.56]
• New England Patriots (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass incomplete short left to 16-J.Meyers. [WPA -9.3% · EPA -3.42]

Impact plays

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

• New York Jets (Q4 12:13) — (12:13) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep right intended for 83-T.Conklin INTERCEPTED by 32-D.McCourty at NE 27. 32-D.McCourty pushed ob at NYJ 37 for 36 yards (2-Z.Wilson). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -4.66]
• New York Jets (Q3 17:39) — (2:39) 2-Z.Wilson pass short right INTERCEPTED by 32-D.McCourty at NYJ 40. 32-D.McCourty ran ob at NYJ 40 for no gain. [WPA -5.4% · EPA -4.59]
• New York Jets (Q1 55:03) — (10:03) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep right to 17-G.Wilson to NE 12 for 54 yards (2-J.Mills). [WPA +14.1% · EPA +4.42]
• New York Jets (Q4 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep right to 11-D.Mims to NE 25 for 63 yards (27-M.Bryant). [WPA +0.8% · EPA +3.65]

Quarterback report card

M.Jones led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• M.Jones (New England Patriots) · 45 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +2.2% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.68 total EPA
• Z.Wilson (New York Jets) · 43 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · -5.1% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.31 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• New England Patriots: 13 drives, -4.70 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• New York Jets: 12 drives, -14.79 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• New England Patriots 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.
• G. Wilson (New York Jets) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• Z. Wilson (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.

1. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 53:17 · NE 10 · Score 0-3
   (8:17) 6-G.Zuerlein 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
2. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 45:04 · NYJ 13 · Score 3-3
   (:04) 6-N.Folk 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
3. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 42:04 · NE 8 · Score 3-9
   (12:04) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short left to 83-T.Conklin for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 42:00 · NE 15 · Score 3-10
   6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
5. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · NYJ 24 · Score 6-10
   (:05) 6-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
6. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · Score 6-10
   END QUARTER 2
7. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 27:12 · NYJ 5 · Score 12-10
   (12:12) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right to 16-J.Meyers for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 27:07 · NYJ 15 · Score 13-10
   6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
9. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 20:27 · NYJ 31 · Score 16-10
   (5:27) 6-N.Folk 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
10. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 17:43 · NYJ 27 · Score 19-10
    (2:43) 6-N.Folk 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
11. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 10:39 · NYJ 33 · Score 22-10
    (10:39) 6-N.Folk 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
12. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 1:56 · NE 9 · Score 22-16
    (1:56) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short middle to 83-T.Conklin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 1:51 · NE 15 · Score 22-17
    6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.