Game story
In Week 12 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-11-28, the New York Jets took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 13–3 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. King (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with +2.42 total EPA.
On the individual side, S. Moss (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.19 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+18.3% win probability) landed in the third quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (2:51) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. Moss · New York Jets · Receiving · +9.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
- 2 Q. Carter · New York Jets · Passing · +7.89 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 3 A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.42 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 4 F. Jones · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 5 L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
- 6 W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.67 EPA/play
- 7 S. King · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +2.42 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 8 O. Ayanbadejo · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. Moss — NYJ · Receiving
S. Moss posted the highest total EPA (+9.19) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.84 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.37 EPA) came from New York Jets: (2:51) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — S. Moss (Q. Carter pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — D. Brien
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- New York Jets — D. Brien
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the ARI 10 (Q2 33:31) — (3:31) 6-D.Brien 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NYJ 3 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 1-N.Rackers 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the ARI 28 (Q3 19:58) — (4:58) 6-D.Brien 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New York Jets found the end zone from the ARI 69 (Q3 17:51) — (2:51) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 17:41) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (Q3 17:51) — (2:51) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 12:53) — (12:53) (Shotgun) 4-S.King pass intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Vilma at NYJ 5. 51-J.Vilma to NYJ 11 for 6 yards (32-L.Croom).
- New York Jets (Q2 42:18) — (12:18) 5-B.Bollinger pass to 80-W.Chrebet to ARI 29 for 26 yards (24-A.Wilson).
- New York Jets (Q3 19:58) — (4:58) 6-D.Brien 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 13:57) — (13:57) 4-S.King pass to 30-O.Ayanbadejo pushed ob at NYJ 18 for 14 yards (36-D.Barrett).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Jets (Q3 17:51) — (2:51) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 12:53) — (12:53) (Shotgun) 4-S.King pass intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Vilma at NYJ 5. 51-J.Vilma to NYJ 11 for 6 yards (32-L.Croom).
- New York Jets (Q2 41:04) — (11:04) 5-B.Bollinger sacked at ARI 37 for -8 yards (90-D.Dockett, 92-B.Berry).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 6:35) — (6:35) 12-J.McCown pass to 81-A.Boldin to ARI 41 for 12 yards (36-D.Barrett). FUMBLES (36-D.Barrett), RECOVERED by NYJ-51-J.Vilma at NYJ 44. 51-J.Vilma to NYJ 44 for no gain (65-A.Clement).
Quarterback report card
S.King led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.King (Arizona Cardinals) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +2.42 total EPA
- Q.Carter (New York Jets) · 15 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +0.53 EPA/play · +7.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.033 | -0.130 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.2% | 39.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.186 | -0.066 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.064 | -0.298 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.130 | -0.033 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.5% | 61.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -10.57 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 10 drives, +2.50 total EPA, 3 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.
- S. Moss (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.
- New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 33:31 · ARI 10 · Score 3-0
(3:31) 6-D.Brien 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · NYJ 3 · Score 3-3
(:04) 1-N.Rackers 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 19:58 · ARI 28 · Score 6-3
(4:58) 6-D.Brien 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 17:51 · ARI 69 · Score 12-3
(2:51) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 17:41 · ARI 2 · Score 13-3
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Arizona Cardinals?
The New York Jets beat the Arizona Cardinals 13-3 in Week 12, 2004 on 2004-11-28.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Arizona Cardinals?
The final score was New York Jets 13, Arizona Cardinals 3 (NYJ 13-3 ARI) in Week 12, 2004 on 2004-11-28.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q2: New York Jets 3, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q3: New York Jets 10, Arizona Cardinals 0; Final: New York Jets 13, Arizona Cardinals 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Arizona Cardinals?
New York Jets touchdown — S. Moss (Q. Carter pass) (Q3 17:51) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q2 33:31, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q3 19:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Arizona Cardinals?
S. King (Arizona Cardinals), 50.0% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.42 total passing EPA. Q. Carter (New York Jets), 53.3% completion, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +7.89 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Arizona Cardinals?
S. Moss (New York Jets) led the game in total EPA with +9.19 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.37 EPA): (2:51) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +18.3%.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
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