Game story
In Week 4 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-10-03, the New York Jets took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 21–13 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Mirer (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with +6.36 total EPA.
On the individual side, R. Mirer (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.36 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: J.Hall kicks 70 yards from NYJ 30 to end zone, Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Denver Broncos | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Mirer · New York Jets · Passing · +6.36 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 2 K. Johnson · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.15 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 3 D. Ward · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 4 R. Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 5 B. Parmalee · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.15 EPA/play
- 6 B. Brister · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.71 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 7 E. McCaffrey · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
- 8 H. Griffith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Mirer — NYJ · Passing
R. Mirer posted the highest total EPA (+6.36) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.20 EPA) came from Denver Broncos: (10:52) B.Griese sacked at DEN 4 for -16 yards (R.Mickens). FUMBLES (R.Mickens), RECOVERED by NYJ-M.Lewis at DEN 4. M.Lewis to DEN 4 for no gain (T.Jones).
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
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–7. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NYJ 8 (Q1 57:48) — (12:48) J.Elam 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; New York Jets found the end zone from the DEN 26 (Q1 56:24) — (11:24) R.Mirer pass to K.Johnson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 54:50) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q1 54:50) — (9:50) T.Davis left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 53:12) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NYJ 33 (Q2 30:23) — (:23) J.Elam 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q4 13:17) — (13:17) C.Martin up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 10:52) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.; New York Jets found the end zone from the DEN 16 (Q4 8:41) — (8:41) R.Mirer pass to D.Ward for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 5:57) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 60:00) — J.Hall kicks 70 yards from NYJ 30 to end zone, Touchback.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 10:52) — (10:52) B.Griese sacked at DEN 4 for -16 yards (R.Mickens). FUMBLES (R.Mickens), RECOVERED by NYJ-M.Lewis at DEN 4. M.Lewis to DEN 4 for no gain (T.Jones).
- New York Jets (Q4 9:31) — (9:31) R.Mirer pass intended for C.Martin INTERCEPTED by B.Romanowski at DEN 1. B.Romanowski to DEN 2 for 1 yard (K.Jenkins). Penalty on DEN-B.Romanowski, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Penalty
- New York Jets (Q4 8:41) — (8:41) R.Mirer pass to D.Ward for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) B.Griese pass to R.Smith to NYJ 4 for 71 yards (O.Smith).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 10:52) — (10:52) B.Griese sacked at DEN 4 for -16 yards (R.Mickens). FUMBLES (R.Mickens), RECOVERED by NYJ-M.Lewis at DEN 4. M.Lewis to DEN 4 for no gain (T.Jones).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) B.Griese pass to R.Smith to NYJ 4 for 71 yards (O.Smith).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) B.Griese pass intended for S.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by V.Green at NYJ 1. V.Green to NYJ 22 for 21 yards (S.Sharpe).
- New York Jets (Q1 53:12) — (8:12) R.Mirer pass intended for D.Ward INTERCEPTED by R.Crockett at DEN 1. R.Crockett to DEN 11 for 10 yards (K.Johnson).
Quarterback report card
R.Mirer led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Mirer (New York Jets) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.36 total EPA
- B.Griese (Denver Broncos) · 34 dropbacks · 44.1% completion · -0.26 EPA/play · -8.93 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.018 | -0.139 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.6% | 37.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.177 | -0.327 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.126 | -0.084 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.139 | +0.018 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.8% | 55.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, -11.99 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 14 drives, -1.65 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.
- R. Mirer (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.
- Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 57:48 · NYJ 8 · Score 0-3
(12:48) J.Elam 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 56:24 · DEN 26 · Score 6-3
(11:24) R.Mirer pass to K.Johnson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 54:50 · DEN 2 · Score 7-3
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 54:50 · NYJ 1 · Score 7-9
(9:50) T.Davis left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 53:12 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-10
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 30:23 · NYJ 33 · Score 7-13
(:23) J.Elam 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 13:17 · DEN 2 · Score 13-13
(13:17) C.Martin up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 10:52 · DEN 2 · Score 14-13
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 8:41 · DEN 16 · Score 20-13
(8:41) R.Mirer pass to D.Ward for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 5:57 · DEN 2 · Score 21-13
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Denver Broncos?
The New York Jets beat the Denver Broncos 21-13 in Week 4, 1999 on 1999-10-03.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Denver Broncos?
The final score was New York Jets 21, Denver Broncos 13 (NYJ 21-13 DEN) in Week 4, 1999 on 1999-10-03.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: New York Jets 7, Denver Broncos 10; Q2: New York Jets 0, Denver Broncos 3; Q4: New York Jets 14, Denver Broncos 0; Final: New York Jets 21, Denver Broncos 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Denver Broncos?
New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 56:24) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 54:50) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 13:17) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 8:41) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q1 57:48, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Denver Broncos?
R. Mirer (New York Jets), 47.2% completion, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.36 total passing EPA. B. Griese (Denver Broncos), 44.1% completion, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -8.93 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Denver Broncos?
R. Mirer (New York Jets) led the game in total EPA with +6.36 on passing plays. across 36 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.20 EPA): (10:52) B.Griese sacked at DEN 4 for -16 yards (R.Mickens). FUMBLES (R.Mickens), RECOVERED by NYJ-M.Lewis at DEN 4. M.Lewis to DEN 4 for no gain (T.Jones).. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.2%.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W
Denver Broncos
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
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