Game story
In Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-23, the New York Jets took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 16–9 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Rypien (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with -9.71 total EPA, and -9.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Jeudy (Denver Broncos) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.27 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-21.3% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: (1:33) 4-B.Rypien pass deep left intended for 80-G.Dulcich INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Joyner at NYJ 36. 29-L.Joyner pushed ob at DEN 37 for 27 yards (73-C.Fleming).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 7 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Denver Broncos | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Jeudy · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 2 Br. Hall · New York Jets · Rushing · +3.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 3 Mi. Carter · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 4 B. Rypien · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +2.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 5 E. Tomlinson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 6 B. Berrios · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 7 K. Hinton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 8 K. Hamler · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Jeudy — DEN · Receiving
J. Jeudy posted the highest total EPA (+3.27) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Denver Broncos's efficiency. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.80 EPA) came from Denver Broncos: (1:33) 4-B.Rypien pass deep left intended for 80-G.Dulcich INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Joyner at NYJ 36. 29-L.Joyner pushed ob at DEN 37 for 27 yards (73-C.Fleming).
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 — L. Murray
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — B. McManus
- New York Jets — G. Zuerlein
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- New York Jets — G. Zuerlein
- New York Jets — G. Zuerlein
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 7–6. New York Jets found the end zone from the DEN 62 (Q1 52:44) — (7:44) 20-Br.Hall left end for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 52:34) — 6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q1 46:37) — (1:37) 28-L.Murray left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NYJ 26 (Q2 33:41) — (3:41) 8-B.McManus 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DEN 27 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 6-G.Zuerlein 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; New York Jets connected on a field goal (Q2 30:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DEN 16 (Q4 12:53) — (12:53) 6-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DEN 22 (Q4 4:39) — (4:39) 6-G.Zuerlein 40 yard field goal 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.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 16:33) — (1:33) 4-B.Rypien pass deep left intended for 80-G.Dulcich INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Joyner at NYJ 36. 29-L.Joyner pushed ob at DEN 37 for 27 yards (73-C.Fleming).
- New York Jets (Q1 52:44) — (7:44) 20-Br.Hall left end for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 4-B.Rypien pass incomplete deep right to 14-C.Sutton (1-A.Gardner).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 41:25) — (11:25) 8-B.McManus 56 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
- New York Jets (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short left to 32-Mi.Carter pushed ob at DEN 33 for 37 yards (31-J.Simmons).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 16:33) — (1:33) 4-B.Rypien pass deep left intended for 80-G.Dulcich INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Joyner at NYJ 36. 29-L.Joyner pushed ob at DEN 37 for 27 yards (73-C.Fleming).
- New York Jets (Q1 52:44) — (7:44) 20-Br.Hall left end for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 41:25) — (11:25) 8-B.McManus 56 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 4-B.Rypien pass incomplete deep right to 14-C.Sutton (1-A.Gardner).
Quarterback report card
B.Rypien led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Rypien (Denver Broncos) · 50 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · -9.3% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -9.71 total EPA
- Z.Wilson (New York Jets) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -4.2% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -7.70 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.073 | -0.163 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.4% | 32.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.226 | -0.194 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.001 | +0.030 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.163 | +0.073 |
| Defensive success rate | 67.7% | 64.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -15.14 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, -5.74 total EPA, 4 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- J. Jeudy (Denver Broncos) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Rypien (DEN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- 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.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 52:44 · DEN 62 · Score 6-0
(7:44) 20-Br.Hall left end for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 52:34 · DEN 15 · Score 7-0
6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 46:37 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-6
(1:37) 28-L.Murray left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 33:41 · NYJ 26 · Score 7-9
(3:41) 8-B.McManus 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · DEN 27 · Score 10-9
(:03) 6-G.Zuerlein 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · Score 10-9
END QUARTER 2 - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 12:53 · DEN 16 · Score 13-9
(12:53) 6-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 4:39 · DEN 22 · Score 16-9
(4:39) 6-G.Zuerlein 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Denver Broncos?
The New York Jets beat the Denver Broncos 16-9 in Week 7, 2022 on 2022-10-23.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Denver Broncos?
The final score was New York Jets 16, Denver Broncos 9 (NYJ 16-9 DEN) in Week 7, 2022 on 2022-10-23.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: New York Jets 7, Denver Broncos 6; Q2: New York Jets 6, Denver Broncos 3; Q4: New York Jets 6, Denver Broncos 0; Final: New York Jets 16, Denver Broncos 9.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Denver Broncos?
New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 52:44) Denver Broncos touchdown — L. Murray (Q1 46:37) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 33:41, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:00, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 12:53, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 4:39, 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?
B. Rypien (Denver Broncos), 48.0% completion, -9.3% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -9.71 total passing EPA. Z. Wilson (New York Jets), 47.1% completion, -4.2% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -7.70 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Denver Broncos?
J. Jeudy (Denver Broncos) led the game in total EPA with +3.27 on receiving plays. across 11 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.80 EPA): (1:33) 4-B.Rypien pass deep left intended for 80-G.Dulcich INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Joyner at NYJ 36. 29-L.Joyner pushed ob at DEN 37 for 27 yards (73-C.Fleming).. The biggest win-probability swing was -21.3%.
Was New York Jets vs Denver Broncos a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New York Jets won 16-9 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
Denver Broncos
Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L
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