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NFL · Week 1 · September 3, 2000 · 12 min read

New York Jets vs. Green Bay Packers: 2000 Week 1 Recap

Jets defeat Packers 20–16 in Week 1

V.Testaverde led Fantasy Impact as Jets prevailed in a 20–16 Week 1 finish.

New York Jets 20 1–0 Winner
Final 20–16
Green Bay Packers 16 0–1
Winner
New York Jets
Final score
20–16
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
Top passer
V. Testaverde
FantasyHQ MVP
V.Testaverde
Game date
September 3, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • V.Testaverde 23/50 · 271 YDS · 2 TD +11.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Denzel Ward
    Denzel Ward 5 REC · 104 YDS +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Chandler Martin
    Chandler Martin 6 REC · 34 YDS · 1 TD +3.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • A.Freeman 3 REC · 59 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Franks 1 REC · 4 YDS +0.3 Fantasy Impact
  • W.Henderson 1 REC · 4 YDS +0.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New York Jets
Final score
New York Jets 20–16 Green Bay Packers
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
V. Testaverde
Top passer
V. Testaverde
Biggest EPA play
(1:30) A.Green left end to GB 28 for 1 yard (R.Lyle). FUMBLES (R.Lyle), RECOVERED by NYJ-S…
Game date
2000-09-03

Game summary

The New York Jets beat the Green Bay Packers 20–16 on 2000-09-03. V. Testaverde posted a game-high +11.39 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
New York Jets73010020
Green Bay Packers7333016

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NYJNew York Jets
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 9:38TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 4
    Score
    0-6

    (9:38) B.Favre pass to T.Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 9:33XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 2
    Score
    0-7

    R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.

  3. NYJNew York Jets
    Q1 1:49TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    6-7

    (1:49) C.Martin right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. NYJNew York Jets
    Q1 1:49XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    7-7

    J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 6:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 27
    Score
    7-10

    (6:00) R.Longwell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.

  6. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 0:22FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 5
    Score
    10-10

    (:22) J.Hall 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 2:43FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 23
    Score
    10-13

    (2:43) R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.

  8. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 8:57FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 21
    Score
    13-13

    (8:57) J.Hall 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 6:38FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 24
    Score
    13-16

    (6:38) R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.

  10. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 3:28TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 3
    Score
    19-16

    (3:28) V.Testaverde pass to C.Martin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 3:28XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    20-16

    J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1V. Testaverde · New York Jets · Passing · +11.39 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  2. 2Denzel WardDenzel Ward · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Freeman · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  4. 4Chandler MartinChandler Martin · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  5. 5Ryder AndersonRyder Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  6. 6V. Brisby · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  7. 7B. Franks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  8. 8V. Testaverde · New York Jets · Rushing · +0.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

V. Testaverde — NYJ · Passing

V. Testaverde posted the highest total EPA (+11.39) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 50 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.

V. Testaverde's top snap (+4.63 EPA): (5:11) V.Testaverde pass to D.Ward pushed ob at GB 2 for 61 yards (D.Sharper). Penalty on GB-T.McBride, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.

Biggest single play (-4.68 EPA): Another player — (1:30) A.Green left end to GB 28 for 1 yard (R.Lyle). FUMBLES (R.Lyle), RECOVERED by NYJ-S.Ellis at GB 29. S.Ellis to GB 29 for no gain (A.Green).

Quarterback report card

V. Testaverde led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • V. Testaverde (New York Jets) · 50 dropbacks · 46.0% completion · +0.23 EPA/play · +11.39 total EPA
  • B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 41 dropbacks · 34.1% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.62 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew York JetsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play+0.015-0.057
Offensive success rate43.3%41.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.228-0.040
Rush EPA/play-0.146-0.556
Defensive EPA/play+0.057-0.015
Defensive success rate58.4%56.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New York Jets: +0.01 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: -0.06 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, -4.40 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • New York Jets: 11 drives, +1.54 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q1 9:38)
  • New York Jets — unlisted player (Q1 1:49)
  • New York Jets — unlisted player (Q4 3:28)

Field goals

  • Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q2 6:00)
  • New York Jets — unlisted player (Q2 0:22)
  • Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q3 2:43)
  • New York Jets — unlisted player (Q4 8:57)
  • Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q4 6:38)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q1 9:38) — (9:38) B.Favre pass to T.Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 9:33) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; New York Jets found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q1 1:49) — (1:49) C.Martin right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 1:49) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 27 (Q2 6:00) — (6:00) R.Longwell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the GB 5 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) J.Hall 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 23 (Q3 2:43) — (2:43) R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the GB 21 (Q4 8:57) — (8:57) J.Hall 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 24 (Q4 6:38) — (6:38) R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; New York Jets found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) V.Testaverde pass to C.Martin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 3:28) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 15:00) — J.Hall kicks 71 yards from NYJ 30 to GB -1. A.Rossum to GB 27 for 28 yards (T.Scott). [WPA +54.6% · EPA +0.59]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) B.Favre pass intended for B.Schroeder INTERCEPTED by V.Green at NYJ 9. V.Green ran ob at NYJ 9 for no gain. [WPA -31.3% · EPA -2.23]
  • New York Jets (Q4 5:11) — (5:11) V.Testaverde pass to D.Ward pushed ob at GB 2 for 61 yards (D.Sharper). Penalty on GB-T.McBride, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. [WPA +27.7% · EPA +4.63]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 7:45) — (7:45) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman to NYJ 24 for 48 yards (A.Glenn, K.Williams). [WPA +15.5% · EPA +3.39]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 1:30) — (1:30) A.Green left end to GB 28 for 1 yard (R.Lyle). FUMBLES (R.Lyle), RECOVERED by NYJ-S.Ellis at GB 29. S.Ellis to GB 29 for no gain (A.Green). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -4.68]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 1:30) — (1:30) A.Green left end to GB 28 for 1 yard (R.Lyle). FUMBLES (R.Lyle), RECOVERED by NYJ-S.Ellis at GB 29. S.Ellis to GB 29 for no gain (A.Green). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -4.68]
  • New York Jets (Q4 5:11) — (5:11) V.Testaverde pass to D.Ward pushed ob at GB 2 for 61 yards (D.Sharper). Penalty on GB-T.McBride, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. [WPA +27.7% · EPA +4.63]
  • New York Jets (Q1 9:50) — (9:50) V.Testaverde pass intended for W.Chrebet INTERCEPTED by D.Sharper at NYJ 33. D.Sharper to NYJ 4 for 29 yards (V.Brisby). [WPA -13.4% · EPA -4.48]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 7:45) — (7:45) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman to NYJ 24 for 48 yards (A.Glenn, K.Williams). [WPA +15.5% · EPA +3.39]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 9:38 · NYJ 4 · Score 0-6
    (9:38) B.Favre pass to T.Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 9:33 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-7
    R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
  3. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 1:49 · GB 2 · Score 6-7
    (1:49) C.Martin right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 1:49 · GB 2 · Score 7-7
    J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
  5. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 6:00 · NYJ 27 · Score 7-10
    (6:00) R.Longwell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
  6. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:22 · GB 5 · Score 10-10
    (:22) J.Hall 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
  7. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 2:43 · NYJ 23 · Score 10-13
    (2:43) R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
  8. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 8:57 · GB 21 · Score 13-13
    (8:57) J.Hall 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
  9. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 6:38 · NYJ 24 · Score 13-16
    (6:38) R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
  10. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 3:28 · GB 3 · Score 19-16
    (3:28) V.Testaverde pass to C.Martin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 3:28 · GB 2 · Score 20-16
    J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.

Key takeaways

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

  • New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • V. Testaverde (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Jets vs Green Bay Packers on 2000-09-03?

The New York Jets beat the Green Bay Packers 20-16 in Week 1, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: New York Jets 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: New York Jets 3, Green Bay Packers 3; Q3: New York Jets 0, Green Bay Packers 3; Q4: New York Jets 10, Green Bay Packers 3; Final: New York Jets 20, Green Bay Packers 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Green Bay Packers?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 9:38) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 1:49) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 3:28) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 6:00, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:22, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 2:43, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q4 8:57, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 6:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Green Bay Packers?

V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 46.0% completion, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +11.39 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 34.1% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.62 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Green Bay Packers?

V. Testaverde (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.39 total EPA on Passing plays. across 50 snaps. Their top snap (+4.63 EPA): (5:11) V.Testaverde pass to D.Ward pushed ob at GB 2 for 61 yards (D.Sharper). Penalty on GB-T.McBride, Illegal Use of Hands, declined..

Was New York Jets vs Green Bay Packers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. New York Jets won 20-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

New York Jets

Now 1-0 W

Green Bay Packers

Now 0-1 L