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.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 20 | |
| 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
V. Testaverde · New York Jets · Passing · +11.39 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 2

Denzel Ward · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 3
A. Freeman · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play - 4

Chandler Martin · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 5
Ryder Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 6
V. Brisby · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play - 7
B. Franks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 8
V. 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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.015 | -0.057 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.3% | 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 rate | 58.4% | 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
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
Field goals
Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
New York Jets — unlisted player
Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
New York Jets — unlisted player
Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
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).
- 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.
- 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.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 7:45) — (7:45) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman to NYJ 24 for 48 yards (A.Glenn, K.Williams).
- 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).
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).
- 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.
- 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).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 7:45) — (7:45) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman to NYJ 24 for 48 yards (A.Glenn, K.Williams).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
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.
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.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 1:49 · GB 2 · Score 6-7
(1:49) C.Martin right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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