Game story
In Week 14 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-12-09, the New York Jets took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 17–10 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Henne (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -10.65 total EPA, and -8.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Owens (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +2.84 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-14.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (4:48) 7-C.Henne pass short middle intended for 89-M.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 57-B.Scott [50-G.McIntyre] at NYJ 6. 57-B.Scott to NYJ 17 for 11 yards (68-G.Whimper).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Owens · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +2.84 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 2 B. Powell · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.21 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 3 J. Cumberland · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 4 S. Greene · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.51 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 5 J. Shipley · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 6 G. Whimper · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.88 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 7 M. Owens · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.87 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 8 C. Schilens · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Owens — JAX · Rushing
M. Owens posted the highest total EPA (+2.84) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.69 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (4:48) 7-C.Henne pass short middle intended for 89-M.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 57-B.Scott [50-G.McIntyre] at NYJ 6. 57-B.Scott to NYJ 17 for 11 yards (68-G.Whimper).
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. Greene
- New York Jets — B. Powell
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Owens
Field goals
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
- New York Jets — N. Folk
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the NYJ 13 (Q2 36:47) — (6:47) (Field Goal formation) 10-J.Scobee 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-19-B.Anger..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q3 24:19) — (9:19) 23-S.Greene up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 24:11) — (Kick formation) 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the JAX 26 (Q3 17:57) — (2:57) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the JAX 4 (Q4 12:25) — (12:25) 29-B.Powell up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 12:20) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the NYJ 32 (Q4 7:15) — (7:15) (No Huddle) 24-M.Owens left end for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 7:06) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-19-B.Anger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 49:48) — (4:48) 7-C.Henne pass short middle intended for 89-M.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 57-B.Scott [50-G.McIntyre] at NYJ 6. 57-B.Scott to NYJ 17 for 11 yards (68-G.Whimper).
- New York Jets (Q2 40:47) — (10:47) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at JAX 44 for -8 yards (58-J.Babin). FUMBLES (58-J.Babin) [58-J.Babin], RECOVERED by JAX-58-J.Babin at JAX 43. 58-J.Babin to JAX 43 for no gain (6-M.Sanchez).
- New York Jets (Q2 34:21) — (4:21) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 11-J.Kerley to JAX 42 for 7 yards (21-D.Cox). FUMBLES (21-D.Cox), RECOVERED by JAX-25-D.Lowery at JAX 38. 25-D.Lowery for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistan
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass deep middle to 16-J.Shipley to NYJ 43 for 28 yards (37-Y.Bell).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 30:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 10-J.Scobee 55 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-19-B.Anger.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 49:48) — (4:48) 7-C.Henne pass short middle intended for 89-M.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 57-B.Scott [50-G.McIntyre] at NYJ 6. 57-B.Scott to NYJ 17 for 11 yards (68-G.Whimper).
- New York Jets (Q2 40:47) — (10:47) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at JAX 44 for -8 yards (58-J.Babin). FUMBLES (58-J.Babin) [58-J.Babin], RECOVERED by JAX-58-J.Babin at JAX 43. 58-J.Babin to JAX 43 for no gain (6-M.Sanchez).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 7:15) — (7:15) (No Huddle) 24-M.Owens left end for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 34:21) — (4:21) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 11-J.Kerley to JAX 42 for 7 yards (21-D.Cox). FUMBLES (21-D.Cox), RECOVERED by JAX-25-D.Lowery at JAX 38. 25-D.Lowery for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistan
Quarterback report card
C.Henne led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Henne (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 47 dropbacks · 44.7% completion · -8.4% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -10.65 total EPA
- M.Sanchez (New York Jets) · 24 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -1.1% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -6.52 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.029 | -0.128 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.5% | 38.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.272 | -0.227 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.095 | +0.072 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.128 | +0.029 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.8% | 59.5% |
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.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 13 drives, -11.42 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, -2.28 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- M. Owens (Jacksonville Jaguars) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Henne (JAX) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 36:47 · NYJ 13 · Score 0-3
(6:47) (Field Goal formation) 10-J.Scobee 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-19-B.Anger. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 24:19 · JAX 1 · Score 6-3
(9:19) 23-S.Greene up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 24:11 · JAX 2 · Score 7-3
(Kick formation) 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 17:57 · JAX 26 · Score 10-3
(2:57) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 12:25 · JAX 4 · Score 16-3
(12:25) 29-B.Powell up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 12:20 · JAX 2 · Score 17-3
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 7:15 · NYJ 32 · Score 17-9
(7:15) (No Huddle) 24-M.Owens left end for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 7:06 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-10
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-19-B.Anger.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The New York Jets beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 17-10 in Week 14, 2012 on 2012-12-09.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was New York Jets 17, Jacksonville Jaguars 10 (NYJ 17-10 JAX) in Week 14, 2012 on 2012-12-09.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q2: New York Jets 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: New York Jets 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q4: New York Jets 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Final: New York Jets 17, Jacksonville Jaguars 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
New York Jets touchdown — S. Greene (Q3 24:19) New York Jets touchdown — B. Powell (Q4 12:25) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Owens (Q4 7:15) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q2 36:47, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q3 17:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
C. Henne (Jacksonville Jaguars), 44.7% completion, -8.4% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -10.65 total passing EPA. M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 50.0% completion, -1.1% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -6.52 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
M. Owens (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +2.84 on rushing plays. across 15 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.69 EPA): (4:48) 7-C.Henne pass short middle intended for 89-M.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 57-B.Scott [50-G.McIntyre] at NYJ 6. 57-B.Scott to NYJ 17 for 11 yards (68-G.Whimper).. The biggest win-probability swing was -14.7%.
Was New York Jets vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New York Jets won 17-10 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 2-10 Now 2-11 L
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