Game story
In Week 17 of the 2001 NFL season on 2002-01-06, the New York Jets took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 24–22 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -2.79 total EPA.
On the individual side, W. Chrebet (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.57 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-23.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (2:54) 9-S.Lechler punt is BLOCKED by 30-C.Hayes, Center-68-A.Graham, RECOVERED by NYJ-56-J.Glenn at LV 4. 56-J.Glenn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 13 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 22 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.57 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 2 L. Jordan · New York Jets · Rushing · +5.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.13 EPA/play
- 3 T. Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 4 L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 5 C. Garner · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +2.59 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 6 J. Rice · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 7 K. Swayne · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 8 T. Wheatley · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +0.73 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
W. Chrebet — NYJ · Receiving
W. Chrebet posted the highest total EPA (+6.57) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.94 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.63 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (2:54) 9-S.Lechler punt is BLOCKED by 30-C.Hayes, Center-68-A.Graham, RECOVERED by NYJ-56-J.Glenn at LV 4. 56-J.Glenn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — L. Coles (V. Testaverde pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — T. Wheatley
- New York Jets — J. Glenn
- Las Vegas Raiders — R. Williams (R. Gannon pass)
- New York Jets — L. Jordan
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — B. Daluiso
- Las Vegas Raiders — B. Daluiso
- Las Vegas Raiders — B. Daluiso
- New York Jets — J. Hall
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 13–3. New York Jets found the end zone from the LV 40 (Q1 59:11) — (14:11) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 87-L.Coles for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q1 59:03) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NYJ 5 (Q1 48:56) — (3:56) 3-B.Daluiso 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 13–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NYJ 3 (Q2 41:21) — (11:21) 47-T.Wheatley up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 88 (Q2 32:54); New York Jets added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 32:48) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NYJ 18 (Q2 31:02) — (1:02) 12-R.Gannon pass to 86-R.Williams for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 30:57) — 3-B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NYJ 26 (Q3 27:12) — (12:12) 3-B.Daluiso 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; New York Jets found the end zone from the LV 46 (Q3 25:50) — (10:50) 34-L.Jordan right tackle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 25:42) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NYJ 20 (Q4 6:10) — (6:10) 3-B.Daluiso 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the LV 35 (Q4 1:04) — (1:04) 9-J.Hall 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 32:54) — (2:54) 9-S.Lechler punt is BLOCKED by 30-C.Hayes, Center-68-A.Graham, RECOVERED by NYJ-56-J.Glenn at LV 4. 56-J.Glenn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 31:45) — (1:45) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 87-L.Coles INTERCEPTED by 20-T.James at LV 44. 20-T.James to NYJ 23 for 33 yards (74-R.Young, 20-R.Anderson).
- New York Jets (Q3 18:06) — (3:06) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 83-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Pope at LV 37. 23-M.Pope pushed ob at NYJ 41 for 22 yards.
- New York Jets (Q4 1:04) — (1:04) 9-J.Hall 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 2:23) — (2:23) 9-S.Lechler punts 38 yards to NYJ 25, Center-68-A.Graham. 83-S.Moss to NYJ 36 for 11 yards (28-R.Jordan).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 32:54) — (2:54) 9-S.Lechler punt is BLOCKED by 30-C.Hayes, Center-68-A.Graham, RECOVERED by NYJ-56-J.Glenn at LV 4. 56-J.Glenn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 25:50) — (10:50) 34-L.Jordan right tackle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 31:45) — (1:45) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 87-L.Coles INTERCEPTED by 20-T.James at LV 44. 20-T.James to NYJ 23 for 33 yards (74-R.Young, 20-R.Anderson).
- New York Jets (Q1 59:11) — (14:11) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 87-L.Coles for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
R.Gannon led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.79 total EPA
- V.Testaverde (New York Jets) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.029 | -0.073 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.9% | 41.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.070 | -0.068 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.227 | +0.119 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.073 | +0.029 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.9% | 58.1% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Jets -0.03, Las Vegas Raiders -0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -6.59 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 14 drives, -2.12 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.
- W. Chrebet (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.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 59:11 · LV 40 · Score 6-0
(14:11) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 87-L.Coles for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets TD (+7) — Q1 59:03 · LV 2 · Score 7-0
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 48:56 · NYJ 5 · Score 7-3
(3:56) 3-B.Daluiso 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 41:21 · NYJ 3 · Score 7-9
(11:21) 47-T.Wheatley up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 32:54 · NYJ 88 · Score 13-9
(2:54) 9-S.Lechler punt is BLOCKED by 30-C.Hayes, Center-68-A.Graham, RECOVERED by NYJ-56-J.Glenn at LV 4. 56-J.Glenn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 32:48 · LV 2 · Score 14-9
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 31:02 · NYJ 18 · Score 14-15
(1:02) 12-R.Gannon pass to 86-R.Williams for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 30:57 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-16
3-B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 27:12 · NYJ 26 · Score 14-19
(12:12) 3-B.Daluiso 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 25:50 · LV 46 · Score 20-19
(10:50) 34-L.Jordan right tackle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 25:42 · LV 2 · Score 21-19
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 6:10 · NYJ 20 · Score 21-22
(6:10) 3-B.Daluiso 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 1:04 · LV 35 · Score 24-22
(1:04) 9-J.Hall 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The New York Jets beat the Las Vegas Raiders 24-22 in Week 17, 2001 on 2002-01-06.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was New York Jets 24, Las Vegas Raiders 22 (NYJ 24-22 LV) in Week 17, 2001 on 2002-01-06.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: New York Jets 13, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q2: New York Jets 7, Las Vegas Raiders 13; Q3: New York Jets 7, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q4: New York Jets 3, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Final: New York Jets 24, Las Vegas Raiders 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Las Vegas Raiders?
New York Jets touchdown — L. Coles (V. Testaverde pass) (Q1 59:11) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Wheatley (Q2 41:21) New York Jets touchdown — J. Glenn (Q2 32:54) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — R. Williams (R. Gannon pass) (Q2 31:02) New York Jets touchdown — L. Jordan (Q3 25:50) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — B. Daluiso (Q1 48:56, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — B. Daluiso (Q3 27:12, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — B. Daluiso (Q4 6:10, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Hall (Q4 1:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Las Vegas Raiders?
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 56.1% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.79 total passing EPA. V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 54.5% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.30 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Las Vegas Raiders?
W. Chrebet (New York Jets) led the game in total EPA with +6.57 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.63 EPA): (2:54) 9-S.Lechler punt is BLOCKED by 30-C.Hayes, Center-68-A.Graham, RECOVERED by NYJ-56-J.Glenn at LV 4. 56-J.Glenn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -23.3%.
Was New York Jets vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. New York Jets won 24-22 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 10-5 Now 10-6 L
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