New York Jets vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2022 Week 13 Recap

Game story

In Week 13 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-12-04, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 27–22 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. White (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with -7.24 total EPA, and -9.8% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, G. Wilson (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.33 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-32.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (1:46) (Shotgun) 5-M.White pass incomplete short middle to 10-B.Berrios (58-J.Hicks).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 G. Wilson · New York Jets · Receiving · +7.33 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
2. 2 J. Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
3. 3 K. Osborn · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
4. 4 M. White · New York Jets · Rushing · +3.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
5. 5 C. Uzomah · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.82 EPA/play
6. 6 J. Reagor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.42 EPA/play
7. 7 C. Davis · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
8. 8 Z. Knight · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Minnesota Vikings — D. Cook (Q2 43:06)
• Minnesota Vikings — A. Mattison (Q2 33:39)
• Minnesota Vikings — J. Jefferson (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 8:40)
• New York Jets — M. White (Q4 6:49)

Field goals

• Minnesota Vikings — G. Joseph (Q1 57:38)
• New York Jets — G. Zuerlein (Q1 53:34)
• Minnesota Vikings — G. Joseph (Q2 30:44)
• New York Jets — G. Zuerlein (Q2 30:13)
• New York Jets — G. Zuerlein (Q2 30:08)
• New York Jets — G. Zuerlein (Q3 24:47)
• New York Jets — G. Zuerlein (Q3 16:03)
• New York Jets — G. Zuerlein (Q4 12:33)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYJ 33 (Q1 57:38) — (12:38) 1-G.Joseph 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIN 30 (Q1 53:34) — (8:34) 6-G.Zuerlein 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 17–6. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q2 43:06) — (13:06) 4-D.Cook left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 43:02) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYJ 14 (Q2 33:39) — (3:39) 2-A.Mattison up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 33:35) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYJ 23 (Q2 30:44) — (:44) 1-G.Joseph 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIN 42 (Q2 30:13) — (:13) 6-G.Zuerlein 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NYJ 35 (Q2 30:08) — 6-G.Zuerlein kicks 65 yards from NYJ 35 to end zone, Touchback..

The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIN 18 (Q3 24:47) — (9:47) 6-G.Zuerlein 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIN 12 (Q3 16:03) — (1:03) 6-G.Zuerlein 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann..

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–7. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q4 12:33) — (12:33) 6-G.Zuerlein 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYJ 10 (Q4 8:40) — (8:40) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 18-J.Jefferson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 8:33) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 6:49); New York Jets added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 6:45) — 6-G.Zuerlein extra point 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.

• New York Jets (Q4 1:46) — (1:46) (Shotgun) 5-M.White pass incomplete short middle to 10-B.Berrios (58-J.Hicks). [WPA -32.8% · EPA -4.71]
• New York Jets (Q4 3:48) — (3:48) (Shotgun) 5-M.White pass deep middle to 84-C.Davis to MIN 16 for 31 yards (24-C.Bynum). [WPA +27.8% · EPA +4.67]
• New York Jets (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 5-M.White pass deep middle intended for 84-C.Davis INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Bynum [98-D.Wonnum] at MIN 1. 24-C.Bynum to MIN 6 for 5 yards. [WPA -22.9% · EPA -2.50]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:30) — (1:30) 14-R.Wright punts 48 yards to NYJ 49, Center-42-A.DePaola. 10-B.Berrios to MIN 43 for 8 yards (44-J.Metellus). [WPA -22.0% · EPA -1.40]
• New York Jets (Q4 0:58) — (:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-M.White pass deep left to 17-G.Wilson to MIN 19 for 18 yards (22-H.Smith) [94-D.Tomlinson]. [WPA +14.9% · EPA +1.25]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• New York Jets (Q1 58:41) — (13:41) (Shotgun) 5-M.White pass short middle intended for 84-C.Davis INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith (24-C.Bynum) at NYJ 43. 22-H.Smith to NYJ 35 for 8 yards. Lateral to 7-P.Peterson pushed ob at NYJ 34 fo [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.98]
• New York Jets (Q4 1:46) — (1:46) (Shotgun) 5-M.White pass incomplete short middle to 10-B.Berrios (58-J.Hicks). [WPA -32.8% · EPA -4.71]
• New York Jets (Q4 3:48) — (3:48) (Shotgun) 5-M.White pass deep middle to 84-C.Davis to MIN 16 for 31 yards (24-C.Bynum). [WPA +27.8% · EPA +4.67]
• New York Jets (Q4 14:46) — (14:46) (Shotgun) 5-M.White pass short middle to 17-G.Wilson pushed ob at MIN 11 for 60 yards (24-C.Bynum). [WPA +11.2% · EPA +3.77]

Quarterback report card

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

• M.White (New York Jets) · 61 dropbacks · 50.8% completion · -9.8% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -7.24 total EPA
• K.Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 40 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · -2.9% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.66 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Jets -0.01, Minnesota Vikings +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, +0.54 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• New York Jets: 12 drives, -1.19 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Minnesota Vikings 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.
• G. Wilson (New York Jets) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• M. White (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.

1. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 57:38 · NYJ 33 · Score 0-3
   (12:38) 1-G.Joseph 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
2. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 53:34 · MIN 30 · Score 3-3
   (8:34) 6-G.Zuerlein 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
3. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 43:06 · NYJ 4 · Score 3-9
   (13:06) 4-D.Cook left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 43:02 · NYJ 15 · Score 3-10
   1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
5. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 33:39 · NYJ 14 · Score 3-16
   (3:39) 2-A.Mattison up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 33:35 · NYJ 15 · Score 3-17
   1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
7. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 30:44 · NYJ 23 · Score 3-20
   (:44) 1-G.Joseph 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
8. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 30:13 · MIN 42 · Score 6-20
   (:13) 6-G.Zuerlein 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
9. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 30:08 · NYJ 35 · Score 6-20
   6-G.Zuerlein kicks 65 yards from NYJ 35 to end zone, Touchback.
10. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 24:47 · MIN 18 · Score 9-20
    (9:47) 6-G.Zuerlein 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
11. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 16:03 · MIN 12 · Score 12-20
    (1:03) 6-G.Zuerlein 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
12. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 12:33 · MIN 8 · Score 15-20
    (12:33) 6-G.Zuerlein 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
13. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 8:40 · NYJ 10 · Score 15-26
    (8:40) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 18-J.Jefferson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 8:33 · NYJ 15 · Score 15-27
    1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
15. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 6:49 · MIN 1 · Score 21-27
    (6:49) 5-M.White left end to MIN 1 for no gain (98-D.Wonnum; 39-C.Sullivan). New York Jets challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERS
16. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 6:45 · MIN 15 · Score 22-27
    6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.