New York Jets vs. New England Patriots: 2000 Week 7 Recap

Game story

In Week 7 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-10-15, the New York Jets took care of business against the New England Patriots, pulling away with a 34–17 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots) paced the passing game, with -25.39 total EPA.

On the individual side, T. Simmons (New England Patriots) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.97 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+54.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New England Patriots changed the game: J.Hall kicks 64 yards from NYJ 30 to NE 6. K.Faulk to NE 27 for 21 yards (J.Sowell).

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 T. Simmons · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
2. 2 L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
3. 3 C. Martin · New York Jets · Rushing · +3.27 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
4. 4 D. Bledsoe · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.74 EPA/play
5. 5 T. Glenn · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
6. 6 M. Lewis · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
7. 7 T. Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
8. 8 R. Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.88 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.15 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

• New York Jets — unlisted player (Q1 53:40)
• New York Jets — unlisted player (Q1 52:41)
• New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q2 40:48)
• New York Jets — unlisted player (Q2 32:16)
• New York Jets — unlisted player (Q3 19:21)
• New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q4 9:45)

Field goals

• New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q1 48:35)
• New York Jets — unlisted player (Q2 30:10)
• New York Jets — unlisted player (Q4 4:00)

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 14–3. New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q1 53:40) — (8:40) C.Martin left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 53:29) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 70 (Q1 52:41) — (7:41) D.Bledsoe pass intended for K.Faulk INTERCEPTED by V.Green (M.Lewis) at NE 21. V.Green for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 52:34) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 5 (Q1 48:35) — (3:35) A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson..

The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 9 (Q2 40:48) — (10:48) K.Faulk right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 40:44) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q2 32:16) — (2:16) C.Martin left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 32:11) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 20 (Q2 30:10) — (:10) J.Hall 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..

The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q3 19:21) — (4:21) C.Martin up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 19:13) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 13 (Q4 9:45) — (9:45) D.Bledsoe up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 9:38) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 10 (Q4 4:00) — (4:00) J.Hall 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• New England Patriots (Q1 60:00) — J.Hall kicks 64 yards from NYJ 30 to NE 6. K.Faulk to NE 27 for 21 yards (J.Sowell). [WPA +54.6% · EPA +0.59]
• New England Patriots (Q1 58:39) — (13:39) D.Bledsoe pass to K.Faulk to NE 38 for 3 yards (B.Cox). FUMBLES (B.Cox), RECOVERED by NYJ-B.Cox at NE 38. [WPA -15.0% · EPA -3.92]
• New England Patriots (Q1 52:41) — (7:41) D.Bledsoe pass intended for K.Faulk INTERCEPTED by V.Green (M.Lewis) at NE 21. V.Green for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -12.9% · EPA -7.92]
• New England Patriots (Q2 31:17) — (1:17) D.Bledsoe sacked at NE 45 for -9 yards (J.Abraham). FUMBLES (J.Abraham), RECOVERED by NYJ-S.Ellis at NE 45. S.Ellis to NE 43 for 2 yards (B.Armstrong, S.Isaia). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -4.12]
• New England Patriots (Q2 41:18) — (11:18) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Simmons pushed ob at NYJ 9 for 46 yards (A.Glenn). [WPA +9.6% · EPA +3.94]

Impact plays

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

• New England Patriots (Q1 52:41) — (7:41) D.Bledsoe pass intended for K.Faulk INTERCEPTED by V.Green (M.Lewis) at NE 21. V.Green for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -12.9% · EPA -7.92]
• New York Jets (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) V.Testaverde sacked at NYJ 45 for -4 yards (C.Slade). FUMBLES (C.Slade), RECOVERED by NE-B.Hamilton at NYJ 45. [WPA -7.2% · EPA -4.62]
• New England Patriots (Q4 5:08) — (5:08) D.Bledsoe pass intended for K.Faulk INTERCEPTED by M.Lewis at NE 36. M.Lewis ran ob at NE 13 for 23 yards. [WPA -2.1% · EPA -4.16]
• New England Patriots (Q2 31:17) — (1:17) D.Bledsoe sacked at NE 45 for -9 yards (J.Abraham). FUMBLES (J.Abraham), RECOVERED by NYJ-S.Ellis at NE 45. S.Ellis to NE 43 for 2 yards (B.Armstrong, S.Isaia). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -4.12]

Quarterback report card

D.Bledsoe led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• D.Bledsoe (New England Patriots) · 46 dropbacks · 34.8% completion · -0.55 EPA/play · -25.39 total EPA
• V.Testaverde (New York Jets) · 29 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.50 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.25), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• New England Patriots: 15 drives, -20.71 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• New York Jets: 15 drives, -0.27 total EPA, 6 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.
• T. Simmons (New England Patriots) 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.

1. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 53:40 · NE 2 · Score 6-0
   (8:40) C.Martin left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 53:29 · NE 2 · Score 7-0
   J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
3. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 52:41 · NYJ 70 · Score 13-0
   (7:41) D.Bledsoe pass intended for K.Faulk INTERCEPTED by V.Green (M.Lewis) at NE 21. V.Green for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 52:34 · NE 2 · Score 14-0
   J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
5. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 48:35 · NYJ 5 · Score 14-3
   (3:35) A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
6. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 40:48 · NYJ 9 · Score 14-9
   (10:48) K.Faulk right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 40:44 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-10
   A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
8. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 32:16 · NE 4 · Score 20-10
   (2:16) C.Martin left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 32:11 · NE 2 · Score 21-10
   J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
10. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 30:10 · NE 20 · Score 24-10
    (:10) J.Hall 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
11. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 19:21 · NE 2 · Score 30-10
    (4:21) C.Martin up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 19:13 · NE 2 · Score 31-10
    J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
13. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 9:45 · NYJ 13 · Score 31-16
    (9:45) D.Bledsoe up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 9:38 · NYJ 2 · Score 31-17
    A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
15. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 4:00 · NE 10 · Score 34-17
    (4:00) J.Hall 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.