Game story
In Week 2 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-09-23, the New York Jets took care of business against the New England Patriots, pulling away with a 10–3 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
V. Testaverde (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with -0.91 total EPA.
On the individual side, A. Becht (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +2.09 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-23.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New England Patriots changed the game: (7:36) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 58-J.Farrior at NYJ -3. 58-J.Farrior to NYJ 44 for 47 yards (63-J.Andruzzi).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| New England Patriots | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Becht · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 2 L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 3 K. Faulk · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 4 W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 5 K. Swayne · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 6 T. Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +0.56 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 7 R. Rutledge · New England Patriots · Receiving · +0.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 8 R. Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.35 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Becht — NYJ · Receiving
A. Becht posted the highest total EPA (+2.09) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +1.05 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.49 EPA) came from New England Patriots: (7:36) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 58-J.Farrior at NYJ -3. 58-J.Farrior to NYJ 44 for 47 yards (63-J.Andruzzi).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — C. Martin
Field goals
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- 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 England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 6 (Q1 46:10) — (1:10) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-10-L.Johnson..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 8 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 9-J.Hall 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 8 (Q3 17:34) — (2:34) 28-C.Martin right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 17:29) — 9-J.Hall extra point 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.
- New England Patriots (Q4 7:36) — (7:36) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 58-J.Farrior at NYJ -3. 58-J.Farrior to NYJ 44 for 47 yards (63-J.Andruzzi).
- New England Patriots (Q4 9:22) — (9:22) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-T.Brown pushed ob at NYJ 11 for 58 yards (22-D.Robinson, 42-M.Coleman).
- New England Patriots (Q3 23:48) — (8:48) 44-M.Edwards up the middle to NYJ 7 for 3 yards (51-J.Darling). FUMBLES (51-J.Darling), RECOVERED by NYJ-91-S.Martin at NYJ 7.
- New England Patriots (Q4 2:52) — (2:52) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 44-M.Edwards to NYJ 34 for 2 yards (94-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (94-J.Abraham), RECOVERED by NYJ-94-J.Abraham at NYJ 34. shovel pass Play Challenged by NE and Upheld. (Timeout #
- New York Jets (Q3 17:34) — (2:34) 28-C.Martin right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New England Patriots (Q4 7:36) — (7:36) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 58-J.Farrior at NYJ -3. 58-J.Farrior to NYJ 44 for 47 yards (63-J.Andruzzi).
- New England Patriots (Q3 23:48) — (8:48) 44-M.Edwards up the middle to NYJ 7 for 3 yards (51-J.Darling). FUMBLES (51-J.Darling), RECOVERED by NYJ-91-S.Martin at NYJ 7.
- New England Patriots (Q4 9:22) — (9:22) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-T.Brown pushed ob at NYJ 11 for 58 yards (22-D.Robinson, 42-M.Coleman).
- New England Patriots (Q1 48:22) — (3:22) PENALTY on NYJ-31-A.Glenn, Defensive Delay of Game, 4 yards, enforced at NYJ 8 - No Play.
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) · 31 dropbacks · 51.6% completion · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.91 total EPA
- D.Bledsoe (New England Patriots) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · -0.34 EPA/play · -10.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.073 | -0.173 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.3% | 41.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.029 | -0.270 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.094 | -0.304 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.173 | +0.073 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.8% | 58.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, -13.85 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 11 drives, -5.46 total EPA, 2 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.
- A. Becht (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 England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 46:10 · NYJ 6 · Score 0-3
(1:10) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-10-L.Johnson. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · NE 8 · Score 3-3
(:03) 9-J.Hall 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 17:34 · NE 8 · Score 9-3
(2:34) 28-C.Martin right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 17:29 · NE 2 · Score 10-3
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
The New York Jets beat the New England Patriots 10-3 in Week 2, 2001 on 2001-09-23.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
The final score was New York Jets 10, New England Patriots 3 (NYJ 10-3 NE) in Week 2, 2001 on 2001-09-23.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
Q1: New York Jets 0, New England Patriots 3; Q2: New York Jets 3, New England Patriots 0; Q3: New York Jets 7, New England Patriots 0; Final: New York Jets 10, New England Patriots 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
New York Jets touchdown — C. Martin (Q3 17:34) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 46:10, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Hall (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 51.6% completion, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.91 total passing EPA. D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots), 58.1% completion, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -10.64 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
A. Becht (New York Jets) led the game in total EPA with +2.09 on receiving plays. across 2 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.49 EPA): (7:36) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 58-J.Farrior at NYJ -3. 58-J.Farrior to NYJ 44 for 47 yards (63-J.Andruzzi).. The biggest win-probability swing was -23.7%.
Was New York Jets vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New York Jets won 10-3 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
New England Patriots
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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