Game story
In Week 7 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-10-24, the New England Patriots took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 13–7 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Brady (New England Patriots) paced the passing game, with +3.69 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Givens (New England Patriots) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.08 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-14.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (2:14) 10-C.Pennington pass to 33-J.Sowell to NE 15 for 4 yards (52-T.Johnson). FUMBLES (52-T.Johnson), RECOVERED by NE-21-R.Gay at NE 7.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| New England Patriots | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Givens · New England Patriots · Receiving · +10.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
- 2 J. McCareins · New York Jets · Receiving · +9.39 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 3 D. Patten · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 4 C. Pennington · New York Jets · Rushing · +4.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 5 T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +3.69 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 6 C. Baker · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 7 W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 8 K. Faulk · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.30 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Givens — NE · Receiving
D. Givens posted the highest total EPA (+10.08) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New England Patriots's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.02 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.16 EPA) came from New England Patriots: (14:19) NE 90-Klecko eligible. 12-T.Brady pass to 90-D.Klecko to NYJ 36 for no gain (94-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (94-J.Abraham), RECOVERED by NYJ-50-E.Barton at NYJ 37. 50-E.Barton to NYJ 39 for 2 yards (87-D.Givens). NE 90-K
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. Pennington
- New England Patriots — D. Patten (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
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 23 (Q1 53:38) — (8:38) 4-A.Vinatieri 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–7. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 9 (Q2 39:35) — (9:35) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) NYJ 93-Reed eligible. 10-C.Pennington left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 31:55) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 7 (Q2 30:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 30:05) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (Q1 47:14) — (2:14) 10-C.Pennington pass to 33-J.Sowell to NE 15 for 4 yards (52-T.Johnson). FUMBLES (52-T.Johnson), RECOVERED by NE-21-R.Gay at NE 7.
- New York Jets (Q4 2:19) — (2:19) 10-C.Pennington pass incomplete to 80-W.Chrebet (37-R.Harrison).
- New York Jets (Q1 49:14) — (4:14) 10-C.Pennington pass to 81-J.McCareins to NE 28 for 18 yards (22-A.Samuel).
- New England Patriots (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) NE 90-Klecko eligible. 12-T.Brady pass to 90-D.Klecko to NYJ 36 for no gain (94-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (94-J.Abraham), RECOVERED by NYJ-50-E.Barton at NYJ 37. 50-E.Barton to NYJ 39 for 2 yards (8
- New York Jets (Q4 2:48) — (2:48) 28-C.Martin left guard to NE 30 for -3 yards (55-W.McGinest, 93-R.Seymour).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New England Patriots (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) NE 90-Klecko eligible. 12-T.Brady pass to 90-D.Klecko to NYJ 36 for no gain (94-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (94-J.Abraham), RECOVERED by NYJ-50-E.Barton at NYJ 37. 50-E.Barton to NYJ 39 for 2 yards (8
- New York Jets (Q1 47:14) — (2:14) 10-C.Pennington pass to 33-J.Sowell to NE 15 for 4 yards (52-T.Johnson). FUMBLES (52-T.Johnson), RECOVERED by NE-21-R.Gay at NE 7.
- New England Patriots (Q2 30:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 41:44) — (11:44) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens to NYJ 10 for 42 yards (36-D.Barrett).
Quarterback report card
T.Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Brady (New England Patriots) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.69 total EPA
- C.Pennington (New York Jets) · 31 dropbacks · 61.3% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.48 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 | +0.012 | +0.079 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 42.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.021 | +0.109 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.039 | -0.071 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.079 | -0.012 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.9% | 55.1% |
By the numbers
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- New England Patriots: 8 drives, +5.97 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 8 drives, +0.86 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots 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.
- D. Givens (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.
- New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 53:38 · NYJ 23 · Score 0-3
(8:38) 4-A.Vinatieri 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 39:35 · NYJ 9 · Score 0-6
(9:35) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · NE 1 · Score 6-6
(2:00) NYJ 93-Reed eligible. 10-C.Pennington left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 31:55 · NE 2 · Score 7-6
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 30:11 · NYJ 7 · Score 7-12
(:11) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 30:05 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-13
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 13-7 in Week 7, 2004 on 2004-10-24.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
The final score was New York Jets 7, New England Patriots 13 (NYJ 7-13 NE) in Week 7, 2004 on 2004-10-24.
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 7, New England Patriots 10; Final: New York Jets 7, New England Patriots 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
New York Jets touchdown — C. Pennington (Q2 32:00) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Patten (T. Brady pass) (Q2 30:11) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 53:38, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 39:35, 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?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 58.8% completion, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.69 total passing EPA. C. Pennington (New York Jets), 61.3% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.48 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
D. Givens (New England Patriots) led the game in total EPA with +10.08 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.16 EPA): (14:19) NE 90-Klecko eligible. 12-T.Brady pass to 90-D.Klecko to NYJ 36 for no gain (94-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (94-J.Abraham), RECOVERED by NYJ-50-E.Barton at NYJ 37. 50-E.Barton to N. The biggest win-probability swing was -14.2%.
Was New York Jets vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. New England Patriots won 13-7 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 5-0 Now 5-1 L
New England Patriots
Entered 5-0 Now 6-0 W
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