Game story
In Week 10 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-11-12, the New York Jets took care of business against the New England Patriots, pulling away with a 17–14 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 15 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Brady (New England Patriots) paced the passing game, with -5.40 total EPA, and +5.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Cotchery (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.55 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-20.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New England Patriots changed the game: (:09) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 46 for -8 yards (92-S.Ellis). FUMBLES (92-S.Ellis), recovered by NE-71-R.Hochstein at NYJ 48.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| New England Patriots | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +9.55 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 2 R. Caldwell · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.59 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 3 J. Gaffney · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 4 C. Dillon · New England Patriots · Rushing · +4.40 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 5 L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 6 B. Watson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 7 K. Barlow · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.87 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 8 H. Evans · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Cotchery — NYJ · Receiving
J. Cotchery posted the highest total EPA (+9.55) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.59 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.34 EPA) came from New England Patriots: (6:54) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 39-L.Maroney INTERCEPTED by 26-E.Coleman [99-B.Thomas] at NE 38. 26-E.Coleman to NE 35 for 3 yards (39-L.Maroney).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — K. Barlow
- New York Jets — J. Cotchery (C. Pennington pass)
- New England Patriots — R. Caldwell (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New York Jets — M. Nugent
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–6. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 13 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 3-S.Gostkowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q2 34:47) — (4:47) 32-K.Barlow up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 34:43) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 3 (Q2 30:07) — (:07) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 15 (Q3 16:50) — (1:50) 1-M.Nugent 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 8–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 22 (Q4 4:51) — (4:51) (No Huddle) 10-C.Pennington pass deep right to 89-J.Cotchery for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 4:45) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 15 (Q4 4:22) — (4:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Caldwell for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots registered a safety from the NYJ 2 (Q4 4:14) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 87-R.Caldwell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. shotgun formation.
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 46 for -8 yards (92-S.Ellis). FUMBLES (92-S.Ellis), recovered by NE-71-R.Hochstein at NYJ 48.
- New England Patriots (Q4 6:54) — (6:54) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 39-L.Maroney INTERCEPTED by 26-E.Coleman [99-B.Thomas] at NE 38. 26-E.Coleman to NE 35 for 3 yards (39-L.Maroney).
- New England Patriots (Q1 47:54) — (2:54) 28-C.Dillon right guard pushed ob at NYJ 23 for 50 yards (21-A.Dyson). longest run since 10/6/02 (67 TD for Bengals at Colts)
- New England Patriots (Q4 4:22) — (4:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Caldwell for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 13:25) — (13:25) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-B.Watson to NYJ 32 for 6 yards (58-M.Chatham).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New England Patriots (Q4 6:54) — (6:54) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 39-L.Maroney INTERCEPTED by 26-E.Coleman [99-B.Thomas] at NE 38. 26-E.Coleman to NE 35 for 3 yards (39-L.Maroney).
- New York Jets (Q2 44:47) — (14:47) 10-C.Pennington pass deep middle intended for 87-L.Coles INTERCEPTED by 25-A.Hawkins at NE 44. 25-A.Hawkins to NE 44 for no gain (87-L.Coles).
- New York Jets (Q4 4:51) — (4:51) (No Huddle) 10-C.Pennington pass deep right to 89-J.Cotchery for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q1 47:54) — (2:54) 28-C.Dillon right guard pushed ob at NYJ 23 for 50 yards (21-A.Dyson). longest run since 10/6/02 (67 TD for Bengals at Colts)
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) · 44 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +5.1% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.40 total EPA
- C.Pennington (New York Jets) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +4.1% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.78 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 | +0.080 | +0.012 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 45.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.022 | -0.123 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.142 | +0.098 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.012 | -0.080 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.1% | 50.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- New England Patriots: 10 drives, +1.00 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 10 drives, +6.25 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.
- J. Cotchery (New York Jets) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Brady (NE) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- C. Pennington (NYJ) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · NYJ 13 · Score 0-3
(15:00) 3-S.Gostkowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 34:47 · NE 2 · Score 6-3
(4:47) 32-K.Barlow up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 34:43 · NE 2 · Score 7-3
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 30:07 · NYJ 3 · Score 7-6
(:07) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 16:50 · NE 15 · Score 10-6
(1:50) 1-M.Nugent 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 4:51 · NE 22 · Score 16-6
(4:51) (No Huddle) 10-C.Pennington pass deep right to 89-J.Cotchery for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 4:45 · NE 2 · Score 17-6
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 4:22 · NYJ 15 · Score 17-12
(4:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Caldwell for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q4 4:14 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-14
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 87-R.Caldwell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. shotgun formation
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
The New York Jets beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in Week 10, 2006 on 2006-11-12.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
The final score was New York Jets 17, New England Patriots 14 (NYJ 17-14 NE) in Week 10, 2006 on 2006-11-12.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
Q2: New York Jets 7, New England Patriots 6; Q3: New York Jets 3, New England Patriots 0; Q4: New York Jets 7, New England Patriots 8; Final: New York Jets 17, New England Patriots 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
New York Jets touchdown — K. Barlow (Q2 34:47) New York Jets touchdown — J. Cotchery (C. Pennington pass) (Q4 4:51) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Caldwell (T. Brady pass) (Q4 4:22) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 30:07, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 16:50, 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), 56.8% completion, +5.1% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.40 total passing EPA. C. Pennington (New York Jets), 61.1% completion, +4.1% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.78 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
J. Cotchery (New York Jets) led the game in total EPA with +9.55 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.34 EPA): (6:54) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 39-L.Maroney INTERCEPTED by 26-E.Coleman [99-B.Thomas] at NE 38. 26-E.Coleman to NE 35 for 3 yards (39-L.Maroney).. The biggest win-probability swing was -20.3%.
Was New York Jets vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Jets won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W
New England Patriots
Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L
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