Game story
In Week 16 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-12-24, the New England Patriots took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 41–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
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 +15.67 total EPA, and +7.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Brady (New England Patriots) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.67 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-6.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (14:01) 33-K.Robinson right guard to NYJ 32 for -2 yards (52-E.Roberts). FUMBLES (52-E.Roberts), RECOVERED by NE-21-M.Butler at NYJ 30. 21-M.Butler to NYJ 28 for 2 yards (9-B.Petty). NYJ-9-B.Petty was
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| New England Patriots | 10 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 41 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +15.67 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 2 J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.91 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 3 M. Bennett · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
- 4 M. Lengel · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.03 EPA/play
- 5 C. Peake · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 6 J. White · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 7 J. Garoppolo · New England Patriots · Passing · +1.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 8 Q. Enunwa · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+15.67) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New England Patriots's efficiency. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.83 EPA) came from New York Jets: (:38) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 81-Q.Enunwa INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Butler at NE 42. 21-M.Butler pushed ob at NYJ 37 for 21 yards (76-W.Johnson). PENALTY on NYJ-72-B.Shell, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — M. Bennett (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — M. Lengel (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — J. White (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — L. Blount
- New England Patriots — L. Blount
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New York Jets — N. Folk
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 10–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 11 (Q1 53:20) — (8:20) 3-S.Gostkowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q1 48:07) — (3:07) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 88-M.Bennett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 48:02) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 17–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 4 (Q2 41:16) — (11:16) 3-S.Gostkowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 18 (Q2 32:47) — (2:47) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 82-M.Lengel for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 32:40) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 25 (Q2 30:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 28-J.White for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 30:25) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q3 18:25); New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 18:22) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 12:27); New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 12:24) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 11 (Q4 6:20) — (6:20) 2-N.Folk 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (Q2 44:01) — (14:01) 33-K.Robinson right guard to NYJ 32 for -2 yards (52-E.Roberts). FUMBLES (52-E.Roberts), RECOVERED by NE-21-M.Butler at NYJ 30. 21-M.Butler to NYJ 28 for 2 yards (9-B.Petty). NYJ-9-B.Petty was
- New York Jets (Q2 36:00) — (6:00) 2-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- New England Patriots (Q1 57:07) — (12:07) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 19-M.Mitchell to NYJ 35 for 16 yards (41-B.Skrine).
- New York Jets (Q2 34:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 25-E.Rowe at NE 46. 25-E.Rowe ran ob at NE 46 for no gain.
- New York Jets (Q1 58:35) — (13:35) (Shotgun) 9-B.Petty sacked at NYJ 16 for -7 yards (95-C.Long).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Jets (Q3 15:38) — (:38) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 81-Q.Enunwa INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Butler at NE 42. 21-M.Butler pushed ob at NYJ 37 for 21 yards (76-W.Johnson). PENALTY on NYJ-72-B.Shell, Face Mask
- New York Jets (Q2 44:01) — (14:01) 33-K.Robinson right guard to NYJ 32 for -2 yards (52-E.Roberts). FUMBLES (52-E.Roberts), RECOVERED by NE-21-M.Butler at NYJ 30. 21-M.Butler to NYJ 28 for 2 yards (9-B.Petty). NYJ-9-B.Petty was
- New York Jets (Q4 7:53) — (7:53) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 17-C.Peake to NE 10 for 27 yards (25-E.Rowe).
- New York Jets (Q2 36:00) — (6:00) 2-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
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) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.51 EPA/play · +15.67 total EPA
- R.Fitzpatrick (New York Jets) · 23 dropbacks · 34.8% completion · -14.0% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -8.13 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 | -0.373 | +0.162 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.9% | 46.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.543 | +0.512 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.166 | -0.116 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.162 | +0.373 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.3% | 68.1% |
By the numbers
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.37), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +14.56 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, -26.85 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.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) 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.
- R. Fitzpatrick (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.
- New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 53:20 · NYJ 11 · Score 0-3
(8:20) 3-S.Gostkowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 48:07 · NYJ 5 · Score 0-9
(3:07) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 88-M.Bennett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 48:02 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 41:16 · NYJ 4 · Score 0-13
(11:16) 3-S.Gostkowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 32:47 · NYJ 18 · Score 0-19
(2:47) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 82-M.Lengel for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 32:40 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-20
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 30:31 · NYJ 25 · Score 0-26
(:31) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 28-J.White for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 30:25 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-27
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 18:25 · NYJ 1 · Score 0-33
(3:25) 29-L.Blount up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE 29-Blount 16th TD of season, 4th-most in franchise history (Moss 23, 2007; Gronkowski 18, 2011; Marti - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 18:22 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-34
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 12:27 · NYJ 1 · Score 0-40
(12:27) 71-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 29-L.Blount right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE 29-Blount 17th TD of season, ties Martin (1996) for 3rd-most in - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 12:24 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-41
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 6:20 · NE 11 · Score 3-41
(6:20) 2-N.Folk 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 41-3 in Week 16, 2016 on 2016-12-24.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
The final score was New York Jets 3, New England Patriots 41 (NYJ 3-41 NE) in Week 16, 2016 on 2016-12-24.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
Q1: New York Jets 0, New England Patriots 10; Q2: New York Jets 0, New England Patriots 17; Q3: New York Jets 0, New England Patriots 7; Q4: New York Jets 3, New England Patriots 7; Final: New York Jets 3, New England Patriots 41.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — M. Bennett (T. Brady pass) (Q1 48:07) New England Patriots touchdown — M. Lengel (T. Brady pass) (Q2 32:47) New England Patriots touchdown — J. White (T. Brady pass) (Q2 30:31) New England Patriots touchdown — L. Blount (Q3 18:25) New England Patriots touchdown — L. Blount (Q4 12:27) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q1 53:20, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 41:16, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 6:20, 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), 54.8% completion, +7.5% CPOE, +0.51 EPA per dropback, +15.67 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets), 34.8% completion, -14.0% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -8.13 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) led the game in total EPA with +15.67 on passing plays. across 31 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.83 EPA): (:38) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 81-Q.Enunwa INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Butler at NE 42. 21-M.Butler pushed ob at NYJ 37 for 21 yards (76-W.Johnson). PENALTY on NYJ-72. The biggest win-probability swing was -6.8%.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 4-10 Now 4-11 L
New England Patriots
Entered 12-2 Now 13-2 W
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