New York Jets vs. New England Patriots: 2024 Week 8 Recap

Game story

In Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-10-27, the New England Patriots took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 25–22 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 29 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

A. Rodgers (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with +9.33 total EPA, and +8.3% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, A. Rodgers (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.33 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+34.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New England Patriots changed the game: (:25) 62-S.Sow and 72-Z.Thomas reported in as eligible. 38-R.Stevenson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The

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 A. Rodgers · New York Jets · Passing · +9.33 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
2. 2 G. Wilson · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.86 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
3. 3 H. Henry · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
4. 4 J. Brissett · New England Patriots · Passing · +2.97 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
5. 5 T. Conklin · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
6. 6 D. Maye · New England Patriots · Passing · +1.83 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
7. 7 R. Stevenson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
8. 8 D. Adams · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.27 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 England Patriots — D. Maye (Q1 50:26)
• New York Jets — T. Conklin (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 46:27)
• New York Jets — X. Gipson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 39:11)
• New England Patriots — R. Stevenson (Q3 25:59)
• New York Jets — B. Allen (Q4 3:00)
• New England Patriots — R. Stevenson (Q4 0:25)

Field goals

• New York Jets — G. Zuerlein (Q3 22:57)
• New England Patriots — J. Slye (Q4 7:36)

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 7–6. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 17 (Q1 50:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye scrambles right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 50:18) — 13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q1 46:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 83-T.Conklin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q2 39:11); New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 39:06) — 9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 3 (Q3 25:59) — (10:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 38-R.Stevenson left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 25:55) — 13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 11 (Q3 22:57) — (7:57) 9-G.Zuerlein 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 17–12. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 5 (Q4 7:36) — (7:36) 13-J.Slye 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q4 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 0-B.Allen up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q4 2:57) — (Pass formation) PENALTY on NYJ, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at NE 2 - No Play.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 0:25); New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q4 0:22) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-J.Brissett pass to 38-R.Stevenson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

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

• New England Patriots (Q4 0:25) — (:25) 62-S.Sow and 72-Z.Thomas reported in as eligible. 38-R.Stevenson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The [WPA +34.6% · EPA +3.53]
• New England Patriots (Q4 1:29) — (1:29) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep right to 9-K.Boutte to NYJ 9 for 34 yards (1-A.Gardner). [WPA +31.9% · EPA +2.48]
• New York Jets (Q3 28:27) — (13:27) 6-T.Morstead punts 52 yards to NE 12, Center-42-T.Hennessy. 25-M.Jones to NYJ 26 for 62 yards (89-J.Ruckert). [WPA -16.3% · EPA -3.60]
• New York Jets (Q4 12:43) — (12:43) 9-G.Zuerlein 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead. [WPA -15.3% · EPA -4.04]
• New England Patriots (Q4 10:20) — (10:20) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 85-H.Henry to NYJ 18 for 12 yards (23-I.Oliver). [WPA +13.7% · EPA +2.19]

Impact plays

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

• New York Jets (Q4 12:43) — (12:43) 9-G.Zuerlein 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead. [WPA -15.3% · EPA -4.04]
• New York Jets (Q3 28:27) — (13:27) 6-T.Morstead punts 52 yards to NE 12, Center-42-T.Hennessy. 25-M.Jones to NYJ 26 for 62 yards (89-J.Ruckert). [WPA -16.3% · EPA -3.60]
• New England Patriots (Q4 0:25) — (:25) 62-S.Sow and 72-Z.Thomas reported in as eligible. 38-R.Stevenson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The [WPA +34.6% · EPA +3.53]
• New York Jets (Q1 48:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 17-D.Adams. PENALTY on NE-0-C.Gonzalez, Defensive Pass Interference, 17 yards, enforced at NE 39 - No Play. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +2.68]

Quarterback report card

A.Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• A.Rodgers (New York Jets) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +8.3% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +9.33 total EPA
• J.Brissett (New England Patriots) · 28 dropbacks · 53.6% completion · -0.1% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +2.97 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Jets +0.02, New England Patriots +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• New England Patriots: 10 drives, +1.17 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• New York Jets: 10 drives, +1.43 total EPA, 4 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.
• A. Rodgers (New York Jets) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• A. Rodgers (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.

1. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 50:26 · NYJ 17 · Score 0-6
   (5:26) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye scrambles right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 50:18 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-7
   13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
3. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 46:27 · NE 2 · Score 6-7
   (1:27) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 83-T.Conklin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 39:11 · NE 1 · Score 12-7
   (9:11) 8-A.Rodgers pass short right to 82-X.Gipson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The
5. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 39:06 · NE 15 · Score 13-7
   9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
6. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 25:59 · NYJ 3 · Score 13-13
   (10:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 38-R.Stevenson left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 25:55 · NYJ 15 · Score 13-14
   13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
8. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 22:57 · NE 11 · Score 16-14
   (7:57) 9-G.Zuerlein 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
9. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 7:36 · NYJ 5 · Score 16-17
   (7:36) 13-J.Slye 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
10. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 3:00 · NE 2 · Score 22-17
    (3:00) (Shotgun) 0-B.Allen up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 2:57 · NE 2 · Score 22-17
    (Pass formation) PENALTY on NYJ, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at NE 2 - No Play.
12. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 0:25 · NYJ 1 · Score 22-23
    (:25) 62-S.Sow and 72-Z.Thomas reported in as eligible. 38-R.Stevenson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the pl
13. New England Patriots TD (+8) — Q4 0:22 · NYJ 2 · Score 22-25
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-J.Brissett pass to 38-R.Stevenson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.