Game story
In Week 8 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-10-29, the New York Jets took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 13–10 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
Z. Wilson (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with -12.35 total EPA, and -16.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, G. Wilson (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.95 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+38.6% win probability) landed in overtime when New York Jets changed the game: (6:17) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass incomplete deep right to 86-M.Taylor. PENALTY on NYG-22-A.Jackson, Defensive Pass Interference, 30 yards, enforced at NYG 45 - No Play.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 7 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 13 |
| New York Giants | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 G. Wilson · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 2 T. DeVito · New York Giants · Rushing · +3.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 3 Bre. Hall · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 4 C. Uzomah · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 5 T. Taylor · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 6 W. Robinson · New York Giants · Rushing · +0.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 7 G. Wilson · New York Jets · Rushing · +0.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 8 W. Robinson · New York Giants · Receiving · -0.19 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.19 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
G. Wilson — NYJ · Receiving
G. Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+3.95) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.77 EPA) came from New York Jets: (13:43) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson sacked at NYJ 32 for -10 yards (5-K.Thibodeaux). FUMBLES (5-K.Thibodeaux) [5-K.Thibodeaux], RECOVERED by NYG-55-J.Ward at NYJ 26. 55-J.Ward to NYJ 19 for 7 yards (60-C.McGovern; 71-W.Schweitz
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — Z. Wilson
- New York Giants — T. DeVito
Field goals
- New York Giants — G. Gano
- New York Jets — G. Zuerlein
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- New York Jets — G. Zuerlein
- New York Jets — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the NYJ 13 (Q1 57:11) — (12:11) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NYG 50 (Q1 46:18) — (1:18) 2-Z.Wilson pass short middle to 20-Bre.Hall for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-28-C.Flott, Illegal Contact, declined.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 46:06) — 9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the NYJ 6 (Q3 24:03) — (9:03) (Shotgun) 15-T.DeVito left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 23:59) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NYG 17 (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 9-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.; New York Jets connected on a field goal (Q4 0:00) — END QUARTER 4.
Overtime: New York Jets won the period 6–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NYG 15 (OT 6:12) — (6:12) 9-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.; New York Jets connected on a field goal (OT 6:09) — END GAME.
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (OT 6:17) — (6:17) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass incomplete deep right to 86-M.Taylor. PENALTY on NYG-22-A.Jackson, Defensive Pass Interference, 30 yards, enforced at NYG 45 - No Play.
- New York Giants (OT 8:21) — (8:21) 6-J.Gillan punts 47 yards to NYJ 39, Center-59-C.Kreiter, out of bounds.
- New York Jets (Q4 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep middle to 10-A.Lazard to NYG 17 for 29 yards (22-A.Jackson).
- New York Jets (OT 7:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short left to 17-G.Wilson to 50 for 11 yards (25-D.Banks). Penalty on NYG-25-D.Banks, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- New York Giants (Q4 7:19) — (7:19) (Punt formation) PENALTY on NYJ-72-M.Clemons, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at NYG 8 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Jets (Q1 58:43) — (13:43) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson sacked at NYJ 32 for -10 yards (5-K.Thibodeaux). FUMBLES (5-K.Thibodeaux) [5-K.Thibodeaux], RECOVERED by NYG-55-J.Ward at NYJ 26. 55-J.Ward to NYJ 19 for 7 yards (60-C.McG
- New York Jets (Q2 32:28) — (2:28) 2-Z.Wilson FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 41, RECOVERED by NYG-41-M.McFadden at NYJ 41.
- New York Jets (Q1 46:18) — (1:18) 2-Z.Wilson pass short middle to 20-Bre.Hall for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-28-C.Flott, Illegal Contact, declined.
- New York Jets (Q4 1:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson sacked at NYJ 26 for -15 yards (5-K.Thibodeaux).
Quarterback report card
Z.Wilson led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Z.Wilson (New York Jets) · 44 dropbacks · 38.6% completion · -16.8% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -12.35 total EPA
- T.Taylor (New York Giants) · 13 dropbacks · 30.8% completion · -0.0% CPOE · -0.88 EPA/play · -11.42 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.309 | -0.307 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.5% | 27.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.281 | -0.716 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.558 | -0.085 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.307 | +0.309 |
| Defensive success rate | 72.7% | 65.5% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Jets -0.31, New York Giants -0.31) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- New York Giants: 18 drives, -30.37 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 17 drives, -25.96 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.
- G. Wilson (New York Jets) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- Z. Wilson (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 York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 57:11 · NYJ 13 · Score 0-3
(12:11) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 46:18 · NYG 50 · Score 6-3
(1:18) 2-Z.Wilson pass short middle to 20-Bre.Hall for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-28-C.Flott, Illegal Contact, declined. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 46:06 · NYG 15 · Score 7-3
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 24:03 · NYJ 6 · Score 7-9
(9:03) (Shotgun) 15-T.DeVito left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 23:59 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-10
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 0:01 · NYG 17 · Score 10-10
(:01) 9-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · Score 10-10
END QUARTER 4 - New York Jets FG (+3) — OT 6:12 · NYG 15 · Score 13-10
(6:12) 9-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - New York Jets FG (+3) — OT 6:09 · Score 13-10
END GAME
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs New York Giants?
The New York Jets beat the New York Giants 13-10 in Week 8, 2023 on 2023-10-29.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs New York Giants?
The final score was New York Jets 13, New York Giants 10 (NYJ 13-10 NYG) in Week 8, 2023 on 2023-10-29.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs New York Giants?
Q1: New York Jets 7, New York Giants 3; Q3: New York Jets 0, New York Giants 7; Q4: New York Jets 6, New York Giants 0; Q5: New York Jets 6, New York Giants 0; Final: New York Jets 13, New York Giants 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs New York Giants?
New York Jets touchdown — Z. Wilson (Q1 46:18) New York Giants touchdown — T. DeVito (Q3 24:03) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q1 57:11, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 0:01, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:00, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (OT 6:12, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (OT 6:09, 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 York Giants?
Z. Wilson (New York Jets), 38.6% completion, -16.8% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -12.35 total passing EPA. T. Taylor (New York Giants), 30.8% completion, -0.0% CPOE, -0.88 EPA per dropback, -11.42 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs New York Giants?
G. Wilson (New York Jets) led the game in total EPA with +3.95 on receiving plays. across 13 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.77 EPA): (13:43) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson sacked at NYJ 32 for -10 yards (5-K.Thibodeaux). FUMBLES (5-K.Thibodeaux) [5-K.Thibodeaux], RECOVERED by NYG-55-J.Ward at NYJ 26. 55-J.Ward to NYJ 19 f. The biggest win-probability swing was +38.6%.
Was New York Jets vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Jets won 13-10 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W
New York Giants
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
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