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NFL · Week 5 · October 6, 2019 · 10 min read

New York Jets vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2019 Week 5 Recap

Eagles defeat Jets 31–6 in Week 5

Zach Ertz led Fantasy Impact as Eagles prevailed in a 6–31 Week 5 finish.

New York Jets 6 0–4
Final 6–31
Philadelphia Eagles 31 3–2 Winner
Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
6–31
Halftime
New York Jets 0–21 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
L. Falk
FantasyHQ MVP
Zach Ertz
Game date
October 6, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • Vyncint Smith
    Vyncint Smith 1 CAR · 19 YDS · 1 TD +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Ro.Anderson 1 REC · 16 YDS +0.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Brandon Powell
    Brandon Powell 1 CAR · 4 YDS -0.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Zach Ertz
    Zach Ertz 5 REC · 57 YDS · 1 TD +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Nelson Agholor
    Nelson Agholor 1 REC · 20 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Miles Sanders
    Miles Sanders 4 REC · 49 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New York Jets 31–6 in Week 5 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-10-06, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (-9.0% win probability) came in the opening quarter when New York Jets swung the momentum.

In Week 5 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-10-06, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 31–6 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

L. Falk (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with -33.79 total EPA, and -7.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, Z. Ertz (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.54 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-9.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (5:15) 8-L.Falk pass short right intended for 26-L.Bell INTERCEPTED by 47-N.Gerry [55-B.Graham] at PHI 49. 47-N.Gerry for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PHI-96-D.Barnett, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 ya

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
New York Jets000606
Philadelphia Eagles14737031

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 Z. Ertz · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  2. 2 V. Smith · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.44 EPA/play
  3. 3 N. Agholor · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  4. 4 M. Sanders · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  5. 5 Ro. Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
  6. 6 J. Howard · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · -0.00 total EPA · 14 snaps · -0.00 EPA/play
  7. 7 J. McCown · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
  8. 8 C. Wentz · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · -0.01 total EPA · 37 snaps · -0.00 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Z. Ertz — PHI · Receiving

Z. Ertz posted the highest total EPA (+4.54) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Philadelphia Eagles's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.65 EPA per play.

The signature play (-8.81 EPA) came from New York Jets: (7:53) (Shotgun) 8-L.Falk sacked at NYJ 44 for -9 yards (38-O.Scandrick). FUMBLES (38-O.Scandrick) [38-O.Scandrick], RECOVERED by PHI-38-O.Scandrick at NYJ 44. 38-O.Scandrick for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Philadelphia Eagles — J. Howard (Q1 52:48)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — N. Gerry (Q1 50:15)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — Z. Ertz (C. Wentz pass) (Q2 30:38)
  • New York Jets — V. Smith (Q4 14:40)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — O. Scandrick (Q4 7:53)

Field goals

  • Philadelphia Eagles — J. Elliott (Q3 16:28)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q1 52:48) — (7:48) 24-J.Howard right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 52:44) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 47 (Q1 50:15); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 50:04) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYJ 11 (Q2 30:38); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 30:34) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYJ 10 (Q3 16:28) — (1:28) 4-J.Elliott 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–6. New York Jets found the end zone from the PHI 19 (Q4 14:40) — (14:40) (Shotgun) 17-V.Smith left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 47 (Q4 7:53); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 7:39) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

Turning points

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

  • New York Jets (Q1 50:15) — (5:15) 8-L.Falk pass short right intended for 26-L.Bell INTERCEPTED by 47-N.Gerry [55-B.Graham] at PHI 49. 47-N.Gerry for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PHI-96-D.Barnett, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 ya [WPA -9.0% · EPA -7.62]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 56:37) — (11:37) (Shotgun) 24-J.Howard up the middle to NYJ 29 for 15 yards (20-M.Maye). [WPA +7.4% · EPA +1.31]
  • New York Jets (Q1 58:47) — (13:47) (Shotgun) 8-L.Falk sacked at NYJ 17 for -9 yards (55-B.Graham). [WPA -4.6% · EPA -2.06]
  • New York Jets (Q2 32:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 8-L.Falk pass deep left intended for 18-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 23-R.McLeod at PHI 35. 23-R.McLeod to NYJ 42 for 23 yards (82-J.Crowder). [WPA -4.4% · EPA -3.59]
  • New York Jets (Q1 50:52) — (5:52) 26-L.Bell up the middle to PHI 47 for no gain (23-R.McLeod). [WPA -3.9% · EPA -1.74]

Impact plays

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

  • New York Jets (Q4 7:53) — (7:53) (Shotgun) 8-L.Falk sacked at NYJ 44 for -9 yards (38-O.Scandrick). FUMBLES (38-O.Scandrick) [38-O.Scandrick], RECOVERED by PHI-38-O.Scandrick at NYJ 44. 38-O.Scandrick for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -1.0% · EPA -8.81]
  • New York Jets (Q1 50:15) — (5:15) 8-L.Falk pass short right intended for 26-L.Bell INTERCEPTED by 47-N.Gerry [55-B.Graham] at PHI 49. 47-N.Gerry for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PHI-96-D.Barnett, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 ya [WPA -9.0% · EPA -7.62]
  • New York Jets (Q4 14:53) — (14:53) 4-L.Edwards punts 54 yards to PHI 18, Center-42-T.Hennessy. 30-C.Clement MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NYJ-25-T.Cannon at PHI 20. 25-T.Cannon to PHI 19 for 1 yard (50-D.Riley; 37-R.Lewis). [WPA +0.3% · EPA +6.03]
  • New York Jets (Q2 32:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 8-L.Falk pass deep left intended for 18-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 23-R.McLeod at PHI 35. 23-R.McLeod to NYJ 42 for 23 yards (82-J.Crowder). [WPA -4.4% · EPA -3.59]

Quarterback report card

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

  • L.Falk (New York Jets) · 37 dropbacks · 40.5% completion · -7.5% CPOE · -0.91 EPA/play · -33.79 total EPA
  • C.Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 37 dropbacks · 45.9% completion · -2.8% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.01 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatNew York JetsPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play-0.434-0.073
Offensive success rate29.9%46.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.911-0.000
Rush EPA/play-0.116-0.296
Defensive EPA/play+0.073+0.434
Defensive success rate53.8%70.1%

By the numbers

Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.43), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • New York Jets: 14 drives, -33.42 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, -5.86 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

  • Philadelphia Eagles leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
  • Z. Ertz (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • L. Falk (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.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 52:48 · NYJ 1 · Score 0-6
    (7:48) 24-J.Howard right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 52:44 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-7
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  3. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 50:15 · PHI 47 · Score 0-13
    (5:15) 8-L.Falk pass short right intended for 26-L.Bell INTERCEPTED by 47-N.Gerry [55-B.Graham] at PHI 49. 47-N.Gerry for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PHI-96
  4. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 50:04 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-14
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  5. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 30:38 · NYJ 11 · Score 0-20
    (:38) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play
  6. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 30:34 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-21
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 16:28 · NYJ 10 · Score 0-24
    (1:28) 4-J.Elliott 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  8. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 14:40 · PHI 19 · Score 6-24
    (14:40) (Shotgun) 17-V.Smith left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 7:53 · PHI 47 · Score 6-30
    (7:53) (Shotgun) 8-L.Falk sacked at NYJ 44 for -9 yards (38-O.Scandrick). FUMBLES (38-O.Scandrick) [38-O.Scandrick], RECOVERED by PHI-38-O.Scandrick at NYJ 44.
  10. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 7:39 · NYJ 15 · Score 6-31
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Jets vs Philadelphia Eagles?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Jets 31-6 in Week 5, 2019 on 2019-10-06.

What was the final score of New York Jets vs Philadelphia Eagles?

The final score was New York Jets 6, Philadelphia Eagles 31 (NYJ 6-31 PHI) in Week 5, 2019 on 2019-10-06.

What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q1: New York Jets 0, Philadelphia Eagles 14; Q2: New York Jets 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q3: New York Jets 0, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q4: New York Jets 6, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Final: New York Jets 6, Philadelphia Eagles 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Howard (Q1 52:48) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — N. Gerry (Q1 50:15) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — Z. Ertz (C. Wentz pass) (Q2 30:38) New York Jets touchdown — V. Smith (Q4 14:40) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — O. Scandrick (Q4 7:53) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q3 16:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Philadelphia Eagles?

L. Falk (New York Jets), 40.5% completion, -7.5% CPOE, -0.91 EPA per dropback, -33.79 total passing EPA. C. Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 45.9% completion, -2.8% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.01 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Z. Ertz (Philadelphia Eagles) led the game in total EPA with +4.54 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.81 EPA): (7:53) (Shotgun) 8-L.Falk sacked at NYJ 44 for -9 yards (38-O.Scandrick). FUMBLES (38-O.Scandrick) [38-O.Scandrick], RECOVERED by PHI-38-O.Scandrick at NYJ 44. 38-O.Scandrick for 4. The biggest win-probability swing was -9.0%.

Season records after this game

New York Jets

Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W