New York Jets vs. Washington Commanders: 2011 Week 13 Recap

Game story

In Week 13 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-12-04, the New York Jets took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 34–19 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

R. Grossman (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -12.29 total EPA, and -18.2% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, S. Holmes (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.57 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+24.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (4:57) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 10-S.Holmes for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 S. Holmes · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
2. 2 P. Burress · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
3. 3 M. Sanchez · New York Jets · Passing · +2.59 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
4. 4 S. Greene · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.59 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Conner · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
6. 6 L. Tomlinson · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
7. 7 S. Greene · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
8. 8 D. Stallworth · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.64 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

• Washington Commanders — R. Helu (Q1 55:27)
• New York Jets — S. Greene (Q1 46:19)
• New York Jets — S. Holmes (M. Sanchez pass) (Q4 4:57)
• New York Jets — S. Greene (Q4 3:48)
• New York Jets — S. Greene (Q4 1:59)

Field goals

• Washington Commanders — G. Gano (Q2 41:37)
• New York Jets — N. Folk (Q2 33:12)
• Washington Commanders — G. Gano (Q2 30:24)
• New York Jets — N. Folk (Q3 21:41)
• Washington Commanders — G. Gano (Q4 7:56)
• Washington Commanders — G. Gano (Q4 2:04)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q1 55:27) — (10:27) 29-R.Helu left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 55:21) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; New York Jets found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q1 46:19) — (1:19) 23-S.Greene left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 46:15) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYJ 15 (Q2 41:37) — (11:37) 4-G.Gano 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the WAS 27 (Q2 33:12) — (3:12) 2-N.Folk 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYJ 5 (Q2 30:24) — (:24) 4-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the WAS 33 (Q3 21:41) — (6:41) 2-N.Folk 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell..

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 21–6. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYJ 28 (Q4 7:56) — (7:56) 4-G.Gano 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; New York Jets found the end zone from the WAS 30 (Q4 4:57) — (4:57) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 10-S.Holmes for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 4:49) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.; New York Jets found the end zone from the WAS 9 (Q4 3:48) — (3:48) Direct snap to 23-S.Greene. 23-S.Greene right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 3:42) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYJ 25 (Q4 2:04) — (2:04) 4-G.Gano 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; New York Jets found the end zone from the WAS 25 (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) 23-S.Greene right end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 1:47) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell..

Turning points

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

• New York Jets (Q4 4:57) — (4:57) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 10-S.Holmes for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +24.2% · EPA +3.74]
• Washington Commanders (Q2 31:09) — (1:09) 6-S.Rocca punts 43 yards to NYJ 18, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 11-J.Kerley MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by WAS-56-P.Riley at NYJ 18. 56-P.Riley to NYJ 18 for no gain (20-K.Wilson). [WPA +17.8% · EPA +4.39]
• Washington Commanders (Q3 21:25) — (6:25) 29-R.Helu left guard to WAS 28 for 4 yards (52-D.Harris; 57-B.Scott). New York Jets challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 29-R.Helu left guard to WAS 28 f [WPA -13.2% · EPA -4.25]
• Washington Commanders (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman sacked at WAS 11 for -9 yards (51-A.Maybin). FUMBLES (51-A.Maybin) [51-A.Maybin], RECOVERED by NYJ-97-C.Pace at WAS 9. 97-C.Pace to WAS 9 for no gain (63-W.Montgomery). [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.39]
• Washington Commanders (Q4 7:56) — (7:56) 4-G.Gano 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca. [WPA +10.2% · EPA +1.35]

Impact plays

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

• Washington Commanders (Q2 31:09) — (1:09) 6-S.Rocca punts 43 yards to NYJ 18, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 11-J.Kerley MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by WAS-56-P.Riley at NYJ 18. 56-P.Riley to NYJ 18 for no gain (20-K.Wilson). [WPA +17.8% · EPA +4.39]
• Washington Commanders (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman sacked at WAS 11 for -9 yards (51-A.Maybin). FUMBLES (51-A.Maybin) [51-A.Maybin], RECOVERED by NYJ-97-C.Pace at WAS 9. 97-C.Pace to WAS 9 for no gain (63-W.Montgomery). [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.39]
• Washington Commanders (Q3 21:25) — (6:25) 29-R.Helu left guard to WAS 28 for 4 yards (52-D.Harris; 57-B.Scott). New York Jets challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 29-R.Helu left guard to WAS 28 f [WPA -13.2% · EPA -4.25]
• New York Jets (Q3 19:24) — (4:24) 2-N.Folk 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell. [WPA -9.5% · EPA -3.84]

Quarterback report card

R.Grossman led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• R.Grossman (Washington Commanders) · 49 dropbacks · 38.8% completion · -18.2% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -12.29 total EPA
• M.Sanchez (New York Jets) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · -5.3% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.59 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• New York Jets: 14 drives, +10.14 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• Washington Commanders: 14 drives, -8.37 total EPA, 5 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.
• S. Holmes (New York Jets) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• R. Grossman (WAS) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• M. Sanchez (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. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 55:27 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-6
   (10:27) 29-R.Helu left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 55:21 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-7
   4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
3. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 46:19 · WAS 1 · Score 6-7
   (1:19) 23-S.Greene left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 46:15 · WAS 2 · Score 7-7
   2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
5. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 41:37 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-10
   (11:37) 4-G.Gano 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
6. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 33:12 · WAS 27 · Score 10-10
   (3:12) 2-N.Folk 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
7. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 30:24 · NYJ 5 · Score 10-13
   (:24) 4-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
8. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 21:41 · WAS 33 · Score 13-13
   (6:41) 2-N.Folk 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
9. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 7:56 · NYJ 28 · Score 13-16
   (7:56) 4-G.Gano 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
10. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 4:57 · WAS 30 · Score 19-16
    (4:57) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 10-S.Holmes for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 4:49 · WAS 2 · Score 20-16
    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
12. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 3:48 · WAS 9 · Score 26-16
    (3:48) Direct snap to 23-S.Greene. 23-S.Greene right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 3:42 · WAS 2 · Score 27-16
    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
14. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 2:04 · NYJ 25 · Score 27-19
    (2:04) 4-G.Gano 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
15. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 1:59 · WAS 25 · Score 33-19
    (1:59) 23-S.Greene right end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 1:47 · WAS 2 · Score 34-19
    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.