Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Jets: 2007 Week 6 Recap

Game story

In Week 6 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-10-14, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 16–9 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with +6.97 total EPA, and +0.0% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, K. Curtis (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.97 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+23.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (10:21) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 80-K.Curtis for 75 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 K. Curtis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +10.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.19 EPA/play
2. 2 D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +6.97 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
3. 3 R. Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.40 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
4. 4 J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
5. 5 T. Jones · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.15 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
6. 6 B. Celek · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
7. 7 J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
8. 8 L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.47 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

• Philadelphia Eagles — K. Curtis (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 55:21)

Field goals

• New York Jets — M. Nugent (Q1 56:47)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q2 44:55)
• New York Jets — M. Nugent (Q2 42:48)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q3 23:41)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q3 16:44)
• New York Jets — M. Nugent (Q4 9:32)

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 7–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the PHI 12 (Q1 56:47) — (11:47) 1-M.Nugent 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYJ 75 (Q1 55:21) — (10:21) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 80-K.Curtis for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 55:09) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYJ 4 (Q2 44:55) — (14:55) 2-D.Akers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the PHI 3 (Q2 42:48) — (12:48) 1-M.Nugent 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 6–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYJ 13 (Q3 23:41) — (8:41) 2-D.Akers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYJ 7 (Q3 16:44) — (1:44) 2-D.Akers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the PHI 12 (Q4 9:32) — (9:32) 1-M.Nugent 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..

Turning points

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

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 55:21) — (10:21) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 80-K.Curtis for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.9% · EPA +7.69]
• New York Jets (Q4 3:32) — (3:32) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass incomplete short left to 87-L.Coles (24-S.Brown). [WPA -16.5% · EPA -3.25]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass deep middle intended for 81-J.Avant INTERCEPTED by 31-H.Poteat [92-S.Ellis] at PHI 28. 31-H.Poteat to PHI 17 for 11 yards (86-R.Brown). [WPA -14.3% · EPA -2.43]
• New York Jets (Q1 49:53) — (4:53) 1-M.Nugent 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. [WPA -11.8% · EPA -2.86]
• New York Jets (Q4 5:02) — (5:02) (Shotgun) 89-J.Cotchery left end pushed ob at PHI 13 for 14 yards (21-W.James). Pennington hands to Smith who pitches to Cotchery on the reverse. [WPA +11.7% · EPA +1.68]

Impact plays

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

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 55:21) — (10:21) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 80-K.Curtis for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.9% · EPA +7.69]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 34:25) — (4:25) 2-D.Akers 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. [WPA -9.2% · EPA -3.50]
• New York Jets (Q4 3:32) — (3:32) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass incomplete short left to 87-L.Coles (24-S.Brown). [WPA -16.5% · EPA -3.25]
• New York Jets (Q1 49:53) — (4:53) 1-M.Nugent 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. [WPA -11.8% · EPA -2.86]

Quarterback report card

D.McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• D.McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · +0.0% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.97 total EPA
• C.Pennington (New York Jets) · 25 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · -6.4% CPOE · -0.47 EPA/play · -11.84 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• New York Jets: 10 drives, -8.76 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 10 drives, +1.42 total EPA, 4 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.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• K. Curtis (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• C. Pennington (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. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 56:47 · PHI 12 · Score 0-3
   (11:47) 1-M.Nugent 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
2. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 55:21 · NYJ 75 · Score 6-3
   (10:21) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 80-K.Curtis for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 55:09 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-3
   2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
4. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 44:55 · NYJ 4 · Score 10-3
   (14:55) 2-D.Akers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
5. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 42:48 · PHI 3 · Score 10-6
   (12:48) 1-M.Nugent 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
6. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 23:41 · NYJ 13 · Score 13-6
   (8:41) 2-D.Akers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
7. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 16:44 · NYJ 7 · Score 16-6
   (1:44) 2-D.Akers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
8. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 9:32 · PHI 12 · Score 16-9
   (9:32) 1-M.Nugent 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.