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NFL · Week 13 · December 5, 2021 · 12 min read

Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Jets: 2021 Week 13 Recap

Eagles defeat Jets 33–18 in Week 13

Gardner Minshew II led Fantasy Impact as Eagles prevailed in a 33–18 Week 13 finish.

Philadelphia Eagles 33 6–7 Winner
Final 33–18
New York Jets 18 3–9
Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
33–18
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 37–18 New York Jets
Top passer
Zach Wilson
FantasyHQ MVP
Gardner Minshew II
Game date
December 5, 2021

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Gardner Minshew II
    Gardner Minshew II 20/30 · 242 YDS · 2 TD +18.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Dallas Goedert
    Dallas Goedert 6 REC · 105 YDS · 2 TD +10.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Quez Watkins
    Quez Watkins 3 REC · 60 YDS +7.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • R.Griffin 2 REC · 15 YDS · 1 TD +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Zach Wilson
    Zach Wilson 23/41 · 211 YDS · 2 TD +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Elijah Moore
    Elijah Moore 6 REC · 77 YDS · 1 TD +1.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
Philadelphia Eagles 33–18 New York Jets
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 37–18 New York Jets at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Gardner Minshew II
Top passer
Zach Wilson
Biggest EPA play
(14:19) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass deep right to 88-D.Goedert for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2021-12-05

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Jets 33–18 on 2021-12-05. Gardner Minshew II posted a game-high +18.23 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 36 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Philadelphia Eagles73036033
New York Jets12600018

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
NYJNew York Jets

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NYJNew York Jets
    Q1 12:46TD
    Elijah Moore

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 3
    Score
    0-6

    (12:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short middle to 8-E.Moore for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 9:33TD
    Dallas Goedert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 36
    Score
    6-6

    (9:33) 10-G.Minshew pass deep left to 88-D.Goedert for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-N.Shepherd].

  3. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 9:25XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 15
    Score
    7-6

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.

  4. NYJNew York Jets
    Q1 3:19TD
    Zach Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 1
    Score
    7-12

    (3:19) (No Huddle) 2-Z.Wilson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 14:19TD
    Dallas Goedert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 25
    Score
    13-12

    (14:19) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass deep right to 88-D.Goedert for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 14:12XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 15
    Score
    14-12

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.

  7. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 9:26TD
    RGR. Griffin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 1
    Score
    14-18

    (9:26) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short right to 86-R.Griffin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 4:36TD
    Kenneth Gainwell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 18
    Score
    20-18

    (4:36) (Shotgun) 14-K.Gainwell left guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 4:30TD
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+7

    Yard line
    NYJ 15
    Score
    21-18

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.

  10. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 4:30TD
    Carlton Davis III

    Points+7

    Yard line
    PHI 75
    Score
    21-18

    (4:30) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short left to 84-C.Davis to NYJ 30 for 5 yards (27-Z.McPhearson; 57-T.Edwards).

  11. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:22FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 13
    Score
    24-18

    (:22) 4-J.Elliott 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.

  12. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 6:42FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 14
    Score
    27-18

    (6:42) 4-J.Elliott 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.

  13. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 14:19FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 25
    Score
    30-18

    (14:19) 4-J.Elliott 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.

  14. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 9:46FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 28
    Score
    33-18

    (9:46) 4-J.Elliott 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Gardner Minshew IIGardner Minshew II · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +18.23 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  2. 2Dallas GoedertDallas Goedert · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +10.45 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
  3. 3Quez WatkinsQuez Watkins · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +7.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.56 EPA/play
  4. 4R. Griffin · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
  5. 5Zach WilsonZach Wilson · New York Jets · Passing · +2.25 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
  6. 6Kenneth GainwellKenneth Gainwell · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.88 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  7. 7Elijah MooreElijah Moore · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  8. 8Jamison CrowderJamison Crowder · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Gardner Minshew II

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Gardner Minshew II — PHI · Passing

Gardner Minshew II posted the highest total EPA (+18.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (+3.59 EPA): Gardner Minshew II — (14:19) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass deep right to 88-D.Goedert for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

  • Zach WilsonZach Wilson (New York Jets) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · -3.4% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.25 total EPA
  • Gardner Minshew IIGardner Minshew II (Philadelphia Eagles) · 30 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +21.2% CPOE · +0.61 EPA/play · +18.23 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPhiladelphia EaglesNew York Jets
Offensive EPA/play+0.257+0.029
Offensive success rate51.7%40.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.608+0.055
Rush EPA/play-0.008-0.042
Defensive EPA/play-0.029-0.257
Defensive success rate59.7%48.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs +0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Philadelphia Eagles: +0.26 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • New York Jets: +0.03 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • New York Jets: 9 drives, +2.07 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 8 drives, +22.34 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Elijah MooreNew York Jets — Elijah Moore (Zach Wilson pass) (Q1 12:46)
  • Dallas GoedertPhiladelphia Eagles — Dallas Goedert (Gardner Minshew II pass) (Q1 9:33)
  • Zach WilsonNew York Jets — Zach Wilson (Q1 3:19)
  • Dallas GoedertPhiladelphia Eagles — Dallas Goedert (Gardner Minshew II pass) (Q2 14:19)
  • New York Jets — R. Griffin (Zach Wilson pass) (Q2 9:26)
  • Kenneth GainwellPhiladelphia Eagles — Kenneth Gainwell (Q2 4:36)

Field goals

  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q2 0:22)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q3 6:42)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q4 14:19)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q4 9:46)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 12–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the PHI 3 (Q1 12:46) — (12:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short middle to 8-E.Moore for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYJ 36 (Q1 9:33) — (9:33) 10-G.Minshew pass deep left to 88-D.Goedert for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-N.Shepherd].; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 9:25) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; New York Jets found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q1 3:19) — (3:19) (No Huddle) 2-Z.Wilson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 30–6. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYJ 25 (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass deep right to 88-D.Goedert for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 14:12) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; New York Jets found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q2 9:26) — (9:26) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short right to 86-R.Griffin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYJ 18 (Q2 4:36) — (4:36) (Shotgun) 14-K.Gainwell left guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYJ 15 (Q2 4:30) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 75 (Q2 4:30) — (4:30) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short left to 84-C.Davis to NYJ 30 for 5 yards (27-Z.McPhearson; 57-T.Edwards).; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYJ 13 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) 4-J.Elliott 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYJ 14 (Q3 6:42) — (6:42) 4-J.Elliott 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 6–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYJ 25 (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) 4-J.Elliott 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYJ 28 (Q4 9:46) — (9:46) 4-J.Elliott 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New York Jets (Q1 15:00) — 4-J.Elliott kicks 65 yards from PHI 35 to NYJ 0. 10-B.Berrios to PHI 21 for 79 yards (22-M.Epps). [WPA +11.4% · EPA +3.45]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass deep right to 88-D.Goedert for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.3% · EPA +3.59]
  • New York Jets (Q2 3:06) — (3:06) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson sacked at NYJ 22 for -10 yards (94-J.Sweat). [WPA -10.2% · EPA -1.86]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 8:46) — (8:46) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass incomplete deep left to 88-D.Goedert. NYJ-30-M.Carter II was injured during the play. PENALTY on NYJ-37-B.Hall, Defensive Pass Interference, 21 yards, enforced at NY [WPA +7.7% · EPA +2.42]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short left to 16-Q.Watkins pushed ob at NYJ 21 for 22 yards (57-C.Mosley; 21-A.Davis). [WPA +7.7% · EPA +2.56]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass deep right to 88-D.Goedert for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.3% · EPA +3.59]
  • New York Jets (Q1 15:00) — 4-J.Elliott kicks 65 yards from PHI 35 to NYJ 0. 10-B.Berrios to PHI 21 for 79 yards (22-M.Epps). [WPA +11.4% · EPA +3.45]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 9:33) — (9:33) 10-G.Minshew pass deep left to 88-D.Goedert for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-N.Shepherd]. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +3.45]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 10:17) — (10:17) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass deep left to 16-Q.Watkins pushed ob at NYJ 28 for 28 yards (33-E.Riley). [WPA +5.9% · EPA +3.37]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 12:46 · PHI 3 · Score 0-6
    (12:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short middle to 8-E.Moore for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 9:33 · NYJ 36 · Score 6-6
    (9:33) 10-G.Minshew pass deep left to 88-D.Goedert for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-N.Shepherd].
  3. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 9:25 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-6
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
  4. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 3:19 · PHI 1 · Score 7-12
    (3:19) (No Huddle) 2-Z.Wilson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 14:19 · NYJ 25 · Score 13-12
    (14:19) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass deep right to 88-D.Goedert for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 14:12 · NYJ 15 · Score 14-12
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
  7. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 9:26 · PHI 1 · Score 14-18
    (9:26) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short right to 86-R.Griffin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 4:36 · NYJ 18 · Score 20-18
    (4:36) (Shotgun) 14-K.Gainwell left guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+7) — Q2 4:30 · NYJ 15 · Score 21-18
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
  10. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+7) — Q2 4:30 · PHI 75 · Score 21-18
    (4:30) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short left to 84-C.Davis to NYJ 30 for 5 yards (27-Z.McPhearson; 57-T.Edwards).
  11. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 0:22 · NYJ 13 · Score 24-18
    (:22) 4-J.Elliott 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
  12. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 6:42 · NYJ 14 · Score 27-18
    (6:42) 4-J.Elliott 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
  13. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 14:19 · NYJ 25 · Score 30-18
    (14:19) 4-J.Elliott 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
  14. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 9:46 · NYJ 28 · Score 33-18
    (9:46) 4-J.Elliott 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.

Key takeaways

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

  • Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Gardner Minshew II (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Zach Wilson (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Gardner Minshew II (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Jets on 2021-12-05?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Jets 33-18 in Week 13, 2021.

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

Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 7, New York Jets 12; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 30, New York Jets 6; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 3, New York Jets 0; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 6, New York Jets 0; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 33, New York Jets 18.

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

New York Jets touchdown — E. Moore (Z. Wilson pass) (Q1 12:46) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Goedert (G. Minshew pass) (Q1 9:33) New York Jets touchdown — Z. Wilson (Q1 3:19) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Goedert (G. Minshew pass) (Q2 14:19) New York Jets touchdown — R. Griffin (Z. Wilson pass) (Q2 9:26) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — K. Gainwell (Q2 4:36) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q2 0:22, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q3 6:42, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q4 14:19, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q4 9:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Zach Wilson (New York Jets), 56.1% completion, -3.4% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.25 total passing EPA. Gardner Minshew II (Philadelphia Eagles), 66.7% completion, +21.2% CPOE, +0.61 EPA per dropback, +18.23 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Jets?

Gardner Minshew II (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.23 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps.

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W

New York Jets

Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L