Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 30–28 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 10–16 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kisean Johnson
- Top passer
- D. Bledsoe
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) T.Tupa sacked at NYJ 17 for -9 yards (S.Israel). FUMBLES (S.Israel), touched at NY…
- Game date
- 1999-09-12
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 30–28 on 1999-09-12, overcoming New York Jets's 16–10 halftime lead. Kisean Johnson posted a game-high +11.14 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 3 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
 New York Jets | 7 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(15:00) A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Holder-L.Johnson.
(8:55) V.Testaverde pass to R.Anderson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
(10:46) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Simmons for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Holder-L.Johnson.
(9:11) T.Tupa pass to K.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
(:08) (Punt formation) L.Johnson Aborted. M.Bartrum FUMBLES at NE 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
(15:00) T.Tupa sacked at NYJ 17 for -9 yards (S.Israel). FUMBLES (S.Israel), touched at NYJ 11, RECOVERED by NE-W.McGinest at NYJ 0. TOUCHDOWN.
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Holder-L.Johnson.
(11:40) T.Allen left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Holder-L.Johnson.
(9:31) A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Holder-L.Johnson.
(5:55) T.Tupa pass to F.Baxter for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(10:47) D.Bledsoe pass intended for T.Brown INTERCEPTED by B.Cox at NE 27. B.Cox for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:07) A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Holder-L.Johnson.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 15:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 3-0
(15:00) A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Holder-L.Johnson.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 8:55TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 27
- Score
- 3-6
(8:55) V.Testaverde pass to R.Anderson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 2:10XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 3-7
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 10:46TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 58
- Score
- 9-7
(10:46) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Simmons for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 9:11XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 10-7
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Holder-L.Johnson.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 9:11TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 25
- Score
- 10-13
(9:11) T.Tupa pass to K.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 6:49XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 10-14
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:08Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- NYJ 93
- Score
- 10-16
(:08) (Punt formation) L.Johnson Aborted. M.Bartrum FUMBLES at NE 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 74
- Score
- 16-16
(15:00) T.Tupa sacked at NYJ 17 for -9 yards (S.Israel). FUMBLES (S.Israel), touched at NYJ 11, RECOVERED by NE-W.McGinest at NYJ 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 13:27XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 17-16
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Holder-L.Johnson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 11:40TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 22
- Score
- 23-16
(11:40) T.Allen left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 11:29XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 24-16
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Holder-L.Johnson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 9:31FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 3
- Score
- 27-16
(9:31) A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Holder-L.Johnson.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 5:55TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 7
- Score
- 27-22
(5:55) T.Tupa pass to F.Baxter for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 10:47TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 80
- Score
- 27-28
(10:47) D.Bledsoe pass intended for T.Brown INTERCEPTED by B.Cox at NE 27. B.Cox for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 0:07FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 5
- Score
- 30-28
(:07) A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Holder-L.Johnson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Kisean Johnson · New York Jets · Receiving · +11.14 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play - 2T. Glenn · New England Patriots · Receiving · +8.46 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 3D. Bledsoe · New England Patriots · Passing · +6.82 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 4T. Simmons · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.49 EPA/play
- 5S. Jefferson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 6V. Testaverde · New York Jets · Passing · +4.70 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 7Ryder Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.05 EPA/play
- 8F. Baxter · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.04 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Kisean Johnson — NYJ · Receiving
Kisean Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+11.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.74 EPA per play.
Kisean Johnson's top snap (+5.14 EPA): (5:55) T.Tupa pass to K.Johnson to NE 5 for 65 yards (L.Milloy).
Biggest single play (-8.12 EPA): Another player — (15:00) T.Tupa sacked at NYJ 17 for -9 yards (S.Israel). FUMBLES (S.Israel), touched at NYJ 11, RECOVERED by NE-W.McGinest at NYJ 0. TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Bledsoe led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots) · 32 dropbacks · 65.6% completion · +0.21 EPA/play · +6.82 total EPA
- V. Testaverde (New York Jets) · 15 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.31 EPA/play · +4.70 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.019 | -0.032 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.9% | 37.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.213 | -0.006 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.222 | -0.108 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.032 | -0.019 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.2% | 57.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.02 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.03 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 13 drives, +1.59 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 14 drives, -2.85 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
Field goals
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 15 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Holder-L.Johnson.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 27 (Q1 8:55) — (8:55) V.Testaverde pass to R.Anderson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 2:10) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 9–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 58 (Q2 10:46) — (10:46) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Simmons for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 9:11) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Holder-L.Johnson.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 25 (Q2 9:11) — (9:11) T.Tupa pass to K.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 6:49) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.; New York Jets registered a safety from the NYJ 93 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) (Punt formation) L.Johnson Aborted. M.Bartrum FUMBLES at NE 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 17–6. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 74 (Q3 15:00); New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 13:27) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Holder-L.Johnson.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 22 (Q3 11:40) — (11:40) T.Allen left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 11:29) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Holder-L.Johnson.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 3 (Q3 9:31) — (9:31) A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Holder-L.Johnson.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 7 (Q3 5:55) — (5:55) T.Tupa pass to F.Baxter for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–3. New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 80 (Q4 10:47) — (10:47) D.Bledsoe pass intended for T.Brown INTERCEPTED by B.Cox at NE 27. B.Cox for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 5 (Q4 0:07) — (:07) A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Holder-L.Johnson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q1 15:00) — J.Hall kicks 71 yards from NYJ 30 to NE -1. K.Faulk to NE 39 for 40 yards (C.Cascadden, B.Parmalee). PENALTY on NE-V.Crawford, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 8 yards, enforced at NE 16.
- New England Patriots (Q4 10:47) — (10:47) D.Bledsoe pass intended for T.Brown INTERCEPTED by B.Cox at NE 27. B.Cox for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 6:47) — (6:47) R.Mirer pass intended for K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by C.Slade (T.Law) at NYJ 49. C.Slade to NYJ 49 for no gain (K.Johnson).
- New York Jets (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) T.Tupa sacked at NYJ 17 for -9 yards (S.Israel). FUMBLES (S.Israel), touched at NYJ 11, RECOVERED by NE-W.McGinest at NYJ 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 0:03) — (:03) R.Mirer pass incomplete (T.Bruschi).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) T.Tupa sacked at NYJ 17 for -9 yards (S.Israel). FUMBLES (S.Israel), touched at NYJ 11, RECOVERED by NE-W.McGinest at NYJ 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 10:47) — (10:47) D.Bledsoe pass intended for T.Brown INTERCEPTED by B.Cox at NE 27. B.Cox for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 10:46) — (10:46) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Simmons for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 5:55) — (5:55) T.Tupa pass to K.Johnson to NE 5 for 65 yards (L.Milloy).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 15:00 · NYJ 15 · Score 3-0
(15:00) A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Holder-L.Johnson. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 8:55 · NE 27 · Score 3-6
(8:55) V.Testaverde pass to R.Anderson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 2:10 · NE 2 · Score 3-7
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 10:46 · NYJ 58 · Score 9-7
(10:46) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Simmons for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 9:11 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-7
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Holder-L.Johnson. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 9:11 · NE 25 · Score 10-13
(9:11) T.Tupa pass to K.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 6:49 · NE 2 · Score 10-14
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa. - New York Jets Safety (+2) — Q2 0:08 · NYJ 93 · Score 10-16
(:08) (Punt formation) L.Johnson Aborted. M.Bartrum FUMBLES at NE 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · NE 74 · Score 16-16
(15:00) T.Tupa sacked at NYJ 17 for -9 yards (S.Israel). FUMBLES (S.Israel), touched at NYJ 11, RECOVERED by NE-W.McGinest at NYJ 0. TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 13:27 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-16
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Holder-L.Johnson. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 11:40 · NYJ 22 · Score 23-16
(11:40) T.Allen left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 11:29 · NYJ 2 · Score 24-16
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Holder-L.Johnson. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 9:31 · NYJ 3 · Score 27-16
(9:31) A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Holder-L.Johnson. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 5:55 · NE 7 · Score 27-22
(5:55) T.Tupa pass to F.Baxter for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 10:47 · NYJ 80 · Score 27-28
(10:47) D.Bledsoe pass intended for T.Brown INTERCEPTED by B.Cox at NE 27. B.Cox for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 0:07 · NYJ 5 · Score 30-28
(:07) A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Holder-L.Johnson.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Kisean Johnson (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs New York Jets on 1999-09-12?
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 30-28 in Week 1, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?
Q1: New England Patriots 3, New York Jets 7; Q2: New England Patriots 7, New York Jets 9; Q3: New England Patriots 17, New York Jets 6; Q4: New England Patriots 3, New York Jets 6; Final: New England Patriots 30, New York Jets 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 8:55) New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 10:46) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 9:11) New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 15:00) New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 11:40) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 5:55) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:47) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q1 15:00, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q3 9:31, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?
D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots), 65.6% completion, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +6.82 total passing EPA. V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 66.7% completion, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +4.70 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?
Kisean Johnson (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.14 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+5.14 EPA): (5:55) T.Tupa pass to K.Johnson to NE 5 for 65 yards (L.Milloy)..
Was New England Patriots vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. New England Patriots won 30-28 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Now 1-0 W
New York Jets
Now 0-1 L
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