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NFL · Week 2 · September 11, 2000 · 12 min read

New England Patriots vs. New York Jets: 2000 Week 2 Recap

Jets defeat Patriots 20–19 in Week 2

W.Chrebet led Fantasy Impact as Jets prevailed in a 19–20 Week 2 finish.

New England Patriots 19 0–2
Final 19–20
New York Jets 20 2–0 Winner
Winner
New York Jets
Final score
19–20
Halftime
New England Patriots 12–7 New York Jets
Top passer
D. Bledsoe
FantasyHQ MVP
W.Chrebet
Game date
September 11, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Patriots

  • D.Bledsoe 25/52 · 201 YDS · 1 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Glenn 6 REC · 81 YDS +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Trent Brown
    Trent Brown 4 REC · 27 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • W.Chrebet 4 REC · 71 YDS · 2 TD +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • V.Testaverde 16/40 · 274 YDS · 3 TD +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryder Anderson
    Ryder Anderson 6 REC · 88 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New York Jets
Final score
New York Jets 20–19 New England Patriots
Halftime
New England Patriots 12–7 New York Jets at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
W. Chrebet
Top passer
D. Bledsoe
Biggest EPA play
(12:23) Play action fake. V.Testaverde pass intended for C.Martin INTERCEPTED by A.Langham…
Game date
2000-09-11

Game summary

The New York Jets beat the New England Patriots 20–19 on 2000-09-11, overcoming New England Patriots's 12–7 halftime lead. W. Chrebet posted a game-high +6.51 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
New England Patriots3970019
New York Jets70130020

Scoring Map

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

NENew England Patriots
NYJNew York Jets

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 9:54FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 14
    Score
    3-0

    (9:54) A.Vinatieri 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.

  2. NYJNew York Jets
    Q1 3:52TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 4
    Score
    3-6

    (3:52) V.Testaverde pass to F.Baxter for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. NYJNew York Jets
    Q1 3:48XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    3-7

    J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.

  4. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 12:27FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 18
    Score
    6-7

    (12:27) A.Vinatieri 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.

  5. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 11:23FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 12
    Score
    9-7

    (11:23) A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.

  6. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 2:48FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 15
    Score
    12-7

    (2:48) A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.

  7. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 10:05TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 6
    Score
    18-7

    (10:05) D.Bledsoe pass to E.Bjornson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 9:56XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 2
    Score
    19-7

    A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.

  9. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 6:32TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    19-13

    (6:32) V.Testaverde pass to W.Chrebet for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 6:25XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    19-14

    J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.

  11. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 2:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 28
    Score
    19-20

    (2:00) V.Testaverde pass to W.Chrebet for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.51 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Bledsoe · New England Patriots · Passing · +6.20 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Glenn · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.11 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  4. 4V. Testaverde · New York Jets · Passing · +5.10 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  5. 5Ryder AndersonRyder Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.53 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  6. 6Denzel WardDenzel Ward · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.45 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  7. 7Trent BrownTrent Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  8. 8C. Floyd · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.62 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

W. Chrebet — NYJ · Receiving

W. Chrebet posted the highest total EPA (+6.51) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.93 EPA per play.

W. Chrebet's top snap (+3.93 EPA): (2:00) V.Testaverde pass to W.Chrebet for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.10 EPA): Another player — (12:23) Play action fake. V.Testaverde pass intended for C.Martin INTERCEPTED by A.Langham at NYJ 38. A.Langham pushed ob at NYJ 14 for 24 yards (K.Jenkins).

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) · 52 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · +0.12 EPA/play · +6.20 total EPA
  • V. Testaverde (New York Jets) · 40 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · +0.13 EPA/play · +5.10 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew England PatriotsNew York Jets
Offensive EPA/play-0.002-0.026
Offensive success rate36.4%32.1%
Pass EPA/play+0.109+0.128
Rush EPA/play-0.135-0.392
Defensive EPA/play+0.026+0.002
Defensive success rate67.9%63.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New England Patriots -0.00, New York Jets -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New England Patriots: -0.00 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • New York Jets: -0.03 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • New England Patriots: 11 drives, -0.24 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • New York Jets: 12 drives, -2.06 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 (Q1 3:52)
  • New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q4 10:05)
  • New York Jets — unlisted player (Q4 6:32)
  • New York Jets — unlisted player (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

  • New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q1 9:54)
  • New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q2 12:27)
  • New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q2 11:23)
  • New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q2 2:48)
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 14 (Q1 9:54) — (9:54) A.Vinatieri 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q1 3:52) — (3:52) V.Testaverde pass to F.Baxter for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 3:48) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..

The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 9–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 18 (Q2 12:27) — (12:27) A.Vinatieri 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 12 (Q2 11:23) — (11:23) A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 15 (Q2 2:48) — (2:48) A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson..

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 13–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 6 (Q4 10:05) — (10:05) D.Bledsoe pass to E.Bjornson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 9:56) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) V.Testaverde pass to W.Chrebet for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 6:25) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 28 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) V.Testaverde pass to W.Chrebet for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New York Jets (Q1 15:00) — A.Vinatieri kicks 67 yards from NE 30 to NYJ 3. D.Dunn to NYJ 17 for 14 yards (K.Serwanga). [WPA +54.2% · EPA -0.13]
  • New York Jets (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) V.Testaverde pass to W.Chrebet for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.7% · EPA +3.93]
  • New York Jets (Q2 12:23) — (12:23) Play action fake. V.Testaverde pass intended for C.Martin INTERCEPTED by A.Langham at NYJ 38. A.Langham pushed ob at NYJ 14 for 24 yards (K.Jenkins). [WPA -20.6% · EPA -5.10]
  • New England Patriots (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) D.Bledsoe sacked at NE 18 for -8 yards (J.Abraham). [WPA -20.0% · EPA -3.34]
  • New York Jets (Q4 2:28) — (2:28) V.Testaverde pass to D.Ward to NE 28 for 44 yards (O.Smith). [WPA +17.0% · EPA +2.09]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Jets (Q2 12:23) — (12:23) Play action fake. V.Testaverde pass intended for C.Martin INTERCEPTED by A.Langham at NYJ 38. A.Langham pushed ob at NYJ 14 for 24 yards (K.Jenkins). [WPA -20.6% · EPA -5.10]
  • New York Jets (Q4 7:24) — (7:24) V.Testaverde pass to R.Anderson to NE 26 for 9 yards (T.Jones). [WPA +5.3% · EPA +4.97]
  • New York Jets (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) V.Testaverde pass to W.Chrebet for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.7% · EPA +3.93]
  • New York Jets (Q4 1:24) — (1:24) V.Testaverde up the middle to NE 20 for -2 yards. Testaverde takes knee. [WPA +7.4% · EPA -3.62]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 9:54 · NYJ 14 · Score 3-0
    (9:54) A.Vinatieri 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
  2. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 3:52 · NE 4 · Score 3-6
    (3:52) V.Testaverde pass to F.Baxter for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 3:48 · NE 2 · Score 3-7
    J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
  4. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 12:27 · NYJ 18 · Score 6-7
    (12:27) A.Vinatieri 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
  5. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 11:23 · NYJ 12 · Score 9-7
    (11:23) A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
  6. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 2:48 · NYJ 15 · Score 12-7
    (2:48) A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
  7. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 10:05 · NYJ 6 · Score 18-7
    (10:05) D.Bledsoe pass to E.Bjornson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 9:56 · NYJ 2 · Score 19-7
    A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
  9. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 6:32 · NE 2 · Score 19-13
    (6:32) V.Testaverde pass to W.Chrebet for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 6:25 · NE 2 · Score 19-14
    J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
  11. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · NE 28 · Score 19-20
    (2:00) V.Testaverde pass to W.Chrebet for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

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

  • New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • W. Chrebet (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 2000-09-11?

The New York Jets beat the New England Patriots 20-19 in Week 2, 2000.

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 9, New York Jets 0; Q4: New England Patriots 7, New York Jets 13; Final: New England Patriots 19, New York Jets 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?

New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 3:52) New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:05) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 6:32) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:00) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q1 9:54, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q2 12:27, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q2 11:23, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q2 2:48, 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), 48.1% completion, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +6.20 total passing EPA. V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 40.0% completion, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +5.10 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?

W. Chrebet (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.51 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.93 EPA): (2:00) V.Testaverde pass to W.Chrebet for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was New England Patriots vs New York Jets a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. New York Jets won 20-19 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

New England Patriots

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

New York Jets

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W