Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 44–7 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 10–0 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:16) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 20-R.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 27-V.Green at NE 10.…
- Game date
- 2002-09-15
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 44–7 on 2002-09-15. T. Brady posted a game-high +6.62 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 10 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
 New York Jets | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(8:53) Play action fake. 12-T.Brady pass to 85-C.Cleeland for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(13:44) 16-V.Testaverde sacked at NYJ 28 for -7 yards (34-T.Jones). FUMBLES (34-T.Jones), touched at NYJ 28, RECOVERED by NE-34-T.Jones at NYJ 24. 34-T.Jones for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(6:19) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(3:16) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 20-R.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 27-V.Green at NE 10. 27-V.Green for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(1:29) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 88-A.Becht for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(11:04) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(8:52) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(3:13) 33-K.Faulk left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:53TD CCC. CleelandPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 6-0
(8:53) Play action fake. 12-T.Brady pass to 85-C.Cleeland for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:48XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:05FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 10
- Score
- 10-0
(:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 13:44TD Truman JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 65
- Score
- 16-0
(13:44) 16-V.Testaverde sacked at NYJ 28 for -7 yards (34-T.Jones). FUMBLES (34-T.Jones), touched at NYJ 28, RECOVERED by NE-34-T.Jones at NYJ 24. 34-T.Jones for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 13:35XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 17-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 6:19FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 13
- Score
- 20-0
(6:19) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 3:16TD VGV. GreenPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 18
- Score
- 26-0
(3:16) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 20-R.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 27-V.Green at NE 10. 27-V.Green for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 2:44XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 27-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 1:29TD ABA. BechtPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 11
- Score
- 27-6
(1:29) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 88-A.Becht for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 0:51XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 27-7
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 11:04TD DBD. BranchPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 49
- Score
- 33-7
(11:04) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 10:54XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 34-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 8:52FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 22
- Score
- 37-7
(8:52) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 3:13TD KFKeldric FaulkPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 43-7
(3:13) 33-K.Faulk left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 3:10XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 44-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +6.62 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 2Keldric Faulk · New England Patriots · Rushing · +3.99 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 3D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.83 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 4A. Becht · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 5M. Turk · New York Jets · Rushing · +3.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.26 EPA/play
- 6D. Patten · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 7T. Brady · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 8P. Pass · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.04 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.51 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
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+6.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+6.25 EPA): (11:04) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-11.74 EPA): V. Testaverde — (3:16) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 20-R.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 27-V.Green at NE 10. 27-V.Green for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 35 dropbacks · 71.4% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.62 total EPA
- V. Testaverde (New York Jets) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -0.86 EPA/play · -23.25 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.162 | -0.415 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.4% | 40.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.186 | -0.741 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.193 | -0.117 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.415 | -0.162 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.4% | 51.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.41), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.16 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.41 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 13 drives, +14.71 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, -28.62 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — C. Cleeland (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Truman Jones
- New England Patriots — V. Green
- New York Jets — A. Becht (V. Testaverde pass)
- New England Patriots — D. Branch (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Keldric Faulk
Field goals
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q2 8:53) — (8:53) Play action fake. 12-T.Brady pass to 85-C.Cleeland for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 8:48) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 10 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 17–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 65 (Q3 13:44); New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 13:35) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 13 (Q3 6:19) — (6:19) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 18 (Q3 3:16) — (3:16) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 20-R.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 27-V.Green at NE 10. 27-V.Green for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 2:44) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 11 (Q3 1:29) — (1:29) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 88-A.Becht for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 0:51) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 17–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 49 (Q4 11:04) — (11:04) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 10:54) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 22 (Q4 8:52) — (8:52) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) 33-K.Faulk left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 3:10) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q3 13:44) — (13:44) 16-V.Testaverde sacked at NYJ 28 for -7 yards (34-T.Jones). FUMBLES (34-T.Jones), touched at NYJ 28, RECOVERED by NE-34-T.Jones at NYJ 24. 34-T.Jones for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q1 8:50) — (8:50) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 83-D.Branch INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Darling at NE 35. 51-J.Darling to NE 35 for no gain.
- New England Patriots (Q1 2:09) — (2:09) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown to NYJ 1 for 26 yards (42-S.Garnes). FUMBLES (42-S.Garnes), RECOVERED by NYJ-55-M.Jones at NYJ 1. 55-M.Jones to NYJ 2 for 1 yard (86-D.Patten).
- New England Patriots (Q2 10:09) — (10:09) Play action fake and fake end-around. 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten to NYJ 4 for 39 yards (22-D.Robinson).
- New York Jets (Q1 0:54) — (:54) 16-V.Testaverde pass incomplete to 83-S.Moss (36-L.Milloy). NE #36 deflected pass attempt.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q3 3:16) — (3:16) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 20-R.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 27-V.Green at NE 10. 27-V.Green for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 13:44) — (13:44) 16-V.Testaverde sacked at NYJ 28 for -7 yards (34-T.Jones). FUMBLES (34-T.Jones), touched at NYJ 28, RECOVERED by NE-34-T.Jones at NYJ 24. 34-T.Jones for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 11:04) — (11:04) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q1 8:50) — (8:50) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 83-D.Branch INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Darling at NE 35. 51-J.Darling to NE 35 for no gain.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 8:53 · NYJ 1 · Score 6-0
(8:53) Play action fake. 12-T.Brady pass to 85-C.Cleeland for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 8:48 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · NYJ 10 · Score 10-0
(:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 13:44 · NE 65 · Score 16-0
(13:44) 16-V.Testaverde sacked at NYJ 28 for -7 yards (34-T.Jones). FUMBLES (34-T.Jones), touched at NYJ 28, RECOVERED by NE-34-T.Jones at NYJ 24. 34-T.Jones for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 13:35 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 6:19 · NYJ 13 · Score 20-0
(6:19) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 3:16 · NE 18 · Score 26-0
(3:16) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 20-R.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 27-V.Green at NE 10. 27-V.Green for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 2:44 · NYJ 2 · Score 27-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 1:29 · NE 11 · Score 27-6
(1:29) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 88-A.Becht for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 0:51 · NE 2 · Score 27-7
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 11:04 · NYJ 49 · Score 33-7
(11:04) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 10:54 · NYJ 2 · Score 34-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 8:52 · NYJ 22 · Score 37-7
(8:52) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 3:13 · NYJ 2 · Score 43-7
(3:13) 33-K.Faulk left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 3:10 · NYJ 2 · Score 44-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
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.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs New York Jets on 2002-09-15?
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 44-7 in Week 2, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?
Q2: New England Patriots 10, New York Jets 0; Q3: New England Patriots 17, New York Jets 7; Q4: New England Patriots 17, New York Jets 0; Final: New England Patriots 44, New York Jets 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?
New England Patriots touchdown — C. Cleeland (T. Brady pass) (Q2 8:53) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Jones (Q3 13:44) New England Patriots touchdown — V. Green (Q3 3:16) New York Jets touchdown — A. Becht (V. Testaverde pass) (Q3 1:29) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Branch (T. Brady pass) (Q4 11:04) New England Patriots touchdown — K. Faulk (Q4 3:13) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 6:19, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 8:52, 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?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 71.4% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.62 total passing EPA. V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 55.6% completion, -0.86 EPA per dropback, -23.25 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.62 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+6.25 EPA): (11:04) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
New York Jets
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
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