Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 21–16 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 14–10 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Givens
- Top passer
- C. Pennington
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:32) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 81-C.Conway INTERCEPTED by 55-W.McGinest at NYJ …
- Game date
- 2003-12-20
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 21–16 on 2003-12-20. D. Givens posted a game-high +7.25 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
 New York Jets | 7 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(14:20) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-B.Kinchen, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(4:59) 10-C.Pennington right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
(13:32) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 81-C.Conway INTERCEPTED by 55-W.McGinest at NYJ 15. 55-W.McGinest for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-B.Kinchen, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(:06) 6-D.Brien 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
(11:00) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-B.Kinchen, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(12:18) 10-C.Pennington up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 14:20TD DGD. GivensPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 35
- Score
- 6-0
(14:20) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 14:12XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-B.Kinchen, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 4:59TD CPC. PenningtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 7-6
(4:59) 10-C.Pennington right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 4:52XP DBD. BrienPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-7
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 13:32TD WMW. McGinestPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 85
- Score
- 13-7
(13:32) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 81-C.Conway INTERCEPTED by 55-W.McGinest at NYJ 15. 55-W.McGinest for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 13:24XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 14-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-B.Kinchen, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:06FG DBD. BrienPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 11
- Score
- 14-10
(:06) 6-D.Brien 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 11:00TD DGD. GivensPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 5
- Score
- 20-10
(11:00) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 10:53XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 21-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-B.Kinchen, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 12:18TD CPC. PenningtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 10
- Score
- 21-16
(12:18) 10-C.Pennington up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Givens · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
- 2C. Baker · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 3S. Moss · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 4C. Pennington · New York Jets · Rushing · +4.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 5C. Conway · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 6
Arian Smith · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.68 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play - 7D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 8K. Lockett · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.72 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
D. Givens — NE · Receiving
D. Givens posted the highest total EPA (+7.25) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.81 EPA per play.
D. Givens's top snap (-4.01 EPA): (7:17) End around pass by 87-D.Givens. 87-D.Givens pass intended for 83-D.Branch INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Carter at NYJ 23. 22-T.Carter to NYJ 46 for 23 yards (88-C.Fauria).
Biggest single play (-6.78 EPA): C. Pennington — (13:32) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 81-C.Conway INTERCEPTED by 55-W.McGinest at NYJ 15. 55-W.McGinest for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C. Pennington led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Pennington (New York Jets) · 50 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · -0.26 EPA/play · -13.22 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 25 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -0.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.007 | -0.098 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.6% | 44.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.188 | -0.195 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.150 | +0.011 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.098 | +0.007 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.7% | 57.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: -0.01 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.10 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 13 drives, -0.49 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, -8.61 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — D. Givens (T. Brady pass)
- New York Jets — C. Pennington
- New England Patriots — W. McGinest
- New England Patriots — D. Givens (T. Brady pass)
- New York Jets — C. Pennington
Field goals
- New York Jets — D. Brien
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 35 (Q1 14:20) — (14:20) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 14:12) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-B.Kinchen, Holder-13-K.Walter.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q1 4:59) — (4:59) 10-C.Pennington right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 4:52) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 85 (Q2 13:32) — (13:32) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 81-C.Conway INTERCEPTED by 55-W.McGinest at NYJ 15. 55-W.McGinest for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 13:24) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-B.Kinchen, Holder-13-K.Walter.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 11 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 6-D.Brien 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q3 11:00) — (11:00) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 10:53) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-B.Kinchen, Holder-13-K.Walter..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 10 (Q4 12:18) — (12:18) 10-C.Pennington up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q2 13:32) — (13:32) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 81-C.Conway INTERCEPTED by 55-W.McGinest at NYJ 15. 55-W.McGinest for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 14:28) — (14:28) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 88-A.Becht INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi at NYJ 38. 54-T.Bruschi to NYJ 35 for 3 yards (28-C.Martin, 74-B.Smith).
- New England Patriots (Q4 7:17) — (7:17) End around pass by 87-D.Givens. 87-D.Givens pass intended for 83-D.Branch INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Carter at NYJ 23. 22-T.Carter to NYJ 46 for 23 yards (88-C.Fauria).
- New York Jets (Q4 0:45) — (:45) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 83-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 26-E.Wilson at NE 36. 26-E.Wilson to NE 46 for 10 yards (81-C.Conway).
- New England Patriots (Q4 2:21) — (2:21) 13-K.Walter punts 26 yards to NYJ 18, Center-46-B.Kinchen, downed by NE-23-A.Harris.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q2 13:32) — (13:32) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 81-C.Conway INTERCEPTED by 55-W.McGinest at NYJ 15. 55-W.McGinest for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 14:28) — (14:28) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 88-A.Becht INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi at NYJ 38. 54-T.Bruschi to NYJ 35 for 3 yards (28-C.Martin, 74-B.Smith).
- New England Patriots (Q4 7:17) — (7:17) End around pass by 87-D.Givens. 87-D.Givens pass intended for 83-D.Branch INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Carter at NYJ 23. 22-T.Carter to NYJ 46 for 23 yards (88-C.Fauria).
- New England Patriots (Q1 14:20) — (14:20) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 14:20 · NYJ 35 · Score 6-0
(14:20) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 14:12 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-B.Kinchen, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 4:59 · NE 1 · Score 7-6
(4:59) 10-C.Pennington right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 4:52 · NE 2 · Score 7-7
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 13:32 · NE 85 · Score 13-7
(13:32) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 81-C.Conway INTERCEPTED by 55-W.McGinest at NYJ 15. 55-W.McGinest for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 13:24 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-B.Kinchen, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · NE 11 · Score 14-10
(:06) 6-D.Brien 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 11:00 · NYJ 5 · Score 20-10
(11:00) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 10:53 · NYJ 2 · Score 21-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-B.Kinchen, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 12:18 · NE 10 · Score 21-16
(12:18) 10-C.Pennington up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- D. Givens (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 2003-12-20?
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 21-16 in Week 16, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?
Q1: New England Patriots 7, New York Jets 7; Q2: New England Patriots 7, New York Jets 3; Q3: New England Patriots 7, New York Jets 0; Q4: New England Patriots 0, New York Jets 6; Final: New England Patriots 21, New York Jets 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?
New England Patriots touchdown — D. Givens (T. Brady pass) (Q1 14:20) New York Jets touchdown — C. Pennington (Q1 4:59) New England Patriots touchdown — W. McGinest (Q2 13:32) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Givens (T. Brady pass) (Q3 11:00) New York Jets touchdown — C. Pennington (Q4 12:18) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q2 0:06, 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?
C. Pennington (New York Jets), 48.0% completion, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -13.22 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 60.0% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -0.89 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?
D. Givens (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.25 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (-4.01 EPA): (7:17) End around pass by 87-D.Givens. 87-D.Givens pass intended for 83-D.Branch INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Carter at NYJ 23. 22-T.Carter to NYJ 46 for 23 yards (88-C.Fauria)..
Was New England Patriots vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. New England Patriots won 21-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 12-2 Now 13-2 W
New York Jets
Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L
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