Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 23–16 New York Jets
- Halftime
- Tied 6–6 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Conway
- Top passer
- V. Testaverde
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 80-W.Chrebet INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at NE 45…
- Game date
- 2003-09-21
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 23–16 on 2003-09-21. C. Conway posted a game-high +4.40 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 16 |
 New England Patriots | 3 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(11:55) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
(6:03) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(14:53) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(6:38) 6-D.Brien 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
(10:15) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(5:40) 6-D.Brien 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
(2:13) NE 90-Klecko eligible. 12-T.Brady right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(15:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 80-W.Chrebet INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at NE 45. 22-A.Samuel for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(12:58) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 80-W.Chrebet for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 11:55FG DBD. BrienPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 23
- Score
- 3-0
(11:55) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 6:03FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 6
- Score
- 3-3
(6:03) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 14:53FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 4
- Score
- 3-6
(14:53) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 6:38FG DBD. BrienPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 21
- Score
- 6-6
(6:38) 6-D.Brien 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 10:15FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 29
- Score
- 6-9
(10:15) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 5:40FG DBD. BrienPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 12
- Score
- 9-9
(5:40) 6-D.Brien 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 2:13TD TBT. BradyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 9-15
(2:13) NE 90-Klecko eligible. 12-T.Brady right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 2:08XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 9-16
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 15:00TD Asante Samuel Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 43
- Score
- 9-22
(15:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 80-W.Chrebet INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at NE 45. 22-A.Samuel for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 14:49XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 9-23
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 12:58TD WCW. ChrebetPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 29
- Score
- 15-23
(12:58) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 80-W.Chrebet for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 12:53XP DBD. BrienPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 16-23
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Conway · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 2W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 3C. Fauria · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 4D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 5J. Sowell · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 6Derrick Graham · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 7A. Becht · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 8D. Patten · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.74 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
C. Conway — NYJ · Receiving
C. Conway posted the highest total EPA (+4.40) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.88 EPA per play.
C. Conway's top snap (-2.30 EPA): (1:52) 16-V.Testaverde pass incomplete to 81-C.Conway.
Biggest single play (-8.40 EPA): V. Testaverde — (15:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 80-W.Chrebet INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at NE 45. 22-A.Samuel for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
V. Testaverde led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- V. Testaverde (New York Jets) · 45 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -0.22 EPA/play · -9.70 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -0.19 EPA/play · -6.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.125 | -0.074 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.3% | 44.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.279 | -0.177 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.050 | +0.007 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.074 | +0.125 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.1% | 53.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.12 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: -0.07 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 14 drives, -6.59 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, -10.26 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — T. Brady
- New England Patriots — Asante Samuel Jr.
- New York Jets — W. Chrebet (V. Testaverde pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — D. Brien
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- New York Jets — D. Brien
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- New York Jets — D. Brien
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 23 (Q1 11:55) — (11:55) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 6 (Q1 6:03) — (6:03) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 4 (Q2 14:53) — (14:53) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 21 (Q2 6:38) — (6:38) 6-D.Brien 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 29 (Q3 10:15) — (10:15) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 12 (Q3 5:40) — (5:40) 6-D.Brien 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q3 2:13) — (2:13) NE 90-Klecko eligible. 12-T.Brady right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 2:08) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 43 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 80-W.Chrebet INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at NE 45. 22-A.Samuel for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 14:49) — 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 29 (Q4 12:58) — (12:58) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 80-W.Chrebet for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 12:53) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q3 7:14) — (7:14) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 23 for -5 yards (75-C.McGlockton). FUMBLES (75-C.McGlockton), RECOVERED by NYJ-93-J.Reed at NE 29. 93-J.Reed to NE 13 for 16 yards (83-D.Branch). Play Challenged by NE a
- New York Jets (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 80-W.Chrebet INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at NE 45. 22-A.Samuel for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 10:23) — (10:23) (Field Goal formation) 4-D.Stryzinski pass incomplete to 68-K.Mawae.
- New York Jets (Q4 7:14) — (7:14) 6-D.Brien 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
- New England Patriots (Q3 12:03) — (12:03) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 31-L.Centers pushed ob at NYJ 30 for 12 yards (56-S.Cowart). Penalty on NYJ-92-S.Ellis, Encroachment, declined.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 80-W.Chrebet INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at NE 45. 22-A.Samuel for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q3 7:14) — (7:14) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 23 for -5 yards (75-C.McGlockton). FUMBLES (75-C.McGlockton), RECOVERED by NYJ-93-J.Reed at NE 29. 93-J.Reed to NE 13 for 16 yards (83-D.Branch). Play Challenged by NE a
- New York Jets (Q4 12:58) — (12:58) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 80-W.Chrebet for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 7:14) — (7:14) 6-D.Brien 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 11:55 · NE 23 · Score 3-0
(11:55) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 6:03 · NYJ 6 · Score 3-3
(6:03) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 14:53 · NYJ 4 · Score 3-6
(14:53) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 6:38 · NE 21 · Score 6-6
(6:38) 6-D.Brien 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 10:15 · NYJ 29 · Score 6-9
(10:15) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 5:40 · NE 12 · Score 9-9
(5:40) 6-D.Brien 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 2:13 · NYJ 1 · Score 9-15
(2:13) NE 90-Klecko eligible. 12-T.Brady right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 2:08 · NYJ 2 · Score 9-16
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · NE 43 · Score 9-22
(15:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 80-W.Chrebet INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at NE 45. 22-A.Samuel for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 14:49 · NYJ 2 · Score 9-23
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 12:58 · NE 29 · Score 15-23
(12:58) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 80-W.Chrebet for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 12:53 · NE 2 · Score 16-23
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
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.
- C. Conway (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs New England Patriots on 2003-09-21?
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 23-16 in Week 3, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
Q1: New York Jets 3, New England Patriots 3; Q2: New York Jets 3, New England Patriots 3; Q3: New York Jets 3, New England Patriots 10; Q4: New York Jets 7, New England Patriots 7; Final: New York Jets 16, New England Patriots 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — T. Brady (Q3 2:13) New England Patriots touchdown — A. Samuel (Q4 15:00) New York Jets touchdown — W. Chrebet (V. Testaverde pass) (Q4 12:58) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q1 11:55, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 6:03, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 14:53, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q2 6:38, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 10:15, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q3 5:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 55.6% completion, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -9.70 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 45.5% completion, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -6.38 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
C. Conway (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.40 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (-2.30 EPA): (1:52) 16-V.Testaverde pass incomplete to 81-C.Conway..
Was New York Jets vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New England Patriots won 23-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
New England Patriots
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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