Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 13–3 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Tied 3–3 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- S. Moss
- Top passer
- S. King
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:51) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2004-11-28
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Arizona Cardinals 13–3 on 2004-11-28. S. Moss posted a game-high +9.19 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(3:31) 6-D.Brien 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(:04) 1-N.Rackers 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(4:58) 6-D.Brien 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(2:51) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 3:31FG DBD. BrienPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 10
- Score
- 3-0
(3:31) 6-D.Brien 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:04FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 3
- Score
- 3-3
(:04) 1-N.Rackers 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 4:58FG DBD. BrienPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 28
- Score
- 6-3
(4:58) 6-D.Brien 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 2:51TD SMS. MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 69
- Score
- 12-3
(2:51) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 2:41XP DBD. BrienPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 13-3
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1S. Moss · New York Jets · Receiving · +9.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
- 2Q. Carter · New York Jets · Passing · +7.89 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 3A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.42 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 4F. Jones · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 5L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
- 6W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.67 EPA/play
- 7S. King · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +2.42 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 8O. Ayanbadejo · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.97 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
S. Moss — NYJ · Receiving
S. Moss posted the highest total EPA (+9.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.84 EPA per play.
S. Moss's top snap (+6.37 EPA): (2:51) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
S. King led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. King (Arizona Cardinals) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +2.42 total EPA
- Q. Carter (New York Jets) · 15 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +0.53 EPA/play · +7.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.033 | -0.130 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.2% | 39.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.186 | -0.066 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.064 | -0.298 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.130 | -0.033 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.5% | 61.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.03 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.13 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -10.57 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 10 drives, +2.50 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 — S. Moss (Q. Carter pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — D. Brien
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- New York Jets — D. Brien
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the ARI 10 (Q2 3:31) — (3:31) 6-D.Brien 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NYJ 3 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 1-N.Rackers 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the ARI 28 (Q3 4:58) — (4:58) 6-D.Brien 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New York Jets found the end zone from the ARI 69 (Q3 2:51) — (2:51) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 2:41) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q3 2:51) — (2:51) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 12:53) — (12:53) (Shotgun) 4-S.King pass intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Vilma at NYJ 5. 51-J.Vilma to NYJ 11 for 6 yards (32-L.Croom).
- New York Jets (Q2 12:18) — (12:18) 5-B.Bollinger pass to 80-W.Chrebet to ARI 29 for 26 yards (24-A.Wilson).
- New York Jets (Q3 4:58) — (4:58) 6-D.Brien 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 13:57) — (13:57) 4-S.King pass to 30-O.Ayanbadejo pushed ob at NYJ 18 for 14 yards (36-D.Barrett).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q3 2:51) — (2:51) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 12:53) — (12:53) (Shotgun) 4-S.King pass intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Vilma at NYJ 5. 51-J.Vilma to NYJ 11 for 6 yards (32-L.Croom).
- New York Jets (Q2 11:04) — (11:04) 5-B.Bollinger sacked at ARI 37 for -8 yards (90-D.Dockett, 92-B.Berry).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 6:35) — (6:35) 12-J.McCown pass to 81-A.Boldin to ARI 41 for 12 yards (36-D.Barrett). FUMBLES (36-D.Barrett), RECOVERED by NYJ-51-J.Vilma at NYJ 44. 51-J.Vilma to NYJ 44 for no gain (65-A.Clement).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 3:31 · ARI 10 · Score 3-0
(3:31) 6-D.Brien 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · NYJ 3 · Score 3-3
(:04) 1-N.Rackers 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 4:58 · ARI 28 · Score 6-3
(4:58) 6-D.Brien 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 2:51 · ARI 69 · Score 12-3
(2:51) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 2:41 · ARI 2 · Score 13-3
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
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.
- S. Moss (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Arizona Cardinals on 2004-11-28?
The New York Jets beat the Arizona Cardinals 13-3 in Week 12, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q2: New York Jets 3, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q3: New York Jets 10, Arizona Cardinals 0; Final: New York Jets 13, Arizona Cardinals 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Arizona Cardinals?
New York Jets touchdown — S. Moss (Q. Carter pass) (Q3 2:51) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q2 3:31, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q3 4:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Arizona Cardinals?
S. King (Arizona Cardinals), 50.0% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.42 total passing EPA. Q. Carter (New York Jets), 53.3% completion, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +7.89 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Arizona Cardinals?
S. Moss (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.19 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+6.37 EPA): (2:51) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-S.Moss for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
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