Quick answer
- Winner
- LA
- Final score
- LA 32–29 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New York Jets 10–14 LA at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Holt
- Top passer
- C. Pennington
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:23) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Vilma (92-S.Ellis) at …
- Game date
- 2005-01-02
Game summary
The LA beat the New York Jets 32–29 on 2005-01-02. T. Holt posted a game-high +14.76 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 3 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 29 |
 LA | 0 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 32 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(1:17) 6-D.Brien 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(8:02) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-29-D.Abraham, Illegal Contact, declined.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(4:21) 10-C.Pennington pass to 86-C.Baker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(1:07) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(13:37) 39-S.Jackson right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
14-J.Wilkins kicks 64 yards from LA 30 to NYJ 6. 89-J.Cotchery for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(9:59) 6-D.Brien 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(1:23) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Vilma (92-S.Ellis) at LA 38. 51-J.Vilma for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(5:11) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 39-S.Jackson rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:06) 6-D.Brien 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(3:06) 14-J.Wilkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
LALAFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 1:17FG DBD. BrienPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 29
- Score
- 3-0
(1:17) 6-D.Brien 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- LALA
Q2 8:02TD IBI. BrucePoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 27
- Score
- 3-6
(8:02) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-29-D.Abraham, Illegal Contact, declined.
- LALA
Q2 7:54XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 3-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 4:21TD CBC. BakerPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 8
- Score
- 9-7
(4:21) 10-C.Pennington pass to 86-C.Baker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 4:14XP DBD. BrienPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 10-7
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- LALA
Q2 1:07TD THT. HoltPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 44
- Score
- 10-13
(1:07) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q2 1:00XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 10-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- LALA
Q3 13:37TD Shedrick JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 20
- Score
- 10-20
(13:37) 39-S.Jackson right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q3 13:30XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 10-21
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 13:30TD JCJ. CotcheryPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 30
- Score
- 16-21
14-J.Wilkins kicks 64 yards from LA 30 to NYJ 6. 89-J.Cotchery for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 13:19XP DBD. BrienPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 17-21
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 9:59FG DBD. BrienPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 15
- Score
- 20-21
(9:59) 6-D.Brien 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 1:23TD JVJ. VilmaPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 68
- Score
- 26-21
(1:23) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Vilma (92-S.Ellis) at LA 38. 51-J.Vilma for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q4 5:11TD THT. HoltPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 19
- Score
- 26-27
(5:11) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q4 5:06Safety Shedrick JacksonPoints+2
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 26-29
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 39-S.Jackson rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 0:06FG DBD. BrienPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 9
- Score
- 29-29
(:06) 6-D.Brien 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- LALA
OT 3:06FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 13
- Score
- 29-32
(3:06) 14-J.Wilkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +14.76 total EPA · 7 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play
- 2M. Bulger · LA · Passing · +7.03 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 3K. Curtis · LA · Receiving · +5.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 4J. McCareins · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 5I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 6C. Pennington · New York Jets · Rushing · +3.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 7
Chandler Martin · New York Jets · Rushing · +3.41 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play - 8W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.13 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. Holt — LA · Receiving
T. Holt posted the highest total EPA (+14.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +2.11 EPA per play.
T. Holt's top snap (+5.07 EPA): (1:07) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-9.08 EPA): M. Bulger — (1:23) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Vilma (92-S.Ellis) at LA 38. 51-J.Vilma for 38 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) · 44 dropbacks · 47.7% completion · -0.17 EPA/play · -7.54 total EPA
- M. Bulger (LA) · 44 dropbacks · 65.9% completion · +0.16 EPA/play · +7.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.032 | +0.004 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.7% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.124 | +0.147 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.098 | -0.348 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.004 | -0.032 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 53.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Jets +0.03, LA +0.00) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.03 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- LA: +0.00 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- LA: 16 drives, +0.34 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 15 drives, +3.33 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- LA — I. Bruce (M. Bulger pass)
- New York Jets — C. Baker (C. Pennington pass)
- LA — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass)
- LA — Shedrick Jackson
- New York Jets — J. Cotchery
- New York Jets — J. Vilma
- LA — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — D. Brien
- New York Jets — D. Brien
- New York Jets — D. Brien
- LA — Jordan Wilkins
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the LA 29 (Q1 1:17) — (1:17) 6-D.Brien 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The second quarter: LA won the period 14–7. LA found the end zone from the NYJ 27 (Q2 8:02) — (8:02) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-29-D.Abraham, Illegal Contact, declined.; LA added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 7:54) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; New York Jets found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q2 4:21) — (4:21) 10-C.Pennington pass to 86-C.Baker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 4:14) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; LA found the end zone from the NYJ 44 (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 1:00) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 16–7. LA found the end zone from the NYJ 20 (Q3 13:37) — (13:37) 39-S.Jackson right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 13:30) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; New York Jets found the end zone from the LA 30 (Q3 13:30) — 14-J.Wilkins kicks 64 yards from LA 30 to NYJ 6. 89-J.Cotchery for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 13:19) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the LA 15 (Q3 9:59) — (9:59) 6-D.Brien 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 68 (Q3 1:23) — (1:23) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Vilma (92-S.Ellis) at LA 38. 51-J.Vilma for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: LA won the period 8–3. LA found the end zone from the NYJ 19 (Q4 5:11) — (5:11) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA registered a safety from the NYJ 2 (Q4 5:06) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 39-S.Jackson rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the LA 9 (Q4 0:06) — (:06) 6-D.Brien 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
Overtime: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the NYJ 13 (OT 3:06) — (3:06) 14-J.Wilkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- LA (Q3 1:23) — (1:23) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Vilma (92-S.Ellis) at LA 38. 51-J.Vilma for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (OT 3:45) — (3:45) 10-M.Bulger pass to 39-S.Jackson to NYJ 13 for 22 yards (45-O.Celestin).
- LA (OT 4:28) — (4:28) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt pushed ob at NYJ 34 for 14 yards (36-D.Barrett).
- New York Jets (OT 11:31) — (11:31) 10-C.Pennington left end ran ob at NYJ 40 for 16 yards (24-D.Groce). St. Louis #97 Tyoka Jackson injured on the play.
- LA (OT 8:19) — (8:19) 2-K.Stemke punts 42 yards to NYJ 27, Center-45-C.Massey. 81-J.McCareins to NYJ 29 for 2 yards (57-T.Faulk).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- LA (Q3 1:23) — (1:23) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Vilma (92-S.Ellis) at LA 38. 51-J.Vilma for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 13:30) — 14-J.Wilkins kicks 64 yards from LA 30 to NYJ 6. 89-J.Cotchery for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (Q3 12:33) — (12:33) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce to LA 32 for 4 yards (72-J.Ferguson). FUMBLES (72-J.Ferguson), RECOVERED by NYJ-29-D.Abraham at LA 32. 29-D.Abraham to LA 34 for -2 yards (80-I.Bruce).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 1:17 · LA 29 · Score 3-0
(1:17) 6-D.Brien 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 8:02 · NYJ 27 · Score 3-6
(8:02) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-29-D.Abraham, Illegal Contact, declined. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 7:54 · NYJ 2 · Score 3-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 4:21 · LA 8 · Score 9-7
(4:21) 10-C.Pennington pass to 86-C.Baker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 4:14 · LA 2 · Score 10-7
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 1:07 · NYJ 44 · Score 10-13
(1:07) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 1:00 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - LA TD (+6) — Q3 13:37 · NYJ 20 · Score 10-20
(13:37) 39-S.Jackson right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q3 13:30 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-21
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 13:30 · LA 30 · Score 16-21
14-J.Wilkins kicks 64 yards from LA 30 to NYJ 6. 89-J.Cotchery for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 13:19 · LA 2 · Score 17-21
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 9:59 · LA 15 · Score 20-21
(9:59) 6-D.Brien 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 1:23 · NYJ 68 · Score 26-21
(1:23) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Vilma (92-S.Ellis) at LA 38. 51-J.Vilma for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA TD (+6) — Q4 5:11 · NYJ 19 · Score 26-27
(5:11) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA Safety (+2) — Q4 5:06 · NYJ 2 · Score 26-29
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 39-S.Jackson rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 0:06 · LA 9 · Score 29-29
(:06) 6-D.Brien 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - LA FG (+3) — OT 3:06 · NYJ 13 · Score 29-32
(3:06) 14-J.Wilkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- T. Holt (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs LA on 2005-01-02?
The LA beat the New York Jets 32-29 in Week 17, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs LA?
Q1: New York Jets 3, LA 0; Q2: New York Jets 7, LA 14; Q3: New York Jets 16, LA 7; Q4: New York Jets 3, LA 8; Q5: New York Jets 0, LA 3; Final: New York Jets 29, LA 32.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs LA?
LA touchdown — I. Bruce (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 8:02) New York Jets touchdown — C. Baker (C. Pennington pass) (Q2 4:21) LA touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 1:07) LA touchdown — S. Jackson (Q3 13:37) New York Jets touchdown — J. Cotchery (Q3 13:30) New York Jets touchdown — J. Vilma (Q3 1:23) LA touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 5:11) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q1 1:17, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q3 9:59, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q4 0:06, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (OT 3:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs LA?
C. Pennington (New York Jets), 47.7% completion, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -7.54 total passing EPA. M. Bulger (LA), 65.9% completion, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +7.03 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs LA?
T. Holt (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.76 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+5.07 EPA): (1:07) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New York Jets vs LA a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. LA won 32-29 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 10-5 Now 10-6 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W
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