Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 16–3 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New York Jets 3–6 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:51) 5-B.Bollinger pass incomplete to 87-L.Coles. Penalty on NYJ-65-B.Moore, Offensive H…
- Game date
- 2005-12-04
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 16–3 on 2005-12-04. T. Brady posted a game-high +10.87 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 9 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 New England Patriots | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(5:40) 4-A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
(1:07) 1-M.Nugent 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
(:07) 4-A.Vinatieri 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. Vinatieri is now Patriots all-time leading scorer with 1,131 points.
(4:15) NE 50-Vrabel & 68-Ashworth eligible. 28-C.Dillon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
(14:06) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 5:40FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 3
- Score
- 0-3
(5:40) 4-A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 1:07FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 20
- Score
- 3-3
(1:07) 1-M.Nugent 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:07FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 16
- Score
- 3-6
(:07) 4-A.Vinatieri 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. Vinatieri is now Patriots all-time leading scorer with 1,131 points.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 4:15TD CDC. DillonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 3-12
(4:15) NE 50-Vrabel & 68-Ashworth eligible. 28-C.Dillon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 4:12XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 3-13
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 14:06FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 5
- Score
- 3-16
(14:06) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +10.87 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 2
Trent Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.35 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play - 3Keldric Faulk · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.07 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 4D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 5L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 6
Blake Watson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play - 7
Ashtyn Davis · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play - 8J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.07 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 (+10.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+2.26 EPA): (8:12) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 33-K.Faulk pushed ob at NYJ 40 for 13 yards (26-E.Coleman).
Biggest single play (-2.97 EPA): B. Bollinger — (7:51) 5-B.Bollinger pass incomplete to 87-L.Coles. Penalty on NYJ-65-B.Moore, Offensive Holding, declined.
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) · 43 dropbacks · 62.8% completion · +0.25 EPA/play · +10.87 total EPA
- B. Bollinger (New York Jets) · 43 dropbacks · 34.9% completion · -0.24 EPA/play · -10.24 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.107 | +0.046 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.8% | 41.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.238 | +0.253 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.196 | -0.195 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.046 | +0.107 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.1% | 62.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.11 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.05 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 10 drives, +4.25 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 10 drives, -7.89 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. Dillon
Field goals
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- New York Jets — M. Nugent
- 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 6–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 3 (Q2 5:40) — (5:40) 4-A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 20 (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) 1-M.Nugent 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 16 (Q2 0:07).
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q3 4:15) — (4:15) NE 50-Vrabel & 68-Ashworth eligible. 28-C.Dillon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 4:12) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 5 (Q4 14:06) — (14:06) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q2 9:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown to NYJ 28 for 14 yards (21-D.Strait).
- New England Patriots (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 33-K.Faulk ran ob at NYJ 22 for 18 yards.
- New York Jets (Q2 4:08) — (4:08) 5-B.Bollinger pass to 88-D.Jolley to NE 39 for 15 yards (25-A.Hawkins).
- New England Patriots (Q3 8:12) — (8:12) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 33-K.Faulk pushed ob at NYJ 40 for 13 yards (26-E.Coleman).
- New England Patriots (Q1 8:50) — (8:50) 4-A.Vinatieri 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q4 7:51) — (7:51) 5-B.Bollinger pass incomplete to 87-L.Coles. Penalty on NYJ-65-B.Moore, Offensive Holding, declined.
- New England Patriots (Q1 8:50) — (8:50) 4-A.Vinatieri 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
- New England Patriots (Q3 8:12) — (8:12) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 33-K.Faulk pushed ob at NYJ 40 for 13 yards (26-E.Coleman).
- New England Patriots (Q2 9:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown to NYJ 28 for 14 yards (21-D.Strait).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 5:40 · NYJ 3 · Score 0-3
(5:40) 4-A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 1:07 · NE 20 · Score 3-3
(1:07) 1-M.Nugent 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · NYJ 16 · Score 3-6
(:07) 4-A.Vinatieri 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. Vinatieri is now Patriots all-time leading scorer with 1,131 points. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 4:15 · NYJ 1 · Score 3-12
(4:15) NE 50-Vrabel & 68-Ashworth eligible. 28-C.Dillon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 4:12 · NYJ 2 · Score 3-13
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 14:06 · NYJ 5 · Score 3-16
(14:06) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
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 York Jets vs New England Patriots on 2005-12-04?
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 16-3 in Week 13, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
Q2: New York Jets 3, New England Patriots 6; Q3: New York Jets 0, New England Patriots 7; Q4: New York Jets 0, New England Patriots 3; Final: New York Jets 3, New England Patriots 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — C. Dillon (Q3 4:15) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 5:40, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 1:07, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 14:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 62.8% completion, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +10.87 total passing EPA. B. Bollinger (New York Jets), 34.9% completion, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -10.24 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.87 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+2.26 EPA): (8:12) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 33-K.Faulk pushed ob at NYJ 40 for 13 yards (26-E.Coleman)..
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 2-9 Now 2-10 L
New England Patriots
Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W
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