Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 38–14 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 14–7 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- 1-M.Nugent kicks 78 yards from NYJ 30 to NE -8. 27-E.Hobbs for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2007-09-09
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 38–14 on 2007-09-09. T. Brady posted a game-high +27.97 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 7 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 38 |
 New York Jets | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(5:17) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel.
(4:20) 10-C.Pennington pass short left to 87-L.Coles for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
(1:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-B.Watson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel.
1-M.Nugent kicks 78 yards from NYJ 30 to NE -8. 27-E.Hobbs for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(7:11) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 81-R.Moss for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(2:23) 10-C.Pennington pass short left to 87-L.Coles for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
(6:54) 3-S.Gostkowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(2:00) #50 Vrabel and #55 Seau report as eligible. 44-H.Evans right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:17TD WWW. WelkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 11
- Score
- 6-0
(5:17) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:12XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 4:20TD LCL. ColesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 7
- Score
- 7-6
(4:20) 10-C.Pennington pass short left to 87-L.Coles for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 4:15XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-7
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 1:14TD Blake WatsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 5
- Score
- 13-7
(1:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-B.Watson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 1:07XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 14-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 15:00TD EHE. HobbsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 30
- Score
- 20-7
1-M.Nugent kicks 78 yards from NYJ 30 to NE -8. 27-E.Hobbs for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 14:46XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 21-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 7:11TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 51
- Score
- 27-7
(7:11) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 81-R.Moss for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 7:01XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 28-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 2:23TD LCL. ColesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 28-13
(2:23) 10-C.Pennington pass short left to 87-L.Coles for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 2:19XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 28-14
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 6:54FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 4
- Score
- 31-14
(6:54) 3-S.Gostkowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 2:00TD HEH. EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 37-14
(2:00) #50 Vrabel and #55 Seau report as eligible. 44-H.Evans right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 1:58XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 38-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +27.97 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 2Riley Moss · New England Patriots · Receiving · +15.86 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
- 3W. Welker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +9.69 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 4C. Pennington · New York Jets · Passing · +9.27 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 5L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +7.40 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 6J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.88 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 7Blake Watson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.05 EPA/play
- 8Luquay Washington · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.86 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 (+27.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.96 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+5.19 EPA): (7:11) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 81-R.Moss for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.99 EPA): M. Nugent — 1-M.Nugent kicks 78 yards from NYJ 30 to NE -8. 27-E.Hobbs for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 29 dropbacks · 75.9% completion · +15.5% CPOE · +0.96 EPA/play · +27.97 total EPA
- C. Pennington (New York Jets) · 26 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +10.2% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +9.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.393 | +0.033 |
| Offensive success rate | 60.3% | 44.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.964 | +0.113 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.071 | -0.140 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.033 | -0.393 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.6% | 39.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.39 vs +0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.39 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: +0.03 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 9 drives, +30.69 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 9 drives, +2.39 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — W. Welker (T. Brady pass)
- New York Jets — L. Coles (C. Pennington pass)
- New England Patriots — Blake Watson (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — E. Hobbs
- New England Patriots — Riley Moss (T. Brady pass)
- New York Jets — L. Coles (C. Pennington pass)
- New England Patriots — H. Evans
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 11 (Q1 5:17) — (5:17) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 5:12) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 7 (Q2 4:20) — (4:20) 10-C.Pennington pass short left to 87-L.Coles for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 4:15) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q2 1:14); New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 1:07) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 30 (Q3 15:00) — 1-M.Nugent kicks 78 yards from NYJ 30 to NE -8. 27-E.Hobbs for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 14:46) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 51 (Q3 7:11) — (7:11) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 81-R.Moss for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 7:01) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q3 2:23) — (2:23) 10-C.Pennington pass short left to 87-L.Coles for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 2:19) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 4 (Q4 6:54) — (6:54) 3-S.Gostkowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) #50 Vrabel and #55 Seau report as eligible. 44-H.Evans right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 1:58) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q3 15:00) — 1-M.Nugent kicks 78 yards from NYJ 30 to NE -8. 27-E.Hobbs for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 2:20) — (2:20) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-R.Moss to NYJ 28 for 33 yards (22-J.Miller).
- New York Jets (Q2 4:20) — (4:20) 10-C.Pennington pass short left to 87-L.Coles for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q1 5:17) — (5:17) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-B.Watson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q3 15:00) — 1-M.Nugent kicks 78 yards from NYJ 30 to NE -8. 27-E.Hobbs for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q3 7:11) — (7:11) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 81-R.Moss for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 10:43) — (10:43) (Field Goal formation) 16-M.Cassel FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 34, and recovers at NYJ 34. 16-M.Cassel to NYJ 34 for no gain (30-D.Coleman).
- New England Patriots (Q1 5:17) — (5:17) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 5:17 · NYJ 11 · Score 6-0
(5:17) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 5:12 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 4:20 · NE 7 · Score 7-6
(4:20) 10-C.Pennington pass short left to 87-L.Coles for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 4:15 · NE 2 · Score 7-7
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 1:14 · NYJ 5 · Score 13-7
(1:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-B.Watson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 1:07 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · NYJ 30 · Score 20-7
1-M.Nugent kicks 78 yards from NYJ 30 to NE -8. 27-E.Hobbs for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 14:46 · NYJ 2 · Score 21-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 7:11 · NYJ 51 · Score 27-7
(7:11) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 81-R.Moss for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 7:01 · NYJ 2 · Score 28-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 2:23 · NE 1 · Score 28-13
(2:23) 10-C.Pennington pass short left to 87-L.Coles for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 2:19 · NE 2 · Score 28-14
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 6:54 · NYJ 4 · Score 31-14
(6:54) 3-S.Gostkowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · NYJ 1 · Score 37-14
(2:00) #50 Vrabel and #55 Seau report as eligible. 44-H.Evans right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 1:58 · NYJ 2 · Score 38-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
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.
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- C. Pennington (NYJ) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs New York Jets on 2007-09-09?
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 38-14 in Week 1, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?
Q1: New England Patriots 7, New York Jets 0; Q2: New England Patriots 7, New York Jets 7; Q3: New England Patriots 14, New York Jets 7; Q4: New England Patriots 10, New York Jets 0; Final: New England Patriots 38, New York Jets 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?
New England Patriots touchdown — W. Welker (T. Brady pass) (Q1 5:17) New York Jets touchdown — L. Coles (C. Pennington pass) (Q2 4:20) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Watson (T. Brady pass) (Q2 1:14) New England Patriots touchdown — E. Hobbs (Q3 15:00) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Moss (T. Brady pass) (Q3 7:11) New York Jets touchdown — L. Coles (C. Pennington pass) (Q3 2:23) New England Patriots touchdown — H. Evans (Q4 2:00) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 6:54, 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?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 75.9% completion, +15.5% CPOE, +0.96 EPA per dropback, +27.97 total passing EPA. C. Pennington (New York Jets), 61.5% completion, +10.2% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +9.27 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +27.97 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+5.19 EPA): (7:11) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 81-R.Moss for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Now 1-0 W
New York Jets
Now 0-1 L
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