Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 20–10 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New York Jets 7–17 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Riley Moss
- Top passer
- C. Pennington
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:24) 6-C.Hanson punt is BLOCKED by 96-D.Bowens, Center-66-L.Paxton, RECOVERED by NYJ-96-…
- Game date
- 2007-12-16
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 20–10 on 2007-12-16. Riley Moss posted a game-high +4.97 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 New England Patriots | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets
(9:38) 11-K.Clemens pass short left intended for 16-B.Smith INTERCEPTED by 26-E.Wilson [93-R.Seymour] at NYJ 5. 26-E.Wilson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYJ-11-K.Clemens was injured during the play. His return is Probable. NE 26-Wilson 21st different Patriot to score a TD in season, tying NFL record (2000 Broncos and 1987 Rams) Patriots now have 510 points for the 2007 season, 8th best all-time. Patriots 66th TD of season, tied with 4 other teams for 3rd most in NFL history.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(12:49) 3-S.Gostkowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. Patriots now have 513 points for the 2007 season, tied for 6th best all-time.
(7:24) 6-C.Hanson punt is BLOCKED by 96-D.Bowens, Center-66-L.Paxton, RECOVERED by NYJ-96-D.Bowens at NE 26. 96-D.Bowens for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. blocked at 30
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
(1:08) NE 50-Vrabel & 65-Britt eligible. 39-L.Maroney left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Patriots 67th TD of season, tied with 2000 St. Louis Rams for 2nd most in NFL history.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(6:18) 1-M.Nugent 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
(3:25) 3-S.Gostkowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. Patriots now have 523 points for the 2007 season, tied for 5th best all-time.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 9:38TD Eric WilsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 96
- Score
- 0-6
(9:38) 11-K.Clemens pass short left intended for 16-B.Smith INTERCEPTED by 26-E.Wilson [93-R.Seymour] at NYJ 5. 26-E.Wilson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYJ-11-K.Clemens was injured during the play. His return is Probable. NE 26-Wilson 21st different Patriot to score a TD in season, tying NFL record (2000 Broncos and 1987 Rams) Patriots now have 510 points for the 2007 season, 8th best all-time. Patriots 66th TD of season, tied with 4 other teams for 3rd most in NFL history.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 9:33XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:49FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 8
- Score
- 0-10
(12:49) 3-S.Gostkowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. Patriots now have 513 points for the 2007 season, tied for 6th best all-time.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 7:24TD DBD. BowensPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 60
- Score
- 6-10
(7:24) 6-C.Hanson punt is BLOCKED by 96-D.Bowens, Center-66-L.Paxton, RECOVERED by NYJ-96-D.Bowens at NE 26. 96-D.Bowens for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. blocked at 30
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 7:15XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-10
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 1:08TD LML. MaroneyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 7-16
(1:08) NE 50-Vrabel & 65-Britt eligible. 39-L.Maroney left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Patriots 67th TD of season, tied with 2000 St. Louis Rams for 2nd most in NFL history.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 1:05XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-17
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 6:18FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 10-17
(6:18) 1-M.Nugent 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 3:25FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 16
- Score
- 10-20
(3:25) 3-S.Gostkowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. Patriots now have 523 points for the 2007 season, tied for 5th best all-time.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Riley Moss · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play - 2W. Welker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 3J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.81 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 4Keldric Faulk · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 5J. McCareins · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 6C. Baker · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 7Luquay Washington · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 8L. Maroney · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.13 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.04 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
Riley Moss — NE · Receiving
Riley Moss posted the highest total EPA (+4.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.99 EPA per play.
Riley Moss's top snap (+3.38 EPA): (4:53) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-R.Moss to NYJ 14 for 46 yards (25-K.Rhodes). Penalty on NYJ-25-K.Rhodes, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. NE 81-Moss is now the 15 player in NFL history with 12,000
Biggest single play (-6.65 EPA): C.J. Hanson — (7:24) 6-C.Hanson punt is BLOCKED by 96-D.Bowens, Center-66-L.Paxton, RECOVERED by NYJ-96-D.Bowens at NE 26. 96-D.Bowens for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. blocked at 30
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 · 56.8% completion · +3.9% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.51 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -4.8% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.35 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.252 | -0.122 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.0% | 42.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.302 | -0.012 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.043 | -0.062 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.122 | +0.252 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.8% | 59.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.25 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: -0.12 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, -10.09 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, -19.68 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 — Eric Wilson
- New York Jets — D. Bowens
- New England Patriots — L. Maroney
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New York Jets — M. Nugent
- 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 NE 96 (Q1 9:38); New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 9:33) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–7. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 8 (Q2 12:49); New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 60 (Q2 7:24); New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 7:15) — 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 1 (Q2 1:08); New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 1:05) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 15 (Q4 6:18) — (6:18) 1-M.Nugent 33 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 (Q4 3:25).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q2 7:24) — (7:24) 6-C.Hanson punt is BLOCKED by 96-D.Bowens, Center-66-L.Paxton, RECOVERED by NYJ-96-D.Bowens at NE 26. 96-D.Bowens for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. blocked at 30
- New York Jets (Q1 9:38) — (9:38) 11-K.Clemens pass short left intended for 16-B.Smith INTERCEPTED by 26-E.Wilson [93-R.Seymour] at NYJ 5. 26-E.Wilson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYJ-11-K.Clemens was injured during the play. His re
- New York Jets (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) 7-B.Graham punt is BLOCKED by 15-K.Washington, Center-85-J.Dearth, recovered by NYJ-27-A.Elam at NYJ 5. 27-A.Elam to NYJ 3 for -2 yards (38-K.Eckel). blocked at NYJ 8
- New York Jets (Q1 6:40) — (6:40) NYJ 16-Smith now at QB. 16-B.Smith pass incomplete short right to 86-C.Baker.
- New York Jets (Q1 9:24) — (9:24) NYJ 16-Smith at QB. (Shotgun) 29-L.Washington left tackle pushed ob at NE 25 for 49 yards (22-A.Samuel).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q2 7:24) — (7:24) 6-C.Hanson punt is BLOCKED by 96-D.Bowens, Center-66-L.Paxton, RECOVERED by NYJ-96-D.Bowens at NE 26. 96-D.Bowens for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. blocked at 30
- New York Jets (Q1 9:38) — (9:38) 11-K.Clemens pass short left intended for 16-B.Smith INTERCEPTED by 26-E.Wilson [93-R.Seymour] at NYJ 5. 26-E.Wilson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYJ-11-K.Clemens was injured during the play. His re
- New York Jets (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) 7-B.Graham punt is BLOCKED by 15-K.Washington, Center-85-J.Dearth, recovered by NYJ-27-A.Elam at NYJ 5. 27-A.Elam to NYJ 3 for -2 yards (38-K.Eckel). blocked at NYJ 8
- New York Jets (Q1 9:24) — (9:24) NYJ 16-Smith at QB. (Shotgun) 29-L.Washington left tackle pushed ob at NE 25 for 49 yards (22-A.Samuel).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 9:38 · NE 96 · Score 0-6
(9:38) 11-K.Clemens pass short left intended for 16-B.Smith INTERCEPTED by 26-E.Wilson [93-R.Seymour] at NYJ 5. 26-E.Wilson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYJ-11-K.Clemens was injured during the play. His re - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 9:33 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 12:49 · NYJ 8 · Score 0-10
(12:49) 3-S.Gostkowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. Patriots now have 513 points for the 2007 season, tied for 6th best all-time. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 7:24 · NYJ 60 · Score 6-10
(7:24) 6-C.Hanson punt is BLOCKED by 96-D.Bowens, Center-66-L.Paxton, RECOVERED by NYJ-96-D.Bowens at NE 26. 96-D.Bowens for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. blocked at 30 - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 7:15 · NE 2 · Score 7-10
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 1:08 · NYJ 1 · Score 7-16
(1:08) NE 50-Vrabel & 65-Britt eligible. 39-L.Maroney left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Patriots 67th TD of season, tied with 2000 St. Louis Rams for 2nd most in NFL history. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 1:05 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-17
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 6:18 · NE 15 · Score 10-17
(6:18) 1-M.Nugent 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 3:25 · NYJ 16 · Score 10-20
(3:25) 3-S.Gostkowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. Patriots now have 523 points for the 2007 season, tied for 5th best all-time.
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.
- Riley Moss (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Pennington (NYJ) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- T. Brady (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs New England Patriots on 2007-12-16?
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 20-10 in Week 15, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
Q1: New York Jets 0, New England Patriots 7; Q2: New York Jets 7, New England Patriots 10; Q4: New York Jets 3, New England Patriots 3; Final: New York Jets 10, New England Patriots 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — E. Wilson (Q1 9:38) New York Jets touchdown — D. Bowens (Q2 7:24) New England Patriots touchdown — L. Maroney (Q2 1:08) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 12:49, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 6:18, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 3:25, 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?
C. Pennington (New York Jets), 56.8% completion, +3.9% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.51 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 46.7% completion, -4.8% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.35 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
Riley Moss (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.97 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.38 EPA): (4:53) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-R.Moss to NYJ 14 for 46 yards (25-K.Rhodes). Penalty on NYJ-25-K.Rhodes, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. NE 81-Moss is now .
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 3-10 Now 3-11 L
New England Patriots
Entered 13-0 Now 14-0 W
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