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NFL · Week 2 · September 20, 2009 · 12 min read

New England Patriots vs. New York Jets: 2009 Week 2 Recap

Jets defeat Patriots 16–9 in Week 2

J.Cotchery led Fantasy Impact as Jets prevailed in a 9–16 Week 2 finish.

New England Patriots 9 1–1
Final 9–16
New York Jets 16 2–0 Winner
Winner
New York Jets
Final score
9–16
Halftime
New England Patriots 9–3 New York Jets
Top passer
T. Brady
FantasyHQ MVP
J.Cotchery
Game date
September 20, 2009

Top fantasy performers · Patriots

  • J.Edelman 8 REC · 98 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Blake Watson
    Blake Watson 3 REC · 23 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Brady 1 CAR · 2 YDS +0.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • J.Cotchery 4 REC · 87 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Sanchez 14/24 · 137 YDS · 2 TD +2.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Luquay Washington 2 REC · 18 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
New York Jets
Final score
New York Jets 16–9 New England Patriots
Halftime
New England Patriots 9–3 New York Jets at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
J. Cotchery
Top passer
T. Brady
Biggest EPA play
(8:47) 29-L.Washington up the middle to NYJ 17 for 2 yards (75-V.Wilfork, 50-R.Ninkovich).…
Game date
2009-09-20

Game summary

The New York Jets beat the New England Patriots 16–9 on 2009-09-20, overcoming New England Patriots's 9–3 halftime lead. J. Cotchery posted a game-high +5.15 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
New England Patriots360009
New York Jets03103016

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NENew England Patriots
NYJNew York Jets

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 6:53FG
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 27
    Score
    3-0

    (6:53) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.

  2. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 11:34FG
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 7
    Score
    6-0

    (11:34) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.

  3. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 6:04FG
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    6-3

    (6:04) 3-J.Feely 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.

  4. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 0:21FG
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 11
    Score
    9-3

    (:21) 3-S.Gostkowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.

  5. NYJNew York Jets
    Q3 14:03TD
    DKD. Keller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 9
    Score
    9-9

    (14:03) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. NYJNew York Jets
    Q3 13:57XP
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    9-10

    3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.

  7. NYJNew York Jets
    Q3 8:26FG
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 6
    Score
    9-13

    (8:26) 3-J.Feely 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.

  8. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 9:54FG
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 22
    Score
    9-16

    (9:54) 3-J.Feely 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.15 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
  2. 2J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Sanchez · New York Jets · Passing · +2.27 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  4. 4Luquay Washington · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  5. 5Blake WatsonBlake Watson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  6. 6Brandon SmithBrandon Smith · New York Jets · Rushing · +0.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
  7. 7T. Brady · New England Patriots · Rushing · +0.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Keller · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.09 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

J. Cotchery — NYJ · Receiving

J. Cotchery posted the highest total EPA (+5.15) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.86 EPA per play.

J. Cotchery's top snap (+2.47 EPA): (14:50) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 89-J.Cotchery to NE 11 for 45 yards (59-G.Guyton).

Biggest single play (-4.89 EPA): Luquay Washington — (8:47) 29-L.Washington up the middle to NYJ 17 for 2 yards (75-V.Wilfork, 50-R.Ninkovich). FUMBLES (75-V.Wilfork), RECOVERED by NE-23-L.Bodden at NYJ 17. 23-L.Bodden to NYJ 17 for no gain (74-N.Mangol

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) · 49 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -12.0% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.96 total EPA
  • M. Sanchez (New York Jets) · 24 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +3.9% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +2.27 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew England PatriotsNew York Jets
Offensive EPA/play-0.113-0.066
Offensive success rate40.4%37.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.081+0.095
Rush EPA/play-0.067-0.326
Defensive EPA/play+0.066+0.113
Defensive success rate62.5%59.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New England Patriots -0.11, New York Jets -0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New England Patriots: -0.11 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • New York Jets: -0.07 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • New England Patriots: 11 drives, -10.59 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • New York Jets: 12 drives, -4.77 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • New York Jets — D. Keller (M. Sanchez pass) (Q3 14:03)

Field goals

  • New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q1 6:53)
  • New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q2 11:34)
  • New York Jets — J. Feely (Q2 6:04)
  • New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:21)
  • New York Jets — J. Feely (Q3 8:26)
  • New York Jets — J. Feely (Q4 9:54)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 27 (Q1 6:53) — (6:53) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson..

The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 6–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 7 (Q2 11:34) — (11:34) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 15 (Q2 6:04) — (6:04) 3-J.Feely 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 11 (Q2 0:21) — (:21) 3-S.Gostkowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson..

The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 9 (Q3 14:03) — (14:03) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 13:57) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 6 (Q3 8:26) — (8:26) 3-J.Feely 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 22 (Q4 9:54) — (9:54) 3-J.Feely 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New York Jets (Q1 8:47) — (8:47) 29-L.Washington up the middle to NYJ 17 for 2 yards (75-V.Wilfork, 50-R.Ninkovich). FUMBLES (75-V.Wilfork), RECOVERED by NE-23-L.Bodden at NYJ 17. 23-L.Bodden to NYJ 17 for no gain (74-N.Mangol [WPA -14.4% · EPA -4.89]
  • New York Jets (Q3 14:03) — (14:03) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.6% · EPA +2.43]
  • New England Patriots (Q2 13:42) — (13:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 11-J.Edelman to NYJ 12 for 29 yards (36-J.Leonhard). [WPA +8.5% · EPA +2.79]
  • New York Jets (Q3 14:50) — (14:50) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 89-J.Cotchery to NE 11 for 45 yards (59-G.Guyton). [WPA +7.9% · EPA +2.47]
  • New York Jets (Q3 11:46) — (11:46) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 81-D.Keller to NE 45 for 9 yards (30-B.McGowan). [WPA +7.1% · EPA +1.82]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Jets (Q1 8:47) — (8:47) 29-L.Washington up the middle to NYJ 17 for 2 yards (75-V.Wilfork, 50-R.Ninkovich). FUMBLES (75-V.Wilfork), RECOVERED by NE-23-L.Bodden at NYJ 17. 23-L.Bodden to NYJ 17 for no gain (74-N.Mangol [WPA -14.4% · EPA -4.89]
  • New England Patriots (Q2 13:42) — (13:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 11-J.Edelman to NYJ 12 for 29 yards (36-J.Leonhard). [WPA +8.5% · EPA +2.79]
  • New York Jets (Q3 1:57) — (1:57) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 29-L.Washington to NYJ 25 for 13 yards (30-B.McGowan). [WPA +5.4% · EPA +2.55]
  • New York Jets (Q3 14:50) — (14:50) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 89-J.Cotchery to NE 11 for 45 yards (59-G.Guyton). [WPA +7.9% · EPA +2.47]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 6:53 · NYJ 27 · Score 3-0
    (6:53) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
  2. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 11:34 · NYJ 7 · Score 6-0
    (11:34) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
  3. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 6:04 · NE 15 · Score 6-3
    (6:04) 3-J.Feely 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
  4. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:21 · NYJ 11 · Score 9-3
    (:21) 3-S.Gostkowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
  5. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 14:03 · NE 9 · Score 9-9
    (14:03) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 13:57 · NE 2 · Score 9-10
    3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
  7. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 8:26 · NE 6 · Score 9-13
    (8:26) 3-J.Feely 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
  8. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 9:54 · NE 22 · Score 9-16
    (9:54) 3-J.Feely 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • J. Cotchery (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • T. Brady (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New England Patriots vs New York Jets on 2009-09-20?

The New York Jets beat the New England Patriots 16-9 in Week 2, 2009.

What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?

Q1: New England Patriots 3, New York Jets 0; Q2: New England Patriots 6, New York Jets 3; Q3: New England Patriots 0, New York Jets 10; Q4: New England Patriots 0, New York Jets 3; Final: New England Patriots 9, New York Jets 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?

New York Jets touchdown — D. Keller (M. Sanchez pass) (Q3 14:03) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q1 6:53, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 11:34, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Feely (Q2 6:04, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:21, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Feely (Q3 8:26, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Feely (Q4 9:54, 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), 46.9% completion, -12.0% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.96 total passing EPA. M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 58.3% completion, +3.9% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.27 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?

J. Cotchery (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.15 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+2.47 EPA): (14:50) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 89-J.Cotchery to NE 11 for 45 yards (59-G.Guyton)..

Was New England Patriots vs New York Jets a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. New York Jets won 16-9 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

New England Patriots

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

New York Jets

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

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