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NFL · Week 8 · October 31, 2010 · 9 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. New York Jets: 2010 Week 8 Recap

Packers defeat Jets 9–0 in Week 8

Gary Jennings led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 9–0 Week 8 finish.

Green Bay Packers 9 5–3 Winner
Final 9–0
New York Jets 0 5–2
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
9–0
Top passer
M. Sanchez
FantasyHQ MVP
Gary Jennings
Game date
October 31, 2010

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Gary Jennings
    Gary Jennings 6 REC · 81 YDS +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Jack Nelson
    Jack Nelson 5 REC · 55 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Lee 1 REC · 5 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • S.Holmes 3 REC · 43 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Greene 1 REC · 10 YDS +0.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Bryan Edwards
    Bryan Edwards 1 REC · 32 YDS -0.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 9–0 New York Jets
Halftime
Halftime score unavailable
FantasyHQ MVP
Gary Jennings
Top passer
M. Sanchez
Biggest EPA play
(15:00) Direct snap to 16-B.Smith. 16-B.Smith left end to GB 29 for 4 yards (58-F.Zombo). …
Game date
2010-10-31

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the New York Jets 9–0 on 2010-10-31. Gary Jennings posted a game-high +5.26 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 6 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q4T
Green Bay Packers360009
New York Jets000000

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
NYJNew York Jets

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

3 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 4:45FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 2
    Score
    3-0

    (4:45) 2-M.Crosby 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 6:41FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 23
    Score
    6-0

    (6:41) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 0:32FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 22
    Score
    9-0

    (:32) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Gary JenningsGary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.26 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  2. 2S. Holmes · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  3. 3Jack NelsonJack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Lee · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  5. 5Brennan JacksonBrennan Jackson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Swain · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  7. 7S. Greene · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  8. 8Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +0.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Gary Jennings

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Gary Jennings — GB · Receiving

Gary Jennings posted the highest total EPA (+5.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.

Gary Jennings's top snap (+2.10 EPA): (11:13) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings to GB 48 for 11 yards (36-J.Leonhard).

Biggest single play (-4.41 EPA): Brandon Smith — (15:00) Direct snap to 16-B.Smith. 16-B.Smith left end to GB 29 for 4 yards (58-F.Zombo). FUMBLES (58-F.Zombo), RECOVERED by GB-38-T.Williams at GB 29. 38-T.Williams to GB 34 for 5 yards (68-M.Slauson

Quarterback report card

M. Sanchez led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Sanchez (New York Jets) · 43 dropbacks · 37.2% completion · -18.0% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -7.19 total EPA
  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 39 dropbacks · 38.5% completion · -14.3% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.13 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersNew York Jets
Offensive EPA/play-0.126-0.245
Offensive success rate40.5%31.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.055-0.167
Rush EPA/play-0.298-0.481
Defensive EPA/play+0.245+0.126
Defensive success rate69.0%59.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.13 vs -0.24), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: -0.13 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • New York Jets: -0.24 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, -9.94 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • New York Jets: 13 drives, -21.33 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Field goals

  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q1 4:45)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 6:41)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 0:32)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 2 (Q1 4:45) — (4:45) 2-M.Crosby 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 6–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 23 (Q4 6:41) — (6:41) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 22 (Q4 0:32) — (:32) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New York Jets (Q4 10:42) — (10:42) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left intended for 81-D.Keller INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at GB 43. 21-C.Woodson to GB 43 for no gain (81-D.Keller). [WPA -20.1% · EPA -4.27]
  • New York Jets (Q3 6:21) — (6:21) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep middle to 89-J.Cotchery to GB 28 for 49 yards (36-N.Collins). [WPA +17.8% · EPA +4.40]
  • New York Jets (Q3 3:49) — (3:49) 2-N.Folk 37 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. [WPA -15.7% · EPA -2.96]
  • New York Jets (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) Direct snap to 16-B.Smith. 16-B.Smith left end to GB 29 for 4 yards (58-F.Zombo). FUMBLES (58-F.Zombo), RECOVERED by GB-38-T.Williams at GB 29. 38-T.Williams to GB 34 for 5 yards (68-M.Slauson [WPA -15.7% · EPA -4.41]
  • New York Jets (Q4 13:26) — (13:26) 78-W.Hunter reported in as eligible. 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards pushed ob at GB 48 for 32 yards (36-N.Collins). [WPA +12.1% · EPA +2.84]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Jets (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) Direct snap to 16-B.Smith. 16-B.Smith left end to GB 29 for 4 yards (58-F.Zombo). FUMBLES (58-F.Zombo), RECOVERED by GB-38-T.Williams at GB 29. 38-T.Williams to GB 34 for 5 yards (68-M.Slauson [WPA -15.7% · EPA -4.41]
  • New York Jets (Q3 6:21) — (6:21) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep middle to 89-J.Cotchery to GB 28 for 49 yards (36-N.Collins). [WPA +17.8% · EPA +4.40]
  • New York Jets (Q4 10:42) — (10:42) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left intended for 81-D.Keller INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at GB 43. 21-C.Woodson to GB 43 for no gain (81-D.Keller). [WPA -20.1% · EPA -4.27]
  • New York Jets (Q4 5:45) — (5:45) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep middle to 81-D.Keller to GB 37 for 40 yards (36-N.Collins). [WPA +11.9% · EPA +3.70]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 4:45 · NYJ 2 · Score 3-0
    (4:45) 2-M.Crosby 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  2. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 6:41 · NYJ 23 · Score 6-0
    (6:41) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  3. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 0:32 · NYJ 22 · Score 9-0
    (:32) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Gary Jennings (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • M. Sanchez (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs New York Jets on 2010-10-31?

The Green Bay Packers beat the New York Jets 9-0 in Week 8, 2010.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs New York Jets?

Q1: Green Bay Packers 3, New York Jets 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 6, New York Jets 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 9, New York Jets 0.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs New York Jets?

Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 4:45, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 6:41, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 0:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs New York Jets?

M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 37.2% completion, -18.0% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -7.19 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 38.5% completion, -14.3% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.13 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs New York Jets?

Gary Jennings (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.26 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+2.10 EPA): (11:13) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings to GB 48 for 11 yards (36-J.Leonhard)..

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W

New York Jets

Entered 5-1 Now 5-2 L