Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 28–21 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- New York Jets 14–3 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Sanchez
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:04) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 42-B.Green-Ellis INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Harri…
- Game date
- 2011-01-16
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the New England Patriots 28–21 on 2011-01-16. M. Sanchez posted a game-high +12.87 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
 New England Patriots | 3 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(1:15) 5-S.Graham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(10:30) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 21-L.Tomlinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(:39) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 17-B.Edwards for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(:15) (Shotgun) 63-D.Connolly reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 82-A.Crumpler for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 17th consecutive postseason game with a TD pass, 2nd longest streak all-time (Favre 20). NE 12-Brady 29th career postseason TD pass, ties Peyton Manning for 6th all-time.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 34-S.Morris rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Brady in shotgun, direct snap to Morris.
(13:06) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 10-S.Holmes for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(2:00) 5-S.Graham 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(1:46) 75-R.Turner reported in as eligible. 23-S.Greene right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-23-S.Greene, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-D.Branch for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 30th career postseason TD pass, ties Terry Bradshaw for 5th all-time.
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 1:15FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 16
- Score
- 0-3
(1:15) 5-S.Graham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 10:30TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 7
- Score
- 6-3
(10:30) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 21-L.Tomlinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 10:24XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-3
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:39TD Bryan EdwardsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 13-3
(:39) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 17-B.Edwards for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:33XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 14-3
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 0:15TD ACA. CrumplerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 14-9
(:15) (Shotgun) 63-D.Connolly reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 82-A.Crumpler for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 17th consecutive postseason game with a TD pass, 2nd longest streak all-time (Favre 20). NE 12-Brady 29th career postseason TD pass, ties Peyton Manning for 6th all-time.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 0:13Safety SMS. MorrisPoints+2
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 14-11
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 34-S.Morris rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Brady in shotgun, direct snap to Morris.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 13:06TD SHS. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 7
- Score
- 20-11
(13:06) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 10-S.Holmes for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 13:00XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 21-11
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 2:00FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 17
- Score
- 21-14
(2:00) 5-S.Graham 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 1:46TD SGS. GreenePoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 16
- Score
- 27-14
(1:46) 75-R.Turner reported in as eligible. 23-S.Greene right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-23-S.Greene, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 1:41XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 28-14
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 0:30TD DBD. BranchPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 13
- Score
- 28-20
(:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-D.Branch for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 30th career postseason TD pass, ties Terry Bradshaw for 5th all-time.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 0:24XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 28-21
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Sanchez · New York Jets · Passing · +12.87 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 2Bryan Edwards · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play
- 3D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.19 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 4J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.02 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 5W. Welker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 6S. Holmes · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 7R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 8B. Green-Ellis · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.89 total EPA · 9 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.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
M. Sanchez — NYJ · Passing
M. Sanchez posted the highest total EPA (+12.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
M. Sanchez's top snap (+4.30 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 89-J.Cotchery pushed ob at NE 13 for 58 yards (31-B.Meriweather).
Biggest single play (-8.95 EPA): T. Brady — (8:04) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 42-B.Green-Ellis INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Harris at NYJ 30. 52-D.Harris to NE 12 for 58 yards (82-A.Crumpler).
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) · 50 dropbacks · 58.0% completion · -0.5% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.42 total EPA
- M. Sanchez (New York Jets) · 26 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +0.8% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +12.87 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.113 | -0.014 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.6% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.495 | -0.128 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.056 | +0.104 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.014 | -0.113 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 55.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.11 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: -0.01 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, -1.36 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, +8.34 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 — Laken Tomlinson (M. Sanchez pass)
- New York Jets — Bryan Edwards (M. Sanchez pass)
- New England Patriots — A. Crumpler (T. Brady pass)
- New York Jets — S. Holmes (M. Sanchez pass)
- New York Jets — S. Greene
- New England Patriots — D. Branch (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Graham
- New England Patriots — S. Graham
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 16 (Q1 1:15) — (1:15) 5-S.Graham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 7 (Q2 10:30) — (10:30) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 21-L.Tomlinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 10:24) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 15 (Q2 0:39) — (:39) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 17-B.Edwards for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 0:33) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 8–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q3 0:15); New England Patriots registered a safety from the NYJ 2 (Q3 0:13) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 34-S.Morris rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Brady in shotgun, direct snap to Morris..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–10. New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 7 (Q4 13:06) — (13:06) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 10-S.Holmes for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 13:00) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 17 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 5-S.Graham 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 16 (Q4 1:46); New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 1:41) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 13 (Q4 0:30); New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 0:24) — 5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q1 8:04) — (8:04) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 42-B.Green-Ellis INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Harris at NYJ 30. 52-D.Harris to NE 12 for 58 yards (82-A.Crumpler).
- New York Jets (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 89-J.Cotchery pushed ob at NE 13 for 58 yards (31-B.Meriweather).
- New York Jets (Q2 11:38) — (11:38) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards pushed ob at NE 8 for 37 yards (28-D.Butler).
- New York Jets (Q1 5:48) — (5:48) 2-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- New England Patriots (Q2 1:14) — (1:14) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 25-P.Chung. 25-P.Chung FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 37, and recovers at NE 37. 25-P.Chung to NE 37 for no gain (33-E.Smith).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q1 8:04) — (8:04) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 42-B.Green-Ellis INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Harris at NYJ 30. 52-D.Harris to NE 12 for 58 yards (82-A.Crumpler).
- New York Jets (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 89-J.Cotchery pushed ob at NE 13 for 58 yards (31-B.Meriweather).
- New York Jets (Q2 11:38) — (11:38) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards pushed ob at NE 8 for 37 yards (28-D.Butler).
- New York Jets (Q1 5:48) — (5:48) 2-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 1:15 · NYJ 16 · Score 0-3
(1:15) 5-S.Graham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 10:30 · NE 7 · Score 6-3
(10:30) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 21-L.Tomlinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 10:24 · NE 2 · Score 7-3
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 0:39 · NE 15 · Score 13-3
(:39) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 17-B.Edwards for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 0:33 · NE 2 · Score 14-3
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 0:15 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-9
(:15) (Shotgun) 63-D.Connolly reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 82-A.Crumpler for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 17th consecutive postseason game with a TD pass, 2nd longest st - New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q3 0:13 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-11
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 34-S.Morris rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Brady in shotgun, direct snap to Morris. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 13:06 · NE 7 · Score 20-11
(13:06) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 10-S.Holmes for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 13:00 · NE 2 · Score 21-11
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · NYJ 17 · Score 21-14
(2:00) 5-S.Graham 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 1:46 · NE 16 · Score 27-14
(1:46) 75-R.Turner reported in as eligible. 23-S.Greene right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-23-S.Greene, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 1:41 · NE 2 · Score 28-14
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 0:30 · NYJ 13 · Score 28-20
(:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-D.Branch for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 30th career postseason TD pass, ties Terry Bradshaw for 5th all-time. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 0:24 · NYJ 2 · Score 28-21
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
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.
- M. Sanchez (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs New England Patriots on 2011-01-16?
The New York Jets beat the New England Patriots 28-21 in Wild Card, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
Q1: New York Jets 0, New England Patriots 3; Q2: New York Jets 14, New England Patriots 0; Q3: New York Jets 0, New England Patriots 8; Q4: New York Jets 14, New England Patriots 10; Final: New York Jets 28, New England Patriots 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
New York Jets touchdown — L. Tomlinson (M. Sanchez pass) (Q2 10:30) New York Jets touchdown — B. Edwards (M. Sanchez pass) (Q2 0:39) New England Patriots touchdown — A. Crumpler (T. Brady pass) (Q3 0:15) New York Jets touchdown — S. Holmes (M. Sanchez pass) (Q4 13:06) New York Jets touchdown — S. Greene (Q4 1:46) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Branch (T. Brady pass) (Q4 0:30) New England Patriots field goal — S. Graham (Q1 1:15, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Graham (Q4 2:00, 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), 58.0% completion, -0.5% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -6.42 total passing EPA. M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 61.5% completion, +0.8% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +12.87 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
M. Sanchez (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.87 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+4.30 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 89-J.Cotchery pushed ob at NE 13 for 58 yards (31-B.Meriweather)..
Was New York Jets vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New York Jets won 28-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 12-5 Now 13-5 W
New England Patriots
Entered 14-2 Now 14-3 L
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