Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 29–26 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New York Jets 10–16 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Sanchez
- Top passer
- M. Sanchez
- Biggest EPA play
- 2-N.Folk kicks 69 yards from NYJ 35 to NE -4. 32-D.McCourty for 104 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 2nd …
- Game date
- 2012-10-21
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 29–26 on 2012-10-21. M. Sanchez posted a game-high +12.87 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 7 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 26 |
 New England Patriots | 14 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 29 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(8:55) NYJ 6-Sanchez at QB. 63-J.Smith reported in as eligible. 23-S.Greene up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
2-N.Folk kicks 69 yards from NYJ 35 to NE -4. 32-D.McCourty for 104 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 2nd longest KO return in franchise history (Hobbs 108)
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(4:17) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 39th straight regular season game with a TD pass, 3rd longest all-time.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(13:14) 6-M.Sanchez FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 6, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Penalty on NYJ-6-M.Sanchez, Illegal Kick, declined. Sanchez kicked the ball through the end zone and out of bounds
(:07) 2-N.Folk 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
(9:36) 2-N.Folk 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
(2:47) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(5:49) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 81-D.Keller for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
(2:11) 2-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
(1:42) 2-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
(:05) 3-S.Gostkowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(11:07) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 8:55TD SGS. GreenePoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 6-0
(8:55) NYJ 6-Sanchez at QB. 63-J.Smith reported in as eligible. 23-S.Greene up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 8:51XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-0
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 8:51TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 35
- Score
- 7-6
2-N.Folk kicks 69 yards from NYJ 35 to NE -4. 32-D.McCourty for 104 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 2nd longest KO return in franchise history (Hobbs 108)
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 8:39XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 4:17TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 17
- Score
- 7-13
(4:17) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 39th straight regular season game with a TD pass, 3rd longest all-time.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 4:11XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 13:14Safety MSM. SanchezPoints+2
- Yard line
- NE 88
- Score
- 7-16
(13:14) 6-M.Sanchez FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 6, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Penalty on NYJ-6-M.Sanchez, Illegal Kick, declined. Sanchez kicked the ball through the end zone and out of bounds
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:07FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 36
- Score
- 10-16
(:07) 2-N.Folk 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 9:36FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 3
- Score
- 13-16
(9:36) 2-N.Folk 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 2:47TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 13-22
(2:47) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 2:39XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 13-23
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 5:49TD DKD. KellerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 7
- Score
- 19-23
(5:49) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 81-D.Keller for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 5:44XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 20-23
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 2:11FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 25
- Score
- 23-23
(2:11) 2-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 1:42FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 25
- Score
- 26-23
(1:42) 2-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 0:05FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 25
- Score
- 26-26
(:05) 3-S.Gostkowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
OT 11:07FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 30
- Score
- 26-29
(11:07) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, 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 · 49 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 2J. Kerley · New York Jets · Receiving · +10.10 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 3D. Keller · New York Jets · Receiving · +9.31 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 4R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.48 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 5T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +7.38 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 6W. Welker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 7A. Hernandez · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 8L. Hilliard · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.84 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 49 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
M. Sanchez's top snap (+2.89 EPA): (11:29) NYJ 6-Sanchez at QB. (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 11-J.Kerley pushed ob at NE 19 for 26 yards (24-K.Arrington).
Biggest single play (+6.28 EPA): Nick Folk — 2-N.Folk kicks 69 yards from NYJ 35 to NE -4. 32-D.McCourty for 104 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 2nd longest KO return in franchise history (Hobbs 108)
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) · 49 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +6.4% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +12.87 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 47 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +3.4% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +7.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.151 | +0.128 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.263 | +0.157 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.065 | -0.076 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.128 | -0.151 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.5% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Jets +0.15, New England Patriots +0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.15 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.13 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 14 drives, +13.16 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, +14.77 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — S. Greene
- New England Patriots — Devin McCourty
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- New York Jets — D. Keller (M. Sanchez pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- 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 14–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q1 8:55) — (8:55) NYJ 6-Sanchez at QB. 63-J.Smith reported in as eligible. 23-S.Greene up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 8:51) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 35 (Q1 8:51); New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 8:39) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 17 (Q1 4:17); New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 4:11) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–2. New England Patriots registered a safety from the NE 88 (Q2 13:14); New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 36 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 2-N.Folk 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 3 (Q3 9:36) — (9:36) 2-N.Folk 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q3 2:47) — (2:47) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 2:39) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 13–3. New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 7 (Q4 5:49) — (5:49) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 81-D.Keller for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 5:44) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 25 (Q4 2:11) — (2:11) 2-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 25 (Q4 1:42) — (1:42) 2-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 25 (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 3-S.Gostkowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
Overtime: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 30 (OT 11:07) — (11:07) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (OT 7:35) — (7:35) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at NYJ 28 for -12 yards (sack split by 50-R.Ninkovich and 96-J.Cunningham). FUMBLES (50-R.Ninkovich), RECOVERED by NE-50-R.Ninkovich at NYJ 25. The Replay Assistant challenge
- New England Patriots (Q4 2:06) — 2-N.Folk kicks 65 yards from NYJ 35 to NE 0. 32-D.McCourty to NE 15 for 15 yards (36-L.Hilliard). FUMBLES (36-L.Hilliard), RECOVERED by NYJ-39-A.Allen at NE 18.
- New England Patriots (Q1 8:51) — 2-N.Folk kicks 69 yards from NYJ 35 to NE -4. 32-D.McCourty for 104 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 2nd longest KO return in franchise history (Hobbs 108)
- New England Patriots (OT 11:07) — (11:07) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- New York Jets (OT 8:47) — (8:47) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 11-J.Kerley pushed ob at NYJ 40 for 17 yards (24-K.Arrington).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q1 8:51) — 2-N.Folk kicks 69 yards from NYJ 35 to NE -4. 32-D.McCourty for 104 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 2nd longest KO return in franchise history (Hobbs 108)
- New England Patriots (Q4 2:06) — 2-N.Folk kicks 65 yards from NYJ 35 to NE 0. 32-D.McCourty to NE 15 for 15 yards (36-L.Hilliard). FUMBLES (36-L.Hilliard), RECOVERED by NYJ-39-A.Allen at NE 18.
- New England Patriots (Q1 4:17) — (4:17) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 39th straight regular season game with a TD pass, 3rd longest all-time.
- New York Jets (Q1 11:29) — (11:29) NYJ 6-Sanchez at QB. (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 11-J.Kerley pushed ob at NE 19 for 26 yards (24-K.Arrington).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 8:55 · NE 1 · Score 6-0
(8:55) NYJ 6-Sanchez at QB. 63-J.Smith reported in as eligible. 23-S.Greene up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 8:51 · NE 2 · Score 7-0
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 8:51 · NYJ 35 · Score 7-6
2-N.Folk kicks 69 yards from NYJ 35 to NE -4. 32-D.McCourty for 104 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 2nd longest KO return in franchise history (Hobbs 108) - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 8:39 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 4:17 · NYJ 17 · Score 7-13
(4:17) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 39th straight regular season game with a TD pass, 3rd longest all-time. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 4:11 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q2 13:14 · NE 88 · Score 7-16
(13:14) 6-M.Sanchez FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 6, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Penalty on NYJ-6-M.Sanchez, Illegal Kick, declined. Sanchez kicked the ball through the end zone and out of boun - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · NE 36 · Score 10-16
(:07) 2-N.Folk 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 9:36 · NE 3 · Score 13-16
(9:36) 2-N.Folk 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 2:47 · NYJ 2 · Score 13-22
(2:47) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 2:39 · NYJ 2 · Score 13-23
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 5:49 · NE 7 · Score 19-23
(5:49) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 81-D.Keller for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 5:44 · NE 2 · Score 20-23
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 2:11 · NE 25 · Score 23-23
(2:11) 2-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 1:42 · NE 25 · Score 26-23
(1:42) 2-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 0:05 · NYJ 25 · Score 26-26
(:05) 3-S.Gostkowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — OT 11:07 · NYJ 30 · Score 26-29
(11:07) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
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.
- 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.
- M. Sanchez (NYJ) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs New England Patriots on 2012-10-21?
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 29-26 in Week 7, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
Q1: New York Jets 7, New England Patriots 14; Q2: New York Jets 3, New England Patriots 2; Q3: New York Jets 3, New England Patriots 7; Q4: New York Jets 13, New England Patriots 3; Q5: New York Jets 0, New England Patriots 3; Final: New York Jets 26, New England Patriots 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
New York Jets touchdown — S. Greene (Q1 8:55) New England Patriots touchdown — D. McCourty (Q1 8:51) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q1 4:17) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q3 2:47) New York Jets touchdown — D. Keller (M. Sanchez pass) (Q4 5:49) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q3 9:36, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 2:11, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 1:42, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 0:05, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (OT 11:07, 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?
M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 57.1% completion, +6.4% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +12.87 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 55.3% completion, +3.4% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +7.38 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 49 snaps. Their top snap (+2.89 EPA): (11:29) NYJ 6-Sanchez at QB. (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 11-J.Kerley pushed ob at NE 19 for 26 yards (24-K.Arrington)..
Was New York Jets vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New England Patriots won 29-26 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
New England Patriots
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W
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