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NFL · Week 2 · September 12, 2013 · 12 min read

New York Jets vs. New England Patriots: 2013 Week 2 Recap

Patriots defeat Jets 13–10 in Week 2

S.Holmes led Fantasy Impact as Patriots prevailed in a 10–13 Week 2 finish.

New York Jets 10 1–1
Final 10–13
New England Patriots 13 2–0 Winner
Winner
New England Patriots
Final score
10–13
Halftime
New York Jets 3–13 New England Patriots
Top passer
T. Brady
FantasyHQ MVP
S.Holmes
Game date
September 12, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • S.Holmes 3 REC · 51 YDS +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Ivory 12 CAR · 52 YDS +0.8 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Bohanon 4 CAR · 12 YDS -0.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Patriots

  • J.Edelman 13 REC · 78 YDS +0.8 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Develin 1 REC · 4 YDS -0.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Luquay Washington -0.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New England Patriots
Final score
New England Patriots 13–10 New York Jets
Halftime
New York Jets 3–13 New England Patriots at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
S. Holmes
Top passer
T. Brady
Biggest EPA play
(10:34) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 84-S.Hill to NE 48 for 33 yards (31-A.Tali…
Game date
2013-09-12

Game summary

The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 13–10 on 2013-09-12. S. Holmes posted a game-high +5.81 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
New York Jets3070010
New England Patriots10300013

Scoring Map

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

NYJNew York Jets
NENew England Patriots

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 13:01TD
    ADA. Dobson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 39
    Score
    0-6

    (13:01) NE 77-Solder eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short right to 17-A.Dobson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 50th straight regular season game with a TD pass, 2nd longest all-time (Brees 54).

  2. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 12:54XP
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 2
    Score
    0-7

    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.

  3. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 9:20FG
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 3
    Score
    0-10

    (9:20) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. Penalty on NYJ, Illegal Formation, declined.

  4. NYJNew York Jets
    Q1 4:06FG
    Nick Folk

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 19
    Score
    3-10

    (4:06) 2-N.Folk 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.

  5. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 5:09FG
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 12
    Score
    3-13

    (5:09) 3-S.Gostkowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.

  6. NYJNew York Jets
    Q3 5:08TD
    Brandon Powell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 3
    Score
    9-13

    (5:08) (Shotgun) 29-B.Powell up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. NYJNew York Jets
    Q3 5:05XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    10-13

    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1S. Holmes · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.81 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
  2. 2C. Ivory · New York Jets · Rushing · +0.79 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +0.77 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Rushing · +0.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Bohanon · New York Jets · Rushing · -0.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · -0.00 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Develin · New England Patriots · Receiving · -0.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.09 EPA/play
  7. 7Luquay Washington · New England Patriots · Receiving · -0.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.23 EPA/play
  8. 8R. Spadola · New York Jets · Receiving · -0.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.52 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

S. Holmes — NYJ · Receiving

S. Holmes posted the highest total EPA (+5.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.97 EPA per play.

S. Holmes's top snap (+4.24 EPA): (8:10) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes ran ob at 50 for 27 yards [95-C.Jones]. PENALTY on NE-95-C.Jones, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at 50.

Biggest single play (-5.37 EPA): Geno Smith — (10:34) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 84-S.Hill to NE 48 for 33 yards (31-A.Talib). FUMBLES (31-A.Talib), RECOVERED by NE-32-D.McCourty at NE 48. 32-D.McCourty to NYJ 8 for 44 yards (81-K.Wi

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) · 41 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -13.7% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -6.18 total EPA
  • Geno SmithGeno Smith (New York Jets) · 41 dropbacks · 36.6% completion · -12.9% CPOE · -0.37 EPA/play · -15.15 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew York JetsNew England Patriots
Offensive EPA/play-0.224-0.227
Offensive success rate33.0%36.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.370-0.151
Rush EPA/play-0.031-0.345
Defensive EPA/play+0.227+0.224
Defensive success rate63.5%67.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Jets -0.22, New England Patriots -0.23) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New York Jets: -0.22 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • New England Patriots: -0.23 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • New England Patriots: 16 drives, -19.29 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • New York Jets: 15 drives, -20.38 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 — A. Dobson (T. Brady pass) (Q1 13:01)
  • Brandon PowellNew York Jets — Brandon Powell (Q3 5:08)

Field goals

  • New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q1 9:20)
  • Nick FolkNew York Jets — Nick Folk (Q1 4:06)
  • New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q2 5:09)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 39 (Q1 13:01); New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 12:54) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 3 (Q1 9:20) — (9:20) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. Penalty on NYJ, Illegal Formation, declined.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 19 (Q1 4:06) — (4:06) 2-N.Folk 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone..

The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 12 (Q2 5:09) — (5:09) 3-S.Gostkowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..

The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 3 (Q3 5:08) — (5:08) (Shotgun) 29-B.Powell up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 5:05) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New York Jets (Q4 11:22) — (11:22) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left intended for 19-E.Gates INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Talib (25-K.Arrington) [75-V.Wilfork] at NE 11. 31-A.Talib to NE 11 for no gain (84-S.Hill). NE-25-K.Arrington wa [WPA -19.2% · EPA -3.40]
  • New England Patriots (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) 6-R.Allen punts 26 yards to NYJ 29, Center-48-D.Aiken, downed by NE-52-D.Fletcher. NE 6-Allen 514 punt yards in game, ties franchise record (Rich Camarillo at Chicago 9/15/85) NE 6-Allen 11 pun [WPA -16.2% · EPA -0.29]
  • New York Jets (Q4 0:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right intended for 84-S.Hill INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Talib at NYJ 46. 31-A.Talib ran ob at NYJ 32 for 14 yards. PENALTY on NYJ-74-N.Mangold, Personal Foul, 15 yards, en [WPA -14.5% · EPA -4.49]
  • New York Jets (Q4 12:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 84-S.Hill ran ob at NE 32 for 37 yards. [WPA +13.3% · EPA +2.91]
  • New York Jets (Q1 10:34) — (10:34) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 84-S.Hill to NE 48 for 33 yards (31-A.Talib). FUMBLES (31-A.Talib), RECOVERED by NE-32-D.McCourty at NE 48. 32-D.McCourty to NYJ 8 for 44 yards (81-K.Wi [WPA -12.9% · EPA -5.37]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Jets (Q1 10:34) — (10:34) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 84-S.Hill to NE 48 for 33 yards (31-A.Talib). FUMBLES (31-A.Talib), RECOVERED by NE-32-D.McCourty at NE 48. 32-D.McCourty to NYJ 8 for 44 yards (81-K.Wi [WPA -12.9% · EPA -5.37]
  • New York Jets (Q4 0:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right intended for 84-S.Hill INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Talib at NYJ 46. 31-A.Talib ran ob at NYJ 32 for 14 yards. PENALTY on NYJ-74-N.Mangold, Personal Foul, 15 yards, en [WPA -14.5% · EPA -4.49]
  • New England Patriots (Q4 0:38) — (:38) 12-T.Brady kneels to NYJ 10 for -2 yards. [EPA -4.31]
  • New York Jets (Q1 8:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes ran ob at 50 for 27 yards [95-C.Jones]. PENALTY on NE-95-C.Jones, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at 50. [WPA +7.9% · EPA +4.24]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 13:01 · NYJ 39 · Score 0-6
    (13:01) NE 77-Solder eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short right to 17-A.Dobson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 50th straight regular season game with a TD pass, 2nd longest all-time (Brees 54).
  2. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 12:54 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-7
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
  3. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 9:20 · NYJ 3 · Score 0-10
    (9:20) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. Penalty on NYJ, Illegal Formation, declined.
  4. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 4:06 · NE 19 · Score 3-10
    (4:06) 2-N.Folk 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
  5. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 5:09 · NYJ 12 · Score 3-13
    (5:09) 3-S.Gostkowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
  6. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 5:08 · NE 3 · Score 9-13
    (5:08) (Shotgun) 29-B.Powell up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 5:05 · NE 2 · Score 10-13
    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.

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.
  • S. Holmes (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 York Jets vs New England Patriots on 2013-09-12?

The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 13-10 in Week 2, 2013.

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

Q1: New York Jets 3, New England Patriots 10; Q2: New York Jets 0, New England Patriots 3; Q3: New York Jets 7, New England Patriots 0; Final: New York Jets 10, New England Patriots 13.

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

New England Patriots touchdown — A. Dobson (T. Brady pass) (Q1 13:01) New York Jets touchdown — B. Powell (Q3 5:08) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q1 9:20, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q1 4:06, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 5:09, 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), 46.3% completion, -13.7% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.18 total passing EPA. Geno Smith (New York Jets), 36.6% completion, -12.9% CPOE, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -15.15 total passing EPA.

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

S. Holmes (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.81 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+4.24 EPA): (8:10) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes ran ob at 50 for 27 yards [95-C.Jones]. PENALTY on NE-95-C.Jones, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at 50..

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

Yes — the margin was 3 points. New England Patriots won 13-10 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

New York Jets

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

New England Patriots

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W