Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 24–17 New York Jets
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 17–3 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matthew Stafford
- Top passer
- Matthew Stafford
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 12-J.Ross for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2014-09-28
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the New York Jets 24–17 on 2014-09-28. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +10.43 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 3 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 New York Jets | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions
(8:40) 2-N.Folk 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(5:08) 5-A.Henery 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(6:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 12-J.Ross for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(:27) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 85-E.Ebron for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(7:32) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(15:00) 9-M.Stafford scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
5-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(7:06) (Shotgun) 21-C.Johnson up the middle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 8:40FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 9
- Score
- 0-3
(8:40) 2-N.Folk 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 5:08FG AHA. HeneryPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 33
- Score
- 3-3
(5:08) 5-A.Henery 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 6:29TD Josh RossPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 59
- Score
- 9-3
(6:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 12-J.Ross for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 6:19XP AHA. HeneryPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 10-3
5-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:27TD EEE. EbronPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 16
- Score
- 16-3
(:27) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 85-E.Ebron for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:22XP AHA. HeneryPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 17-3
5-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 7:32TD EDE. DeckerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 11
- Score
- 17-9
(7:32) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 7:26XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 17-10
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 15:00TD Matthew StaffordPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 23-10
(15:00) 9-M.Stafford scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 14:54XP AHA. HeneryPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 24-10
5-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 7:06TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 35
- Score
- 24-16
(7:06) (Shotgun) 21-C.Johnson up the middle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 6:58XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 24-17
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +10.43 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 2G. Tate · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +9.81 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 3Josh Ross · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.74 EPA/play
- 4G. Salas · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.16 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 5E. Ebron · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 6J. Amaro · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 7Cornelius Johnson · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.68 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 8C. Ivory · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.35 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.08 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
Matthew Stafford — DET · Passing
Matthew Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+10.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
Matthew Stafford's top snap (+6.15 EPA): (6:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 12-J.Ross for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +5.0% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +10.43 total EPA
Geno Smith (New York Jets) · 37 dropbacks · 45.9% completion · -13.4% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.35 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.029 | -0.080 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.2% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.267 | -0.118 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.123 | +0.016 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.080 | -0.029 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 51.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: +0.03 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.08 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, +2.40 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, -6.74 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — Josh Ross (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — E. Ebron (Matthew Stafford pass)
- New York Jets — E. Decker (Geno Smith pass)
- Detroit Lions — Matthew Stafford
- New York Jets — Cornelius Johnson
Field goals
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- Detroit Lions — A. Henery
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DET 9 (Q1 8:40) — (8:40) 2-N.Folk 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the NYJ 33 (Q1 5:08) — (5:08) 5-A.Henery 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NYJ 59 (Q2 6:29) — (6:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 12-J.Ross for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 6:19) — 5-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NYJ 16 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 85-E.Ebron for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 0:22) — 5-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the DET 11 (Q3 7:32) — (7:32) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 7:26) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 15:00); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 14:54) — 5-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; New York Jets found the end zone from the DET 35 (Q4 7:06) — (7:06) (Shotgun) 21-C.Johnson up the middle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 6:58) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 6:29) — (6:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 12-J.Ross for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 7:16) — (7:16) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 15-G.Tate to NYJ 39 for 35 yards (39-A.Allen).
- New York Jets (Q3 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 17-G.Salas to DET 14 for 32 yards (32-J.Ihedigbo).
- New York Jets (Q2 5:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 8, and recovers at NYJ 8. 7-G.Smith to NYJ 8 for no gain (94-E.Ansah).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 2:25) — (2:25) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 15-G.Tate to DET 48 for 23 yards (52-D.Harris).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 6:29) — (6:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 12-J.Ross for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 13:15) — (13:15) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Slay [94-E.Ansah] at DET 26. 23-D.Slay to NYJ 34 for 40 yards (29-B.Powell).
- New York Jets (Q4 10:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith sacked at DET 42 for -7 yards (32-J.Ihedigbo). FUMBLES (32-J.Ihedigbo) [32-J.Ihedigbo], RECOVERED by DET-52-D.Tapp at DET 38. 52-D.Tapp to DET 38 for no gain (74-N.Mangold)
- New York Jets (Q4 7:06) — (7:06) (Shotgun) 21-C.Johnson up the middle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 8:40 · DET 9 · Score 0-3
(8:40) 2-N.Folk 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 5:08 · NYJ 33 · Score 3-3
(5:08) 5-A.Henery 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 6:29 · NYJ 59 · Score 9-3
(6:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 12-J.Ross for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 6:19 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-3
5-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:27 · NYJ 16 · Score 16-3
(:27) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 85-E.Ebron for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:22 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-3
5-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 7:32 · DET 11 · Score 17-9
(7:32) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 7:26 · DET 2 · Score 17-10
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · NYJ 1 · Score 23-10
(15:00) 9-M.Stafford scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · NYJ 2 · Score 24-10
5-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 7:06 · DET 35 · Score 24-16
(7:06) (Shotgun) 21-C.Johnson up the middle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 6:58 · DET 2 · Score 24-17
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matthew Stafford (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs New York Jets on 2014-09-28?
The Detroit Lions beat the New York Jets 24-17 in Week 4, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs New York Jets?
Q1: Detroit Lions 3, New York Jets 3; Q2: Detroit Lions 14, New York Jets 0; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, New York Jets 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, New York Jets 7; Final: Detroit Lions 24, New York Jets 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs New York Jets?
Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Ross (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 6:29) Detroit Lions touchdown — E. Ebron (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 0:27) New York Jets touchdown — E. Decker (G. Smith pass) (Q3 7:32) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Stafford (Q4 15:00) New York Jets touchdown — C. Johnson (Q4 7:06) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q1 8:40, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — A. Henery (Q1 5:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs New York Jets?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 61.5% completion, +5.0% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +10.43 total passing EPA. Geno Smith (New York Jets), 45.9% completion, -13.4% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.35 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs New York Jets?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+6.15 EPA): (6:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 12-J.Ross for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Detroit Lions vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Detroit Lions won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
New York Jets
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
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