Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 26–6 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New York Jets 3–21 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) (Shotgun) 79-B.Qvale reported in as eligible. 9-B.Petty pass deep middle to 85-N.S…
- Game date
- 2017-12-31
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 26–6 on 2017-12-31. T. Brady posted a game-high +4.71 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
 New England Patriots | 7 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 26 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets
(9:35) 33-D.Lewis left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(1:47) 7-C.Catanzaro 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(4:20) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 14-B.Cooks for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 550th career TD pass (including postseason), 3rd-most all-time.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 1,609 career pts, passes Groza & Bryant for 17th all-time.
(:24) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 33-D.Lewis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(1:32) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(10:32) 7-C.Catanzaro 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(6:11) (Shotgun) 9-B.Petty sacked in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (55-E.Lee).
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 9:35TD Damien LewisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 3
- Score
- 0-6
(9:35) 33-D.Lewis left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 9:30XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 1:47FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 30
- Score
- 3-7
(1:47) 7-C.Catanzaro 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 4:20TD Brandin CooksPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 5
- Score
- 3-13
(4:20) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 14-B.Cooks for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 550th career TD pass (including postseason), 3rd-most all-time.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 4:14XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 3-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 1,609 career pts, passes Groza & Bryant for 17th all-time.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:24TD Damien LewisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 5
- Score
- 3-20
(:24) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 33-D.Lewis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:20XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 3-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 1:32FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 3
- Score
- 3-24
(1:32) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 10:32FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 17
- Score
- 6-24
(10:32) 7-C.Catanzaro 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 6:11Safety BPB. PettyPoints+2
- Yard line
- NE 93
- Score
- 6-26
(6:11) (Shotgun) 9-B.Petty sacked in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (55-E.Lee).
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +4.71 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 2N. Sterling · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 3Damien Lewis · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 4A. Stewart · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 5D. Amendola · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 6Jayron Kearse · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 7Brandin Cooks · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 8Damien Lewis · New England Patriots · Rushing · +0.24 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.01 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
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+4.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.11 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+2.72 EPA): (6:13) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to 14-B.Cooks. NYJ-26-M.Maye was injured during the play. PENALTY on NYJ-26-M.Maye, Defensive Pass Interference, 39 yards, enforced at NE 44 - No Play.
Biggest single play (+4.11 EPA): B. Qvale — (15:00) (Shotgun) 79-B.Qvale reported in as eligible. 9-B.Petty pass deep middle to 85-N.Sterling to NYJ 49 for 35 yards (32-D.McCourty) [90-M.Brown]. PENALTY on NE-90-M.Brown, Roughing the Passer, 15
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) · 44 dropbacks · 40.9% completion · -13.8% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.71 total EPA
- B. Petty (New York Jets) · 40 dropbacks · 47.5% completion · -11.7% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.91 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.168 | +0.053 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.6% | 48.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.048 | +0.044 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.337 | -0.049 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.053 | +0.168 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.9% | 68.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.17 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.05 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +5.50 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, -12.80 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — Damien Lewis
- New England Patriots — Brandin Cooks (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Damien Lewis (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — C. Catanzaro
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New York Jets — C. Catanzaro
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 3 (Q1 9:35) — (9:35) 33-D.Lewis left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 9:30) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 30 (Q1 1:47) — (1:47) 7-C.Catanzaro 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q2 4:20); New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 4:14); New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 33-D.Lewis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 0:20) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 3 (Q3 1:32) — (1:32) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–2. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 17 (Q4 10:32) — (10:32) 7-C.Catanzaro 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; New England Patriots registered a safety from the NE 93 (Q4 6:11) — (6:11) (Shotgun) 9-B.Petty sacked in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (55-E.Lee)..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 79-B.Qvale reported in as eligible. 9-B.Petty pass deep middle to 85-N.Sterling to NYJ 49 for 35 yards (32-D.McCourty) [90-M.Brown]. PENALTY on NE-90-M.Brown, Roughing the Passer, 15
- New York Jets (Q2 12:33) — (12:33) 7-C.Catanzaro 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- New England Patriots (Q2 6:13) — (6:13) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to 14-B.Cooks. NYJ-26-M.Maye was injured during the play. PENALTY on NYJ-26-M.Maye, Defensive Pass Interference, 39 yards, enforced at NE 44 - No Play.
- New England Patriots (Q2 11:55) — (11:55) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 27 for -6 yards (75-X.Cooper).
- New England Patriots (Q1 11:13) — (11:13) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 80-D.Amendola to NYJ 14 for 7 yards (32-J.Burris).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 79-B.Qvale reported in as eligible. 9-B.Petty pass deep middle to 85-N.Sterling to NYJ 49 for 35 yards (32-D.McCourty) [90-M.Brown]. PENALTY on NE-90-M.Brown, Roughing the Passer, 15
- New York Jets (Q2 12:33) — (12:33) 7-C.Catanzaro 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- New York Jets (Q4 13:27) — (13:27) (Shotgun) 9-B.Petty pass deep right to 18-A.Stewart to NE 35 for 46 yards (31-J.Jones).
- New England Patriots (Q2 6:13) — (6:13) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to 14-B.Cooks. NYJ-26-M.Maye was injured during the play. PENALTY on NYJ-26-M.Maye, Defensive Pass Interference, 39 yards, enforced at NE 44 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 9:35 · NYJ 3 · Score 0-6
(9:35) 33-D.Lewis left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 9:30 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 1:47 · NE 30 · Score 3-7
(1:47) 7-C.Catanzaro 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 4:20 · NYJ 5 · Score 3-13
(4:20) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 14-B.Cooks for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 550th career TD pass (including postseason), 3rd-most all-time. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 4:14 · NYJ 15 · Score 3-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 1,609 career pts, passes Groza & Bryant for 17th all-time. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 0:24 · NYJ 5 · Score 3-20
(:24) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 33-D.Lewis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 0:20 · NYJ 15 · Score 3-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 1:32 · NYJ 3 · Score 3-24
(1:32) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 10:32 · NE 17 · Score 6-24
(10:32) 7-C.Catanzaro 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q4 6:11 · NE 93 · Score 6-26
(6:11) (Shotgun) 9-B.Petty sacked in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (55-E.Lee).
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.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Brady (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- B. Petty (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs New England Patriots on 2017-12-31?
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 26-6 in Week 17, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
Q1: New York Jets 3, New England Patriots 7; Q2: New York Jets 0, New England Patriots 14; Q3: New York Jets 0, New England Patriots 3; Q4: New York Jets 3, New England Patriots 2; Final: New York Jets 6, New England Patriots 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — D. Lewis (Q1 9:35) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Cooks (T. Brady pass) (Q2 4:20) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Lewis (T. Brady pass) (Q2 0:24) New York Jets field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q1 1:47, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 1:32, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q4 10:32, 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), 40.9% completion, -13.8% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.71 total passing EPA. B. Petty (New York Jets), 47.5% completion, -11.7% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.91 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.71 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+2.72 EPA): (6:13) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to 14-B.Cooks. NYJ-26-M.Maye was injured during the play. PENALTY on NYJ-26-M.Maye, Defensive Pass Interference, 39 yards, enforced at N.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 5-10 Now 5-11 L
New England Patriots
Entered 12-3 Now 13-3 W
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