Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 24–17 New York Jets
- Halftime
- Tied 14–14 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- J. McCown
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:31) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass short left to 88-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 4 yards, TOUCHDO…
- Game date
- 2017-10-15
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 24–17 on 2017-10-15. T. Brady posted a game-high +13.53 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 0 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
 New York Jets | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(9:13) 15-J.McCown pass short right to 88-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(12:26) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass deep left to 14-J.Kerley for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-T.Flowers].
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(5:25) 33-D.Lewis right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(:12) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
7-C.Catanzaro kicks 65 yards from NYJ 35 to end zone, Touchback.
(11:30) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-21-M.Claiborne, Defensive Holding, declined.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(14:13) 3-S.Gostkowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(3:43) 7-C.Catanzaro 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 9:13TD ASA. Seferian-JenkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 0-6
(9:13) 15-J.McCown pass short right to 88-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 9:08XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 0-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 12:26TD JKJ. KerleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 31
- Score
- 0-13
(12:26) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass deep left to 14-J.Kerley for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-T.Flowers].
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 12:18XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 0-14
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 5:25TD Damien LewisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 6-14
(5:25) 33-D.Lewis right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 5:19XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 7-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:12TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 13-14
(:12) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:09XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 14-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 15:00TD CCC. CatanzaroPoints+7
- Yard line
- NYJ 35
- Score
- 14-14
7-C.Catanzaro kicks 65 yards from NYJ 35 to end zone, Touchback.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 11:30TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 33
- Score
- 20-14
(11:30) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-21-M.Claiborne, Defensive Holding, declined.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 11:22XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 21-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 14:13FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 9
- Score
- 24-14
(14:13) 3-S.Gostkowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 3:43FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 10
- Score
- 24-17
(3:43) 7-C.Catanzaro 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +13.53 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 2R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.72 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 3J. Kerley · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play
- 4
Brandin Cooks · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.94 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play - 5Jayron Kearse · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.83 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 6J. McCown · New York Jets · Passing · +4.95 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 7D. Amendola · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 8M. Forte · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 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 (+13.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+4.65 EPA): (11:30) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-21-M.Claiborne, Defensive Holding, declined.
Biggest single play (-6.32 EPA): J. McCown — (8:31) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass short left to 88-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 15-J.
Quarterback report card
J. McCown led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. McCown (New York Jets) · 53 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +8.2% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +4.95 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 42 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · -4.7% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +13.53 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.077 | -0.030 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.4% | 41.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.322 | +0.093 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.135 | -0.229 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.030 | -0.077 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.4% | 56.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.08 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.03 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +6.38 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, -2.64 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — A. Seferian-Jenkins (J. McCown pass)
- New York Jets — J. Kerley (J. McCown pass)
- New England Patriots — Damien Lewis
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- 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 York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q1 9:13) — (9:13) 15-J.McCown pass short right to 88-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 9:08) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 31 (Q2 12:26) — (12:26) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass deep left to 14-J.Kerley for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-T.Flowers].; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 12:18) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q2 5:25); New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 5:19) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 0:09) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 35 (Q3 15:00) — 7-C.Catanzaro kicks 65 yards from NYJ 35 to end zone, Touchback.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 33 (Q3 11:30); New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 11:22) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 9 (Q4 14:13) — (14:13) 3-S.Gostkowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 10 (Q4 3:43) — (3:43) 7-C.Catanzaro 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q3 11:30) — (11:30) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-21-M.Claiborne, Defensive Holding, declined.
- New York Jets (Q4 8:31) — (8:31) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass short left to 88-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 15-J.
- New England Patriots (Q3 12:45) — (12:45) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 14-B.Cooks to NYJ 32 for 19 yards (27-D.Roberts).
- New England Patriots (Q1 1:03) — (1:03) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 35-M.Gillislee right tackle to NYJ 22 for 5 yards (58-D.Lee). FUMBLES (58-D.Lee), RECOVERED by NYJ-41-B.Skrine at NYJ 22.
- New York Jets (Q1 11:04) — (11:04) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass deep right to 14-J.Kerley to NE 1 for 30 yards (31-J.Jones).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q4 8:31) — (8:31) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass short left to 88-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 15-J.
- New England Patriots (Q1 1:03) — (1:03) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 35-M.Gillislee right tackle to NYJ 22 for 5 yards (58-D.Lee). FUMBLES (58-D.Lee), RECOVERED by NYJ-41-B.Skrine at NYJ 22.
- New England Patriots (Q3 11:30) — (11:30) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-21-M.Claiborne, Defensive Holding, declined.
- New England Patriots (Q2 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 14-B.Cooks ran ob at NYJ 2 for 42 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 9:13 · NE 1 · Score 0-6
(9:13) 15-J.McCown pass short right to 88-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 9:08 · NE 15 · Score 0-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 12:26 · NE 31 · Score 0-13
(12:26) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass deep left to 14-J.Kerley for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-T.Flowers]. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 12:18 · NE 15 · Score 0-14
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 5:25 · NYJ 1 · Score 6-14
(5:25) 33-D.Lewis right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 5:19 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 0:12 · NYJ 2 · Score 13-14
(:12) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 0:09 · NYJ 15 · Score 14-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+7) — Q3 15:00 · NYJ 35 · Score 14-14
7-C.Catanzaro kicks 65 yards from NYJ 35 to end zone, Touchback. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 11:30 · NYJ 33 · Score 20-14
(11:30) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-21-M.Claiborne, Defensive Holding, declined. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 11:22 · NYJ 15 · Score 21-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 14:13 · NYJ 9 · Score 24-14
(14:13) 3-S.Gostkowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 3:43 · NE 10 · Score 24-17
(3:43) 7-C.Catanzaro 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
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.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. McCown (NYJ) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs New York Jets on 2017-10-15?
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 24-17 in Week 6, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?
Q1: New England Patriots 0, New York Jets 7; Q2: New England Patriots 14, New York Jets 7; Q3: New England Patriots 14, New York Jets 0; Q4: New England Patriots 3, New York Jets 3; Final: New England Patriots 24, New York Jets 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — A. Seferian-Jenkins (J. McCown pass) (Q1 9:13) New York Jets touchdown — J. Kerley (J. McCown pass) (Q2 12:26) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Lewis (Q2 5:25) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q2 0:12) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q3 11:30) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 14:13, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q4 3:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?
J. McCown (New York Jets), 58.5% completion, +8.2% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +4.95 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 47.6% completion, -4.7% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +13.53 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.53 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+4.65 EPA): (11:30) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-21-M.Claiborne, Defensive Holding, declined..
Was New England Patriots vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New England Patriots won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
New York Jets
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
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