Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 38–3 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
- (11:04) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at NYJ 46 for -5 yards (70-A.Butler). FUMBLES (70-A.…
- Game date
- 2018-12-30
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 38–3 on 2018-12-30. T. Brady posted a game-high +13.99 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 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 New England Patriots | 7 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets
(5:23) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 28-J.White for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 26th TD pass of season, 2nd-most all-time in a season after turning 40 (Brady 30, 2017). Patriots 400 + pts over 2 pts for season, 12th straight season with 400+ pts, extends NFL record.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 1,736 career pts, ties Norm Johnson for 12th all-time.
(:58) 2-J.Myers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(12:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 34-R.Burkhead for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-98-M.Pennel, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 1,737 career pts, passes Norm Johnson for 12th all-time.
(11:12) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 13-P.Dorsett for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(11:04) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at NYJ 46 for -5 yards (70-A.Butler). FUMBLES (70-A.Butler) [91-D.Wise], RECOVERED by NE-53-K.Van Noy at NYJ 46. 53-K.Van Noy for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(9:44) 3-S.Gostkowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(3:30) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 11-J.Edelman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 29th career game with 4+ TD passes, 3rd-most all-time.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:23TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 17
- Score
- 0-6
(5:23) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 28-J.White for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 26th TD pass of season, 2nd-most all-time in a season after turning 40 (Brady 30, 2017). Patriots 400 + pts over 2 pts for season, 12th straight season with 400+ pts, extends NFL record.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:16XP 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. NE 3-Gostkowski 1,736 career pts, ties Norm Johnson for 12th all-time.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 0:58FG Josh MyersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 22
- Score
- 3-7
(:58) 2-J.Myers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:57TD RBR. BurkheadPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 18
- Score
- 3-13
(12:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 34-R.Burkhead for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-98-M.Pennel, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:53XP 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 1,737 career pts, passes Norm Johnson for 12th all-time.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 11:12TD Phillip Dorsett IIPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 9
- Score
- 3-20
(11:12) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 13-P.Dorsett for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 11:03XP 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 11:04TD Sam DarnoldPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 49
- Score
- 3-27
(11:04) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at NYJ 46 for -5 yards (70-A.Butler). FUMBLES (70-A.Butler) [91-D.Wise], RECOVERED by NE-53-K.Van Noy at NYJ 46. 53-K.Van Noy for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 10:48XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 3-28
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 9:44FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 19
- Score
- 3-31
(9:44) 3-S.Gostkowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 3:30TD JEJ. EdelmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 5
- Score
- 3-37
(3:30) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 11-J.Edelman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 29th career game with 4+ TD passes, 3rd-most all-time.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 3:26XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 3-38
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +13.99 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2Deontay Burnett · New York Jets · Receiving · +9.30 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
- 3J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.67 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 4Phillip Dorsett II · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 5J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 6R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 7R. Burkhead · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 8E. McGuire · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.73 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 (+13.99) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+3.16 EPA): (11:12) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 13-P.Dorsett for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.16 EPA): Sam Darnold — (11:04) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at NYJ 46 for -5 yards (70-A.Butler). FUMBLES (70-A.Butler) [91-D.Wise], RECOVERED by NE-53-K.Van Noy at NYJ 46. 53-K.Van Noy for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 36 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +11.8% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +13.99 total EPA
- Sam Darnold (New York Jets) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · -4.1% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -7.70 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.392 | +0.135 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.8% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.233 | +0.389 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.838 | -0.028 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.135 | +0.392 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 66.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.39), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.39 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.14 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +11.03 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, -27.80 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 — Jordan White (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — R. Burkhead (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Phillip Dorsett II (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Sam Darnold
- New England Patriots — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — Josh Myers
- 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 7–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 17 (Q1 5:23); New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 5:16); New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 22 (Q1 0:58) — (:58) 2-J.Myers 40 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 18 (Q2 12:57); New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 12:53); New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 9 (Q2 11:12) — (11:12) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 13-P.Dorsett for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 11:03) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 49 (Q3 11:04); New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 10:48) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYJ 19 (Q4 9:44) — (9:44) 3-S.Gostkowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q4 3:30); New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 3:26) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q2 12:53) — (12:53) 25-E.McGuire up the middle to NYJ 25 for no gain (98-T.Flowers). FUMBLES (98-T.Flowers), RECOVERED by NE-32-D.McCourty at NYJ 22. 32-D.McCourty to NYJ 8 for 14 yards (89-C.Herndon).
- New York Jets (Q1 2:35) — (2:35) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 18-D.Burnett to NE 23 for 10 yards (27-J.Jackson) [53-K.Van Noy].
- New York Jets (Q2 4:34) — (4:34) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass incomplete short middle to 11-R.Anderson (24-S.Gilmore).
- New England Patriots (Q2 12:57) — (12:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 34-R.Burkhead for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-98-M.Pennel, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
- New England Patriots (Q1 8:26) — (8:26) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 15-C.Hogan to NYJ 35 for 9 yards (54-A.Williamson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q3 11:04) — (11:04) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at NYJ 46 for -5 yards (70-A.Butler). FUMBLES (70-A.Butler) [91-D.Wise], RECOVERED by NE-53-K.Van Noy at NYJ 46. 53-K.Van Noy for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 12:53) — (12:53) 25-E.McGuire up the middle to NYJ 25 for no gain (98-T.Flowers). FUMBLES (98-T.Flowers), RECOVERED by NE-32-D.McCourty at NYJ 22. 32-D.McCourty to NYJ 8 for 14 yards (89-C.Herndon).
- New York Jets (Q3 5:14) — (5:14) 70-D.Dozier reported in as eligible. 25-E.McGuire right guard to NE 9 for no gain (90-M.Brown; 52-E.Roberts).
- New England Patriots (Q2 11:12) — (11:12) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 13-P.Dorsett for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 5:23 · NYJ 17 · Score 0-6
(5:23) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 28-J.White for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 26th TD pass of season, 2nd-most all-time in a season after turning 40 (Brady 30, 2017). Patriots 400 + - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 5:16 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 1,736 career pts, ties Norm Johnson for 12th all-time. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 0:58 · NE 22 · Score 3-7
(:58) 2-J.Myers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 12:57 · NYJ 18 · Score 3-13
(12:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 34-R.Burkhead for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-98-M.Pennel, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 12:53 · NYJ 15 · Score 3-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 1,737 career pts, passes Norm Johnson for 12th all-time. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 11:12 · NYJ 9 · Score 3-20
(11:12) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 13-P.Dorsett for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 11:03 · NYJ 15 · Score 3-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 11:04 · NE 49 · Score 3-27
(11:04) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at NYJ 46 for -5 yards (70-A.Butler). FUMBLES (70-A.Butler) [91-D.Wise], RECOVERED by NE-53-K.Van Noy at NYJ 46. 53-K.Van Noy for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 10:48 · NYJ 15 · Score 3-28
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 9:44 · NYJ 19 · Score 3-31
(9:44) 3-S.Gostkowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 3:30 · NYJ 5 · Score 3-37
(3:30) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 11-J.Edelman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 29th career game with 4+ TD passes, 3rd-most all-time. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 3:26 · NYJ 15 · Score 3-38
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
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 above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Sam Darnold (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs New England Patriots on 2018-12-30?
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 38-3 in Week 17, 2018.
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 7; Q4: New York Jets 0, New England Patriots 10; Final: New York Jets 3, New England Patriots 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — J. White (T. Brady pass) (Q1 5:23) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Burkhead (T. Brady pass) (Q2 12:57) New England Patriots touchdown — P. Dorsett (T. Brady pass) (Q2 11:12) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Darnold (Q3 11:04) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass) (Q4 3:30) New York Jets field goal — J. Myers (Q1 0:58, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 9:44, 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), 66.7% completion, +11.8% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +13.99 total passing EPA. Sam Darnold (New York Jets), 48.5% completion, -4.1% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -7.70 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 +13.99 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+3.16 EPA): (11:12) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 13-P.Dorsett for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 4-11 Now 4-12 L
New England Patriots
Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W
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