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NFL · Week 14 · December 12, 2021 · 12 min read

New Orleans Saints vs. New York Jets: 2021 Week 14 Recap

Saints defeat Jets 30–9 in Week 14

Trysten Hill led Fantasy Impact as Saints prevailed in a 30–9 Week 14 finish.

New Orleans Saints 30 6–7 Winner
Final 30–9
New York Jets 9 3–10
Winner
New Orleans Saints
Final score
30–9
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 10–6 New York Jets
Top passer
Zach Wilson
FantasyHQ MVP
Trysten Hill
Game date
December 12, 2021

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • Trysten Hill
    Trysten Hill 8 CAR · 53 YDS · 2 TD +7.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyron Smith
    Tyron Smith 3 REC · 33 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Truman Jones
    Truman Jones 1 REC · 19 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • Braxton Berrios
    Braxton Berrios 6 REC · 52 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Griffin 2 REC · 28 YDS +0.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Vyncint Smith
    Vyncint Smith -0.4 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
New Orleans Saints
Final score
New Orleans Saints 30–9 New York Jets
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 10–6 New York Jets at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Trysten Hill
Top passer
Zach Wilson
Biggest EPA play
(1:15) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill left end for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2021-12-12

Game summary

The New Orleans Saints beat the New York Jets 30–9 on 2021-12-12. Trysten Hill posted a game-high +7.57 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
New Orleans Saints37317030
New York Jets060309

Scoring Map

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

NONew Orleans Saints
NYJNew York Jets

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 6:40FG
    Brett Maher

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 5
    Score
    3-0

    (6:40) 19-B.Maher 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.

  2. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 10:04FG
    Eddy Pineiro

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 18
    Score
    3-3

    (10:04) 15-E.Pineiro 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.

  3. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 3:49TD
    Alvin Kamara

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 16
    Score
    9-3

    (3:49) 41-A.Kamara right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 3:42XP
    Brett Maher

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 15
    Score
    10-3

    19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.

  5. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 0:05FG
    Eddy Pineiro

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 28
    Score
    10-6

    (:05) 15-E.Pineiro 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.

  6. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q3 1:02FG
    Brett Maher

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 13
    Score
    13-6

    (1:02) 19-B.Maher 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.

  7. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 12:26FG
    Brett Maher

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 19
    Score
    16-6

    (12:26) 19-B.Maher 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.

  8. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 5:33TD
    Trysten Hill

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 2
    Score
    22-6

    (5:33) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 5:28XP
    Brett Maher

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 15
    Score
    23-6

    19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.

  10. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 3:32FG
    Eddy Pineiro

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 18
    Score
    23-9

    (3:32) 15-E.Pineiro 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.

  11. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 1:15TD
    Trysten Hill

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 44
    Score
    29-9

    (1:15) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill left end for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 1:07XP
    Brett Maher

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 15
    Score
    30-9

    19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Trysten HillTrysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +7.57 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
  2. 2Trysten HillTrysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +6.29 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  3. 3Tyron SmithTyron Smith · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
  4. 4Truman JonesTruman Jones · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play
  5. 5Braxton BerriosBraxton Berrios · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  6. 6Josh JohnsonJosh Johnson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
  7. 7Marquez CallawayMarquez Callaway · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  8. 8Nick VannettNick Vannett · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +0.42 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Trysten Hill

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Trysten Hill — NO · Rushing

Trysten Hill posted the highest total EPA (+7.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.95 EPA per play.

Trysten Hill's top snap (+6.39 EPA): (1:15) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill left end for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Zach Wilson led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Zach WilsonZach Wilson (New York Jets) · 53 dropbacks · 35.8% completion · -21.0% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -15.68 total EPA
  • Trysten HillTrysten Hill (New Orleans Saints) · 28 dropbacks · 53.6% completion · -1.3% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +6.29 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew Orleans SaintsNew York Jets
Offensive EPA/play+0.114-0.209
Offensive success rate47.1%31.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.225-0.296
Rush EPA/play+0.096-0.208
Defensive EPA/play+0.209-0.114
Defensive success rate68.3%52.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New Orleans Saints: +0.11 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • New York Jets: -0.21 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +9.93 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • New York Jets: 12 drives, -17.13 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Alvin KamaraNew Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara (Q2 3:49)
  • Trysten HillNew Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill (Q4 5:33)
  • Trysten HillNew Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill (Q4 1:15)

Field goals

  • Brett MaherNew Orleans Saints — Brett Maher (Q1 6:40)
  • Eddy PineiroNew York Jets — Eddy Pineiro (Q2 10:04)
  • Eddy PineiroNew York Jets — Eddy Pineiro (Q2 0:05)
  • Brett MaherNew Orleans Saints — Brett Maher (Q3 1:02)
  • Brett MaherNew Orleans Saints — Brett Maher (Q4 12:26)
  • Eddy PineiroNew York Jets — Eddy Pineiro (Q4 3:32)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NYJ 5 (Q1 6:40) — (6:40) 19-B.Maher 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin..

The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–6. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NO 18 (Q2 10:04) — (10:04) 15-E.Pineiro 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYJ 16 (Q2 3:49) — (3:49) 41-A.Kamara right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 3:42) — 19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NO 28 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 15-E.Pineiro 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann..

The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NYJ 13 (Q3 1:02) — (1:02) 19-B.Maher 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 17–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NYJ 19 (Q4 12:26) — (12:26) 19-B.Maher 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q4 5:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 5:28) — 19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NO 18 (Q4 3:32) — (3:32) 15-E.Pineiro 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYJ 44 (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill left end for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 1:07) — 19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New York Jets (Q2 11:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short right to 10-B.Berrios to NO 21 for 14 yards (56-D.Davis). [WPA +11.8% · EPA +3.15]
  • New York Jets (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 15-E.Pineiro 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. [WPA +9.8% · EPA +0.77]
  • New York Jets (Q3 10:42) — (10:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson sacked at NYJ 44 for -8 yards (5-K.Alexander). [WPA -8.5% · EPA -2.27]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 14:25) — (14:25) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short left to 10-T.Smith to NYJ 26 for 21 yards (33-E.Riley; 29-R.Wildgoose). [WPA +8.5% · EPA +2.89]
  • New York Jets (Q3 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson sacked at NYJ 14 for -16 yards (96-C.Granderson). [WPA -8.4% · EPA -2.78]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill left end for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA +6.39]
  • New York Jets (Q2 11:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short right to 10-B.Berrios to NO 21 for 14 yards (56-D.Davis). [WPA +11.8% · EPA +3.15]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 14:25) — (14:25) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short left to 10-T.Smith to NYJ 26 for 21 yards (33-E.Riley; 29-R.Wildgoose). [WPA +8.5% · EPA +2.89]
  • New York Jets (Q3 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson sacked at NYJ 14 for -16 yards (96-C.Granderson). [WPA -8.4% · EPA -2.78]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 6:40 · NYJ 5 · Score 3-0
    (6:40) 19-B.Maher 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
  2. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 10:04 · NO 18 · Score 3-3
    (10:04) 15-E.Pineiro 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
  3. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 3:49 · NYJ 16 · Score 9-3
    (3:49) 41-A.Kamara right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 3:42 · NYJ 15 · Score 10-3
    19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
  5. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · NO 28 · Score 10-6
    (:05) 15-E.Pineiro 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
  6. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 1:02 · NYJ 13 · Score 13-6
    (1:02) 19-B.Maher 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
  7. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 12:26 · NYJ 19 · Score 16-6
    (12:26) 19-B.Maher 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
  8. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 5:33 · NYJ 2 · Score 22-6
    (5:33) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 5:28 · NYJ 15 · Score 23-6
    19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
  10. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 3:32 · NO 18 · Score 23-9
    (3:32) 15-E.Pineiro 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
  11. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 1:15 · NYJ 44 · Score 29-9
    (1:15) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill left end for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 1:07 · NYJ 15 · Score 30-9
    19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Trysten Hill (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Zach Wilson (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs New York Jets on 2021-12-12?

The New Orleans Saints beat the New York Jets 30-9 in Week 14, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs New York Jets?

Q1: New Orleans Saints 3, New York Jets 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 7, New York Jets 6; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, New York Jets 0; Q4: New Orleans Saints 17, New York Jets 3; Final: New Orleans Saints 30, New York Jets 9.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs New York Jets?

New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q2 3:49) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (Q4 5:33) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (Q4 1:15) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Maher (Q1 6:40, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — E. Pineiro (Q2 10:04, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — E. Pineiro (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Maher (Q3 1:02, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Maher (Q4 12:26, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — E. Pineiro (Q4 3:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs New York Jets?

Zach Wilson (New York Jets), 35.8% completion, -21.0% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -15.68 total passing EPA. Trysten Hill (New Orleans Saints), 53.6% completion, -1.3% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +6.29 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs New York Jets?

Trysten Hill (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.57 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+6.39 EPA): (1:15) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill left end for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W

New York Jets

Entered 3-9 Now 3-10 L

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