Lions 20–17 Jets: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2022

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs New York Jets?

Z. Wilson (New York Jets), 43.9% completion, -2.4% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.81 total passing EPA. J. Goff (Detroit Lions), 60.5% completion, -5.4% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +11.72 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs New York Jets?

J. Goff (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.72 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+6.48 EPA): (2:00) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 89-B.Wright for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Detroit Lions
Final score: Detroit Lions 20–17 New York Jets
Halftime: Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jared Goff
Top passer: Zach Wilson
Biggest EPA play: (13:27) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep left intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 39-J.Jacobs at DET…
Game date: 2022-12-18

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the New York Jets 20–17 on 2022-12-18. Jared Goff posted a game-high +11.72 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Detroit Lions	7	3	3	7	0	20
New York Jets	0	10	0	7	0	17

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions

DET 99

DET 40

DET 1

NYJ 51

NYJNew York Jets

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q1 6:13TD
Kalif Raymond
Points+6
Yard line
DET 99
Score
6-0
(6:13) 7-B.Mann punts 46 yards to NYJ 47, Center-42-T.Hennessy. 11-K.Raymond for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 6:00XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
NYJ 20
Score
7-0
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
NYJNew York Jets
Q2 14:16TD
C.J. Uzomah
Points+6
Yard line
DET 40
Score
7-6
(14:16) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep right to 87-C.Uzomah for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NYJNew York Jets
Q2 14:06XP
Greg Zuerlein
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
7-7
6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 7:09FG
Michael Badgley
Points+3
Yard line
NYJ 13
Score
10-7
(7:09) 17-M.Badgley 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:03FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
DET 16
Score
10-10
(:03) 6-G.Zuerlein 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 11:58FG
Michael Badgley
Points+3
Yard line
NYJ 16
Score
13-10
(11:58) 17-M.Badgley 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
NYJNew York Jets
Q4 4:45TD
C.J. Uzomah
Points+6
Yard line
DET 1
Score
13-16
(4:45) 67-D.Feeney reported in as eligible. 2-Z.Wilson pass short right to 87-C.Uzomah for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NYJNew York Jets
Q4 4:41XP
Greg Zuerlein
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
13-17
6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 2:00TD
Brock Wright
Points+6
Yard line
NYJ 51
Score
19-17
(2:00) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 89-B.Wright for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 1:49XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
NYJ 15
Score
20-17
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jared Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +11.72 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
2A. St.Brown · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.98 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
3Brock Wright · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.01 EPA/play
4C.J. Uzomah · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.41 EPA/play
5Kalif Raymond · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
6Garrett Wilson · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
7Mi. Carter · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.61 EPA/play
8Jonnu Smith · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.52 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

Jared Goff — DET · Passing

Jared Goff posted the highest total EPA (+11.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.

Jared Goff's top snap (+6.48 EPA): (2:00) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 89-B.Wright for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.24 EPA): Zach Wilson — (13:27) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep left intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 39-J.Jacobs at DET 47. 39-J.Jacobs pushed ob at NYJ 15 for 38 yards (71-D.Brown).

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 Wilson (New York Jets) · 41 dropbacks · 43.9% completion · -2.4% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.81 total EPA
Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) · 38 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · -5.4% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +11.72 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Detroit Lions	New York Jets
Offensive EPA/play	-0.031	-0.124
Offensive success rate	39.0%	36.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.308	+0.044
Rush EPA/play	-0.353	-0.247
Defensive EPA/play	+0.124	+0.031
Defensive success rate	63.7%	61.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Detroit Lions: -0.03 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
New York Jets: -0.12 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 10 drives, -2.55 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
New York Jets: 11 drives, -9.95 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — Kalif Raymond (Q1 6:13)
New York Jets — C.J. Uzomah (Zach Wilson pass) (Q2 14:16)
New York Jets — C.J. Uzomah (Zach Wilson pass) (Q4 4:45)
Detroit Lions — Brock Wright (Jared Goff pass) (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

Detroit Lions — Michael Badgley (Q2 7:09)
New York Jets — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 0:03)
Detroit Lions — Michael Badgley (Q3 11:58)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 99 (Q1 6:13) — (6:13) 7-B.Mann punts 46 yards to NYJ 47, Center-42-T.Hennessy. 11-K.Raymond for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NYJ 20 (Q1 6:00) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–3. New York Jets found the end zone from the DET 40 (Q2 14:16) — (14:16) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep right to 87-C.Uzomah for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 14:06) — 6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the NYJ 13 (Q2 7:09) — (7:09) 17-M.Badgley 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DET 16 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 6-G.Zuerlein 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the NYJ 16 (Q3 11:58) — (11:58) 17-M.Badgley 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 4:45) — (4:45) 67-D.Feeney reported in as eligible. 2-Z.Wilson pass short right to 87-C.Uzomah for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 4:41) — 6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NYJ 51 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 89-B.Wright for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 1:49) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 89-B.Wright for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +47.1% · EPA +6.48]
New York Jets (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 6-G.Zuerlein 58 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. [WPA -26.8% · EPA -1.37]
Detroit Lions (Q4 7:57) — (7:57) 17-M.Badgley 54 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. [WPA -20.3% · EPA -3.24]
New York Jets (Q3 13:27) — (13:27) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep left intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 39-J.Jacobs at DET 47. 39-J.Jacobs pushed ob at NYJ 15 for 38 yards (71-D.Brown). [WPA -19.0% · EPA -7.24]
New York Jets (Q4 7:15) — (7:15) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep right to 17-G.Wilson to DET 21 for 33 yards (25-W.Harris). Penalty on DET-25-W.Harris, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +16.2% · EPA +2.44]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New York Jets (Q3 13:27) — (13:27) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep left intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 39-J.Jacobs at DET 47. 39-J.Jacobs pushed ob at NYJ 15 for 38 yards (71-D.Brown). [WPA -19.0% · EPA -7.24]
Detroit Lions (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 89-B.Wright for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +47.1% · EPA +6.48]
Detroit Lions (Q1 6:59) — (6:59) 30-Ja.Williams left guard to NYJ 2 for -1 yards (56-Qu.Williams, 39-W.Parks). [WPA -13.3% · EPA -4.56]
New York Jets (Q1 6:13) — (6:13) 7-B.Mann punts 46 yards to NYJ 47, Center-42-T.Hennessy. 11-K.Raymond for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -13.1% · EPA -4.16]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 6:13 · DET 99 · Score 6-0
(6:13) 7-B.Mann punts 46 yards to NYJ 47, Center-42-T.Hennessy. 11-K.Raymond for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 6:00 · NYJ 20 · Score 7-0
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 14:16 · DET 40 · Score 7-6
(14:16) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep right to 87-C.Uzomah for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 14:06 · DET 15 · Score 7-7
6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 7:09 · NYJ 13 · Score 10-7
(7:09) 17-M.Badgley 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · DET 16 · Score 10-10
(:03) 6-G.Zuerlein 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 11:58 · NYJ 16 · Score 13-10
(11:58) 17-M.Badgley 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 4:45 · DET 1 · Score 13-16
(4:45) 67-D.Feeney reported in as eligible. 2-Z.Wilson pass short right to 87-C.Uzomah for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 4:41 · DET 15 · Score 13-17
6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · NYJ 51 · Score 19-17
(2:00) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 89-B.Wright for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 1:49 · NYJ 15 · Score 20-17
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.

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.
Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jared Goff (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs New York Jets on 2022-12-18?

The Detroit Lions beat the New York Jets 20-17 in Week 15, 2022.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs New York Jets?

Q1: Detroit Lions 7, New York Jets 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 3, New York Jets 10; Q3: Detroit Lions 3, New York Jets 0; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, New York Jets 7; Final: Detroit Lions 20, New York Jets 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs New York Jets?

Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Raymond (Q1 6:13) New York Jets touchdown — C. Uzomah (Z. Wilson pass) (Q2 14:16) New York Jets touchdown — C. Uzomah (Z. Wilson pass) (Q4 4:45) Detroit Lions touchdown — B. Wright (J. Goff pass) (Q4 2:00) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Badgley (Q2 7:09, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Badgley (Q3 11:58, 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?

Zach Wilson (New York Jets), 43.9% completion, -2.4% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.81 total passing EPA. Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 60.5% completion, -5.4% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +11.72 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs New York Jets?

Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.72 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+6.48 EPA): (2:00) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 89-B.Wright for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Detroit Lions vs New York Jets a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Detroit Lions won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W

New York Jets

Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L

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