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NFL · Week 7 · October 23, 2022 · 12 min read

New York Jets vs. Denver Broncos: 2022 Week 7 Recap

Jets defeat Broncos 16–9 in Week 7

Jerry Jeudy led Fantasy Impact as Jets prevailed in a 16–9 Week 7 finish.

New York Jets 16 5–2 Winner
Final 16–9
Denver Broncos 9 2–5
Winner
New York Jets
Final score
16–9
Halftime
New York Jets 13–9 Denver Broncos
Top passer
Brett Rypien
FantasyHQ MVP
Jerry Jeudy
Game date
October 23, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • Br.Hall 5 CAR · 72 YDS · 1 TD +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Mi.Carter 2 REC · 45 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Braxton Berrios
    Braxton Berrios 2 CAR · 27 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • Jerry Jeudy
    Jerry Jeudy 7 REC · 96 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Brett Rypien
    Brett Rypien 2 CAR · 3 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Eric Tomlinson
    Eric Tomlinson 2 REC · 21 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New York Jets
Final score
New York Jets 16–9 Denver Broncos
Halftime
New York Jets 13–9 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jerry Jeudy
Top passer
Brett Rypien
Biggest EPA play
(1:33) 4-B.Rypien pass deep left intended for 80-G.Dulcich INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Joyner at N…
Game date
2022-10-23

Game summary

The New York Jets beat the Denver Broncos 16–9 on 2022-10-23. Jerry Jeudy posted a game-high +3.27 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
New York Jets7660016
Denver Broncos630009

Scoring Map

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

NYJNew York Jets
DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NYJNew York Jets
    Q1 7:44TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 62
    Score
    6-0

    (7:44) 20-Br.Hall left end for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. NYJNew York Jets
    Q1 7:34XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 15
    Score
    7-0

    6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.

  3. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 1:37TD
    Latavius Murray

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 2
    Score
    7-6

    (1:37) 28-L.Murray left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 3:41FG
    Brandon McManus

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 26
    Score
    7-9

    (3:41) 8-B.McManus 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman.

  5. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 0:03FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 27
    Score
    10-9

    (:03) 6-G.Zuerlein 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.

  6. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 0:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    Score
    10-9

    END QUARTER 2

  7. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 12:53FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 16
    Score
    13-9

    (12:53) 6-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.

  8. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 4:39FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 22
    Score
    16-9

    (4:39) 6-G.Zuerlein 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jerry JeudyJerry Jeudy · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  2. 2Br. Hall · New York Jets · Rushing · +3.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  3. 3Mi. Carter · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
  4. 4Brett RypienBrett Rypien · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +2.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
  5. 5Eric TomlinsonEric Tomlinson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
  6. 6Braxton BerriosBraxton Berrios · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  7. 7Kyle HintonKyle Hinton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  8. 8KJ HamlerKJ Hamler · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Jerry Jeudy

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jerry Jeudy — DEN · Receiving

Jerry Jeudy posted the highest total EPA (+3.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.

Jerry Jeudy's top snap (+2.87 EPA): (8:31) (Shotgun) 4-B.Rypien pass deep right to 10-J.Jeudy to NYJ 42 for 45 yards (1-A.Gardner) [97-N.Shepherd].

Biggest single play (-5.80 EPA): Brett Rypien — (1:33) 4-B.Rypien pass deep left intended for 80-G.Dulcich INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Joyner at NYJ 36. 29-L.Joyner pushed ob at DEN 37 for 27 yards (73-C.Fleming).

Quarterback report card

Brett Rypien led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Brett RypienBrett Rypien (Denver Broncos) · 50 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · -9.3% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -9.71 total EPA
  • Zach WilsonZach Wilson (New York Jets) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -4.2% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -7.70 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew York JetsDenver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play-0.073-0.163
Offensive success rate35.4%32.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.226-0.194
Rush EPA/play-0.001+0.030
Defensive EPA/play+0.163+0.073
Defensive success rate67.7%64.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New York Jets: -0.07 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: -0.16 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -15.14 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • New York Jets: 13 drives, -5.74 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • New York Jets — unlisted player (Q1 7:44)
  • Latavius MurrayDenver Broncos — Latavius Murray (Q1 1:37)

Field goals

  • Brandon McManusDenver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q2 3:41)
  • Greg ZuerleinNew York Jets — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 0:03)
  • New York Jets — unlisted player (Q2 0:00)
  • Greg ZuerleinNew York Jets — Greg Zuerlein (Q4 12:53)
  • Greg ZuerleinNew York Jets — Greg Zuerlein (Q4 4:39)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–6. New York Jets found the end zone from the DEN 62 (Q1 7:44) — (7:44) 20-Br.Hall left end for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 7:34) — 6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q1 1:37) — (1:37) 28-L.Murray left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NYJ 26 (Q2 3:41) — (3:41) 8-B.McManus 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DEN 27 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 6-G.Zuerlein 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; New York Jets connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DEN 16 (Q4 12:53) — (12:53) 6-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DEN 22 (Q4 4:39) — (4:39) 6-G.Zuerlein 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Denver Broncos (Q3 1:33) — (1:33) 4-B.Rypien pass deep left intended for 80-G.Dulcich INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Joyner at NYJ 36. 29-L.Joyner pushed ob at DEN 37 for 27 yards (73-C.Fleming). [WPA -21.3% · EPA -5.80]
  • New York Jets (Q1 7:44) — (7:44) 20-Br.Hall left end for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.6% · EPA +5.34]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 4-B.Rypien pass incomplete deep right to 14-C.Sutton (1-A.Gardner). [WPA -15.0% · EPA -2.87]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 11:25) — (11:25) 8-B.McManus 56 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman. [WPA -14.1% · EPA -2.97]
  • New York Jets (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short left to 32-Mi.Carter pushed ob at DEN 33 for 37 yards (31-J.Simmons). [WPA +12.2% · EPA +2.22]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Denver Broncos (Q3 1:33) — (1:33) 4-B.Rypien pass deep left intended for 80-G.Dulcich INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Joyner at NYJ 36. 29-L.Joyner pushed ob at DEN 37 for 27 yards (73-C.Fleming). [WPA -21.3% · EPA -5.80]
  • New York Jets (Q1 7:44) — (7:44) 20-Br.Hall left end for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.6% · EPA +5.34]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 11:25) — (11:25) 8-B.McManus 56 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman. [WPA -14.1% · EPA -2.97]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 4-B.Rypien pass incomplete deep right to 14-C.Sutton (1-A.Gardner). [WPA -15.0% · EPA -2.87]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 7:44 · DEN 62 · Score 6-0
    (7:44) 20-Br.Hall left end for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 7:34 · DEN 15 · Score 7-0
    6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
  3. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 1:37 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-6
    (1:37) 28-L.Murray left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 3:41 · NYJ 26 · Score 7-9
    (3:41) 8-B.McManus 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
  5. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · DEN 27 · Score 10-9
    (:03) 6-G.Zuerlein 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
  6. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 10-9
    END QUARTER 2
  7. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 12:53 · DEN 16 · Score 13-9
    (12:53) 6-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
  8. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 4:39 · DEN 22 · Score 16-9
    (4:39) 6-G.Zuerlein 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.

Key takeaways

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

  • New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Jerry Jeudy (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Brett Rypien (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Jets vs Denver Broncos on 2022-10-23?

The New York Jets beat the Denver Broncos 16-9 in Week 7, 2022.

What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Denver Broncos?

Q1: New York Jets 7, Denver Broncos 6; Q2: New York Jets 6, Denver Broncos 3; Q4: New York Jets 6, Denver Broncos 0; Final: New York Jets 16, Denver Broncos 9.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Denver Broncos?

New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 7:44) Denver Broncos touchdown — L. Murray (Q1 1:37) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 3:41, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 12:53, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 4:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Denver Broncos?

Brett Rypien (Denver Broncos), 48.0% completion, -9.3% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -9.71 total passing EPA. Zach Wilson (New York Jets), 47.1% completion, -4.2% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -7.70 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Denver Broncos?

Jerry Jeudy (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.27 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+2.87 EPA): (8:31) (Shotgun) 4-B.Rypien pass deep right to 10-J.Jeudy to NYJ 42 for 45 yards (1-A.Gardner) [97-N.Shepherd]..

Was New York Jets vs Denver Broncos a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. New York Jets won 16-9 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

New York Jets

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W

Denver Broncos

Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L