Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 30–28 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 7–33 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jacoby Brissett
- Top passer
- Trevor Siemian
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:54) (Shotgun) 14-T.Siemian pass short left intended for 16-J.Brownlee INTERCEPTED by 57…
- Game date
- 2023-12-24
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Washington Commanders 30–28 on 2023-12-24. Jacoby Brissett posted a game-high +11.08 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
 New York Jets | 17 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders
(13:03) 9-G.Zuerlein 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
(11:29) (Shotgun) 14-T.Siemian pass short left to 16-J.Brownlee for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
(9:44) 20-Bre.Hall left tackle for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
(9:13) 9-G.Zuerlein 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
(6:48) 23-C.Rodriguez left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-58-T.Addington, Holder-5-T.Way.
(1:42) 54-B.Turner reported in as eligible. 20-Bre.Hall right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
(3:31) (Shotgun) 12-J.Brissett pass short middle to 82-L.Thomas for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-58-T.Addington, Holder-5-T.Way.
(9:36) (Shotgun) 23-C.Rodriguez up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-58-T.Addington, Holder-5-T.Way.
(4:55) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-58-T.Addington, Holder-5-T.Way. PENALTY on NYJ-26-B.Echols, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(:10) 9-G.Zuerlein 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 13:03FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 7
- Score
- 0-3
(13:03) 9-G.Zuerlein 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 11:29TD Jason BrownleePoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 8
- Score
- 0-9
(11:29) (Shotgun) 14-T.Siemian pass short left to 16-J.Brownlee for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 11:26XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 0-10
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 9:44TD Points+6
- Yard line
- WAS 36
- Score
- 0-16
(9:44) 20-Bre.Hall left tackle for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 9:37XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 0-17
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 9:13FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 9
- Score
- 0-20
(9:13) 9-G.Zuerlein 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 6:48TD Chris Rodriguez Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 12
- Score
- 6-20
(6:48) 23-C.Rodriguez left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 6:38XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 7-20
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-58-T.Addington, Holder-5-T.Way.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 1:42TD Points+6
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 7-26
(1:42) 54-B.Turner reported in as eligible. 20-Bre.Hall right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 1:35TD Greg ZuerleinPoints+7
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 7-27
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 3:31TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 13-27
(3:31) (Shotgun) 12-J.Brissett pass short middle to 82-L.Thomas for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 3:26XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 14-27
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-58-T.Addington, Holder-5-T.Way.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 9:36TD Chris Rodriguez Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 20-27
(9:36) (Shotgun) 23-C.Rodriguez up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 9:33XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 21-27
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-58-T.Addington, Holder-5-T.Way.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 4:55TD Antonio GibsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 27-27
(4:55) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 4:52XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 28-27
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-58-T.Addington, Holder-5-T.Way. PENALTY on NYJ-26-B.Echols, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 0:10FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 36
- Score
- 28-30
(:10) 9-G.Zuerlein 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Jacoby Brissett · Washington Commanders · Passing · +11.08 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play - 2Chris Rodriguez Jr. · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +4.04 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 3
Jahan Dotson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play - 4
Garrett Wilson · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play - 5
Curtis Samuel · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.04 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play - 6
Xavier Gipson · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play - 7
Israel Abanikanda · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.00 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play - 8Bre. Hall · New York Jets · Rushing · +0.66 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.03 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
Jacoby Brissett — WAS · Passing
Jacoby Brissett posted the highest total EPA (+11.08) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 16 counted snaps, they averaged +0.69 EPA per play.
Jacoby Brissett's top snap (+3.66 EPA): (3:31) (Shotgun) 12-J.Brissett pass short middle to 82-L.Thomas for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-9.26 EPA): Trevor Siemian — (6:54) (Shotgun) 14-T.Siemian pass short left intended for 16-J.Brownlee INTERCEPTED by 57-C.Barton at WAS 4. 57-C.Barton to NYJ 44 for 52 yards (16-J.Brownlee). PENALTY on NYJ-16-J.Brownlee, Horse Co
Quarterback report card
Trevor Siemian led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Trevor Siemian (New York Jets) · 55 dropbacks · 49.1% completion · -12.6% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -12.83 total EPA
Sam Howell (Washington Commanders) · 24 dropbacks · 25.0% completion · -42.0% CPOE · -0.91 EPA/play · -21.83 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.160 | -0.101 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.9% | 46.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.269 | -0.233 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.243 | -0.156 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.101 | +0.160 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.0% | 65.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New York Jets held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: -0.16 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.10 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: 16 drives, -11.44 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 15 drives, -13.26 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 — Jason Brownlee (Trevor Siemian pass)
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- Washington Commanders — Chris Rodriguez Jr.
- New York Jets — Billy Turner
- Washington Commanders — Logan Thomas (Jacoby Brissett pass)
- Washington Commanders — Chris Rodriguez Jr.
- Washington Commanders — Antonio Gibson
Field goals
- New York Jets — Greg Zuerlein
- New York Jets — Greg Zuerlein
- New York Jets — Greg Zuerlein
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 17–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the WAS 7 (Q1 13:03) — (13:03) 9-G.Zuerlein 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.; New York Jets found the end zone from the WAS 8 (Q1 11:29) — (11:29) (Shotgun) 14-T.Siemian pass short left to 16-J.Brownlee for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 11:26) — 9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.; New York Jets found the end zone from the WAS 36 (Q1 9:44) — (9:44) 20-Bre.Hall left tackle for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 9:37) — 9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 16–7. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the WAS 9 (Q2 9:13) — (9:13) 9-G.Zuerlein 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYJ 12 (Q2 6:48) — (6:48) 23-C.Rodriguez left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 6:38) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-58-T.Addington, Holder-5-T.Way.; New York Jets found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q2 1:42) — (1:42) 54-B.Turner reported in as eligible. 20-Bre.Hall right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q2 1:35) — 9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYJ 15 (Q3 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 12-J.Brissett pass short middle to 82-L.Thomas for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 3:26) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-58-T.Addington, Holder-5-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 9:36) — (9:36) (Shotgun) 23-C.Rodriguez up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 9:33) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-58-T.Addington, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q4 4:55) — (4:55) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 4:52); New York Jets connected on a field goal from the WAS 36 (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 9-G.Zuerlein 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 9-G.Zuerlein 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 12-J.Brissett pass short right to 82-L.Thomas to WAS 30 for 5 yards (57-C.Mosley).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) 5-T.Way punts 49 yards to NYJ 24, Center-58-T.Addington. 82-X.Gipson to NYJ 33 for 9 yards (32-T.Burgess).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 6:40) — (6:40) 12-J.Brissett pass deep right to 1-J.Dotson pushed ob at NYJ 20 for 21 yards (4-D.Reed). PENALTY on NYJ-57-C.Mosley, Face Mask, 9 yards, enforced at NYJ 20.
- New York Jets (Q4 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 14-T.Siemian scrambles up the middle to WAS 36 for 3 yards (93-J.Allen).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q3 6:54) — (6:54) (Shotgun) 14-T.Siemian pass short left intended for 16-J.Brownlee INTERCEPTED by 57-C.Barton at WAS 4. 57-C.Barton to NYJ 44 for 52 yards (16-J.Brownlee). PENALTY on NYJ-16-J.Brownlee, Horse Co
- Washington Commanders (Q3 8:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short right intended for 4-C.Samuel INTERCEPTED by 56-Qu.Williams at WAS 33. 56-Qu.Williams to WAS 22 for 11 yards (78-C.Lucas; 73-T.Scott).
- New York Jets (Q2 6:51) — (6:51) (Shotgun) 14-T.Siemian FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 12, RECOVERED by WAS-95-C.Toohill at NYJ 12.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 14:57) — (14:57) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short left intended for 82-L.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Adams [11-J.Johnson] at WAS 29. 22-T.Adams to WAS 24 for 5 yards (2-D.Brown).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 13:03 · WAS 7 · Score 0-3
(13:03) 9-G.Zuerlein 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 11:29 · WAS 8 · Score 0-9
(11:29) (Shotgun) 14-T.Siemian pass short left to 16-J.Brownlee for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 11:26 · WAS 15 · Score 0-10
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 9:44 · WAS 36 · Score 0-16
(9:44) 20-Bre.Hall left tackle for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 9:37 · WAS 15 · Score 0-17
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 9:13 · WAS 9 · Score 0-20
(9:13) 9-G.Zuerlein 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 6:48 · NYJ 12 · Score 6-20
(6:48) 23-C.Rodriguez left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 6:38 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-20
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-58-T.Addington, Holder-5-T.Way. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 1:42 · WAS 2 · Score 7-26
(1:42) 54-B.Turner reported in as eligible. 20-Bre.Hall right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets TD (+7) — Q2 1:35 · WAS 15 · Score 7-27
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 3:31 · NYJ 15 · Score 13-27
(3:31) (Shotgun) 12-J.Brissett pass short middle to 82-L.Thomas for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 3:26 · NYJ 15 · Score 14-27
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-58-T.Addington, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 9:36 · NYJ 1 · Score 20-27
(9:36) (Shotgun) 23-C.Rodriguez up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 9:33 · NYJ 15 · Score 21-27
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-58-T.Addington, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 4:55 · NYJ 2 · Score 27-27
(4:55) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 4:52 · NYJ 15 · Score 28-27
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-58-T.Addington, Holder-5-T.Way. PENALTY on NYJ-26-B.Echols, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 0:10 · WAS 36 · Score 28-30
(:10) 9-G.Zuerlein 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
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.
- Jacoby Brissett (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Trevor Siemian (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs New York Jets on 2023-12-24?
The New York Jets beat the Washington Commanders 30-28 in Week 16, 2023.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs New York Jets?
Q1: Washington Commanders 0, New York Jets 17; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, New York Jets 16; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, New York Jets 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 14, New York Jets 3; Final: Washington Commanders 28, New York Jets 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — J. Brownlee (T. Siemian pass) (Q1 11:29) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 9:44) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Rodriguez (Q2 6:48) New York Jets touchdown — B. Turner (Q2 1:42) Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Thomas (J. Brissett pass) (Q3 3:31) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Rodriguez (Q4 9:36) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Gibson (Q4 4:55) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 13:03, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 9:13, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 0:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs New York Jets?
Trevor Siemian (New York Jets), 49.1% completion, -12.6% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -12.83 total passing EPA. Sam Howell (Washington Commanders), 25.0% completion, -42.0% CPOE, -0.91 EPA per dropback, -21.83 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs New York Jets?
Jacoby Brissett (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.08 total EPA on Passing plays. across 16 snaps. Their top snap (+3.66 EPA): (3:31) (Shotgun) 12-J.Brissett pass short middle to 82-L.Thomas for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Washington Commanders vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. New York Jets won 30-28 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 4-10 Now 4-11 L
New York Jets
Entered 5-9 Now 6-9 W
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