Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 31–21 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- New York Jets 8–16 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Bre. Hall
- Top passer
- Russell Wilson
- Biggest EPA play
- (:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at DEN 34 for -7 yards (56-Qu.Williams). FUMBLES (56-Qu.…
- Game date
- 2023-10-08
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Denver Broncos 31–21 on 2023-10-08, overcoming Denver Broncos's 16–8 halftime lead. Bre. Hall posted a game-high +6.43 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 5 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 31 |
 Denver Broncos | 7 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets
(11:22) 9-G.Zuerlein 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
(7:42) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 38-J.McLaughlin for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(4:24) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete short left [96-A.Woods]. PENALTY on DEN-3-R.Wilson, Intentional Grounding, 6 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
(12:50) 16-W.Lutz 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(6:44) 9-G.Zuerlein 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
(1:51) 16-W.Lutz 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
16-W.Lutz kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
(13:39) 20-Bre.Hall right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
(5:19) 9-G.Zuerlein 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
(12:22) 9-G.Zuerlein 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
(7:31) 9-G.Zuerlein 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
(4:48) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 82-A.Trautman for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 20-M.Burton rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at DEN 34 for -7 yards (56-Qu.Williams). FUMBLES (56-Qu.Williams) [56-Qu.Williams], RECOVERED by NYJ-37-Bry.Hall at DEN 39. 37-Bry.Hall for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 11:22FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 12
- Score
- 3-0
(11:22) 9-G.Zuerlein 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 7:42TD Jaleel McLaughlinPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 22
- Score
- 3-6
(7:42) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 38-J.McLaughlin for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 7:34XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 3-7
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 4:24Safety Russell WilsonPoints+2
- Yard line
- NYJ 94
- Score
- 5-7
(4:24) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete short left [96-A.Woods]. PENALTY on DEN-3-R.Wilson, Intentional Grounding, 6 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 12:50FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 5
- Score
- 5-10
(12:50) 16-W.Lutz 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 6:44FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 8
- Score
- 8-10
(6:44) 9-G.Zuerlein 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 1:51FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 4
- Score
- 8-13
(1:51) 16-W.Lutz 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 1:48FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 35
- Score
- 8-13
16-W.Lutz kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 13:39TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 72
- Score
- 14-13
(13:39) 20-Bre.Hall right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 13:29XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 15-13
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 5:19FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 9
- Score
- 18-13
(5:19) 9-G.Zuerlein 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 12:22FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 4
- Score
- 21-13
(12:22) 9-G.Zuerlein 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 7:31FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 31
- Score
- 24-13
(7:31) 9-G.Zuerlein 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 4:48TD Adam TrautmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 3
- Score
- 24-19
(4:48) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 82-A.Trautman for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 4:44Safety Michael BurtonPoints+2
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 24-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 20-M.Burton rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 0:41TD Russell WilsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 59
- Score
- 30-21
(:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at DEN 34 for -7 yards (56-Qu.Williams). FUMBLES (56-Qu.Williams) [56-Qu.Williams], RECOVERED by NYJ-37-Bry.Hall at DEN 39. 37-Bry.Hall for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 0:29XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 31-21
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Bre. Hall · New York Jets · Rushing · +6.43 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2
Tyler Conklin · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.86 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play - 3
Samaje Perine · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play - 4
Jerry Jeudy · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 5Adam Trautman · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 6Jaleel McLaughlin · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.78 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 7
Allen Lazard · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 8Michael Burton · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 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
Bre. Hall — NYJ · Rushing
Bre. Hall posted the highest total EPA (+6.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
Bre. Hall's top snap (+6.05 EPA): (13:39) 20-Bre.Hall right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.94 EPA): Russell Wilson — (:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at DEN 34 for -7 yards (56-Qu.Williams). FUMBLES (56-Qu.Williams) [56-Qu.Williams], RECOVERED by NYJ-37-Bry.Hall at DEN 39. 37-Bry.Hall for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Russell Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos) · 43 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · +3.8% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -6.47 total EPA
Zach Wilson (New York Jets) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · +7.2% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -7.52 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.079 | -0.095 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.6% | 38.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.215 | -0.150 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.198 | -0.361 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.095 | -0.079 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.3% | 52.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.08 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: -0.10 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -7.58 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, +6.67 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — Jaleel McLaughlin (Russell Wilson pass)
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — Adam Trautman (Russell Wilson pass)
- New York Jets — Russell Wilson
Field goals
- New York Jets — Greg Zuerlein
- Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz
- New York Jets — Greg Zuerlein
- Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz
- Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz
- 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: Denver Broncos won the period 7–5. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DEN 12 (Q1 11:22) — (11:22) 9-G.Zuerlein 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NYJ 22 (Q1 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 38-J.McLaughlin for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 7:34) — 16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New York Jets registered a safety from the NYJ 94 (Q1 4:24).
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 9–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NYJ 5 (Q2 12:50) — (12:50) 16-W.Lutz 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DEN 8 (Q2 6:44) — (6:44) 9-G.Zuerlein 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NYJ 4 (Q2 1:51) — (1:51) 16-W.Lutz 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the DEN 35 (Q2 1:48) — 16-W.Lutz kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the DEN 72 (Q3 13:39) — (13:39) 20-Bre.Hall right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 13:29) — 9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DEN 9 (Q3 5:19) — (5:19) 9-G.Zuerlein 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 13–8. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DEN 4 (Q4 12:22) — (12:22) 9-G.Zuerlein 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DEN 31 (Q4 7:31) — (7:31) 9-G.Zuerlein 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NYJ 3 (Q4 4:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 82-A.Trautman for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the NYJ 1 (Q4 4:44) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 20-M.Burton rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 59 (Q4 0:41); New York Jets added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 0:29) — 9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at DEN 34 for -7 yards (56-Qu.Williams). FUMBLES (56-Qu.Williams) [56-Qu.Williams], RECOVERED by NYJ-37-Bry.Hall at DEN 39. 37-Bry.Hall for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 13:00) — (13:00) 5-T.Morstead punts 51 yards to DEN 23, Center-42-T.Hennessy. 19-M.Mims MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NYJ-52-S.Eguavoen at DEN 20.
- New York Jets (Q3 13:39) — (13:39) 20-Bre.Hall right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 3:59) — (3:59) 9-R.Dixon punts 43 yards to NYJ 38, Center-48-M.Fraboni. 82-X.Gipson MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DEN-1-T.Smith at NYJ 39.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 3:16) — (3:16) (Shotgun) 25-S.Perine FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 45, RECOVERED by NYJ-70-Q.Jefferson at NYJ 49.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at DEN 34 for -7 yards (56-Qu.Williams). FUMBLES (56-Qu.Williams) [56-Qu.Williams], RECOVERED by NYJ-37-Bry.Hall at DEN 39. 37-Bry.Hall for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 13:00) — (13:00) 5-T.Morstead punts 51 yards to DEN 23, Center-42-T.Hennessy. 19-M.Mims MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NYJ-52-S.Eguavoen at DEN 20.
- New York Jets (Q3 13:39) — (13:39) 20-Bre.Hall right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 3:59) — (3:59) 9-R.Dixon punts 43 yards to NYJ 38, Center-48-M.Fraboni. 82-X.Gipson MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DEN-1-T.Smith at NYJ 39.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 11:22 · DEN 12 · Score 3-0
(11:22) 9-G.Zuerlein 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 7:42 · NYJ 22 · Score 3-6
(7:42) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 38-J.McLaughlin for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 7:34 · NYJ 15 · Score 3-7
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New York Jets Safety (+2) — Q1 4:24 · NYJ 94 · Score 5-7
(4:24) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete short left [96-A.Woods]. PENALTY on DEN-3-R.Wilson, Intentional Grounding, 6 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 12:50 · NYJ 5 · Score 5-10
(12:50) 16-W.Lutz 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 6:44 · DEN 8 · Score 8-10
(6:44) 9-G.Zuerlein 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 1:51 · NYJ 4 · Score 8-13
(1:51) 16-W.Lutz 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 1:48 · DEN 35 · Score 8-13
16-W.Lutz kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 13:39 · DEN 72 · Score 14-13
(13:39) 20-Bre.Hall right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 13:29 · DEN 15 · Score 15-13
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 5:19 · DEN 9 · Score 18-13
(5:19) 9-G.Zuerlein 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 12:22 · DEN 4 · Score 21-13
(12:22) 9-G.Zuerlein 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 7:31 · DEN 31 · Score 24-13
(7:31) 9-G.Zuerlein 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 4:48 · NYJ 3 · Score 24-19
(4:48) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 82-A.Trautman for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 4:44 · NYJ 1 · Score 24-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 20-M.Burton rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 0:41 · NYJ 59 · Score 30-21
(:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at DEN 34 for -7 yards (56-Qu.Williams). FUMBLES (56-Qu.Williams) [56-Qu.Williams], RECOVERED by NYJ-37-Bry.Hall at DEN 39. 37-Bry.Hall for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 0:29 · DEN 15 · Score 31-21
9-G.Zuerlein extra point 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.
- Bre. Hall (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Russell Wilson (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Zach Wilson (NYJ) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Denver Broncos on 2023-10-08?
The New York Jets beat the Denver Broncos 31-21 in Week 5, 2023.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: New York Jets 5, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: New York Jets 3, Denver Broncos 9; Q3: New York Jets 10, Denver Broncos 0; Q4: New York Jets 13, Denver Broncos 8; Final: New York Jets 31, Denver Broncos 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — J. McLaughlin (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 7:42) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 13:39) Denver Broncos touchdown — A. Trautman (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 4:48) New York Jets touchdown — R. Wilson (Q4 0:41) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 11:22, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 12:50, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 6:44, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 1:51, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 1:48, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 5:19, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 12:22, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 7:31, 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?
Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos), 46.5% completion, +3.8% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.47 total passing EPA. Zach Wilson (New York Jets), 54.3% completion, +7.2% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -7.52 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Denver Broncos?
Bre. Hall (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.43 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 23 snaps. Their top snap (+6.05 EPA): (13:39) 20-Bre.Hall right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W
Denver Broncos
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
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