Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 42–10 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 35–3 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Drake Maye
- Top passer
- Bryan Cook
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) 20-B.Hall up the middle for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2025-12-28
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 42–10 on 2025-12-28. Drake Maye posted a game-high +35.62 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 14 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
 New York Jets | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots
(10:46) 74-T.Munford reported in as eligible. 10-D.Maye pass short right to 81-A.Hooper for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
(5:09) 74-T.Munford reported in as eligible. 38-R.Stevenson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 38-R.Stevenson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
(9:59) 6-N.Folk 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara.
(3:03) 10-D.Maye pass short left to 8-S.Diggs for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
(:37) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short left to 85-H.Henry for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
(8:21) 10-D.Maye pass short right to 86-E.Chism for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
(15:00) 20-B.Hall up the middle for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 10:46TD Austin HooperPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 6-0
(10:46) 74-T.Munford reported in as eligible. 10-D.Maye pass short right to 81-A.Hooper for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 10:42XP Andy BorregalesPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 7-0
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:09TD Rhamondre StevensonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 13-0
(5:09) 74-T.Munford reported in as eligible. 38-R.Stevenson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:06XP Andy BorregalesPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 14-0
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 15:00TD Rhamondre StevensonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 22
- Score
- 20-0
(15:00) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 38-R.Stevenson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 14:55XP Andy BorregalesPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 21-0
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 9:59FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 21
- Score
- 21-3
(9:59) 6-N.Folk 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 3:03TD Stefon DiggsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 3
- Score
- 27-3
(3:03) 10-D.Maye pass short left to 8-S.Diggs for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 3:01XP Andy BorregalesPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 28-3
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:37TD Hunter HenryPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 13
- Score
- 34-3
(:37) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short left to 85-H.Henry for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:31XP Andy BorregalesPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 35-3
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 8:21TD Efton Chism IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 10
- Score
- 41-3
(8:21) 10-D.Maye pass short right to 86-E.Chism for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 8:16XP Andy BorregalesPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 42-3
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 15:00TD Bryce HallPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 59
- Score
- 42-9
(15:00) 20-B.Hall up the middle for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 14:51XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 42-10
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Drake Maye · New England Patriots · Passing · +35.62 total EPA · 28 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play - 2Stefon Diggs · New England Patriots · Receiving · +10.89 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
- 3Hunter Henry · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
- 4Rhamondre Stevenson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 5Efton Chism III · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.33 EPA/play
- 6Bryce Hall · New York Jets · Rushing · +4.14 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 7
Austin McNamara · New York Jets · Passing · +2.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.86 EPA/play - 8
Malachi Moore · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.86 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
Drake Maye — NE · Passing
Drake Maye posted the highest total EPA (+35.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +1.27 EPA per play.
Drake Maye's top snap (+4.06 EPA): (3:03) 10-D.Maye pass short left to 8-S.Diggs for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+5.02 EPA): Bryce Hall — (15:00) 20-B.Hall up the middle for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Bryan Cook led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Bryan Cook (New York Jets) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · -7.0% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -14.12 total EPA- Drake Maye (New England Patriots) · 28 dropbacks · 67.9% completion · +29.3% CPOE · +1.27 EPA/play · +35.62 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.378 | -0.100 |
| Offensive success rate | 59.5% | 44.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +1.079 | -0.313 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.070 | -0.007 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.100 | -0.378 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.8% | 40.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.38 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.38 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.10 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 10 drives, +29.86 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 10 drives, -7.67 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — Austin Hooper (Drake Maye pass)
- New England Patriots — Rhamondre Stevenson
- New England Patriots — Rhamondre Stevenson (Drake Maye pass)
- New England Patriots — Stefon Diggs (Drake Maye pass)
- New England Patriots — Hunter Henry (Drake Maye pass)
- New England Patriots — Efton Chism III (Drake Maye pass)
- New York Jets — Bryce Hall
Field goals
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q1 10:46) — (10:46) 74-T.Munford reported in as eligible. 10-D.Maye pass short right to 81-A.Hooper for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 10:42) — 36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q1 5:09) — (5:09) 74-T.Munford reported in as eligible. 38-R.Stevenson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 5:06) — 36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 21–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 22 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 38-R.Stevenson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 14:55) — 36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NE 21 (Q2 9:59) — (9:59) 6-N.Folk 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 3 (Q2 3:03) — (3:03) 10-D.Maye pass short left to 8-S.Diggs for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 3:01) — 36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 13 (Q2 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short left to 85-H.Henry for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 0:31) — 36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYJ 10 (Q3 8:21) — (8:21) 10-D.Maye pass short right to 86-E.Chism for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 8:16) — 36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the NE 59 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 20-B.Hall up the middle for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 14:51) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q1 7:20) — (7:20) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short middle to 86-E.Chism to NYJ 42 for 30 yards (33-J.Clark) [72-M.Clemons].
- New England Patriots (Q1 11:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short left to 85-H.Henry to NYJ 2 for 13 yards (37-Q.Stiggers).
- New England Patriots (Q1 12:54) — (12:54) 74-T.Munford reported in as eligible. 38-R.Stevenson left guard pushed ob at NYJ 16 for 24 yards (21-B.Stephens).
- New England Patriots (Q1 5:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass incomplete deep right to 18-K.Williams. PENALTY on NYJ-21-B.Stephens, Defensive Pass Interference, 18 yards, enforced at NYJ 19 - No Play.
- New England Patriots (Q1 8:39) — (8:39) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short right to 18-K.Williams to NE 26 for 11 yards (44-J.Sherwood; 21-B.Stephens).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 20-B.Hall up the middle for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 3:03) — (3:03) 10-D.Maye pass short left to 8-S.Diggs for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q3 1:52) — (1:52) 36-A.Borregales 41 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- New England Patriots (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 38-R.Stevenson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 10:46 · NYJ 2 · Score 6-0
(10:46) 74-T.Munford reported in as eligible. 10-D.Maye pass short right to 81-A.Hooper for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 10:42 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-0
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 5:09 · NYJ 1 · Score 13-0
(5:09) 74-T.Munford reported in as eligible. 38-R.Stevenson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 5:06 · NYJ 15 · Score 14-0
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · NYJ 22 · Score 20-0
(15:00) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 38-R.Stevenson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · NYJ 15 · Score 21-0
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 9:59 · NE 21 · Score 21-3
(9:59) 6-N.Folk 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 3:03 · NYJ 3 · Score 27-3
(3:03) 10-D.Maye pass short left to 8-S.Diggs for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 3:01 · NYJ 15 · Score 28-3
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 0:37 · NYJ 13 · Score 34-3
(:37) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short left to 85-H.Henry for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 0:31 · NYJ 15 · Score 35-3
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 8:21 · NYJ 10 · Score 41-3
(8:21) 10-D.Maye pass short right to 86-E.Chism for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 8:16 · NYJ 15 · Score 42-3
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · NE 59 · Score 42-9
(15:00) 20-B.Hall up the middle for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 14:51 · NE 15 · Score 42-10
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Drake Maye (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Bryan Cook (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Drake Maye (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs New York Jets on 2025-12-28?
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 42-10 in Week 17, 2025.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?
Q1: New England Patriots 14, New York Jets 0; Q2: New England Patriots 21, New York Jets 3; Q3: New England Patriots 7, New York Jets 0; Q4: New England Patriots 0, New York Jets 7; Final: New England Patriots 42, New York Jets 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?
New England Patriots touchdown — A. Hooper (D. Maye pass) (Q1 10:46) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Stevenson (Q1 5:09) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Stevenson (D. Maye pass) (Q2 15:00) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Diggs (D. Maye pass) (Q2 3:03) New England Patriots touchdown — H. Henry (D. Maye pass) (Q2 0:37) New England Patriots touchdown — E. Chism (D. Maye pass) (Q3 8:21) New York Jets touchdown — B. Hall (Q4 15:00) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 9:59, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?
Bryan Cook (New York Jets), 54.3% completion, -7.0% CPOE, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -14.12 total passing EPA. Drake Maye (New England Patriots), 67.9% completion, +29.3% CPOE, +1.27 EPA per dropback, +35.62 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs New York Jets?
Drake Maye (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +35.62 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+4.06 EPA): (3:03) 10-D.Maye pass short left to 8-S.Diggs for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 12-3 Now 13-3 W
New York Jets
Entered 3-12 Now 3-13 L
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