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New York Jets at New England Patriots

Week 17Final

New York Jets 14, New England Patriots 28, Final

Newton accounts for 4 TDs, Patriots roll 28-14 over Jets

At Gillette Stadium

Score by quarter
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The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 28-14 in Week 17 on January 3, 2021 at Gillette Stadium. Cam Newton threw for 242 yards for the New England Patriots; Sam Darnold threw for 266 for the New York Jets.

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Showing: New York Jets, Q4 0:04 · End of game

NYJNE(:16) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short left to C.Herndon to NYJ 15 for 8 yards (M.Jackson). Belichick 310th career win (including postseason), 3rd all-time (Shula 347, Halas 324).
GainNo gain or a lossPointsPass (a solid line: run)Line of scrimmageLine to gain
  1. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs4 plays · 20 yds · 1:19 · Started Q1 14:57 at NE 16Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 14:57Took overC.McLaughlin kicks 67 yards from NYJ 35 to NE -2. J.Taylor to NE 16 for 18 yards (J.Hassell).
    2. Q1 14:571st & 10 at NE 16(14:57) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete deep right to J.Meyers. NYJ-T.Basham was injured during the play. PENALTY on NE-J.Herron, Ineligible Downfield Pass, 5 yards, enforced at NE 16 - No Play.-5 yds−0.53 EPA
    3. Q1 14:501st & 15 at NE 11(14:50) C.Newton pass short right to S.Michel to NE 28 for 17 yards (F.Luvu). NYJ-N.Hewitt was injured during the play.17 yds+1.15 EPA
    4. Q1 14:181st & 10 at NE 28(14:18) PENALTY on NE-D.Asiasi, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at NE 28 - No Play.-5 yds−0.46 EPA
    5. Q1 14:061st & 15 at NE 23(14:06) S.Michel right guard to NE 36 for 13 yards (M.Farley; M.Maye).13 yds+3.68 EPA
  2. New York Jets: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:37 · Started Q1 13:38 at NE 15Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 13:38Took over(13:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton right guard to NYJ 15 for 49 yards (A.Maulet). NE-1 Newton longest rush by QB in franchise history (Grogan 41 yds twice - 10/18/76 vs NYJ & 10/9/77 vs SEA). NE-1 Newton 562 rush yds this season, new franchise record for rush yds by a QB in a season (Grogan, 539 in 1978).
  3. New England Patriots: Fumble1 play · 10 yds · 0:25 · Started Q1 12:35 at NYJ 12Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 13:01Took over(13:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) S.Michel up the middle to NYJ 12 for 3 yards (N.Shepherd, H.Anderson).
    2. Q1 12:352nd & 7 at NYJ 12(12:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) S.Michel right tackle to NYJ 2 for 10 yards (J.Guidry, M.Maye).10 yds+2.45 EPA
  4. New York Jets: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:47 · Started Q1 12:10 at NE 7Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 12:10Took over(12:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton Aborted. J.Ferentz FUMBLES at NYJ 5, recovered by NE-C.Newton at NYJ 7.
  5. New England Patriots: Touchdown0 plays · 0 yds · 0:07 · Started Q1 11:23 at NYJ 15Score after the drive: 0–7
    1. Q1 11:23Took overJames White Pass From Cam Newton for 7 Yrds N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Cardona, Holder-J.Bailey.NYJ 0, NE 7
  6. New York Jets: Punt8 plays · 34 yds · 4:14 · Started Q1 11:16 at NYJ 21Score after the drive: 0–7
    1. Q1 11:16Took overJ.Bailey kicks 64 yards from NE 35 to NYJ 1. C.Ballentine to NYJ 21 for 20 yards (M.Slater, J.Williams).
    2. Q1 11:161st & 10 at NYJ 21(11:16) T.Johnson left tackle to NYJ 25 for 4 yards (A.Phillips, C.Winovich).4 yds−0.07 EPA
    3. Q1 10:402nd & 6 at NYJ 25(10:40) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short left to T.Johnson pushed ob at NYJ 33 for 8 yards (K.Dugger).8 yds+0.69 EPA
    4. Q1 10:051st & 10 at NYJ 33(10:05) S.Darnold pass short right to B.Berrios pushed ob at NYJ 43 for 10 yards (J.McCourty).10 yds+0.59 EPA
    5. Q1 9:241st & 10 at NYJ 43(9:24) T.Johnson left tackle to NE 48 for 9 yards (D.McCourty; J.Bentley). NE-A.Phillips was injured during the play.9 yds+0.97 EPA
    6. Q1 8:522nd & 1 at NE 48(8:52) T.Johnson up the middle to NE 45 for 3 yards (D.Wise).3 yds−0.35 EPA
    7. Q1 8:091st & 10 at NE 45(8:09) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short right to J.Crowder to NE 45 for no gain (J.Jackson).−0.54 EPA
    8. Q1 7:232nd & 10 at NE 45(7:23) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete short right to J.Adams.−0.66 EPA
    9. Q1 7:173rd & 10 at NE 45(7:17) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete deep left to D.Mims (C.Winovich).−1.96 EPA
  7. New England Patriots: Punt5 plays · 21 yds · 2:40 · Started Q1 7:02 at NE 9Score after the drive: 0–7
    1. Q1 7:02Took over(7:13) B.Mann punts 36 yards to NE 9, Center-T.Hennessy, downed by NYJ-M.Farley.
    2. Q1 7:021st & 10 at NE 9(7:02) S.Michel right guard to NE 12 for 3 yards (F.Fatukasi).3 yds−0.22 EPA
    3. Q1 6:402nd & 7 at NE 12(6:40) (No Huddle) C.Newton pass short middle to D.Asiasi to NE 25 for 13 yards (M.Maye).13 yds+1.07 EPA
    4. Q1 6:101st & 10 at NE 25(6:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to J.Meyers to NE 31 for 6 yards (L.Jackson).6 yds+0.25 EPA
    5. Q1 5:392nd & 4 at NE 31(5:39) (No Huddle) S.Michel left guard to NE 30 for -1 yards (J.Franklin-Myers).-1 yd−0.84 EPA
    6. Q1 5:083rd & 5 at NE 30(5:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton right tackle to NE 30 for no gain (B.Hager).−1.68 EPA
  8. New York Jets: Turnover on downs8 plays · 12 yds · 4:34 · Started Q1 4:22 at NYJ 23Score after the drive: 0–7
    1. Q1 4:22Took over(4:30) J.Bailey punts 47 yards to NYJ 23, Center-J.Cardona, fair catch by B.Berrios.
    2. Q1 4:221st & 10 at NYJ 23(4:22) T.Johnson left tackle to NYJ 27 for 4 yards (C.Winovich).4 yds−0.07 EPA
    3. Q1 3:462nd & 6 at NYJ 27(3:46) T.Johnson left end pushed ob at NYJ 34 for 7 yards (K.Dugger).7 yds+0.66 EPA
    4. Q1 3:021st & 10 at NYJ 34(3:02) S.Darnold pass deep right to B.Perriman to NE 46 for 20 yards (D.McCourty).20 yds+1.09 EPA
    5. Q1 2:221st & 10 at NE 46(2:22) PENALTY on NYJ-R.Griffin, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at NE 46 - No Play.-5 yds−0.49 EPA
    6. Q1 1:591st & 15 at NYJ 49(1:59) (Shotgun) S.Darnold sacked at NYJ 40 for -9 yards (C.Winovich).-9 yds−1.26 EPA
    7. Q1 1:152nd & 24 at NYJ 40(1:15) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short right to C.Herndon to NYJ 46 for 6 yards (D.McCourty, J.Bentley).6 yds−0.20 EPA
    8. Q1 0:323rd & 18 at NYJ 46(:32) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short left to B.Berrios pushed ob at 50 for 4 yards (J.Jones).4 yds+0.35 EPA
    9. Q2 14:484th & 14 at 50(15:00) B.Mann punts 32 yards to NE 18, Center-T.Hennessy. G.Olszewski to NE 35 for 17 yards (R.Griffin).17 yds−2.24 EPA
  9. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs3 plays · 19 yds · 1:38 · Started Q2 14:20 at NE 34Score after the drive: 0–7
    1. Q2 14:48Took over(14:48) S.Michel left guard to NE 34 for -1 yards (M.Maye, B.Hager).
    2. Q2 14:202nd & 11 at NE 34(14:20) (No Huddle) C.Newton pass short middle to J.Meyers to NE 47 for 13 yards (F.Luvu).13 yds+1.32 EPA
    3. Q2 13:561st & 10 at NE 47(13:59) (No Huddle) S.Michel left end to NYJ 49 for 4 yards (T.Basham).4 yds−0.06 EPA
    4. Q2 13:112nd & 6 at NYJ 49(13:11) (No Huddle) S.Michel left guard to NYJ 47 for 2 yards (L.Jackson, N.Shepherd).2 yds−4.21 EPA
  10. New York Jets: Turnover on downs3 plays · -28 yds · 0:50 · Started Q2 12:30 at NE 47Score after the drive: 0–7
    1. Q2 12:42Took over(12:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short right to D.Byrd (M.Farley).
    2. Q2 12:304th & 4 at NE 47(12:37) J.Bailey punts 37 yards to NYJ 10, Center-J.Cardona, fair catch by B.Berrios.−1.54 EPA
    3. Q2 12:301st & 10 at NYJ 10(12:30) S.Darnold pass short left to D.Mims to NYJ 25 for 15 yards (J.Jones, J.Williams).15 yds+0.85 EPA
    4. Q2 11:461st & 10 at NYJ 25(11:46) S.Darnold pass incomplete deep left to C.Herndon [D.Wise].−2.36 EPA
  11. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:43 · Started Q2 11:40 at NE 28Score after the drive: 0–7
    1. Q2 11:40Took over(11:40) J.Adams up the middle to NYJ 28 for 3 yards (L.Guy, C.Winovich).
  12. New York Jets: Punt0 plays · 0 yds · 0:52 · Started Q2 10:57 at NYJ 20Score after the drive: 0–7
    1. Q2 10:57Took over(10:57) (Shotgun) S.Darnold sacked at NYJ 20 for -8 yards (C.Winovich).
  13. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs1 play · 1 yds · 0:03 · Started Q2 10:05 at NE 24Score after the drive: 0–7
    1. Q2 10:05Took over(10:17) B.Mann punts 52 yards to NE 28, Center-T.Hennessy. G.Olszewski to NE 36 for 8 yards (T.Basham). PENALTY on NE-T.Brooks, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at NE 35.
    2. Q2 10:051st & 10 at NE 25(10:05) C.Newton pass incomplete short middle to D.Keene.−0.41 EPA
  14. New York Jets: Turnover on downs1 play · 18 yds · 0:24 · Started Q2 9:34 at NYJ 16Score after the drive: 0–7
    1. Q2 10:02Took over(10:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton sacked at NE 17 for -8 yards (B.Huff).
    2. Q2 9:343rd & 18 at NYJ 17(9:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass deep middle to J.Meyers to NE 34 for 17 yards (B.Hall). New England challenged the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass deep middle to J.Meyers to NE 35 for 18 yards (B.Hall).18 yds−1.47 EPA
  15. New England Patriots: Punt7 plays · 13 yds · 2:41 · Started Q2 8:28 at NE 42Score after the drive: 0–7
    1. Q2 9:10Took over(9:10) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to D.Byrd to NE 42 for 7 yards (L.Jackson).
    2. Q2 8:282nd & 3 at NE 42(8:35) (No Huddle) C.Newton pass short middle to S.Michel to NE 45 for 3 yards (N.Hewitt). PENALTY on NE, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced at NE 42 - No Play.-5 yds−0.79 EPA
    3. Q2 8:022nd & 8 at NE 37(8:02) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to J.White pushed ob at NE 47 for 10 yards (B.Hager).10 yds+0.94 EPA
    4. Q2 7:381st & 10 at NE 47(7:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton left end pushed ob at NYJ 48 for 5 yards (M.Farley).5 yds+0.09 EPA
    5. Q2 7:112nd & 5 at NYJ 48(7:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to J.White pushed ob at NYJ 36 for 12 yards (N.Hewitt).12 yds+0.98 EPA
    6. Q2 6:441st & 10 at NYJ 36(6:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short right to J.White.−0.54 EPA
    7. Q2 6:382nd & 10 at NYJ 36(6:38) (No Huddle) C.Newton pass incomplete deep middle to D.Byrd (L.Jackson).−0.66 EPA
    8. Q2 6:313rd & 10 at NYJ 36(6:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton sacked at NYJ 45 for -9 yards (F.Luvu).-9 yds−3.22 EPA
  16. New York Jets: Turnover on downs2 plays · 9 yds · 1:14 · Started Q2 5:47 at NYJ 20Score after the drive: 0–7
    1. Q2 5:47Took over(5:56) J.Bailey punts 45 yards to end zone, Center-J.Cardona, Touchback.
    2. Q2 5:471st & 10 at NYJ 20(5:47) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short middle to B.Berrios to NYJ 26 for 6 yards (D.Wise, J.McCourty).6 yds+0.23 EPA
    3. Q2 5:132nd & 4 at NYJ 26(5:13) T.Johnson left guard to NYJ 29 for 3 yards (K.Dugger).3 yds−0.17 EPA
  17. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:41 · Started Q2 4:33 at NE 32Score after the drive: 0–7
    1. Q2 4:33Took over(4:33) S.Darnold up the middle to NYJ 32 for 3 yards (L.Guy).
  18. New York Jets: Turnover on downs3 plays · 19 yds · 1:46 · Started Q2 3:46 at NYJ 32Score after the drive: 0–7
    1. Q2 3:52Took over(3:52) S.Darnold pass incomplete short left to B.Perriman.
    2. Q2 3:462nd & 10 at NYJ 32(3:46) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short left to J.Crowder pushed ob at NYJ 36 for 4 yards (J.Jones). PENALTY on NYJ-J.Smith, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at NYJ 32 - No Play.-10 yds−0.91 EPA
    3. Q2 3:262nd & 20 at NYJ 22(3:26) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short right to B.Perriman ran ob at NYJ 33 for 11 yards.11 yds+0.38 EPA
    4. Q2 2:463rd & 9 at NYJ 33(2:46) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short middle to D.Brown to NE 49 for 18 yards (D.McCourty).18 yds+3.21 EPA
  19. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q2 2:00 at NYJ 48Score after the drive: 0–7
    1. Q2 2:00Took over(2:07) (Shotgun) B.Berrios right end to NE 48 for 1 yard (J.Jackson). WR sweep
  20. New York Jets: Touchdown2 plays · 18 yds · 0:20 · Started Q2 1:53 at NE 33Score after the drive: 7–7
    1. Q2 2:00Took over(2:00) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short right to T.Johnson pushed ob at NE 33 for 15 yards (K.Dugger).
    2. Q2 1:531st & 10 at NE 33(1:53) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short right to J.Crowder ran ob at NE 21 for 12 yards. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.12 yds+0.63 EPA
    3. Q2 1:401st & 10 at NE 21(1:45) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass deep middle to C.Herndon for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NE-M.Bryant, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Hennessy, Holder-B.Mann.NYJ 7, NE 7+2.69 EPA
  21. New England Patriots: Punt6 plays · 25 yds · 0:55 · Started Q2 1:33 at NE 28Score after the drive: 7–7
    1. Q2 1:33Took overC.McLaughlin kicks 44 yards from 50 to NE 6. G.Olszewski to NE 27 for 21 yards (C.Ballentine, S.Finch).
    2. Q2 1:331st & 10 at NE 27(1:33) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to J.Meyers pushed ob at NE 37 for 10 yards (B.Hager).10 yds+0.53 EPA
    3. Q2 1:271st & 10 at NE 37(1:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass short middle to D.Keene to NE 43 for 6 yards (N.Hewitt).6 yds+0.10 EPA
    4. Q2 1:022nd & 4 at NE 43(1:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass short right to J.Meyers pushed ob at NYJ 47 for 10 yards (B.Hager). NYJ-T.Basham was injured during the play.10 yds+0.46 EPA
    5. Q2 0:571st & 10 at NYJ 47(:57) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short left to J.White.−0.60 EPA
    6. Q2 0:492nd & 10 at NYJ 47(:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short right to J.White (F.Luvu).−0.68 EPA
    7. Q2 0:463rd & 10 at NYJ 47(:49) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short left to J.Meyers.−0.94 EPA
  22. New York Jets: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:09 · Started Q2 0:38 at NYJ 9Score after the drive: 7–7
    1. Q2 0:38Took over(:46) J.Bailey punts 38 yards to NYJ 9, Center-J.Cardona, fair catch by B.Berrios.
  23. New England Patriots: End of half0 plays · 0 yds · 0:29 · Started Q2 0:29 at NE 17Score after the drive: 7–7
    1. Q2 0:29Took over(:38) J.Adams left end to NYJ 17 for 8 yards (R.Berry).
  24. New York Jets: Touchdown6 plays · 60 yds · 3:25 · Started Q3 15:00 at NYJ 25Score after the drive: 14–7
    1. Q3 15:00Took overJ.Bailey kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q3 15:001st & 10 at NYJ 25(15:00) J.Adams left end to NYJ 35 for 10 yards (D.McCourty).10 yds+0.56 EPA
    3. Q3 14:111st & 10 at NYJ 35(14:22) S.Darnold pass deep middle to B.Perriman pushed ob at NE 12 for 53 yards (J.Jackson).53 yds+3.15 EPA
    4. Q3 13:371st & 10 at NE 12(13:44) J.Adams right guard to NE 11 for 1 yard (L.Guy).1 yd−0.44 EPA
    5. Q3 13:022nd & 9 at NE 11(13:02) S.Darnold pass short right to J.Crowder pushed ob at NE 1 for 10 yards (J.Jackson).10 yds+2.29 EPA
    6. Q3 12:111st & Goal at NE 1(12:20) J.Adams up the middle to NE 1 for no gain (L.Guy).−0.47 EPA
    7. Q3 11:402nd & Goal at NE 1Josh Adams 1 Yard Rush C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Hennessy, Holder-B.Mann.NYJ 14, NE 7+0.74 EPA
  25. New England Patriots: Punt6 plays · 25 yds · 2:28 · Started Q3 11:35 at NE 10Score after the drive: 14–7
    1. Q3 11:35Took overC.McLaughlin kicks 66 yards from NYJ 35 to NE -1. D.Moncrief to NE 15 for 16 yards (N.Dawkins). PENALTY on NE-J.Williams, Offensive Holding, 7 yards, enforced at NE 15.
    2. Q3 11:351st & 10 at NE 8(11:35) S.Michel right guard to NE 14 for 6 yards (N.Hewitt).6 yds+0.19 EPA
    3. Q3 11:132nd & 4 at NE 14(11:13) (No Huddle) S.Michel up the middle to NE 17 for 3 yards (H.Anderson).3 yds+0.08 EPA
    4. Q3 10:273rd & 1 at NE 17(10:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass short right to S.Michel pushed ob at NE 29 for 12 yards (N.Hewitt).12 yds+0.76 EPA
    5. Q3 10:121st & 10 at NE 29(10:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to J.White to NE 31 for 2 yards (N.Hewitt) [N.Shepherd].2 yds−0.30 EPA
    6. Q3 9:422nd & 8 at NE 31(9:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Byrd left end to NE 36 for 5 yards (N.Hewitt, J.Guidry). FUMBLES (J.Guidry), recovered by NE-M.Onwenu at NE 35. NE-D.Byrd was injured during the play.4 yds−0.04 EPA
    7. Q3 9:203rd & 4 at NE 35(9:20) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short middle to D.Asiasi.−1.97 EPA
  26. New York Jets: Turnover on downs1 play · -10 yds · 0:32 · Started Q3 8:57 at NYJ 20Score after the drive: 14–7
    1. Q3 9:07Took over(9:16) J.Bailey punts 65 yards to end zone, Center-J.Cardona, Touchback.
    2. Q3 8:571st & 10 at NYJ 20(9:07) (Shotgun) S.Darnold sacked at NYJ 10 for -10 yards (A.Butler).-10 yds−3.10 EPA
  27. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:37 · Started Q3 8:25 at NE 14Score after the drive: 14–7
    1. Q3 8:25Took over(8:25) (Shotgun) T.Johnson up the middle to NYJ 14 for 4 yards (A.Spence; A.Butler). NE-A.Butler was injured during the play.
  28. New York Jets: Punt0 plays · 0 yds · 0:41 · Started Q3 7:48 at NYJ 29Score after the drive: 14–7
    1. Q3 7:48Took over(8:00) (Shotgun) B.Berrios up the middle to NYJ 29 for 15 yards (M.Bryant).
  29. New England Patriots: Touchdown10 plays · 43 yds · 4:45 · Started Q3 7:07 at NE 42Score after the drive: 14–14
    1. Q3 7:07Took over(7:20) B.Mann punts 41 yards to NE 30, Center-T.Hennessy. G.Olszewski to NE 42 for 12 yards (D.Brown, M.Farley).
    2. Q3 7:071st & 10 at NE 42(7:07) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short right to N.Harry to NE 49 for 7 yards (B.Hager, B.Hall).7 yds−0.33 EPA
    3. Q3 6:352nd & 3 at NE 35(6:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short right [B.Huff]. Official said the NE 86-Asiasi was in the area+0.09 EPA
    4. Q3 6:303rd & 3 at NE 49(6:30) C.Newton right end ran ob at NYJ 47 for 4 yards (M.Maye).4 yds+0.79 EPA
    5. Q3 5:581st & 10 at NYJ 47(5:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton sacked at NE 47 for -6 yards (sack split by B.Hager and T.Basham).-6 yds−1.13 EPA
    6. Q3 5:162nd & 16 at NE 47(5:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass short right to N.Harry to NYJ 43 for 10 yards (B.Hall).10 yds+0.43 EPA
    7. Q3 4:443rd & 6 at NYJ 43(4:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass short right to G.Olszewski to NYJ 31 for 12 yards (L.Jackson).12 yds+1.91 EPA
    8. Q3 4:081st & 10 at NYJ 31(4:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) S.Michel up the middle to NYJ 26 for 5 yards (T.Smart).5 yds+0.15 EPA
    9. Q3 3:382nd & 5 at NYJ 26(3:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to G.Olszewski to NYJ 24 for 2 yards (M.Maye).2 yds−0.30 EPA
    10. Q3 2:583rd & 3 at NYJ 24(3:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton right end to NYJ 19 for 5 yards (M.Maye).5 yds+0.84 EPA
    11. Q3 2:221st & 10 at NYJ 19Cam Newton Pass From Jakobi Meyers for 19 Yrds N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Cardona, Holder-J.Bailey.NYJ 14, NE 14+2.39 EPA
  30. New York Jets: Interception3 plays · 15 yds · 2:04 · Started Q3 2:13 at NYJ 25Score after the drive: 14–14
    1. Q3 2:22Took overJ.Bailey kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q3 2:131st & 10 at NYJ 25(2:22) J.Adams left guard to NYJ 26 for 1 yard (D.Wise, J.Simon).1 yd−0.43 EPA
    3. Q3 1:432nd & 9 at NYJ 26(1:43) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short right to C.Herndon to NYJ 35 for 9 yards (K.Dugger, J.Williams).9 yds+0.99 EPA
    4. Q3 1:041st & 10 at NYJ 35(1:04) J.Adams up the middle to NYJ 40 for 5 yards (J.Bentley).5 yds−4.56 EPA
  31. New England Patriots: Touchdown4 plays · 30 yds · 1:13 · Started Q3 0:03 at NYJ 45Score after the drive: 14–21
    1. Q3 0:09Took over(:22) S.Darnold pass deep middle intended for B.Perriman INTERCEPTED by J.Jackson at NE 38. J.Jackson pushed ob at NYJ 45 for 17 yards (C.McDermott). NE 27-Jackson 9th interception of season, ties Howard (MIA) for league lead. NE 27-Jackson 11th takeaway of season, passes Haynes, Law, Marion & Samuel for 2nd in franchise history (Hall 13 in 1964).
    2. Q3 0:031st & 10 at NYJ 45(:09) S.Michel left end pushed ob at NYJ 36 for 9 yards (L.Jackson).9 yds+1.17 EPA
    3. Q4 15:002nd & 1 at NYJ 36(15:00) C.Newton up the middle to NYJ 34 for 2 yards (F.Luvu).2 yds−0.34 EPA
    4. Q4 14:301st & 10 at NYJ 34(14:32) S.Michel left guard to NYJ 26 for 8 yards (H.Anderson).8 yds+0.86 EPA
    5. Q4 13:562nd & 2 at NYJ 26Devin Asiasi Pass From Cam Newton for 26 Yrds N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Cardona, Holder-J.Bailey.NYJ 14, NE 21+2.49 EPA
  32. New York Jets: Punt3 plays · 4 yds · 1:39 · Started Q4 13:50 at NYJ 27Score after the drive: 14–21
    1. Q4 13:50Took overN.Folk kicks 60 yards from NE 35 to NYJ 5. C.Ballentine to NYJ 27 for 22 yards (M.Bryant, J.Jones).
    2. Q4 13:501st & 10 at NYJ 27(13:50) S.Darnold pass short right to C.Herndon to NYJ 29 for 2 yards (J.Jones).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    3. Q4 13:082nd & 8 at NYJ 29(13:08) T.Johnson right end to NYJ 31 for 2 yards (J.Bentley, A.Spence).2 yds−0.39 EPA
    4. Q4 12:283rd & 6 at NYJ 31(12:28) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete short left to V.Smith. NYJ-J.Crowder was injured during the play.−2.77 EPA
  33. New England Patriots: End of half1 play · -12 yds · 0:29 · Started Q4 12:11 at NE 43Score after the drive: 14–21
    1. Q4 12:11Took over(12:21) B.Mann punts 26 yards to NE 43, Center-T.Hennessy, downed by NYJ-T.Hennessy.
    2. Q4 12:111st & 10 at NE 43(12:11) C.Newton pass short middle to J.Meyers to NYJ 46 for 11 yards (F.Luvu) [F.Fatukasi]. PENALTY on NYJ-F.Fatukasi, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at NYJ 46.26 yds+4.80 EPA
  34. New York Jets: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q4 11:42 at NYJ 20Score after the drive: 14–28
    1. Q4 11:42Took overJ.Bailey kicks 61 yards from NE 35 to NYJ 4. V.Smith to NYJ 20 for 16 yards (M.Slater, K.Dugger).
  35. New England Patriots: Touchdown0 plays · 0 yds · 0:06 · Started Q4 11:42 at NYJ 15Score after the drive: 14–28
    1. Q4 11:42Took over(11:51) C.Newton pass short right to S.Michel for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Cardona, Holder-J.Bailey.NYJ 14, NE 28
  36. New York Jets: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:33 · Started Q4 11:36 at NYJ 25Score after the drive: 14–28
    1. Q4 11:36Took over(11:36) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short right to C.Herndon to NYJ 25 for 5 yards (J.Williams).
  37. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:38 · Started Q4 11:03 at NE 33Score after the drive: 14–28
    1. Q4 11:03Took over(11:03) J.Adams right tackle to NYJ 33 for 8 yards (D.McCourty).
  38. New York Jets: Interception12 plays · 47 yds · 5:53 · Started Q4 9:42 at NYJ 38Score after the drive: 14–28
    1. Q4 10:25Took over(10:25) J.Adams right end to NYJ 38 for 5 yards (A.Butler).
    2. Q4 9:422nd & 5 at NYJ 38(9:42) S.Darnold pass short middle to J.Adams to NYJ 49 for 11 yards (J.Jones, J.Bentley).11 yds+0.72 EPA
    3. Q4 9:021st & 10 at NYJ 49(9:02) J.Adams left end to NE 46 for 5 yards (L.Guy, J.Williams).5 yds+0.11 EPA
    4. Q4 8:242nd & 5 at NE 46(8:24) T.Johnson right guard to NE 42 for 4 yards (D.Wise).4 yds+0.24 EPA
    5. Q4 7:383rd & 1 at NE 42(7:38) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete short right. thrown away−0.23 EPA
    6. Q4 7:124th & 1 at NE 42(7:30) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short middle to J.Adams to NE 41 for 1 yard (J.Bentley).1 yd+0.44 EPA
    7. Q4 6:411st & 10 at NE 41(6:52) S.Darnold sacked at NE 46 for -5 yards (D.Wise). FUMBLES (D.Wise) [D.Wise], RECOVERED by NE-M.Bryant at NE 40. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and the play was REVERSED. S.Darnold pass incomplete short right to J.Adams [D.Wise].−0.54 EPA
    8. Q4 6:482nd & 10 at NE 41(6:48) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short left to C.Herndon to NE 29 for 12 yards (J.Williams).12 yds+2.14 EPA
    9. Q4 6:031st & 10 at NE 18(6:08) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete deep left to C.Herndon [C.Winovich].−1.12 EPA
    10. Q4 5:472nd & 10 at NE 29(6:03) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short middle to J.Crowder to NE 20 for 9 yards (J.Bentley).9 yds+0.89 EPA
    11. Q4 5:163rd & 1 at NE 20(5:27) T.Johnson up the middle to NE 18 for 2 yards (C.Winovich).2 yds+0.23 EPA
    12. Q4 4:481st & 10 at NE 18(4:48) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete deep right to V.Smith (J.Williams).−0.54 EPA
    13. Q4 4:342nd & 10 at NE 18(4:41) (Shotgun) T.Johnson up the middle to NE 15 for 3 yards (A.Butler).3 yds−5.06 EPA
  39. New England Patriots: Punt8 plays · 33 yds · 3:26 · Started Q4 3:42 at NE 20Score after the drive: 14–28
    1. Q4 3:49Took over(3:56) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass deep left intended for B.Perriman INTERCEPTED by J.Jones at NE -4. Touchback.
    2. Q4 3:421st & 10 at NE 20(3:49) (Shotgun) S.Michel right end to NE 22 for 2 yards (N.Hewitt, A.Maulet).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    3. Q4 3:372nd & 8 at NE 22(3:42) J.Meyers right end pushed ob at NE 29 for 7 yards (M.Maye). WR sweep7 yds+0.60 EPA
    4. Q4 3:273rd & 1 at NE 29(3:37) C.Newton right end to NE 41 for 12 yards (M.Maye).12 yds+0.89 EPA
    5. Q4 2:411st & 10 at NE 41(2:48) S.Michel left tackle to NE 42 for 1 yard (N.Shepherd, H.Anderson).1 yd−0.43 EPA
    6. Q4 2:332nd & 9 at NE 42(2:41) S.Michel up the middle to NYJ 49 for 9 yards (B.Hager, M.Maye).9 yds+0.92 EPA
    7. Q4 2:221st & 10 at NYJ 49(2:29) C.Newton up the middle to NYJ 48 for 1 yard (H.Anderson).1 yd−0.46 EPA
    8. Q4 1:552nd & 9 at NYJ 48(2:00) (Shotgun) C.Newton up the middle to NYJ 46 for 2 yards (N.Shepherd).2 yds−0.78 EPA
    9. Q4 1:073rd & 7 at NYJ 46(1:14) (Shotgun) C.Newton right guard to NYJ 47 for -1 yards (H.Anderson).-1 yd−1.29 EPA
  40. New York Jets: End of game1 play · 8 yds · 0:00 · Started Q4 0:04 at NYJ 7Score after the drive: 14–28
    1. Q4 0:16Took over(:27) J.Bailey punts 40 yards to NYJ 7, Center-J.Cardona, downed by NE.
    2. Q4 0:041st & 10 at NYJ 7(:16) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short left to C.Herndon to NYJ 15 for 8 yards (M.Jackson). Belichick 310th career win (including postseason), 3rd all-time (Shula 347, Halas 324).8 yds+0.06 EPA

Box score

New York Jets: Passing
Sam DarnoldQuestionableQB23/3426612376.3
New England Patriots: Passing
Cam NewtonQB21/30242303127.4
Jakobi MeyersQuestionableWR1/119100158.3
New York Jets: Rushing
Sam DarnoldQuestionableQB133.003
Ty JohnsonQuestionableRB11454.109
Josh AdamsRB11474.3110
Braxton BerriosWR2168.0015
New England Patriots: Rushing
Cam NewtonQB11797.2049
Sony MichelRB16764.8013
Jakobi MeyersQuestionableWR177.007
Damiere ByrdWR144.004
New York Jets: Receiving
Ty JohnsonQuestionableRB2223015
Josh AdamsRB2412011
Chris HerndonTE7963121
Braxton BerriosWR3320010
Jamison CrowderWR4431012
Breshad PerrimanWR3684053
Daniel BrownTE1118018
Denzel MimsWR1215015
Vyncint SmithWR02000
New England Patriots: Receiving
Cam NewtonQB1119119
Sony MichelRB3360131
Jakobi MeyersQuestionableWR6768018
James WhiteUNK4731112
Gunner OlszewskiInjured reserveWR2214012
Damiere ByrdWR13707
N'Keal HarryTE2217010
Devin AsiasiTE2339126
Dalton KeeneTE12606
New York Jets: Defense
Marcus MayeS1070100
Bryce HagerLB860.5100
Neville HewittLB770000
Henry AndersonDE640100
Frankie LuvuQuestionableLB551101
Lamar JacksonCB550001
Nathan ShepherdQuestionableDT430000
Bryce HallCB320000
Matthias FarleyS310001
Tarell BashamDE320.5100
Arthur MauletCB210000
Daniel BrownTE110000
Javelin GuidryCB210000
John Franklin-MyersQuestionableDE110100
Folorunso FatukasiQuestionableDT110000
Corey BallentineCB110000
Bryce HuffDE111100
Ryan GriffinTE110000
Tanzel SmartDT110000
Conor McDermottOT110000
Sharif FinchLB100000
Noah DawkinsLB110000
J.T. HassellS110000
New England Patriots: Defense
Ja'Whaun BentleyLB740000
Kyle DuggerInactiveS650000
Devin McCourtyS650000
Chase WinovichDE642201
Joejuan WilliamsCB620001
Jonathan JonesCB540011
Lawrence GuyDT550000
Adam ButlerDT431100
Deatrich Wise Jr.Physically unable to performDE440000
J.C. JacksonCB440011
Myles BryantCB220000
Jason McCourtyCB210000
Matthew SlaterWR220000
Akeem SpenceDT200000
Mike JacksonInjured reserveCB110000
John SimonLB100000
Adrian PhillipsS110000
Rashod BerryDE110000
New York Jets: Kicking
Chase McLaughlinPK0/002
New England Patriots: Kicking
Nick FolkPK0/004