Final2023 Week 5

Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO

New York Jets vs Denver Broncos, Week 5 2023

New York Jets

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31

Denver Broncos

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21

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Jets53101331
Broncos760821

NYJ 31DEN 21 Final

  • Passing leader

    Zach Wilson

    NYJ · QB

    9.6PPR pts

    19/26, 199 YDS, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Breece Hall

    NYJ · RB

    28.4PPR pts

    22 ATT, 177 YDS, 1 TD, 3 REC, 17 REC YDS

  • Broncos leader

    Russell Wilson

    DEN · QB

    18.7PPR pts

    20/31, 196 YDS, 2 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Bryce Hall

    NYJ

    1 TD, 4 TKL

Jets 31, Broncos 21: New York rallies from 5 down at halftime

New York erased a 13–8 halftime deficit, outscoring Denver 23–8 after the break to win 31–21. The Jets finished with a 407–308 edge in total offense and averaged 6.6 yards per play.

The Broncos went 4-for-10 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Jets kept the ball for 34:36.

The two teams meet again in Week 14 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +1.2 yards/play NYJ 6.6 · DEN 5.4
  • +1 turnover margin NYJ 2 · DEN 3 turnovers
  • +99 total yards NYJ 407 · DEN 308

Game Highlights

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Why the Jets Won

New York won the efficiency, turnover, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Jets vs Broncos
JetsStatBroncos
6.6Yards per play5.4
2Turnovers3
407Total yards308
Other team stats
62Plays57
25%Third-down conversion40%
34:36Time of possession25:24

Scoring Summary

The Jets scored two touchdowns, five field goals, and one safety; the Broncos scored two touchdowns and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Jets vs Broncos
TimeTeamPlayNYJDEN
1st quarter
11:19NYJGreg Zuerlein 30-yard FG Takes lead30
7:34DENRussell Wilson → Jaleel McLaughlin, 22-yard TD Takes leadWil Lutz XP37
4:24NYJSafety57
2nd quarter
12:47DENWil Lutz 23-yard FG Extends lead510
6:41NYJGreg Zuerlein 26-yard FG810
1:48DENWil Lutz 22-yard FG Extends lead813
3rd quarter
13:29NYJBreece Hall 72-yard TD run Takes leadGreg Zuerlein XP1513
5:16NYJGreg Zuerlein 27-yard FG Extends lead1813
4th quarter
12:19NYJGreg Zuerlein 22-yard FG Extends lead2113
7:27NYJGreg Zuerlein 49-yard FG Extends lead2413
4:44DENRussell Wilson → Adam Trautman, 3-yard TDMichael Burton 2-pt run2421
0:29NYJBryce Hall 39-yard fumble return TD Extends leadGreg Zuerlein XP3121

Fantasy Points: Jets vs Broncos, Week 5 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Breece HallNYJRB28.4 PTSRB3
  2. Russell WilsonDENQB18.7 PTSQB13
  3. Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB17.9 PTSRB8
  4. Adam TrautmanDENTE12.6 PTSTE10

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Zach WilsonNYJQB9.6QB2319/2619901326078.8
Russell WilsonDENQB18.7QB1320/31196207490103.7

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Breece HallNYJRB28.4RB3RB22177133170Start/Sit →
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB17.9RB8RB968043211Start/Sit →
Adam TrautmanDENTE12.6TE10TE———54261Start/Sit →
Samaje PerineDENRB11.5RB22RB622054730Start/Sit →
Jerry JeudyDENWR11.0WR29WR———76500Start/Sit →
Tyler ConklinNYJTE10.7TE13TE———54670Start/Sit →
Garrett WilsonNYJWR8.4WR46WR———73540Start/Sit →
Allen LazardNYJWR6.3WR56WR———43330
Michael CarterNYJRB5.2RB35RB18033140Start/Sit →
C.J. UzomahNYJTE3.2TE37TE———22120
Dalvin CookNYJRB2.3RB50RB6230————
Courtland SuttonDENWR2.3WR83WR———31130Start/Sit →
Brandon JohnsonDENWR1.9WR93WR———1190
Jeremy RuckertNYJTE1.2TE52TE———1120Start/Sit →
Randall CobbNYJWR0.0—WR———1000
Nate AdkinsDENTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →
Marvin MimsDENWR-0.6—WR———1140

Fantasy Usage

New York Jets

Snap Share

  1. Allen LazardWR60 snaps92%
  2. Garrett WilsonWR54 snaps83%
  3. Tyler ConklinTE36 snaps55%
  4. Breece HallRB34 snaps52%
  5. C.J. UzomahTE29 snaps45%

Target Share26 targets

  1. Garrett Wilson27%, 7 targets
  2. Tyler Conklin19%, 5 targets
  3. Allen Lazard15%, 4 targets
  4. Michael Carter12%, 3 targets
  5. Breece Hall12%, 3 targets
  6. Other15%, 4 targets

Carry Share32 carries

  1. Breece Hall69%, 22 carries
  2. Dalvin Cook19%, 6 carries
  3. Zach Wilson9%, 3 carries
  4. Michael Carter3%, 1 carries

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

  1. Adam TrautmanTE57 snaps90%
  2. Courtland SuttonWR54 snaps86%
  3. Jerry JeudyWR54 snaps86%
  4. Samaje PerineRB38 snaps60%
  5. Brandon JohnsonWR32 snaps51%

Target Share27 targets

  1. Jerry Jeudy26%, 7 targets
  2. Samaje Perine19%, 5 targets
  3. Adam Trautman19%, 5 targets
  4. Jaleel McLaughlin15%, 4 targets
  5. Courtland Sutton11%, 3 targets
  6. Other11%, 3 targets

Carry Share22 carries

  1. Jaleel McLaughlin41%, 9 carries
  2. Russell Wilson32%, 7 carries
  3. Samaje Perine27%, 6 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Allen LazardNYJWR6092%415%0
Adam TrautmanDENTE5790%519%0
Courtland SuttonDENWR5486%311%0
Jerry JeudyDENWR5486%726%0
Garrett WilsonNYJWR5483%727%0
Samaje PerineDENRB3860%519%6
Tyler ConklinNYJTE3655%519%0
Breece HallNYJRB3452%312%22
Brandon JohnsonDENWR3251%14%0
C.J. UzomahNYJTE2945%28%0
Randall CobbNYJWR2335%14%0
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB2133%415%9
Marvin MimsDENWR2032%14%0
Michael CarterNYJRB2031%312%1
Xavier GipsonNYJWR2031%00%0
Jeremy RuckertNYJTE1929%14%0
Chris ManhertzDENTE1524%00%0
Dalvin CookNYJRB1117%00%6
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR813%00%0
Nate AdkinsDENTE711%14%0
Irv CharlesNYJWR23%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Breece HallNYJ · RB28.418.5+9.952%69% car—02269%312%
Russell WilsonDEN · QB18.717.3+1.4100%31 att—31732%00%
Zach WilsonNYJ · QB9.612.8−3.2100%26 att—2639%00%
Jaleel McLaughlinDEN · RB17.912.2+5.733%41% car—0941%415%
Samaje PerineDEN · RB11.512.0−0.560%27% car—0627%519%
Garrett WilsonNYJ · WR8.411.7−3.383%27% tgt—000%727%
Jerry JeudyDEN · WR11.011.7−0.786%26% tgt—000%726%
Adam TrautmanDEN · TE12.68.3+4.390%19% tgt—000%519%
Tyler ConklinNYJ · TE10.78.3+2.455%19% tgt—000%519%
Allen LazardNYJ · WR6.36.7−0.492%15% tgt—000%415%
Michael CarterNYJ · RB5.25.6−0.431%12% tgt—013%312%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR2.35.0−2.786%11% tgt—000%311%
Dalvin CookNYJ · RB2.33.7−1.417%19% car—0619%00%
C.J. UzomahNYJ · TE3.23.3−0.145%8% tgt—000%28%
Brandon JohnsonDEN · —1.91.7+0.251%4% tgt—000%14%
Jeremy RuckertNYJ · TE1.21.7−0.529%4% tgt—000%14%
Marvin Mims Jr.DEN · WR-0.61.7−2.332%4% tgt—000%14%
Nate AdkinsDEN · TE0.01.7−1.711%4% tgt—000%14%
Randall CobbNYJ · WR0.01.7−1.735%4% tgt—000%14%

Team totals: Jets 26 targets and 32 carries; Broncos 27 targets and 22 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Zach Wilson

NYJ · QB · 9.6 pts on 12.8 expected

19 of 26 passing for 199 yards, 1 interception; 3 carries for 26 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.8 expected.

Russell Wilson

DEN · QB · 18.7 pts on 17.3 expected

20 of 31 passing for 196 yards, 2 touchdowns; 7 carries for 49 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.3 expected.

Breece Hall Ran hot

NYJ · RB · 28.4 pts on 18.5 expected

3 targets (12% of the team's), 3 catches for 17 yards; 22 carries (69% of the team's) for 177 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Breece Hall →

Garrett Wilson

NYJ · WR · 8.4 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (27% of the team's), 3 catches for 54 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Garrett Wilson →

Jaleel McLaughlin Ran hot

DEN · RB · 17.9 pts on 12.2 expected

4 targets (15% of the team's), 3 catches for 21 yards and 1 touchdown; 9 carries (41% of the team's) for 68 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jaleel McLaughlin →

Samaje Perine

DEN · RB · 11.5 pts on 12.0 expected

5 targets (19% of the team's), 4 catches for 73 yards; 6 carries (27% of the team's) for 22 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Samaje Perine →

Tyler Conklin

NYJ · TE · 10.7 pts on 8.3 expected

5 targets (19% of the team's), 4 catches for 67 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Tyler Conklin →

Dalvin Cook

NYJ · RB · 2.3 pts on 3.7 expected

6 carries (19% of the team's) for 23 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 3.7 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

New York Jets

  • Stock down: Tyler Conklin played 55% of the snaps, down from a 78% season average.
  • Stock down: Dalvin Cook played 17% of the snaps, down from a 34% season average.
  • Stock down: Randall Cobb played 35% of the snaps, down from a 50% season average.

Denver Broncos

  • Stock up: Jaleel McLaughlin played 33% of the snaps, up from a 17% season average.
  • Stock up: Samaje Perine played 60% of the snaps, up from a 43% season average.
  • Stock up: Jerry Jeudy played 86% of the snaps, up from a 69% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Jets defense and Broncos defense
Points allowed toJets DBroncos D
QBs13.117.6
RBs24.626.6
WRs20.931.6
TEs12.315.7

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Denver opened at 50% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Broncos win probability

Broncos win probability by game minuteBroncos started at 50%, stood at 70% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 12 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +22Wilson → McLaughlin, 22-yd TD41% → 62%Q1 7:34
  2. −11Zuerlein 26-yd FG68% → 58%Q2 6:41
  3. −29Hall 72-yd TD run70% → 41%Q3 13:29
  4. −14Zuerlein 27-yd FG40% → 26%Q3 5:16
  5. +21Wilson → Trautman, 3-yd TD<1% → 21%Q4 4:44

Swing in Broncos win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Jets vs Broncos
New York JetsMeasureDenver Broncos
62Plays57
48%Pass rate61%
5.8Yds / dropback4.8
7.3Yds / carry6.3
3/12Third downs4/10

Efficiency edge New York ran 5 more plays and gained 1.0 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • NYJ Wilson 27% · Conklin 19% · Lazard 15%
  • DEN Jeudy 26% · Trautman 19% · Perine 19%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Jets vs Broncos
ResultNYJDEN
Touchdowns12
Field goals52
Punts34
Turnovers12
Safeties01

NYJ turnover edge: +1

  • The Jets opened the scoring on their second possession, a 5-play, 8-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Jets drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to seven minutes.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
NYJQ1 15:00312:12Punt
NYJQ1 12:48581:29Field goal
DENQ1 11:196753:45Touchdown
NYJQ1 7:344153:10Punt
DENQ1 4:241-60:07Safety
NYJQ1 4:173-242:18Punt
DENQ1 1:598524:12Field goal
NYJQ2 12:4711676:06Field goal
DENQ2 6:4111714:53Field goal
NYJQ2 1:489671:48End of half
DENQ3 15:00341:21Punt
NYJQ3 13:391720:10Touchdown
DENQ3 13:293-42:10Punt
NYJQ3 11:1910406:03Field goal
DENQ3 5:163-61:26Punt
DENQ3 3:502-100:39Fumble
NYJQ3 3:1110475:52Field goal
DENQ4 12:193-21:54Punt
NYJQ4 10:255412:58Field goal
DENQ4 7:277752:43Touchdown
NYJQ4 4:446482:30Interception
DENQ4 2:147361:45Fumble
DENQ4 0:295270:29End of game
About these numbers

The Jets' fumble touchdown is counted as a Broncos lost fumble, not as a Jets possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Jets vs Broncos Head-to-Head

The Jets and Broncos first met in 1960 and have played 43 times since.

All-time series
24–18–1Broncos lead, 43 meetings since 1960
Postseason
1–0Broncos won in 1998
Largest Jets win
45–101965
Largest Broncos win
46–31976

Since 2021

3–2 Broncos lead

5 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. B = Broncos win, J = Jets win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 14 Broncos at Jets Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Jets vs Broncos
JetsStatBroncos
7-10Record8-9
15.8Points per game21.0
268.6Yards per game298.4
4.3Yards per play5.0
20.9Points allowed per game24.3
292.3Yards allowed per game370.8

Jets vs Broncos Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 14 in New York. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Jets vs Broncos Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Jets vs Broncos Week 5 game?

The New York Jets beat the Denver Broncos 31–21 in Week 5 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, on October 8, 2023. See the Jets' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Jets vs Broncos?

The final score was Jets 31, Broncos 21. The Broncos led 13–8 at halftime, and the second half went Jets 23, Broncos 8.

What happened in the Jets vs Broncos game?

New York erased a 13–8 halftime deficit, outscoring Denver 23–8 after the break to win 31–21. The Jets finished with a 407–308 edge in total offense and averaged 6.6 yards per play. Breece Hall led all players with 3 catches for 17 yards, plus 22 carries for 177 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Broncos committed 3 turnovers, the Jets 2.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Jets vs Broncos?

Breece Hall led the game with 28.4 PPR fantasy points, the RB3 of Week 5, on 3 catches for 17 yards, plus 22 carries for 177 rushing yards and a touchdown. Russell Wilson was next with 18.7 (QB13). See Breece Hall's 2023 game log.

Who led Jets vs Broncos in passing, rushing and receiving?

Zach Wilson (NYJ) led all passers with 19 of 26 for 199 yards and an interception. Breece Hall (NYJ) led in rushing with 22 carries for 177 yards and a touchdown. Samaje Perine (DEN) led in receiving with 4 catches for 73 yards.

How many fantasy points did Breece Hall score against the Broncos?

Breece Hall scored 28.4 points in PPR leagues, 26.9 in half-PPR and 25.4 in standard scoring against the Broncos in Week 5 of the 2023 season, on 3 catches for 17 yards, plus 22 carries for 177 rushing yards and a touchdown. He handled 69% of his team's carries.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Jets vs Broncos?

Breece Hall outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 28.4 PPR points on 18.5 xFP (+9.9). Garrett Wilson fell furthest short, with 8.4 points on 11.7 xFP (−3.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Jets vs Broncos?

Breece Hall had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 18.5 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 28.4. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Jets beat the Broncos?

The Jets beat the Broncos 31–21 because they averaged 6.6 yards per play to 5.4, won the turnover battle 3–2, and outgained them 407–308.

Which team won the turnover battle in Jets vs Broncos?

The Jets won the turnover battle 3–2: the Broncos gave the ball away 3 times and the Jets 2 times. The Jets won the game.

What was the turning point of Jets vs Broncos?

Breece Hall's 72-yard touchdown run with 13:29 left in the third quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Broncos' win probability from 70% to 41%.

What is the all-time Jets vs Broncos record?

The Broncos lead the all-time series 24–18–1 across 43 meetings since 1960, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Jets and Broncos last play before this game?

Before Week 5 of 2023, they last met in the 2022 season on October 23, 2022, when the Jets beat the Broncos 16–9.

Have the Jets and Broncos met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 1998 playoffs. The Jets are 0–1 against the Broncos in the postseason.

What is the Jets vs Broncos record since 2021?

The Broncos lead 3–2 across 5 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.