Jets 13–16 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2003

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 16–13 New York Jets
Halftime: New York Jets 7–13 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: L. Coles
Top passer: P. Ramsey
Biggest EPA play: (11:03) 11-P.Ramsey sacked at WAS 43 for -6 yards (94-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (94-J.Abraham), …
Game date: 2003-09-04

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the New York Jets 16–13 on 2003-09-04. L. Coles posted a game-high +8.08 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
New York Jets	7	0	3	3	0	13
Washington Commanders	3	10	0	3	0	16

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NYJNew York Jets

+3NYJ 32

WAS 1

+1WAS 2

+3WAS 13

+3WAS 24

+3NYJ 14

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 9:02FG
Justin Hall
Points+3
Yard line
NYJ 32
Score
0-3
(9:02) 10-J.Hall 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
NYJNew York Jets
Q1 2:02TD
LJL. Jordan
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
6-3
(2:02) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NYJNew York Jets
Q1 1:59XP
DBD. Brien
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
7-3
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 8:30TD
DMD. McCants
Points+6
Yard line
NYJ 4
Score
7-9
(8:30) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 8:21XP
Justin Hall
Points+1
Yard line
NYJ 2
Score
7-10
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 2:47FG
Justin Hall
Points+3
Yard line
NYJ 4
Score
7-13
(2:47) 10-J.Hall 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
NYJNew York Jets
Q3 7:39FG
DBD. Brien
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 13
Score
10-13
(7:39) 6-D.Brien 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
NYJNew York Jets
Q4 8:25FG
DBD. Brien
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 24
Score
13-13
(8:25) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 0:08FG
Justin Hall
Points+3
Yard line
NYJ 14
Score
13-16
(:08) 10-J.Hall 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1L. Coles · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +8.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
2C. Conway · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play
3D. McCants · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.55 EPA/play
4R. Royal · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
5J. Sowell · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
6Chandler Martin · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.47 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
7L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.27 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
8Z. Flemister · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.24 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

L. Coles — WAS · Receiving

L. Coles posted the highest total EPA (+8.08) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.62 EPA per play.

L. Coles's top snap (-4.32 EPA): (10:50) 11-P.Ramsey pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Abraham at WAS 38. 29-D.Abraham pushed ob at WAS 26 for 12 yards (80-L.Coles).

Biggest single play (-4.47 EPA): P. Ramsey — (11:03) 11-P.Ramsey sacked at WAS 43 for -6 yards (94-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (94-J.Abraham), RECOVERED by NYJ-72-J.Ferguson at WAS 43. 72-J.Ferguson to WAS 43 for no gain (60-C.Samuels).

Quarterback report card

P. Ramsey led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders) · 27 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · -0.17 EPA/play · -4.61 total EPA
V. Testaverde (New York Jets) · 25 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · -0.21 EPA/play · -5.19 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New York Jets	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	-0.039	-0.031
Offensive success rate	40.3%	46.8%
Pass EPA/play	-0.208	-0.152
Rush EPA/play	+0.062	-0.059
Defensive EPA/play	+0.031	+0.039
Defensive success rate	53.2%	59.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Jets -0.04, Washington Commanders -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New York Jets: -0.04 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: -0.03 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)

New York Jets: 10 drives, -2.39 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 10 drives, -2.35 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 — L. Jordan (Q1 2:02)
Washington Commanders — D. McCants (P. Ramsey pass) (Q2 8:30)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — Justin Hall (Q1 9:02)
Washington Commanders — Justin Hall (Q2 2:47)
New York Jets — D. Brien (Q3 7:39)
New York Jets — D. Brien (Q4 8:25)
Washington Commanders — Justin Hall (Q4 0:08)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYJ 32 (Q1 9:02) — (9:02) 10-J.Hall 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; New York Jets found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q1 2:02) — (2:02) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 1:59) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q2 8:30) — (8:30) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 8:21) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYJ 4 (Q2 2:47) — (2:47) 10-J.Hall 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..

The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the WAS 13 (Q3 7:39) — (7:39) 6-D.Brien 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the WAS 24 (Q4 8:25) — (8:25) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYJ 14 (Q4 0:08) — (:08) 10-J.Hall 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q4 11:03) — (11:03) 11-P.Ramsey sacked at WAS 43 for -6 yards (94-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (94-J.Abraham), RECOVERED by NYJ-72-J.Ferguson at WAS 43. 72-J.Ferguson to WAS 43 for no gain (60-C.Samuels). [WPA -22.0% · EPA -4.47]
Washington Commanders (Q3 10:50) — (10:50) 11-P.Ramsey pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Abraham at WAS 38. 29-D.Abraham pushed ob at WAS 26 for 12 yards (80-L.Coles). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -4.32]
New York Jets (Q3 9:18) — (9:18) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 81-C.Conway to WAS 14 for 17 yards (21-F.Smoot). [WPA +10.9% · EPA +2.76]
Washington Commanders (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 11-P.Ramsey left end to NYJ 31 for 24 yards. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +0.32]
New York Jets (Q4 2:57) — (2:57) 34-L.Jordan up the middle to NYJ 27 for -4 yards (54-J.Trotter). [WPA -10.1% · EPA -1.46]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q4 11:03) — (11:03) 11-P.Ramsey sacked at WAS 43 for -6 yards (94-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (94-J.Abraham), RECOVERED by NYJ-72-J.Ferguson at WAS 43. 72-J.Ferguson to WAS 43 for no gain (60-C.Samuels). [WPA -22.0% · EPA -4.47]
Washington Commanders (Q3 10:50) — (10:50) 11-P.Ramsey pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Abraham at WAS 38. 29-D.Abraham pushed ob at WAS 26 for 12 yards (80-L.Coles). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -4.32]
Washington Commanders (Q2 5:46) — (5:46) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 80-L.Coles pushed ob at NYJ 37 for 48 yards (29-D.Abraham). [WPA +7.3% · EPA +3.38]
New York Jets (Q1 2:02) — (2:02) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +2.89]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 9:02 · NYJ 32 · Score 0-3
(9:02) 10-J.Hall 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 2:02 · WAS 1 · Score 6-3
(2:02) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 1:59 · WAS 2 · Score 7-3
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 8:30 · NYJ 4 · Score 7-9
(8:30) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 8:21 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-10
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 2:47 · NYJ 4 · Score 7-13
(2:47) 10-J.Hall 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 7:39 · WAS 13 · Score 10-13
(7:39) 6-D.Brien 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 8:25 · WAS 24 · Score 13-13
(8:25) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 0:08 · NYJ 14 · Score 13-16
(:08) 10-J.Hall 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
L. Coles (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Jets vs Washington Commanders on 2003-09-04?

The Washington Commanders beat the New York Jets 16-13 in Week 1, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: New York Jets 7, Washington Commanders 3; Q2: New York Jets 0, Washington Commanders 10; Q3: New York Jets 3, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: New York Jets 3, Washington Commanders 3; Final: New York Jets 13, Washington Commanders 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Washington Commanders?

New York Jets touchdown — L. Jordan (Q1 2:02) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. McCants (P. Ramsey pass) (Q2 8:30) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q1 9:02, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q2 2:47, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q3 7:39, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q4 8:25, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q4 0:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Washington Commanders?

P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders), 63.0% completion, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -4.61 total passing EPA. V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 60.0% completion, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -5.19 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Washington Commanders?

L. Coles (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.08 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (-4.32 EPA): (10:50) 11-P.Ramsey pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Abraham at WAS 38. 29-D.Abraham pushed ob at WAS 26 for 12 yards (80-L.Coles)..

Was New York Jets vs Washington Commanders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Washington Commanders won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

New York Jets

Now 0-1 L

Washington Commanders

Now 1-0 W

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