Game story
In Week 13 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-12-02, the Buffalo Bills took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 17–16 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Campbell (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with +0.82 total EPA, and -5.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Cooley (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.82 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-39.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (:00) 17-J.Campbell pass incomplete deep right to 80-K.McCardell.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 17 |
| Washington Commanders | 3 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +8.82 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 2 S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.86 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 3 J. Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 4 F. Jackson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 5 L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 6 R. Parrish · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 7 T. Edwards · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +1.21 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 8 M. Gaines · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Cooley — WAS · Receiving
C. Cooley posted the highest total EPA (+8.82) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.26 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.71 EPA) came from Buffalo Bills: (9:05) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short middle to 22-F.Jackson pushed ob at WAS 22 for 54 yards (30-L.Landry).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — C. Portis
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the BUF 10 (Q1 52:16) — (7:16) 6-S.Suisham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–2. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the BUF 10 (Q2 44:53) — (14:53) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Buffalo Bills registered a safety from the BUF 93 (Q2 38:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell sacked in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (55-A.Crowell).; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the BUF 15 (Q2 30:29) — (:29) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–6. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the WAS 20 (Q3 26:25) — (11:25) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q3 20:47) — (5:47) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 20:42) — (Kick formation) 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the WAS 25 (Q3 16:14) — (1:14) 9-R.Lindell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 9–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the WAS 6 (Q4 11:17) — (11:17) 9-R.Lindell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the WAS 15 (Q4 6:38) — (6:38) 9-R.Lindell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the WAS 18 (Q4 0:08) — (:08) 9-R.Lindell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:00) — (:00) 17-J.Campbell pass incomplete deep right to 80-K.McCardell.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass deep middle to 82-J.Reed to WAS 33 for 30 yards (25-J.Eubanks).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:06) — (1:06) 4-D.Frost punts 47 yards to BUF 7, Center-67-E.Albright. 11-R.Parrish to BUF 22 for 15 yards (37-R.Doughty, 50-K.Campbell).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 9:05) — (9:05) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short middle to 22-F.Jackson pushed ob at WAS 22 for 54 yards (30-L.Landry).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 34:06) — (4:06) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short middle to 84-R.Royal to WAS 29 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by WAS-93-P.Daniels at WAS 29. 93-P.Daniels to WAS 29 for no gain (84-R.Royal).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 9:05) — (9:05) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short middle to 22-F.Jackson pushed ob at WAS 22 for 54 yards (30-L.Landry).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 34:06) — (4:06) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short middle to 84-R.Royal to WAS 29 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by WAS-93-P.Daniels at WAS 29. 93-P.Daniels to WAS 29 for no gain (84-R.Royal).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 17:48) — (2:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell scrambles up the middle to WAS 39 for 1 yard (98-L.Tripplett). FUMBLES (98-L.Tripplett), RECOVERED by BUF-55-A.Crowell at WAS 39. 55-A.Crowell to WAS 39 for no gain (61-
- Washington Commanders (Q3 15:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle intended for 89-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 98-L.Tripplett (24-T.McGee) at WAS 24. 98-L.Tripplett to WAS 24 for no gain (89-S.Moss).
Quarterback report card
J.Campbell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 46 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -5.2% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.82 total EPA
- T.Edwards (Buffalo Bills) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · -0.1% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.022 | -0.027 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.4% | 43.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.034 | +0.018 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.183 | -0.162 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.027 | -0.022 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.8% | 56.6% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Buffalo Bills +0.02, Washington Commanders -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, +1.69 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 11 drives, -2.39 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- C. Cooley (Washington Commanders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Campbell (WAS) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 52:16 · BUF 10 · Score 0-3
(7:16) 6-S.Suisham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 44:53 · BUF 10 · Score 0-6
(14:53) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Buffalo Bills Safety (+2) — Q2 38:24 · BUF 93 · Score 2-6
(8:24) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell sacked in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (55-A.Crowell). - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 30:29 · BUF 15 · Score 2-9
(:29) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 26:25 · WAS 20 · Score 5-9
(11:25) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 20:47 · BUF 3 · Score 5-15
(5:47) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 20:42 · BUF 2 · Score 5-16
(Kick formation) 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 16:14 · WAS 25 · Score 8-16
(1:14) 9-R.Lindell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 11:17 · WAS 6 · Score 11-16
(11:17) 9-R.Lindell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 6:38 · WAS 15 · Score 14-16
(6:38) 9-R.Lindell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 0:08 · WAS 18 · Score 17-16
(:08) 9-R.Lindell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Washington Commanders?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Washington Commanders 17-16 in Week 13, 2007 on 2007-12-02.
What was the final score of Buffalo Bills vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was Buffalo Bills 17, Washington Commanders 16 (BUF 17-16 WAS) in Week 13, 2007 on 2007-12-02.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 0, Washington Commanders 3; Q2: Buffalo Bills 2, Washington Commanders 6; Q3: Buffalo Bills 6, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: Buffalo Bills 9, Washington Commanders 0; Final: Buffalo Bills 17, Washington Commanders 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Portis (Q3 20:47) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 52:16, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 44:53, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 30:29, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 26:25, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 16:14, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 11:17, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 6:38, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 0:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Washington Commanders?
J. Campbell (Washington Commanders), 45.7% completion, -5.2% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.82 total passing EPA. T. Edwards (Buffalo Bills), 61.1% completion, -0.1% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.21 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Buffalo Bills vs Washington Commanders?
C. Cooley (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +8.82 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.71 EPA): (9:05) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short middle to 22-F.Jackson pushed ob at WAS 22 for 54 yards (30-L.Landry).. The biggest win-probability swing was -39.5%.
Was Buffalo Bills vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Buffalo Bills won 17-16 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L
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