New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2019 Week 11 Recap

Game story

In Week 11 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-11-17, the New England Patriots took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 17–10 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 22 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with -10.69 total EPA, and -9.1% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, B. Watson (New England Patriots) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.23 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-17.1% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (2:34) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at PHI 23 for -9 yards (71-D.Shelton). FUMBLES (71-D.Shelton) [71-D.Shelton], RECOVERED by NE-93-L.Guy at PHI 22. 93-L.Guy to PHI 22 for no gain (11-C.Wentz).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 B. Watson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
2. 2 P. Dorsett · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Passing · +3.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.61 EPA/play
4. 4 D. Goedert · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
5. 5 Z. Ertz · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
6. 6 J. Arcega-Whiteside · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
7. 7 R. Burkhead · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
8. 8 J. Meyers · New England Patriots · Receiving · +0.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Goedert (C. Wentz pass) (Q2 42:40)
• New England Patriots — P. Dorsett (J. Edelman pass) (Q3 25:55)

Field goals

• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Elliott (Q1 58:42)
• New England Patriots — N. Folk (Q2 38:40)
• New England Patriots — N. Folk (Q2 33:24)
• New England Patriots — N. Folk (Q2 31:47)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NE 24 (Q1 58:42) — (13:42) 4-J.Elliott 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 9–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NE 5 (Q2 42:40); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 42:36) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the PHI 17 (Q2 38:40) — (8:40) 2-N.Folk 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the PHI 4 (Q2 33:24) — (3:24) 2-N.Folk 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the PHI 21 (Q2 31:47) — (1:47) 2-N.Folk 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 22–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the PHI 15 (Q3 25:55) — (10:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-J.Edelman pass short right to 13-P.Dorsett for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [27-M.Jenkins].; New England Patriots found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q3 25:49) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-J.White rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 74 (Q3 25:44) — (10:44) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders right end to PHI 26 for no gain (71-D.Shelton)..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 32:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at PHI 23 for -9 yards (71-D.Shelton). FUMBLES (71-D.Shelton) [71-D.Shelton], RECOVERED by NE-93-L.Guy at PHI 22. 93-L.Guy to PHI 22 for no gain (11-C.Wentz). [WPA -17.1% · EPA -5.08]
• New England Patriots (Q3 25:55) — (10:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-J.Edelman pass short right to 13-P.Dorsett for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [27-M.Jenkins]. [WPA +14.9% · EPA +3.61]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass incomplete deep left to 35-B.Scott. PENALTY on NE-30-J.McCourty, Defensive Pass Interference, 49 yards, enforced at PHI 25 - No Play. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +3.08]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 1:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass incomplete deep left to 13-N.Agholor [54-D.Hightower]. PHI-13-N.Agholor was injured during the play. [WPA -10.0% · EPA -2.72]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 30:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 47, and recovers at PHI 42. 11-C.Wentz sacked at PHI 46 for -7 yards (53-K.Van Noy). [WPA -8.7% · EPA -0.89]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 32:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at PHI 23 for -9 yards (71-D.Shelton). FUMBLES (71-D.Shelton) [71-D.Shelton], RECOVERED by NE-93-L.Guy at PHI 22. 93-L.Guy to PHI 22 for no gain (11-C.Wentz). [WPA -17.1% · EPA -5.08]
• New England Patriots (Q3 25:55) — (10:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-J.Edelman pass short right to 13-P.Dorsett for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [27-M.Jenkins]. [WPA +14.9% · EPA +3.61]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass incomplete deep left to 35-B.Scott. PENALTY on NE-30-J.McCourty, Defensive Pass Interference, 49 yards, enforced at PHI 25 - No Play. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +3.08]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 1:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass incomplete deep left to 13-N.Agholor [54-D.Hightower]. PHI-13-N.Agholor was injured during the play. [WPA -10.0% · EPA -2.72]

Quarterback report card

C.Wentz led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• C.Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 53 dropbacks · 37.7% completion · -9.1% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -10.69 total EPA
• T.Brady (New England Patriots) · 49 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · -7.5% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -4.16 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• New England Patriots: 13 drives, -2.90 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, -12.55 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• New England Patriots 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.
• B. Watson (New England Patriots) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• C. Wentz (PHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• T. Brady (NE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 58:42 · NE 24 · Score 0-3
   (13:42) 4-J.Elliott 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
2. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 42:40 · NE 5 · Score 0-9
   (12:40) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle intended for 88-D.Goedert INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Jones at NE -3. Touchback. The Replay Official reviewed the interce
3. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 42:36 · NE 15 · Score 0-10
   4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
4. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 38:40 · PHI 17 · Score 3-10
   (8:40) 2-N.Folk 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
5. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 33:24 · PHI 4 · Score 6-10
   (3:24) 2-N.Folk 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
6. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 31:47 · PHI 21 · Score 9-10
   (1:47) 2-N.Folk 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
7. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 25:55 · PHI 15 · Score 15-10
   (10:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-J.Edelman pass short right to 13-P.Dorsett for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [27-M.Jenkins].
8. New England Patriots TD (+8) — Q3 25:49 · PHI 2 · Score 17-10
   TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-J.White rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
9. New England Patriots TD (+8) — Q3 25:44 · NE 74 · Score 17-10
   (10:44) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders right end to PHI 26 for no gain (71-D.Shelton).