Game story
In Week 13 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-11-30, the New Orleans Saints took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 24–20 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 31 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Hasselbeck (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -6.94 total EPA.
On the individual side, B. Williams (New Orleans Saints) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.36 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-23.5% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (12:05) 8-T.Hasselbeck up the middle to NO 37 for 6 yards (94-Ch.Grant). FUMBLES (94-Ch.Grant), RECOVERED by NO-33-A.Ambrose at NO 35. 33-A.Ambrose to WAS 40 for 25 yards (80-L.Coles). PENALTY on WAS-
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints | 17 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Washington Commanders | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Williams · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.45 EPA/play
- 2 L. Coles · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.68 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 3 A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +4.77 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 4 A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +2.43 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 5 D. McAllister · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.14 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 6 R. Cartwright · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.11 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 7 L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 8 T. Canidate · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.88 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Williams — NO · Receiving
B. Williams posted the highest total EPA (+7.36) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New Orleans Saints's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.45 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.85 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (12:05) 8-T.Hasselbeck up the middle to NO 37 for 6 yards (94-Ch.Grant). FUMBLES (94-Ch.Grant), RECOVERED by NO-33-A.Ambrose at NO 35. 33-A.Ambrose to WAS 40 for 25 yards (80-L.Coles). PENALTY on WAS-80-L.Coles, Face Mas
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — A. Brooks
- Washington Commanders — R. Cartwright
- Washington Commanders — C. Morton
- New Orleans Saints — A. Brooks
- New Orleans Saints — B. Williams (A. Brooks pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- Washington Commanders — J. Hall
- Washington Commanders — J. Hall
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 17–14. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 7 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 44:56) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 64 (Q2 44:17) — (14:17) 8-T.Hasselbeck pass incomplete to 80-L.Coles (94-Ch.Grant).; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q2 33:53) — (3:53) 40-R.Cartwright right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 33:48) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the WAS 8 (Q2 32:29) — (2:29) 3-J.Carney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NO 30 (Q2 32:24) — 17-M.Berger kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to WAS 6. 20-C.Morton for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 32:10) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NO 27 (Q3 21:07) — (6:07) 10-J.Hall 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q3 15:45) — (:45) 2-A.Brooks up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 15:38) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NO 31 (Q4 12:58) — (12:58) 10-J.Hall 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q4 9:44) — (9:44) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 9:38) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 27:05) — (12:05) 8-T.Hasselbeck up the middle to NO 37 for 6 yards (94-Ch.Grant). FUMBLES (94-Ch.Grant), RECOVERED by NO-33-A.Ambrose at NO 35. 33-A.Ambrose to WAS 40 for 25 yards (80-L.Coles). PENALTY on WAS-
- Washington Commanders (Q2 32:24) — 17-M.Berger kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to WAS 6. 20-C.Morton for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 33:44) — (3:44) 26-D.McAllister right guard to WAS 22 for 52 yards (41-M.Bowen, 96-D.Russell). PENALTY on WAS-41-M.Bowen, Personal Foul, 11 yards, enforced at WAS 22.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 8-T.Hasselbeck pass incomplete to 86-T.Jacobs (35-F.Brown).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 53:15) — (8:15) 8-T.Hasselbeck pass intended for 30-T.Canidate INTERCEPTED by 22-F.Thomas at NO 23. 22-F.Thomas to NO 37 for 14 yards (8-T.Hasselbeck).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 27:05) — (12:05) 8-T.Hasselbeck up the middle to NO 37 for 6 yards (94-Ch.Grant). FUMBLES (94-Ch.Grant), RECOVERED by NO-33-A.Ambrose at NO 35. 33-A.Ambrose to WAS 40 for 25 yards (80-L.Coles). PENALTY on WAS-
- Washington Commanders (Q2 32:24) — 17-M.Berger kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to WAS 6. 20-C.Morton for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 53:15) — (8:15) 8-T.Hasselbeck pass intended for 30-T.Canidate INTERCEPTED by 22-F.Thomas at NO 23. 22-F.Thomas to NO 37 for 14 yards (8-T.Hasselbeck).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 33:44) — (3:44) 26-D.McAllister right guard to WAS 22 for 52 yards (41-M.Bowen, 96-D.Russell). PENALTY on WAS-41-M.Bowen, Personal Foul, 11 yards, enforced at WAS 22.
Quarterback report card
T.Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Hasselbeck (Washington Commanders) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -0.16 EPA/play · -6.94 total EPA
- A.Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 33 dropbacks · 42.4% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.43 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.083 | +0.004 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.6% | 45.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.137 | -0.308 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.187 | +0.123 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.004 | -0.083 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.8% | 53.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs +0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +7.29 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 14 drives, +0.31 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints 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. Williams (New Orleans Saints) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · WAS 7 · Score 6-0
(15:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 44:56 · WAS 2 · Score 7-0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger. - New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q2 44:17 · NO 64 · Score 7-0
(14:17) 8-T.Hasselbeck pass incomplete to 80-L.Coles (94-Ch.Grant). - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 33:53 · NO 2 · Score 7-6
(3:53) 40-R.Cartwright right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 33:48 · NO 2 · Score 7-7
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 32:29 · WAS 8 · Score 10-7
(2:29) 3-J.Carney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 32:24 · NO 30 · Score 10-13
17-M.Berger kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to WAS 6. 20-C.Morton for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 32:10 · NO 2 · Score 10-14
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 21:07 · NO 27 · Score 10-17
(6:07) 10-J.Hall 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 15:45 · WAS 3 · Score 16-17
(:45) 2-A.Brooks up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 15:38 · WAS 2 · Score 17-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 12:58 · NO 31 · Score 17-20
(12:58) 10-J.Hall 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 9:44 · WAS 15 · Score 23-20
(9:44) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 9:38 · WAS 2 · Score 24-20
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Washington Commanders 24-20 in Week 13, 2003 on 2003-11-30.
What was the final score of New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was New Orleans Saints 24, Washington Commanders 20 (NO 24-20 WAS) in Week 13, 2003 on 2003-11-30.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders?
Q2: New Orleans Saints 17, Washington Commanders 14; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, Washington Commanders 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Washington Commanders 3; Final: New Orleans Saints 24, Washington Commanders 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Brooks (Q2 45:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Cartwright (Q2 33:53) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Morton (Q2 32:24) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Brooks (Q3 15:45) New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Williams (A. Brooks pass) (Q4 9:44) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 32:29, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q3 21:07, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q4 12:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders?
T. Hasselbeck (Washington Commanders), 51.2% completion, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -6.94 total passing EPA. A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 42.4% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.43 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders?
B. Williams (New Orleans Saints) led the game in total EPA with +7.36 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.85 EPA): (12:05) 8-T.Hasselbeck up the middle to NO 37 for 6 yards (94-Ch.Grant). FUMBLES (94-Ch.Grant), RECOVERED by NO-33-A.Ambrose at NO 35. 33-A.Ambrose to WAS 40 for 25 yards (80-L.Col. The biggest win-probability swing was -23.5%.
Was New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. New Orleans Saints won 24-20 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L
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