Game story
In Week 14 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-12-07, the Buffalo Bills took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 17–6 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Pennington (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with -9.69 total EPA.
On the individual side, T. Henry (Buffalo Bills) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.29 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.8% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Buffalo Bills changed the game: (14:11) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 84-M.Campbell INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Mickens at NYJ 49. 24-R.Mickens to BUF 35 for 16 yards (83-D.Moore). Coverage on right side.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Buffalo Bills | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Henry · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +5.29 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 2 C. Conway · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
- 3 S. Moss · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 4 J. Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 5 C. Pennington · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.47 EPA/play
- 6 J. Burns · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +1.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 7 A. Becht · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 8 C. Martin · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Henry — BUF · Rushing
T. Henry posted the highest total EPA (+5.29) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Buffalo Bills's efficiency. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.17 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.84 EPA) came from Buffalo Bills: (:21) 11-D.Bledsoe kneels to NYJ 6 for -1 yards.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — J. Reed (D. Bledsoe pass)
- Buffalo Bills — T. Henry
Field goals
- New York Jets — D. Brien
- New York Jets — D. Brien
- 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: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 20 (Q1 50:28) — (5:28) 6-D.Brien 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 6 (Q2 42:55) — (12:55) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Reed for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, 1 yd. into end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 42:50) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q3 22:29) — (7:29) 20-T.Henry left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: S.Gash.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 22:24) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BUF 22 (Q3 17:43) — (2:43) 6-D.Brien 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYJ 14 (Q4 11:06) — (11:06) 9-R.Lindell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 29:11) — (14:11) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 84-M.Campbell INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Mickens at NYJ 49. 24-R.Mickens to BUF 35 for 16 yards (83-D.Moore). Coverage on right side.
- New York Jets (Q1 54:13) — (9:13) 10-C.Pennington up the middle to BUF 35 for 4 yards (95-S.Adams).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 42:55) — (12:55) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Reed for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, 1 yd. into end zone.
- New York Jets (Q1 56:36) — (11:36) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss to BUF 48 for 13 yards (24-T.McGee). Caught at BUF 49, right side.
- New York Jets (Q2 30:10) — (:10) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss ran ob at BUF 27 for 17 yards. Caught along right sideline at BUF 27.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:21) — (:21) 11-D.Bledsoe kneels to NYJ 6 for -1 yards.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 29:11) — (14:11) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 84-M.Campbell INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Mickens at NYJ 49. 24-R.Mickens to BUF 35 for 16 yards (83-D.Moore). Coverage on right side.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 3:03) — (3:03) 20-T.Henry left guard to NYJ 17 for 2 yards (75-C.McGlockton). FUMBLES (75-C.McGlockton), RECOVERED by NYJ-42-S.Garnes at NYJ 15.
- New York Jets (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) (No Huddle) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 81-C.Conway INTERCEPTED by 24-T.McGee at NYJ 29. 24-T.McGee to NYJ 26 for 3 yards (81-C.Conway).
Quarterback report card
C.Pennington led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Pennington (New York Jets) · 34 dropbacks · 44.1% completion · -0.29 EPA/play · -9.69 total EPA
- D.Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) · 18 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.30 EPA/play · -5.47 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.160 | -0.025 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.9% | 52.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.285 | -0.329 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.063 | +0.174 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.025 | +0.160 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.4% | 67.1% |
By the numbers
Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, -1.87 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 10 drives, -11.65 total EPA, 2 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.
- T. Henry (Buffalo Bills) 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 York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 50:28 · BUF 20 · Score 3-0
(5:28) 6-D.Brien 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 42:55 · NYJ 6 · Score 3-6
(12:55) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Reed for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, 1 yd. into end zone. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 42:50 · NYJ 2 · Score 3-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 22:29 · NYJ 4 · Score 3-13
(7:29) 20-T.Henry left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: S.Gash. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 22:24 · NYJ 2 · Score 3-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 17:43 · BUF 22 · Score 6-14
(2:43) 6-D.Brien 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 11:06 · NYJ 14 · Score 6-17
(11:06) 9-R.Lindell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 17-6 in Week 14, 2003 on 2003-12-07.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
The final score was New York Jets 6, Buffalo Bills 17 (NYJ 6-17 BUF) in Week 14, 2003 on 2003-12-07.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: New York Jets 3, Buffalo Bills 0; Q2: New York Jets 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q3: New York Jets 3, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: New York Jets 0, Buffalo Bills 3; Final: New York Jets 6, Buffalo Bills 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Reed (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q2 42:55) Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Henry (Q3 22:29) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q1 50:28, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q3 17:43, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 11:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
C. Pennington (New York Jets), 44.1% completion, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -9.69 total passing EPA. D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills), 50.0% completion, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -5.47 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills?
T. Henry (Buffalo Bills) led the game in total EPA with +5.29 on rushing plays. across 32 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.84 EPA): (:21) 11-D.Bledsoe kneels to NYJ 6 for -1 yards.. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.8%.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W
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