Game story
In Week 8 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-10-26, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 24–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with +1.15 total EPA.
On the individual side, V. Testaverde (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.34 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-21.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (10:56) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 83-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 32-M.Lewis at PHI 20. 32-M.Lewis to PHI 43 for 23 yards (33-J.Sowell).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 V. Testaverde · New York Jets · Passing · +7.34 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 2 W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.32 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
- 3 F. Mitchell · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
- 4 C. Martin · New York Jets · Rushing · +3.23 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 5 S. Moss · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 6 A. Becht · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 7 C. Baker · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 8 L. Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
V. Testaverde — NYJ · Passing
V. Testaverde posted the highest total EPA (+7.34) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.80 EPA) came from New York Jets: (3:35) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-S.Moss for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jets' Testaverde hands to Martin who takes a step up the middle then laterals back to Testaverde on a flea flicker. Moss ran behind the Eagles secondary a
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Buckhalter
- New York Jets — S. Moss (V. Testaverde pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Buckhalter
- New York Jets — L. Jordan
- Philadelphia Eagles — J. Ritchie (D. McNabb pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — D. Brien
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
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 10–7. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the PHI 12 (Q1 54:23) — (9:23) 6-D.Brien 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYJ 6 (Q1 50:35) — (5:35) 28-C.Buckhalter left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 50:30) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; New York Jets found the end zone from the PHI 60 (Q1 48:35); New York Jets added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 48:25) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYJ 7 (Q2 41:41) — (11:41) 28-C.Buckhalter right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 41:36) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q3 15:07) — (:07) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 15:04) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q4 6:48) — (6:48) 5-D.McNabb pass to 48-J.Ritchie for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 6:42) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYJ 12 (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) 2-D.Akers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (Q4 10:56) — (10:56) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 83-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 32-M.Lewis at PHI 20. 32-M.Lewis to PHI 43 for 23 yards (33-J.Sowell).
- New York Jets (Q2 31:10) — (1:10) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss to PHI 23 for -3 yards (51-C.Emmons). FUMBLES (51-C.Emmons), RECOVERED by PHI-58-Ik.Reese at PHI 22.
- New York Jets (Q1 48:35) — (3:35) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-S.Moss for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jets' Testaverde hands to Martin who takes a step up the middle then laterals back to Testaverde on a flea flicker. Moss ran behind th
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 19:12) — (4:12) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 87-T.Pinkston INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Beasley at NYJ 26. 21-A.Beasley to PHI 49 for 25 yards (82-L.Smith). Play Challenged by PHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PHI at 04:0
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 11:37) — (11:37) 2-D.Akers 55 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Jets (Q1 48:35) — (3:35) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-S.Moss for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jets' Testaverde hands to Martin who takes a step up the middle then laterals back to Testaverde on a flea flicker. Moss ran behind th
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 19:12) — (4:12) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 87-T.Pinkston INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Beasley at NYJ 26. 21-A.Beasley to PHI 49 for 25 yards (82-L.Smith). Play Challenged by PHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PHI at 04:0
- New York Jets (Q4 10:56) — (10:56) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 83-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 32-M.Lewis at PHI 20. 32-M.Lewis to PHI 43 for 23 yards (33-J.Sowell).
- New York Jets (Q2 31:10) — (1:10) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss to PHI 23 for -3 yards (51-C.Emmons). FUMBLES (51-C.Emmons), RECOVERED by PHI-58-Ik.Reese at PHI 22.
Quarterback report card
D.McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.15 total EPA
- C.Pennington (New York Jets) · 24 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · -0.18 EPA/play · -4.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.046 | +0.105 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.7% | 57.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.087 | +0.073 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.046 | +0.066 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.105 | -0.046 |
| Defensive success rate | 42.9% | 49.3% |
By the numbers
Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- New York Jets: 10 drives, +3.34 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 9 drives, +8.10 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles 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.
- V. Testaverde (New York Jets) 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 54:23 · PHI 12 · Score 3-0
(9:23) 6-D.Brien 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 50:35 · NYJ 6 · Score 3-6
(5:35) 28-C.Buckhalter left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 50:30 · NYJ 2 · Score 3-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 48:35 · PHI 60 · Score 9-7
(3:35) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-S.Moss for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jets' Testaverde hands to Martin who takes a step up the middle then laterals back to Testaver - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 48:25 · PHI 2 · Score 10-7
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 41:41 · NYJ 7 · Score 10-13
(11:41) 28-C.Buckhalter right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 41:36 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 15:07 · PHI 4 · Score 16-14
(:07) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 15:04 · PHI 2 · Score 17-14
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 6:48 · NYJ 4 · Score 17-20
(6:48) 5-D.McNabb pass to 48-J.Ritchie for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 6:42 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-21
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 1:14 · NYJ 12 · Score 17-24
(1:14) 2-D.Akers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Jets 24-17 in Week 8, 2003 on 2003-10-26.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The final score was New York Jets 17, Philadelphia Eagles 24 (NYJ 17-24 PHI) in Week 8, 2003 on 2003-10-26.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: New York Jets 10, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q2: New York Jets 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q3: New York Jets 7, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q4: New York Jets 0, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Final: New York Jets 17, Philadelphia Eagles 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Buckhalter (Q1 50:35) New York Jets touchdown — S. Moss (V. Testaverde pass) (Q1 48:35) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Buckhalter (Q2 41:41) New York Jets touchdown — L. Jordan (Q3 15:07) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Ritchie (D. McNabb pass) (Q4 6:48) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q1 54:23, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 1:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Philadelphia Eagles?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 54.8% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.15 total passing EPA. C. Pennington (New York Jets), 58.3% completion, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -4.29 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Philadelphia Eagles?
V. Testaverde (New York Jets) led the game in total EPA with +7.34 on passing plays. across 11 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.80 EPA): (3:35) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-S.Moss for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jets' Testaverde hands to Martin who takes a step up the middle then laterals back to Testaverde on a flea flicker. The biggest win-probability swing was -21.0%.
Was New York Jets vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 24-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W
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