Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants: 2003 Week 7 Recap

Game story

In Week 7 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-10-19, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 14–10 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Collins (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -5.77 total EPA.

On the individual side, A. Toomer (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.21 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-63.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (1:34) 10-J.Feagles punts 30 yards to PHI 16, Center-57-C.Dach. 36-B.Westbrook for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.

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 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
2. 2 M. Rivers · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
3. 3 L. Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.85 EPA/play
4. 4 B. Westbrook · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.46 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
5. 5 C. Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
6. 6 K. Collins · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.27 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
7. 7 T. Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
8. 8 T. Carter · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.81 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 — B. Westbrook (Q1 48:22)
• New York Giants — J. Shockey (K. Collins pass) (Q3 20:24)
• Philadelphia Eagles — B. Westbrook (Q4 1:34)

Field goals

• New York Giants — B. Conway (Q2 30:27)

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 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 6 (Q1 48:22) — (3:22) 36-B.Westbrook right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 48:14) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PHI 21 (Q2 30:27) — (:27) 9-B.Conway 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles..

The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q3 20:24) — (5:24) 5-K.Collins pass to 80-J.Shockey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 20:19) — 9-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 46 (Q4 1:34); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 1:16) — 2-D.Akers extra point 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 Giants (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) 10-J.Feagles punts 30 yards to PHI 16, Center-57-C.Dach. 36-B.Westbrook for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. [WPA -63.2% · EPA -6.91]
• New York Giants (Q4 0:49) — (:49) 5-K.Collins pass incomplete to 80-J.Shockey (21-B.Taylor). [WPA -22.4% · EPA -0.25]
• New York Giants (Q4 8:00) — (8:00) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins sacked at PHI 10 for -5 yards (53-M.Simoneau). FUMBLES (53-M.Simoneau), RECOVERED by PHI-90-C.Simon at PHI 10. 90-C.Simon to PHI 10 for no gain (66-D.Diehl). [WPA -15.1% · EPA -3.94]
• New York Giants (Q2 31:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 80-J.Shockey to PHI 19 for 9 yards (54-N.Wayne). FUMBLES (54-N.Wayne), RECOVERED by PHI-98-B.Whiting at PHI 17. 98-B.Whiting to PHI 17 for no gain (66-D.Diehl). [WPA -14.2% · EPA -3.25]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 31:28) — (1:28) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 80-J.Thrash INTERCEPTED by 25-W.Allen at PHI 30. 25-W.Allen to PHI 29 for 1 yard (80-J.Thrash). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -3.27]

Impact plays

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

• New York Giants (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) 10-J.Feagles punts 30 yards to PHI 16, Center-57-C.Dach. 36-B.Westbrook for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. [WPA -63.2% · EPA -6.91]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 58:08) — (13:08) 28-C.Buckhalter left end to NYG 48 for 6 yards (58-M.Barrow). FUMBLES (58-M.Barrow), RECOVERED by NYG-36-S.Williams at NYG 47. 36-S.Williams to NYG 49 for 2 yards (48-J.Ritchie). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -4.57]
• New York Giants (Q4 8:00) — (8:00) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins sacked at PHI 10 for -5 yards (53-M.Simoneau). FUMBLES (53-M.Simoneau), RECOVERED by PHI-90-C.Simon at PHI 10. 90-C.Simon to PHI 10 for no gain (66-D.Diehl). [WPA -15.1% · EPA -3.94]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 31:28) — (1:28) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 80-J.Thrash INTERCEPTED by 25-W.Allen at PHI 30. 25-W.Allen to PHI 29 for 1 yard (80-J.Thrash). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -3.27]

Quarterback report card

K.Collins led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• K.Collins (New York Giants) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · -0.14 EPA/play · -5.77 total EPA
• D.McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 27 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -0.19 EPA/play · -5.10 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles -0.12, New York Giants -0.14) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• New York Giants: 12 drives, -13.79 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, -7.80 total EPA, 1 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.
• A. Toomer (New York Giants) 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.

1. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 48:22 · NYG 6 · Score 6-0
   (3:22) 36-B.Westbrook right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 48:14 · NYG 2 · Score 7-0
   2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
3. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 30:27 · PHI 21 · Score 7-3
   (:27) 9-B.Conway 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
4. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 20:24 · PHI 1 · Score 7-9
   (5:24) 5-K.Collins pass to 80-J.Shockey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 20:19 · PHI 2 · Score 7-10
   9-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
6. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 1:34 · PHI 46 · Score 13-10
   (1:34) 10-J.Feagles punts 30 yards to PHI 16, Center-57-C.Dach. 36-B.Westbrook for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
7. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 1:16 · NYG 2 · Score 14-10
   2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.