Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2003 Week 5 Recap

Game story

In Week 5 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-10-05, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 27–25 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -8.37 total EPA.

On the individual side, D. McCants (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.74 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-20.8% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (3:22) 11-P.Ramsey pass intended for 46-L.Betts INTERCEPTED by 94-N.Kalu (97-D.Walker) at WAS 15. 94-N.Kalu for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Walker hits Redskins' Ramsey arm as he attempts to set up a

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 D. McCants · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +9.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.43 EPA/play
2. 2 J. Thrash · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
3. 3 T. Pinkston · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
4. 4 F. Mitchell · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.55 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Ritchie · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
6. 6 L. Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
7. 7 B. Westbrook · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.31 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
8. 8 R. Gardner · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.77 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 — J. Ritchie (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 41:33)
• Washington Commanders — P. Ramsey (Q2 35:58)
• Philadelphia Eagles — N. Kalu (Q3 18:22)
• Philadelphia Eagles — B. Westbrook (Q4 3:15)
• Washington Commanders — D. McCants (P. Ramsey pass) (Q4 0:19)

Field goals

• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q1 49:08)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q2 31:13)
• Washington Commanders — J. Hall (Q2 30:10)
• Washington Commanders — J. Hall (Q3 22:38)
• Washington Commanders — J. Hall (Q4 9:00)
• Washington Commanders — J. Hall (Q4 1:19)

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 WAS 34 (Q1 49:08) — (4:08) 2-D.Akers 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q2 41:33); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 12 (Q2 41:28) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q2 35:58) — (5:58) 11-P.Ramsey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by PHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PHI at 05:56.); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 35:56) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 18 (Q2 31:13) — (1:13) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 30 (Q2 30:10) — (:10) 10-J.Hall 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 27 (Q3 22:38) — (7:38) 10-J.Hall 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 80 (Q3 18:22); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 18:15) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 12–7. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 19 (Q4 9:00) — (9:00) 10-J.Hall 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 19 (Q4 3:15); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 3:10) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 35 (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) 10-J.Hall 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 32 (Q4 0:19) — (:19) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Redskins' Ramsey hits McCants on long post pattern over Eagles' Reese..

Turning points

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

• Washington Commanders (Q3 18:22) — (3:22) 11-P.Ramsey pass intended for 46-L.Betts INTERCEPTED by 94-N.Kalu (97-D.Walker) at WAS 15. 94-N.Kalu for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Walker hits Redskins' Ramsey arm as he attempts to set up a [WPA -20.8% · EPA -6.13]
• Washington Commanders (Q4 0:13) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-P.Ramsey pass to 80-L.Coles is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS. [WPA -14.4% · EPA -0.95]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 37:13) — (7:13) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 84-F.Mitchell INTERCEPTED by 54-J.Trotter at PHI 22. 54-J.Trotter to PHI 1 for 21 yards (5-D.McNabb). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -5.97]
• Washington Commanders (Q4 0:19) — (:19) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Redskins' Ramsey hits McCants on long post pattern over Eagles' Reese. [WPA +12.0% · EPA +4.87]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 21:14) — (6:14) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash to PHI 45 for 19 yards (24-C.Bailey). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +2.80]

Impact plays

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

• Washington Commanders (Q3 18:22) — (3:22) 11-P.Ramsey pass intended for 46-L.Betts INTERCEPTED by 94-N.Kalu (97-D.Walker) at WAS 15. 94-N.Kalu for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Walker hits Redskins' Ramsey arm as he attempts to set up a [WPA -20.8% · EPA -6.13]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 37:13) — (7:13) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 84-F.Mitchell INTERCEPTED by 54-J.Trotter at PHI 22. 54-J.Trotter to PHI 1 for 21 yards (5-D.McNabb). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -5.97]
• Washington Commanders (Q4 0:19) — (:19) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Redskins' Ramsey hits McCants on long post pattern over Eagles' Reese. [WPA +12.0% · EPA +4.87]
• Washington Commanders (Q2 44:20) — (14:20) 11-P.Ramsey pass intended for 80-L.Coles INTERCEPTED by 29-R.Hood at WAS 23. 29-R.Hood to WAS 18 for 5 yards (80-L.Coles). [WPA -9.1% · EPA -4.09]

Quarterback report card

P.Ramsey led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• P.Ramsey (Washington Commanders) · 54 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -8.37 total EPA
• D.McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -0.16 EPA/play · -5.30 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 (Washington Commanders -0.02, Philadelphia Eagles -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Philadelphia Eagles: 15 drives, -2.24 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Washington Commanders: 14 drives, -1.56 total EPA, 7 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.
• D. McCants (Washington Commanders) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 49:08 · WAS 34 · Score 0-3
   (4:08) 2-D.Akers 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
2. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 41:33 · WAS 4 · Score 0-9
   (11:33) 5-D.McNabb pass to 48-J.Ritchie for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Ritchie veers outside from the backfield, then slants to middle for TD reception.
3. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 41:28 · WAS 12 · Score 0-10
   2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
4. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 35:58 · PHI 1 · Score 6-10
   (5:58) 11-P.Ramsey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by PHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PHI at 05:56.)
5. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 35:56 · PHI 2 · Score 7-10
   10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
6. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 31:13 · WAS 18 · Score 7-13
   (1:13) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
7. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 30:10 · PHI 30 · Score 10-13
   (:10) 10-J.Hall 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
8. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 22:38 · PHI 27 · Score 13-13
   (7:38) 10-J.Hall 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
9. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 18:22 · PHI 80 · Score 13-19
   (3:22) 11-P.Ramsey pass intended for 46-L.Betts INTERCEPTED by 94-N.Kalu (97-D.Walker) at WAS 15. 94-N.Kalu for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Walker hits Redskin
10. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 18:15 · WAS 2 · Score 13-20
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
11. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 9:00 · PHI 19 · Score 16-20
    (9:00) 10-J.Hall 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
12. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 3:15 · WAS 19 · Score 16-26
    (3:15) 36-B.Westbrook left tackle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Westbrook hits hole on left side caused by good blocks from Ritchie and Welbourn to score TD.
13. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 3:10 · WAS 2 · Score 16-27
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
14. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 1:19 · PHI 35 · Score 19-27
    (1:19) 10-J.Hall 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
15. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 0:19 · PHI 32 · Score 25-27
    (:19) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Redskins' Ramsey hits McCants on long post pattern over Eagles' Reese.