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NFL · Conf. Championship · February 6, 2005 · 12 min read

New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2004 Conf. Championship Recap

Patriots defeat Eagles 24–21 in Conf. Championship

D.Branch led Fantasy Impact as Patriots prevailed in a 24–21 Conf. Championship finish.

New England Patriots 24 17–2 Winner
Final 24–21
Philadelphia Eagles 21 15–4
Winner
New England Patriots
Final score
24–21
Halftime
Tied 7–7 at halftime
Top passer
D. McNabb
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Branch
Game date
February 6, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Patriots

  • D.Branch 11 REC · 133 YDS +14.6 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Brady 23/35 · 219 YDS · 2 TD +7.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Keldric Faulk 2 REC · 27 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Tyler Owens
    Tyler Owens 9 REC · 122 YDS +11.9 Fantasy Impact
  • D.McNabb 30/56 · 324 YDS · 3 TD +9.5 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Westbrook 7 REC · 60 YDS · 1 TD +6.4 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
New England Patriots
Final score
New England Patriots 24–21 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime
Tied 7–7 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. Branch
Top passer
D. McNabb
Biggest EPA play
(5:37) 12-T.Brady sacked at PHI 10 for -6 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by PHI-9…
Game date
2005-02-06

Game summary

The New England Patriots beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24–21 on 2005-02-06. D. Branch posted a game-high +14.55 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4——T
New England Patriots77100024
Philadelphia Eagles7770021

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NENew England Patriots
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 10:02TD
    Lecitus Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 6
    Score
    0-6

    (10:02) 5-D.McNabb pass to 82-L.Smith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 9:55XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    0-7

    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

  3. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 1:16TD
    DGD. Givens

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 4
    Score
    6-7

    (1:16) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 1:10XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    7-7

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.

  5. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 11:09TD
    MVM. Vrabel

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    13-7

    (11:09) 12-T.Brady pass to 50-M.Vrabel for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-93-J.Kearse, Defensive Holding, declined.

  6. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 11:04XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    14-7

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 3:39TD
    BWB. Westbrook

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 10
    Score
    14-13

    (3:39) 5-D.McNabb pass to 36-B.Westbrook for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PE87 left game w/ cramps.

  8. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 3:35XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    14-14

    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

  9. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 13:49TD
    CDC. Dillon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    20-14

    (13:49) 28-C.Dillon left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 13:44XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    21-14

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.

  11. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 8:43FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 4
    Score
    24-14

    (8:43) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.

  12. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 1:55TD
    GLG. Lewis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 30
    Score
    24-20

    (1:55) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass to 83-G.Lewis for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 1:48XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    24-21

    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +14.55 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
  2. 2Tyler OwensTyler Owens · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +11.89 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
  3. 3D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +9.47 total EPA · 56 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +7.86 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Westbrook · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.39 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Pinkston · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
  7. 7G. Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.64 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
  8. 8Lecitus SmithLecitus Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

D. Branch — NE · Receiving

D. Branch posted the highest total EPA (+14.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +1.32 EPA per play.

D. Branch's top snap (+3.13 EPA): (11:53) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch to PHI 31 for 19 yards (29-R.Hood). PENALTY on PHI-90-C.Simon, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at PHI 31.

Biggest single play (-5.07 EPA): T. Brady — (5:37) 12-T.Brady sacked at PHI 10 for -6 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by PHI-97-D.Walker at PHI 13. 97-D.Walker to PHI 13 for no gain (Team). Ball knocked loose by NE33.

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) · 56 dropbacks · 53.6% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +9.47 total EPA
  • T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 35 dropbacks · 65.7% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +7.86 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew England PatriotsPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play+0.166+0.123
Offensive success rate53.6%48.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.225+0.169
Rush EPA/play-0.100-0.312
Defensive EPA/play-0.123-0.166
Defensive success rate51.2%46.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New England Patriots +0.17, Philadelphia Eagles +0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New England Patriots: +0.17 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: +0.12 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • New England Patriots: 14 drives, +13.93 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, +10.60 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Lecitus SmithPhiladelphia Eagles — Lecitus Smith (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 10:02)
  • New England Patriots — D. Givens (T. Brady pass) (Q2 1:16)
  • New England Patriots — M. Vrabel (T. Brady pass) (Q3 11:09)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — B. Westbrook (D. McNabb pass) (Q3 3:39)
  • New England Patriots — C. Dillon (Q4 13:49)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — G. Lewis (D. McNabb pass) (Q4 1:55)

Field goals

  • New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri (Q4 8:43)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NE 6 (Q2 10:02) — (10:02) 5-D.McNabb pass to 82-L.Smith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 9:55) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q2 1:16) — (1:16) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 1:10) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q3 11:09) — (11:09) 12-T.Brady pass to 50-M.Vrabel for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-93-J.Kearse, Defensive Holding, declined.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 11:04) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NE 10 (Q3 3:39) — (3:39) 5-D.McNabb pass to 36-B.Westbrook for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PE87 left game w/ cramps.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 3:35) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q4 13:49) — (13:49) 28-C.Dillon left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 13:44) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the PHI 4 (Q4 8:43) — (8:43) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NE 30 (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass to 83-G.Lewis for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 1:48) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New England Patriots (Q4 13:49) — (13:49) 28-C.Dillon left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.4% · EPA +0.91]
  • New England Patriots (Q2 5:37) — (5:37) 12-T.Brady sacked at PHI 10 for -6 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by PHI-97-D.Walker at PHI 13. 97-D.Walker to PHI 13 for no gain (Team). Ball knocked loose by NE33. [WPA -13.4% · EPA -5.07]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 3:14) — (3:14) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 36-B.Westbrook INTERCEPTED by 37-R.Harrison at NE 4. 37-R.Harrison to NE 3 for -1 yards (85-J.Thomason). NE37 Shaken up on the play. [WPA -12.8% · EPA -3.20]
  • New England Patriots (Q3 13:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch to PHI 38 for 27 yards (21-M.Ware). Caught on NE47. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.11]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 3:39) — (3:39) 5-D.McNabb pass to 36-B.Westbrook for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PE87 left game w/ cramps. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +2.17]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New England Patriots (Q2 5:37) — (5:37) 12-T.Brady sacked at PHI 10 for -6 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by PHI-97-D.Walker at PHI 13. 97-D.Walker to PHI 13 for no gain (Team). Ball knocked loose by NE33. [WPA -13.4% · EPA -5.07]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass to 83-G.Lewis for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.5% · EPA +4.37]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 4:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens pushed ob at NE 17 for 30 yards (37-R.Harrison). Ball caught on NE45. PENALTY on NE-59-R.Colvin, Unnecessary Roughness, 9 yards, enforced at NE 17. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +4.22]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 7:27) — (7:27) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 82-L.Smith INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi at NE 24. 54-T.Bruschi to NE 24 for no gain (81-T.Owens). [WPA -9.5% · EPA -3.66]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 10:02 · NE 6 · Score 0-6
    (10:02) 5-D.McNabb pass to 82-L.Smith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 9:55 · NE 2 · Score 0-7
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
  3. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 1:16 · PHI 4 · Score 6-7
    (1:16) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 1:10 · PHI 2 · Score 7-7
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
  5. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 11:09 · PHI 2 · Score 13-7
    (11:09) 12-T.Brady pass to 50-M.Vrabel for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-93-J.Kearse, Defensive Holding, declined.
  6. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 11:04 · PHI 2 · Score 14-7
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 3:39 · NE 10 · Score 14-13
    (3:39) 5-D.McNabb pass to 36-B.Westbrook for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PE87 left game w/ cramps.
  8. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 3:35 · NE 2 · Score 14-14
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
  9. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 13:49 · PHI 2 · Score 20-14
    (13:49) 28-C.Dillon left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 13:44 · PHI 2 · Score 21-14
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
  11. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 8:43 · PHI 4 · Score 24-14
    (8:43) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
  12. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 1:55 · NE 30 · Score 24-20
    (1:55) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass to 83-G.Lewis for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 1:48 · NE 2 · Score 24-21
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • D. Branch (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2005-02-06?

The New England Patriots beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 in Conf. Championship, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q2: New England Patriots 7, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q4: New England Patriots 10, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Final: New England Patriots 24, Philadelphia Eagles 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. Smith (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 10:02) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Givens (T. Brady pass) (Q2 1:16) New England Patriots touchdown — M. Vrabel (T. Brady pass) (Q3 11:09) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Westbrook (D. McNabb pass) (Q3 3:39) New England Patriots touchdown — C. Dillon (Q4 13:49) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — G. Lewis (D. McNabb pass) (Q4 1:55) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 8:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles?

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 53.6% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +9.47 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 65.7% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +7.86 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles?

D. Branch (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.55 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+3.13 EPA): (11:53) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch to PHI 31 for 19 yards (29-R.Hood). PENALTY on PHI-90-C.Simon, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at PHI 31..

Was New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. New England Patriots won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

New England Patriots

Entered 16-2 Now 17-2 W

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 15-3 Now 15-4 L

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