Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 27–25 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 10–13 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. McCants
- Top passer
- P. Ramsey
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:22) 11-P.Ramsey pass intended for 46-L.Betts INTERCEPTED by 94-N.Kalu (97-D.Walker) at …
- Game date
- 2003-10-05
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 27–25 on 2003-10-05. D. McCants posted a game-high +9.74 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 0 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 25 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 3 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders(4:08) 2-D.Akers 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(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.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(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.)
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
(1:13) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(:10) 10-J.Hall 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
(7:38) 10-J.Hall 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
(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 screen pass.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(9:00) 10-J.Hall 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
(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.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(1:19) 10-J.Hall 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
(:19) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Redskins' Ramsey hits McCants on long post pattern over Eagles' Reese.
PHIPhiladelphia EaglesFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 4:08FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 34
- Score
- 0-3
(4:08) 2-D.Akers 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 11:33TD JRJ. RitchiePoints+6
- Yard line
- 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.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 11:28XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 12
- Score
- 0-10
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 5:58TD PRP. RamseyPoints+6
- Yard line
- 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.)
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 5:56XP Points+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 7-10
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 1:13FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 18
- Score
- 7-13
(1:13) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:10FG Points+3
- Yard line
- PHI 30
- Score
- 10-13
(:10) 10-J.Hall 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 7:38FG Points+3
- Yard line
- PHI 27
- Score
- 13-13
(7:38) 10-J.Hall 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 3:22TD NKN. KaluPoints+6
- Yard line
- 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 Redskins' Ramsey arm as he attempts to set up a screen pass.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 3:15XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 13-20
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 9:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- PHI 19
- Score
- 16-20
(9:00) 10-J.Hall 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 3:15TD BWB. WestbrookPoints+6
- Yard line
- 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.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 3:10XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 16-27
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 1:19FG Points+3
- Yard line
- PHI 35
- Score
- 19-27
(1:19) 10-J.Hall 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 0:19TD DMD. McCantsPoints+6
- Yard line
- 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.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. McCants · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +9.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.43 EPA/play
- 2Jamari Thrash · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
- 3T. Pinkston · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 4F. Mitchell · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.55 EPA/play
- 5J. Ritchie · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 6
Lecitus Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play - 7B. Westbrook · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.31 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 8R. Gardner · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.77 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. McCants — WAS · Receiving
D. McCants posted the highest total EPA (+9.74) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.43 EPA per play.
D. McCants's top snap (+4.87 EPA): (:19) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Redskins' Ramsey hits McCants on long post pattern over Eagles' Reese.
Biggest single play (-6.13 EPA): P. Ramsey — (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
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.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.016 | -0.026 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.0% | 43.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.162 | -0.141 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.110 | +0.020 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.026 | +0.016 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.5% | 54.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
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.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: -0.02 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: -0.03 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: 15 drives, -2.24 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 14 drives, -1.56 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — J. Ritchie (D. McNabb pass)
- Washington Commanders — P. Ramsey
- Philadelphia Eagles — N. Kalu
- Philadelphia Eagles — B. Westbrook
- Washington Commanders — D. McCants (P. Ramsey pass)
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Washington Commanders — Justin Hall
- Washington Commanders — Justin Hall
- Washington Commanders — Justin Hall
- Washington Commanders — Justin Hall
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 34 (Q1 4:08) — (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 11:33); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 12 (Q2 11:28) — 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 5:58) — (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 5:56) — 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 1:13) — (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 0:10) — (: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 7:38) — (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 3:22); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 3:15) — 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.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 3:22) — (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
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:13) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-P.Ramsey pass to 80-L.Coles is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 7:13) — (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).
- 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.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 6:14) — (6:14) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash to PHI 45 for 19 yards (24-C.Bailey).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 3:22) — (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
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 7:13) — (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).
- 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.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 14:20) — (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).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 4:08 · WAS 34 · Score 0-3
(4:08) 2-D.Akers 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 11:33 · 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. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 11:28 · WAS 12 · Score 0-10
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 5:58 · 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.) - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 5:56 · PHI 2 · Score 7-10
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 1:13 · WAS 18 · Score 7-13
(1:13) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:10 · PHI 30 · Score 10-13
(:10) 10-J.Hall 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 7:38 · PHI 27 · Score 13-13
(7:38) 10-J.Hall 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 3:22 · 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 Redskins' Ramsey arm as he attempts to set up a - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 3:15 · WAS 2 · Score 13-20
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. McCants (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2003-10-05?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 27-25 in Week 5, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q2: Washington Commanders 10, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 12, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Final: Washington Commanders 25, Philadelphia Eagles 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Ritchie (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 11:33) Washington Commanders touchdown — P. Ramsey (Q2 5:58) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — N. Kalu (Q3 3:22) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Westbrook (Q4 3:15) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. McCants (P. Ramsey pass) (Q4 0:19) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q1 4:08, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 1:13, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q2 0:10, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q3 7:38, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q4 9:00, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q4 1:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders), 46.3% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -8.37 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 47.1% completion, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -5.30 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
D. McCants (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.74 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+4.87 EPA): (:19) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Redskins' Ramsey hits McCants on long post pattern over Eagles' Reese..
Was Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 27-25 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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