Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 38–7 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 17–7 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- D. Bledsoe
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:46) 33-K.Faulk for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2002-11-03
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 38–7 on 2002-11-03. T. Brady posted a game-high +28.67 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 7 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(10:32) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle in back of end zone.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(13:03) 12-T.Brady pass to 32-A.Smith for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Screen right, caught at BUF 15. Crossed to middle and end zone.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(3:54) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(:14) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, 2 yds. into end zone.
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(7:46) 33-K.Faulk for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(:59) 32-A.Smith left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(7:01) 12-T.Brady pass to 32-A.Smith for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Screen right, caught at BUF 17.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 10:32TD CFC. FauriaPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 5
- Score
- 6-0
(10:32) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle in back of end zone.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 10:27XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 13:03TD Arian SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 13
- Score
- 13-0
(13:03) 12-T.Brady pass to 32-A.Smith for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Screen right, caught at BUF 15. Crossed to middle and end zone.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:54XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 14-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 3:54FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 28
- Score
- 17-0
(3:54) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:14TD PPP. PricePoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 17-6
(:14) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, 2 yds. into end zone.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:10XP MHM. HollisPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 17-7
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 7:46TD KFKeldric FaulkPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 45
- Score
- 23-7
(7:46) 33-K.Faulk for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 7:33XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 24-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 0:59TD Arian SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 30-7
(:59) 32-A.Smith left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 0:54XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 31-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 7:01TD Arian SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 14
- Score
- 37-7
(7:01) 12-T.Brady pass to 32-A.Smith for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Screen right, caught at BUF 17.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 6:52XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 38-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +28.67 total EPA · 28 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 2P. Price · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +7.94 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 3Arian Smith · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 4D. Patten · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.79 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 5Derrick Graham · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 6Keldric Faulk · New England Patriots · Rushing · +5.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 7S. Morris · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 8Keldric Faulk · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.53 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
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+28.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +1.02 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+3.47 EPA): (7:01) 12-T.Brady pass to 32-A.Smith for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Screen right, caught at BUF 17.
Biggest single play (+5.79 EPA): Keldric Faulk — (7:46) 33-K.Faulk for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Bledsoe led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) · 54 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -3.88 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 28 dropbacks · 78.6% completion · +1.02 EPA/play · +28.67 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.391 | -0.075 |
| Offensive success rate | 58.7% | 45.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +1.024 | -0.072 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.011 | +0.088 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.075 | -0.391 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.2% | 41.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.39 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.39 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.07 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 9 drives, -6.24 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 9 drives, +29.32 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — C. Fauria (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Arian Smith (T. Brady pass)
- Buffalo Bills — P. Price (D. Bledsoe pass)
- New England Patriots — Keldric Faulk
- New England Patriots — Arian Smith
- New England Patriots — Arian Smith (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 5 (Q1 10:32) — (10:32) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle in back of end zone.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 10:27) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 13 (Q2 13:03) — (13:03) 12-T.Brady pass to 32-A.Smith for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Screen right, caught at BUF 15. Crossed to middle and end zone.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 12:54) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 28 (Q2 3:54) — (3:54) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, 2 yds. into end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 0:10) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 45 (Q3 7:46) — (7:46) 33-K.Faulk for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 7:33) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q3 0:59) — (:59) 32-A.Smith left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 0:54) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 14 (Q4 7:01) — (7:01) 12-T.Brady pass to 32-A.Smith for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Screen right, caught at BUF 17.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 6:52) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 8:03) — (8:03) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at NE 32 for -14 yards (sack split by 52-T.Johnson and 55-W.McGinest).
- New England Patriots (Q1 13:36) — (13:36) 12-T.Brady pass to 33-K.Faulk pushed ob at BUF 49 for 19 yards (27-C.Wire). Flat pass right, caught at NE 29.
- New England Patriots (Q3 7:46) — (7:46) 33-K.Faulk for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q1 12:34) — (12:34) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-Tro.Brown to BUF 29 for 14 yards (23-P.Prioleau). Dump pass, caught over middle at BUF 37.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 11:49) — (11:49) 8-B.Moorman punts 15 yards to NE 17, Center-85-J.Riemersma, fair catch by 80-Tro.Brown.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q3 7:46) — (7:46) 33-K.Faulk for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 6:16) — (6:16) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 80-E.Moulds INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law at NE 42. 24-T.Law to BUF 29 for 29 yards (83-D.Moore). Coverage over middle.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 11-D.Bledsoe pass incomplete to 80-E.Moulds. Underthrown, receiver in rear left corner of end zone.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 8:03) — (8:03) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at NE 32 for -14 yards (sack split by 52-T.Johnson and 55-W.McGinest).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 10:32 · BUF 5 · Score 6-0
(10:32) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle in back of end zone. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 10:27 · BUF 2 · Score 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 13:03 · BUF 13 · Score 13-0
(13:03) 12-T.Brady pass to 32-A.Smith for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Screen right, caught at BUF 15. Crossed to middle and end zone. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 12:54 · BUF 2 · Score 14-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 3:54 · BUF 28 · Score 17-0
(3:54) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 0:14 · NE 1 · Score 17-6
(:14) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, 2 yds. into end zone. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 0:10 · NE 2 · Score 17-7
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 7:46 · BUF 45 · Score 23-7
(7:46) 33-K.Faulk for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 7:33 · BUF 2 · Score 24-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 0:59 · BUF 2 · Score 30-7
(:59) 32-A.Smith left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 0:54 · BUF 2 · Score 31-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 7:01 · BUF 14 · Score 37-7
(7:01) 12-T.Brady pass to 32-A.Smith for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Screen right, caught at BUF 17. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 6:52 · BUF 2 · Score 38-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
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.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills on 2002-11-03?
The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 38-7 in Week 9, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: New England Patriots 7, Buffalo Bills 0; Q2: New England Patriots 10, Buffalo Bills 7; Q3: New England Patriots 14, Buffalo Bills 0; Q4: New England Patriots 7, Buffalo Bills 0; Final: New England Patriots 38, Buffalo Bills 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
New England Patriots touchdown — C. Fauria (T. Brady pass) (Q1 10:32) New England Patriots touchdown — A. Smith (T. Brady pass) (Q2 13:03) Buffalo Bills touchdown — P. Price (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q2 0:14) New England Patriots touchdown — K. Faulk (Q3 7:46) New England Patriots touchdown — A. Smith (Q3 0:59) New England Patriots touchdown — A. Smith (T. Brady pass) (Q4 7:01) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 3:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills), 51.9% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -3.88 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 78.6% completion, +1.02 EPA per dropback, +28.67 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +28.67 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+3.47 EPA): (7:01) 12-T.Brady pass to 32-A.Smith for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Screen right, caught at BUF 17..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L
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