Patriots 0–31 Bills: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2003

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Winner: Buffalo Bills
Final score: Buffalo Bills 31–0 New England Patriots
Halftime: New England Patriots 0–21 Buffalo Bills at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: D. Bledsoe
Top passer: T. Brady
Biggest EPA play: (10:24) 12-T.Brady pass INTERCEPTED by 95-S.Adams at NE 37. 95-S.Adams for 37 yards, TOUCH…
Game date: 2003-09-07

Game summary

The Buffalo Bills beat the New England Patriots 31–0 on 2003-09-07. D. Bledsoe posted a game-high +12.76 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
New England Patriots	0	0	0	0	0	0
Buffalo Bills	7	14	10	0	0	31

Scoring Map

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

NENew England Patriots

BUF 61

NE 9

+3NE 26

BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 10:01TD
THT. Henry
Points+6
Yard line
NE 1
Score
0-6
(10:01) 20-T.Henry up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: S.Gash.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 9:58XP
RLR. Lindell
Points+1
Yard line
NE 2
Score
0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 13:26TD
David Moore
Points+6
Yard line
NE 7
Score
0-13
(13:26) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-D.Moore for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at goal line.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 13:22XP
RLR. Lindell
Points+1
Yard line
NE 2
Score
0-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 10:24TD
SAS. Adams
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 61
Score
0-20
(10:24) 12-T.Brady pass INTERCEPTED by 95-S.Adams at NE 37. 95-S.Adams for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pressure on QB: L.Fletcher. D.Woody injured on play, walks off.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 10:14XP
RLR. Lindell
Points+1
Yard line
NE 2
Score
0-21
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 13:26TD
THT. Henry
Points+6
Yard line
NE 9
Score
0-27
(13:26) 20-T.Henry right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: M.Williams.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 13:21XP
RLR. Lindell
Points+1
Yard line
NE 2
Score
0-28
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 4:22FG
RLR. Lindell
Points+3
Yard line
NE 26
Score
0-31
(4:22) 9-R.Lindell 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1D. Bledsoe · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +12.76 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
2B. Shaw · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
3E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.04 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
4T. Henry · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
5D. Patten · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
6R. Davey · New England Patriots · Passing · +2.62 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
7S. Morris · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
8David Moore · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.14 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. Bledsoe — BUF · Passing

D. Bledsoe posted the highest total EPA (+12.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.

D. Bledsoe's top snap (+3.65 EPA): (6:57) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds to NE 40 for 49 yards (24-T.Law). Caught over middle at NE 50.

Biggest single play (-8.00 EPA): T. Brady — (10:24) 12-T.Brady pass INTERCEPTED by 95-S.Adams at NE 37. 95-S.Adams for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pressure on QB: L.Fletcher. D.Woody injured on play, walks off.

Quarterback report card

T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 34 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -0.60 EPA/play · -20.27 total EPA
D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · +0.40 EPA/play · +12.76 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New England Patriots	Buffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play	-0.285	+0.109
Offensive success rate	45.6%	43.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.420	+0.399
Rush EPA/play	-0.295	-0.279
Defensive EPA/play	-0.109	+0.285
Defensive success rate	56.5%	54.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.28), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New England Patriots: -0.28 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
Buffalo Bills: +0.11 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, +9.30 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
New England Patriots: 12 drives, -22.49 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Buffalo Bills — T. Henry (Q1 10:01)
Buffalo Bills — David Moore (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q2 13:26)
Buffalo Bills — S. Adams (Q2 10:24)
Buffalo Bills — T. Henry (Q4 13:26)

Field goals

Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell (Q4 4:22)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q1 10:01) — (10:01) 20-T.Henry up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: S.Gash.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 9:58) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 7 (Q2 13:26) — (13:26) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-D.Moore for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at goal line.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 13:22) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 61 (Q2 10:24); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 10:14) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 9 (Q4 13:26) — (13:26) 20-T.Henry right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: M.Williams.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 13:21) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NE 26 (Q4 4:22) — (4:22) 9-R.Lindell 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Buffalo Bills (Q1 10:51) — (10:51) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-B.Shaw to NE 20 for 24 yards (23-A.Harris). Caught along left sideline at NE 22. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +2.61]
Buffalo Bills (Q1 6:57) — (6:57) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds to NE 40 for 49 yards (24-T.Law). Caught over middle at NE 50. [WPA +7.6% · EPA +3.65]
Buffalo Bills (Q1 4:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 31-S.Morris to NE 20 for 24 yards (24-T.Law, 23-A.Harris). Screen over middle, caught at NE 38. T.Law injured on play, jogs off. [WPA +6.9% · EPA +3.23]
New England Patriots (Q2 10:24) — (10:24) 12-T.Brady pass INTERCEPTED by 95-S.Adams at NE 37. 95-S.Adams for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pressure on QB: L.Fletcher. D.Woody injured on play, walks off. [WPA -6.2% · EPA -8.00]
Buffalo Bills (Q3 10:39) — (10:39) 20-T.Henry to BUF 22 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by NE-55-W.McGinest at BUF 22. [WPA -5.5% · EPA -5.45]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New England Patriots (Q2 10:24) — (10:24) 12-T.Brady pass INTERCEPTED by 95-S.Adams at NE 37. 95-S.Adams for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pressure on QB: L.Fletcher. D.Woody injured on play, walks off. [WPA -6.2% · EPA -8.00]
Buffalo Bills (Q3 10:39) — (10:39) 20-T.Henry to BUF 22 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by NE-55-W.McGinest at BUF 22. [WPA -5.5% · EPA -5.45]
New England Patriots (Q3 0:45) — (:45) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 33-K.Faulk INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Spikes at BUF 45. 51-T.Spikes to BUF 46 for 1 yard (72-M.Light). Coverage over middle. [WPA -1.4% · EPA -4.77]
New England Patriots (Q4 9:52) — (9:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 31-L.Centers INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Spikes at BUF 23. 51-T.Spikes pushed ob at BUF 23 for no gain (31-L.Centers). Coverage along right sideline. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -4.49]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 10:01 · NE 1 · Score 0-6
(10:01) 20-T.Henry up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: S.Gash.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 9:58 · NE 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 13:26 · NE 7 · Score 0-13
(13:26) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-D.Moore for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at goal line.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 13:22 · NE 2 · Score 0-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 10:24 · BUF 61 · Score 0-20
(10:24) 12-T.Brady pass INTERCEPTED by 95-S.Adams at NE 37. 95-S.Adams for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pressure on QB: L.Fletcher. D.Woody injured on play, walks off.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 10:14 · NE 2 · Score 0-21
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 13:26 · NE 9 · Score 0-27
(13:26) 20-T.Henry right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: M.Williams.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 13:21 · NE 2 · Score 0-28
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 4:22 · NE 26 · Score 0-31
(4:22) 9-R.Lindell 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

Key takeaways

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

Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills on 2003-09-07?

The Buffalo Bills beat the New England Patriots 31-0 in Week 1, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?

Q1: New England Patriots 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q2: New England Patriots 0, Buffalo Bills 14; Q4: New England Patriots 0, Buffalo Bills 10; Final: New England Patriots 0, Buffalo Bills 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Henry (Q1 10:01) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Moore (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q2 13:26) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Adams (Q2 10:24) Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Henry (Q4 13:26) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 4:22, 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?

T. Brady (New England Patriots), 41.2% completion, -0.60 EPA per dropback, -20.27 total passing EPA. D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills), 53.1% completion, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +12.76 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?

D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.76 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+3.65 EPA): (6:57) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds to NE 40 for 49 yards (24-T.Law). Caught over middle at NE 50..

Season records after this game

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Buffalo Bills

Now 1-0 W

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