Saints 24–20 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2003

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders?

B. Williams (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.36 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+3.43 EPA): (4:08) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams to WAS 45 for 17 yards (26-I.Ohalete). PENALTY on WAS-91-R.Upshaw, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at WAS 45..

Quick answer

Winner: New Orleans Saints
Final score: New Orleans Saints 24–20 Washington Commanders
Halftime: New Orleans Saints 17–14 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Bucky Williams
Top passer: T. Hasselbeck
Biggest EPA play: (12:05) 8-T.Hasselbeck up the middle to NO 37 for 6 yards (94-Ch.Grant). FUMBLES (94-Ch.Gr…
Game date: 2003-11-30

Game summary

The New Orleans Saints beat the Washington Commanders 24–20 on 2003-11-30. Bucky Williams posted a game-high +7.36 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 31 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
New Orleans Saints	17	7	7	0	0	24
Washington Commanders	14	3	3	0	0	20

Scoring Map

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

NONew Orleans Saints

NO 64

WAS 15

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 15:00TD
ABA. Brooks
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 7
Score
6-0
(15:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:56XP
JCJ. Carney
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
7-0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:17TD
LCL. Coles
Points+7
Yard line
NO 64
Score
7-0
(14:17) 8-T.Hasselbeck pass incomplete to 80-L.Coles (94-Ch.Grant).
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 3:53TD
RCR. Cartwright
Points+6
Yard line
NO 2
Score
7-6
(3:53) 40-R.Cartwright right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 3:48XP
Justin Hall
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
7-7
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:29FG
JCJ. Carney
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 8
Score
10-7
(2:29) 3-J.Carney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 2:24TD
CMC. Morton
Points+6
Yard line
NO 30
Score
10-13
17-M.Berger kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to WAS 6. 20-C.Morton for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 2:10XP
Justin Hall
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
10-14
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 6:07FG
Justin Hall
Points+3
Yard line
NO 27
Score
10-17
(6:07) 10-J.Hall 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 0:45TD
ABA. Brooks
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 3
Score
16-17
(:45) 2-A.Brooks up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 0:38XP
JCJ. Carney
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
17-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 12:58FG
Justin Hall
Points+3
Yard line
NO 31
Score
17-20
(12:58) 10-J.Hall 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 9:44TD
Bucky Williams
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
23-20
(9:44) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 9:38XP
JCJ. Carney
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
24-20
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Bucky Williams · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.45 EPA/play
2L. Coles · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.68 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
3A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +4.77 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
4A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +2.43 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
5D. McAllister · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.14 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
6R. Cartwright · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.11 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
7L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
8T. Canidate · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.88 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.11 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

Bucky Williams — NO · Receiving

Bucky Williams posted the highest total EPA (+7.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.45 EPA per play.

Bucky Williams's top snap (+3.43 EPA): (4:08) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams to WAS 45 for 17 yards (26-I.Ohalete). PENALTY on WAS-91-R.Upshaw, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at WAS 45.

Biggest single play (-6.85 EPA): T. Hasselbeck — (12:05) 8-T.Hasselbeck up the middle to NO 37 for 6 yards (94-Ch.Grant). FUMBLES (94-Ch.Grant), RECOVERED by NO-33-A.Ambrose at NO 35. 33-A.Ambrose to WAS 40 for 25 yards (80-L.Coles). PENALTY on WAS-

Quarterback report card

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

T. Hasselbeck (Washington Commanders) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -0.16 EPA/play · -6.94 total EPA
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 33 dropbacks · 42.4% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.43 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New Orleans Saints	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.083	+0.004
Offensive success rate	46.6%	45.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.137	-0.308
Rush EPA/play	+0.187	+0.123
Defensive EPA/play	-0.004	-0.083
Defensive success rate	54.8%	53.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs +0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New Orleans Saints: +0.08 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: +0.00 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)

New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +7.29 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 14 drives, +0.31 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

New Orleans Saints — A. Brooks (Q2 15:00)
Washington Commanders — R. Cartwright (Q2 3:53)
Washington Commanders — C. Morton (Q2 2:24)
New Orleans Saints — A. Brooks (Q3 0:45)
New Orleans Saints — Bucky Williams (A. Brooks pass) (Q4 9:44)

Field goals

New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q2 2:29)
Washington Commanders — Justin Hall (Q3 6:07)
Washington Commanders — Justin Hall (Q4 12:58)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 17–14. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 7 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 14:56) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 64 (Q2 14:17) — (14:17) 8-T.Hasselbeck pass incomplete to 80-L.Coles (94-Ch.Grant).; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q2 3:53) — (3:53) 40-R.Cartwright right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 3:48) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the WAS 8 (Q2 2:29) — (2:29) 3-J.Carney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NO 30 (Q2 2:24) — 17-M.Berger kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to WAS 6. 20-C.Morton for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 2:10) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..

The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NO 27 (Q3 6:07) — (6:07) 10-J.Hall 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q3 0:45) — (:45) 2-A.Brooks up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 0:38) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NO 31 (Q4 12:58) — (12:58) 10-J.Hall 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q4 9:44) — (9:44) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 9:38) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q3 12:05) — (12:05) 8-T.Hasselbeck up the middle to NO 37 for 6 yards (94-Ch.Grant). FUMBLES (94-Ch.Grant), RECOVERED by NO-33-A.Ambrose at NO 35. 33-A.Ambrose to WAS 40 for 25 yards (80-L.Coles). PENALTY on WAS- [WPA -23.5% · EPA -6.85]
Washington Commanders (Q2 2:24) — 17-M.Berger kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to WAS 6. 20-C.Morton for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.5% · EPA +6.44]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 3:44) — (3:44) 26-D.McAllister right guard to WAS 22 for 52 yards (41-M.Bowen, 96-D.Russell). PENALTY on WAS-41-M.Bowen, Personal Foul, 11 yards, enforced at WAS 22. [WPA +14.8% · EPA +4.18]
Washington Commanders (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 8-T.Hasselbeck pass incomplete to 86-T.Jacobs (35-F.Brown). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -2.01]
Washington Commanders (Q1 8:15) — (8:15) 8-T.Hasselbeck pass intended for 30-T.Canidate INTERCEPTED by 22-F.Thomas at NO 23. 22-F.Thomas to NO 37 for 14 yards (8-T.Hasselbeck). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -4.28]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q3 12:05) — (12:05) 8-T.Hasselbeck up the middle to NO 37 for 6 yards (94-Ch.Grant). FUMBLES (94-Ch.Grant), RECOVERED by NO-33-A.Ambrose at NO 35. 33-A.Ambrose to WAS 40 for 25 yards (80-L.Coles). PENALTY on WAS- [WPA -23.5% · EPA -6.85]
Washington Commanders (Q2 2:24) — 17-M.Berger kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to WAS 6. 20-C.Morton for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.5% · EPA +6.44]
Washington Commanders (Q1 8:15) — (8:15) 8-T.Hasselbeck pass intended for 30-T.Canidate INTERCEPTED by 22-F.Thomas at NO 23. 22-F.Thomas to NO 37 for 14 yards (8-T.Hasselbeck). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -4.28]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 3:44) — (3:44) 26-D.McAllister right guard to WAS 22 for 52 yards (41-M.Bowen, 96-D.Russell). PENALTY on WAS-41-M.Bowen, Personal Foul, 11 yards, enforced at WAS 22. [WPA +14.8% · EPA +4.18]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · WAS 7 · Score 6-0
(15:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 14:56 · WAS 2 · Score 7-0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q2 14:17 · NO 64 · Score 7-0
(14:17) 8-T.Hasselbeck pass incomplete to 80-L.Coles (94-Ch.Grant).
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 3:53 · NO 2 · Score 7-6
(3:53) 40-R.Cartwright right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 3:48 · NO 2 · Score 7-7
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 2:29 · WAS 8 · Score 10-7
(2:29) 3-J.Carney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 2:24 · NO 30 · Score 10-13
17-M.Berger kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to WAS 6. 20-C.Morton for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 2:10 · NO 2 · Score 10-14
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 6:07 · NO 27 · Score 10-17
(6:07) 10-J.Hall 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 0:45 · WAS 3 · Score 16-17
(:45) 2-A.Brooks up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 0:38 · WAS 2 · Score 17-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 12:58 · NO 31 · Score 17-20
(12:58) 10-J.Hall 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 9:44 · WAS 15 · Score 23-20
(9:44) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 9:38 · WAS 2 · Score 24-20
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.

Key takeaways

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

New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Bucky Williams (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders on 2003-11-30?

The New Orleans Saints beat the Washington Commanders 24-20 in Week 13, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders?

Q2: New Orleans Saints 17, Washington Commanders 14; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, Washington Commanders 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Washington Commanders 3; Final: New Orleans Saints 24, Washington Commanders 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders?

New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Brooks (Q2 15:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Cartwright (Q2 3:53) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Morton (Q2 2:24) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Brooks (Q3 0:45) New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Williams (A. Brooks pass) (Q4 9:44) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 2:29, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q3 6:07, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q4 12:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders?

T. Hasselbeck (Washington Commanders), 51.2% completion, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -6.94 total passing EPA. A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 42.4% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.43 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders?

Bucky Williams (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.36 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+3.43 EPA): (4:08) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams to WAS 45 for 17 yards (26-I.Ohalete). PENALTY on WAS-91-R.Upshaw, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at WAS 45..

Was New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. New Orleans Saints won 24-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L

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