Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 31–10 Philadelphia Eagles
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 17–7 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Branch
- Top passer
- D. McNabb
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:09) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 84-F.Mitchell INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi at…
- Game date
- 2003-09-14
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Philadelphia Eagles 31–10 on 2003-09-14. D. Branch posted a game-high +10.29 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 3 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(1:14) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(14:07) 22-D.Staley left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(8:04) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(2:12) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(7:07) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(10:54) 2-D.Akers 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(5:09) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 84-F.Mitchell INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi at PHI 18. 54-T.Bruschi for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
PHIPhiladelphia EaglesFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 1:14FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 10
- Score
- 3-0
(1:14) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 14:07TD DSD. StaleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 3-6
(14:07) 22-D.Staley left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 14:00XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 3-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:04TD CFC. FauriaPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 8
- Score
- 9-7
(8:04) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 7:59XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 10-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 2:12TD CFC. FauriaPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 5
- Score
- 16-7
(2:12) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 2:09XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 17-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 7:07TD DBD. BranchPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 26
- Score
- 23-7
(7:07) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 7:02XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 24-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 10:54FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 39
- Score
- 24-10
(10:54) 2-D.Akers 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 5:09TD TBT. BruschiPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 86
- Score
- 30-10
(5:09) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 84-F.Mitchell INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi at PHI 18. 54-T.Bruschi for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 5:02XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 31-10
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).
- 1D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +10.29 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
- 2T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +6.64 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 3Jamari Thrash · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.21 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 4C. Fauria · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 5Keldric Faulk · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 6T. Pinkston · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 7B. Westbrook · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.50 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 8
Trent Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.30 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 (+10.29) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.71 EPA per play.
D. Branch's top snap (+3.80 EPA): (7:07) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.71 EPA): D. McNabb — (5:09) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 84-F.Mitchell INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi at PHI 18. 54-T.Bruschi for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 54 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -0.62 EPA/play · -33.75 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 46 dropbacks · 65.2% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +6.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.012 | -0.286 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.0% | 39.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.136 | -0.516 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.313 | -0.080 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.286 | +0.012 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.2% | 59.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.29), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: -0.01 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: -0.29 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 17 drives, -1.17 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 16 drives, -26.56 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Staley
- New England Patriots — C. Fauria (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — C. Fauria (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — D. Branch (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — T. Bruschi
Field goals
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the PHI 10 (Q1 1:14) — (1:14) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q2 14:07) — (14:07) 22-D.Staley left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 14:00) — 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 8 (Q2 8:04) — (8:04) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 7:59) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the PHI 5 (Q2 2:12) — (2:12) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 2:09) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the PHI 26 (Q3 7:07) — (7:07) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 7:02) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NE 39 (Q4 10:54) — (10:54) 2-D.Akers 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 86 (Q4 5:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 84-F.Mitchell INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi at PHI 18. 54-T.Bruschi for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 5:02) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q2 3:03) — (3:03) 13-K.Walter punts 51 yards to PHI 16, Center-66-L.Paxton. 36-B.Westbrook MUFFS catch, touched at PHI 16, RECOVERED by NE-81-B.Johnson at PHI 14.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 9:17) — (9:17) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 36 for -5 yards (92-T.Washington). FUMBLES (92-T.Washington), touched at PHI 36, RECOVERED by NE-95-R.Phifer at PHI 36. 95-R.Phifer to PHI 35 for 1 yard (28-C.Buckhalte
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 12:14) — (12:14) 22-D.Staley right tackle to NE 47 for 1 yard (95-R.Phifer). FUMBLES (95-R.Phifer), touched at NE 47, RECOVERED by NE-55-W.McGinest at NE 47.
- New England Patriots (Q2 9:22) — (9:22) (Field Goal formation) 13-K.Walter Aborted. 66-L.Paxton FUMBLES at PHI 41, touched at PHI 41, recovered by NE-13-K.Walter at PHI 41. 13-K.Walter to PHI 41 for no gain (33-C.Hart).
- New England Patriots (Q1 4:16) — (4:16) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch to PHI 31 for 15 yards (23-T.Vincent).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 5:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 84-F.Mitchell INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi at PHI 18. 54-T.Bruschi for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 9:17) — (9:17) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 36 for -5 yards (92-T.Washington). FUMBLES (92-T.Washington), touched at PHI 36, RECOVERED by NE-95-R.Phifer at PHI 36. 95-R.Phifer to PHI 35 for 1 yard (28-C.Buckhalte
- New England Patriots (Q2 3:03) — (3:03) 13-K.Walter punts 51 yards to PHI 16, Center-66-L.Paxton. 36-B.Westbrook MUFFS catch, touched at PHI 16, RECOVERED by NE-81-B.Johnson at PHI 14.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 2:51) — (2:51) 5-D.McNabb sacked at NE 43 for -9 yards (58-M.Chatham). FUMBLES (58-M.Chatham), RECOVERED by NE-98-A.Pleasant at NE 43. 98-A.Pleasant to NE 49 for 6 yards. Lateral to 55-W.McGinest to PHI 31 fo
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 1:14 · PHI 10 · Score 3-0
(1:14) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 14:07 · NE 2 · Score 3-6
(14:07) 22-D.Staley left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 14:00 · NE 2 · Score 3-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 8:04 · PHI 8 · Score 9-7
(8:04) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 7:59 · PHI 2 · Score 10-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 2:12 · PHI 5 · Score 16-7
(2:12) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 2:09 · PHI 2 · Score 17-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 7:07 · PHI 26 · Score 23-7
(7:07) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 7:02 · PHI 2 · Score 24-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 10:54 · NE 39 · Score 24-10
(10:54) 2-D.Akers 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 5:09 · NE 86 · Score 30-10
(5:09) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 84-F.Mitchell INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi at PHI 18. 54-T.Bruschi for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 5:02 · PHI 2 · Score 31-10
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.
- 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 2003-09-14?
The New England Patriots beat the Philadelphia Eagles 31-10 in Week 2, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: New England Patriots 3, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q2: New England Patriots 14, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q4: New England Patriots 7, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Final: New England Patriots 31, Philadelphia Eagles 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Staley (Q2 14:07) New England Patriots touchdown — C. Fauria (T. Brady pass) (Q2 8:04) New England Patriots touchdown — C. Fauria (T. Brady pass) (Q2 2:12) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Branch (T. Brady pass) (Q3 7:07) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Bruschi (Q4 5:09) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 1:14, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 10:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 33.3% completion, -0.62 EPA per dropback, -33.75 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 65.2% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.64 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 +10.29 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.80 EPA): (7:07) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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