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NFL · Week 3 · September 21, 2003 · 12 min read

New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders: 2003 Week 3 Recap

Giants defeat Commanders 24–21 in Week 3

K.Collins led Fantasy Impact as Giants prevailed in a 24–21 Week 3 finish.

New York Giants 24 2–1 Winner
Final 24–21
Washington Commanders 21 2–1
Winner
New York Giants
Final score
24–21
Halftime
New York Giants 21–3 Washington Commanders
Top passer
P. Ramsey
FantasyHQ MVP
K.Collins
Game date
September 21, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • K.Collins 24/46 · 270 YDS · 3 TD +12.9 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Toomer 4 REC · 81 YDS · 1 TD +8.6 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Hilliard 7 REC · 58 YDS · 2 TD +8.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • P.Ramsey 23/54 · 334 YDS · 3 TD +9.4 Fantasy Impact
  • D.McCants 4 REC · 67 YDS · 1 TD +7.3 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Coles 7 REC · 105 YDS +6.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New York Giants
Final score
New York Giants 24–21 Washington Commanders
Halftime
New York Giants 21–3 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
K. Collins
Top passer
P. Ramsey
Biggest EPA play
(5:50) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2003-09-21

Game summary

The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 24–21 on 2003-09-21. K. Collins posted a game-high +12.95 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
New York Giants71400324
Washington Commanders30711021

Scoring Map

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

NYGNew York Giants
WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 8:43FG
    Justin Hall

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 24
    Score
    0-3

    (8:43) 10-J.Hall 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.

  2. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 2:53TD
    IHI. Hilliard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 5
    Score
    6-3

    (2:53) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 2:45XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    7-3

    8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.

  4. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 5:50TD
    ATA. Toomer

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 54
    Score
    13-3

    (5:50) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 5:41XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    14-3

    8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.

  6. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 0:24TD
    IHI. Hilliard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 5
    Score
    20-3

    (:24) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 0:19XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    21-3

    8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 3:53TD
    DMD. McCants

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 4
    Score
    21-9

    (3:53) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 3:47XP
    Justin Hall

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    21-10

    10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.

  10. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 2:32TD
    RGR. Gardner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 6
    Score
    21-16

    (2:32) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 2:27Safety
    PRP. Ramsey

    Points+2

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    21-18

    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  12. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 0:20FG
    Justin Hall

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    21-21

    (:20) 10-J.Hall 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.

  13. NYGNew York Giants
    OT 10:49FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 11
    Score
    24-21

    (10:49) 8-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles. Penalty on WAS, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, declined.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +12.95 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  2. 2P. Ramsey · Washington Commanders · Passing · +9.44 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
  4. 4I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.19 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
  5. 5D. McCants · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
  6. 6L. Coles · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.78 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  8. 8L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.70 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

K. Collins — NYG · Passing

K. Collins posted the highest total EPA (+12.95) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.

K. Collins's top snap (+5.82 EPA): (5:50) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 · 42.6% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +9.44 total EPA
  • K. Collins (New York Giants) · 46 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · +0.28 EPA/play · +12.95 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew York GiantsWashington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play+0.083+0.045
Offensive success rate52.0%42.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.282+0.183
Rush EPA/play+0.046+0.024
Defensive EPA/play-0.045-0.083
Defensive success rate57.1%48.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Giants +0.08, Washington Commanders +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New York Giants: +0.08 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Washington Commanders: +0.04 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • New York Giants: 13 drives, +8.48 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 13 drives, +4.38 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • New York Giants — I. Hilliard (K. Collins pass) (Q1 2:53)
  • New York Giants — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass) (Q2 5:50)
  • New York Giants — I. Hilliard (K. Collins pass) (Q2 0:24)
  • Washington Commanders — D. McCants (P. Ramsey pass) (Q3 3:53)
  • Washington Commanders — R. Gardner (P. Ramsey pass) (Q4 2:32)

Field goals

  • Justin HallWashington Commanders — Justin Hall (Q1 8:43)
  • Justin HallWashington Commanders — Justin Hall (Q4 0:20)
  • Myles BryantNew York Giants — Myles Bryant (OT 10:49)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 24 (Q1 8:43) — (8:43) 10-J.Hall 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 5 (Q1 2:53) — (2:53) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 2:45) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles..

The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 54 (Q2 5:50) — (5:50) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 5:41) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 5 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 0:19) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q3 3:53) — (3:53) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 3:47) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 11–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 6 (Q4 2:32) — (2:32) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the NYG 2 (Q4 2:27) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 15 (Q4 0:20) — (:20) 10-J.Hall 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..

Overtime: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 11 (OT 10:49) — (10:49) 8-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles. Penalty on WAS, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, declined..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New York Giants (OT 12:19) — (12:19) 5-K.Collins pass to 80-J.Shockey pushed ob at WAS 20 for 27 yards (29-T.Franz). [WPA +21.1% · EPA +1.90]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants pushed ob at NYG 19 for 32 yards (37-J.Harris). Penalty on NYG-22-R.Brown, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +16.8% · EPA +2.01]
  • New York Giants (Q2 5:50) — (5:50) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +5.82]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) 11-P.Ramsey pass incomplete to 80-L.Coles. PENALTY on WAS-60-C.Samuels, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NYG 19 - No Play. [WPA -13.7% · EPA -0.94]
  • New York Giants (OT 13:38) — (13:38) 21-T.Barber right end to NYG 34 for 14 yards (41-M.Bowen). [WPA +12.6% · EPA +1.28]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Giants (Q2 5:50) — (5:50) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +5.82]
  • Washington Commanders (Q3 10:08) — (10:08) 11-P.Ramsey pass intended for 80-L.Coles INTERCEPTED by 25-W.Allen at NYG 40. 25-W.Allen pushed ob at WAS 38 for 22 yards (47-B.Johnson). [WPA -1.0% · EPA -3.26]
  • New York Giants (Q4 4:15) — (4:15) 8-M.Bryant 37 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles. [WPA -2.9% · EPA -2.99]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 3:42) — (3:42) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 80-L.Coles to NYG 17 for 22 yards (55-D.Jones). [WPA +4.3% · EPA +2.88]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 8:43 · NYG 24 · Score 0-3
    (8:43) 10-J.Hall 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
  2. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 2:53 · WAS 5 · Score 6-3
    (2:53) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 2:45 · WAS 2 · Score 7-3
    8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
  4. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 5:50 · WAS 54 · Score 13-3
    (5:50) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 5:41 · WAS 2 · Score 14-3
    8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
  6. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 0:24 · WAS 5 · Score 20-3
    (:24) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · WAS 2 · Score 21-3
    8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
  8. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 3:53 · NYG 4 · Score 21-9
    (3:53) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 3:47 · NYG 2 · Score 21-10
    10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
  10. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 2:32 · NYG 6 · Score 21-16
    (2:32) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q4 2:27 · NYG 2 · Score 21-18
    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  12. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 0:20 · NYG 15 · Score 21-21
    (:20) 10-J.Hall 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
  13. New York Giants FG (+3) — OT 10:49 · WAS 11 · Score 24-21
    (10:49) 8-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles. Penalty on WAS, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, declined.

Key takeaways

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

  • New York Giants earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • K. Collins (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Giants vs Washington Commanders on 2003-09-21?

The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 24-21 in Week 3, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: New York Giants 7, Washington Commanders 3; Q2: New York Giants 14, Washington Commanders 0; Q3: New York Giants 0, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: New York Giants 0, Washington Commanders 11; Q5: New York Giants 3, Washington Commanders 0; Final: New York Giants 24, Washington Commanders 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?

New York Giants touchdown — I. Hilliard (K. Collins pass) (Q1 2:53) New York Giants touchdown — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass) (Q2 5:50) New York Giants touchdown — I. Hilliard (K. Collins pass) (Q2 0:24) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. McCants (P. Ramsey pass) (Q3 3:53) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Gardner (P. Ramsey pass) (Q4 2:32) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q1 8:43, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q4 0:20, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — M. Bryant (OT 10:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?

P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders), 42.6% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +9.44 total passing EPA. K. Collins (New York Giants), 52.2% completion, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +12.95 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?

K. Collins (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.95 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (+5.82 EPA): (5:50) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was New York Giants vs Washington Commanders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Giants won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

New York Giants

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L