Patriots 17–20 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2003

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 20–17 New England Patriots
Halftime: New England Patriots 3–6 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: T. Brady
Top passer: T. Brady
Biggest EPA play: (13:55) (Shotgun) 33-K.Faulk right end to NE 21 for -5 yards (24-C.Bailey). FUMBLES (24-C.…
Game date: 2003-09-28

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the New England Patriots 20–17 on 2003-09-28. T. Brady posted a game-high +10.24 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
New England Patriots	3	0	7	7	0	17
Washington Commanders	3	3	14	0	0	20

Scoring Map

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

NENew England Patriots

+3NE 19

+3NE 11

WAS 29

WASWashington Commanders

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 9:46FG
Justin Hall
Points+3
Yard line
NE 19
Score
0-3
(9:46) 10-J.Hall 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
NENew England Patriots
Q1 2:18FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 6
Score
3-3
(2:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 11:43FG
Justin Hall
Points+3
Yard line
NE 11
Score
3-6
(11:43) 10-J.Hall 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 13:38TD
LBL. Betts
Points+6
Yard line
NE 1
Score
3-12
(13:38) 46-L.Betts left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 13:35XP
Justin Hall
Points+1
Yard line
NE 2
Score
3-13
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 5:15TD
RCR. Cartwright
Points+6
Yard line
NE 3
Score
3-19
(5:15) 40-R.Cartwright left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 5:08XP
Justin Hall
Points+1
Yard line
NE 2
Score
3-20
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 2:19TD
DGD. Givens
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 29
Score
9-20
(2:19) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 2:13XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
10-20
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 2:14TD
LCL. Centers
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 7
Score
16-20
(2:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 31-L.Centers for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 2:10XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
17-20
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 · +10.24 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
2D. Givens · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
3Derrick Graham · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
4L. Coles · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
5Trent Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
6D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
7C. Morton · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.97 EPA/play
8L. Centers · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 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 (+10.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

T. Brady's top snap (+3.16 EPA): (2:19) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.88 EPA): Keldric Faulk — (13:55) (Shotgun) 33-K.Faulk right end to NE 21 for -5 yards (24-C.Bailey). FUMBLES (24-C.Bailey), touched at NE 17, RECOVERED by WAS-41-M.Bowen at NE 6. 41-M.Bowen to NE 1 for 5 yards (83-D.Branch).

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) · 40 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +0.26 EPA/play · +10.24 total EPA
P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders) · 25 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.34 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New England Patriots	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	-0.003	-0.003
Offensive success rate	43.7%	38.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.256	-0.076
Rush EPA/play	-0.301	+0.104
Defensive EPA/play	+0.003	+0.003
Defensive success rate	61.8%	56.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New England Patriots -0.00, Washington Commanders -0.00) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New England Patriots: -0.00 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: -0.00 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)

New England Patriots: 11 drives, -0.24 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -0.26 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — L. Betts (Q3 13:38)
Washington Commanders — R. Cartwright (Q3 5:15)
New England Patriots — D. Givens (T. Brady pass) (Q3 2:19)
New England Patriots — L. Centers (T. Brady pass) (Q4 2:14)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — Justin Hall (Q1 9:46)
New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri (Q1 2:18)
Washington Commanders — Justin Hall (Q2 11:43)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NE 19 (Q1 9:46) — (9:46) 10-J.Hall 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the WAS 6 (Q1 2:18) — (2:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NE 11 (Q2 11:43) — (11:43) 10-J.Hall 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q3 13:38) — (13:38) 46-L.Betts left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 13:35) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NE 3 (Q3 5:15) — (5:15) 40-R.Cartwright left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 5:08) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the WAS 29 (Q3 2:19) — (2:19) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 2:13) — 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 WAS 7 (Q4 2:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 31-L.Centers for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 2:10) — 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 (Q4 0:43) — (:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete to 82-D.Graham. [WPA -21.8% · EPA -0.68]
Washington Commanders (Q4 1:48) — (1:48) 4-B.Barker punts 38 yards to WAS 45, Center-71-E.Albright, downed by WAS-47-B.Johnson. [WPA -19.3% · EPA -0.55]
New England Patriots (Q3 13:55) — (13:55) (Shotgun) 33-K.Faulk right end to NE 21 for -5 yards (24-C.Bailey). FUMBLES (24-C.Bailey), touched at NE 17, RECOVERED by WAS-41-M.Bowen at NE 6. 41-M.Bowen to NE 1 for 5 yards (83-D.Branch). [WPA -15.6% · EPA -5.88]
New England Patriots (Q2 3:13) — (3:13) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 83-D.Branch INTERCEPTED by 26-I.Ohalete at WAS 0. Touchback. [WPA -13.6% · EPA -3.07]
New England Patriots (Q2 0:26) — (:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 87-D.Givens INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Bailey at WAS 9. 24-C.Bailey to WAS 9 for no gain (87-D.Givens). [WPA -13.4% · EPA -1.53]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New England Patriots (Q3 13:55) — (13:55) (Shotgun) 33-K.Faulk right end to NE 21 for -5 yards (24-C.Bailey). FUMBLES (24-C.Bailey), touched at NE 17, RECOVERED by WAS-41-M.Bowen at NE 6. 41-M.Bowen to NE 1 for 5 yards (83-D.Branch). [WPA -15.6% · EPA -5.88]
New England Patriots (Q3 8:19) — (8:19) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. [WPA -6.4% · EPA -3.71]
New England Patriots (Q3 2:19) — (2:19) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.2% · EPA +3.16]
New England Patriots (Q2 3:13) — (3:13) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 83-D.Branch INTERCEPTED by 26-I.Ohalete at WAS 0. Touchback. [WPA -13.6% · EPA -3.07]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 9:46 · NE 19 · Score 0-3
(9:46) 10-J.Hall 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 2:18 · WAS 6 · Score 3-3
(2:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 11:43 · NE 11 · Score 3-6
(11:43) 10-J.Hall 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 13:38 · NE 1 · Score 3-12
(13:38) 46-L.Betts left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 13:35 · NE 2 · Score 3-13
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 5:15 · NE 3 · Score 3-19
(5:15) 40-R.Cartwright left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 5:08 · NE 2 · Score 3-20
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 2:19 · WAS 29 · Score 9-20
(2:19) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 2:13 · WAS 2 · Score 10-20
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 2:14 · WAS 7 · Score 16-20
(2:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 31-L.Centers for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 2:10 · WAS 2 · Score 17-20
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.

Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New England Patriots vs Washington Commanders on 2003-09-28?

The Washington Commanders beat the New England Patriots 20-17 in Week 4, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: New England Patriots 3, Washington Commanders 3; Q2: New England Patriots 0, Washington Commanders 3; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Washington Commanders 14; Q4: New England Patriots 7, Washington Commanders 0; Final: New England Patriots 17, Washington Commanders 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Washington Commanders?

Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Betts (Q3 13:38) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Cartwright (Q3 5:15) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Givens (T. Brady pass) (Q3 2:19) New England Patriots touchdown — L. Centers (T. Brady pass) (Q4 2:14) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q1 9:46, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 2:18, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q2 11:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Washington Commanders?

T. Brady (New England Patriots), 62.5% completion, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +10.24 total passing EPA. P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders), 40.0% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.34 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Washington Commanders?

T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.24 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.16 EPA): (2:19) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was New England Patriots vs Washington Commanders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Washington Commanders won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

New England Patriots

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

Washington Commanders

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

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