Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 24–7 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 0–10 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Bledsoe
- Top passer
- D. Bledsoe
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:01) 11-P.Ramsey FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 4, RECOVERED by BUF-36-L.Milloy at BUF 5. 36-…
- Game date
- 2003-10-19
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Washington Commanders 24–7 on 2003-10-19. D. Bledsoe posted a game-high +8.07 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 Buffalo Bills | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders(8:07) 9-R.Lindell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(13:47) 20-T.Henry left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: T.Teague, S.Gash.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(9:18) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
(5:42) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Reed for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at WAS 6, right side.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(10:31) 20-T.Henry right tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: T.Teague.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 8:07FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 0-3
(8:07) 9-R.Lindell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 13:47TD THT. HenryPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 4
- Score
- 0-9
(13:47) 20-T.Henry left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: T.Teague, S.Gash.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 13:43XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 0-10
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 9:18TD RGR. GardnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 25
- Score
- 6-10
(9:18) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 9:12XP Points+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-10
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 5:42TD Joe ReedPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 10
- Score
- 7-16
(5:42) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Reed for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at WAS 6, right side.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 5:36XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 7-17
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 10:31TD THT. HenryPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 14
- Score
- 7-23
(10:31) 20-T.Henry right tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: T.Teague.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 10:24XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 7-24
9-R.Lindell extra point 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 · +8.07 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 2Joe Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +6.74 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 3R. Gardner · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.19 EPA/play
- 4L. Coles · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 5Chris Coleman · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 6D. McCants · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 7
Anthony Brown · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play - 8T. Henry · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.93 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 (+8.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
D. Bledsoe's top snap (-4.21 EPA): (1:43) 11-D.Bledsoe up the middle to WAS 44 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by WAS-56-L.Arrington at WAS 45.
Biggest single play (-5.17 EPA): P. Ramsey — (11:01) 11-P.Ramsey FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 4, RECOVERED by BUF-36-L.Milloy at BUF 5. 36-L.Milloy to BUF 7 for 2 yards (40-R.Cartwright).
Quarterback report card
D. Bledsoe led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) · 30 dropbacks · 63.3% completion · +0.27 EPA/play · +8.07 total EPA
- P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders) · 29 dropbacks · 31.0% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.15 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.110 | +0.084 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.8% | 51.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.082 | +0.137 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.466 | +0.076 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.084 | +0.110 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.3% | 66.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: -0.11 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.08 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, +7.32 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -8.47 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
- Washington Commanders — R. Gardner (P. Ramsey pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Joe Reed (D. Bledsoe pass)
- Buffalo Bills — T. Henry
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the WAS 2 (Q1 8:07) — (8:07) 9-R.Lindell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q2 13:47) — (13:47) 20-T.Henry left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: T.Teague, S.Gash.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 13:43) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the BUF 25 (Q3 9:18) — (9:18) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 9:12) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the WAS 10 (Q3 5:42) — (5:42) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Reed for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at WAS 6, right side.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 5:36) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the WAS 14 (Q4 10:31) — (10:31) 20-T.Henry right tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: T.Teague.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 10:24) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 9:18) — (9:18) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 11:01) — (11:01) 11-P.Ramsey FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 4, RECOVERED by BUF-36-L.Milloy at BUF 5. 36-L.Milloy to BUF 7 for 2 yards (40-R.Cartwright).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 20-T.Henry to WAS 9 for 13 yards (41-M.Bowen). Screen over middle, caught at WAS 25. Key block: M.Williams.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 82-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Terrell at WAS 25. 31-D.Terrell to WAS 26 for 1 yard (82-J.Reed). Receiver and coverage on left side. Pressure on QB: B.Smi
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 13:04) — (13:04) 20-T.Henry left tackle pushed ob at WAS 37 for 9 yards (56-L.Arrington).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 11:01) — (11:01) 11-P.Ramsey FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 4, RECOVERED by BUF-36-L.Milloy at BUF 5. 36-L.Milloy to BUF 7 for 2 yards (40-R.Cartwright).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 9:18) — (9:18) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 1:43) — (1:43) 11-D.Bledsoe up the middle to WAS 44 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by WAS-56-L.Arrington at WAS 45.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 12:28) — (12:28) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 80-L.Coles to BUF 7 for 47 yards (26-A.Winfield). Caught over middle at BUF 11.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 8:07 · WAS 2 · Score 0-3
(8:07) 9-R.Lindell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 13:47 · WAS 4 · Score 0-9
(13:47) 20-T.Henry left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: T.Teague, S.Gash. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 13:43 · WAS 2 · Score 0-10
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 9:18 · BUF 25 · Score 6-10
(9:18) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 9:12 · BUF 2 · Score 7-10
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 5:42 · WAS 10 · Score 7-16
(5:42) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Reed for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at WAS 6, right side. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 5:36 · WAS 2 · Score 7-17
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 10:31 · WAS 14 · Score 7-23
(10:31) 20-T.Henry right tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: T.Teague. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 10:24 · WAS 2 · Score 7-24
9-R.Lindell extra point 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 Washington Commanders vs Buffalo Bills on 2003-10-19?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Washington Commanders 24-7 in Week 7, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Buffalo Bills 3; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: Washington Commanders 7, Buffalo Bills 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Henry (Q2 13:47) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Gardner (P. Ramsey pass) (Q3 9:18) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Reed (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q3 5:42) Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Henry (Q4 10:31) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 8:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Buffalo Bills?
D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills), 63.3% completion, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +8.07 total passing EPA. P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders), 31.0% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.15 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Buffalo Bills?
D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.07 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (-4.21 EPA): (1:43) 11-D.Bledsoe up the middle to WAS 44 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by WAS-56-L.Arrington at WAS 45..
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W
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