Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 24–17 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New York Jets 10–14 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- V. Testaverde
- Top passer
- D. McNabb
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:35) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-S.Moss for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jets' Testaverde hands t…
- Game date
- 2003-10-26
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Jets 24–17 on 2003-10-26. V. Testaverde posted a game-high +7.34 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 | |
| 7 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
V. Testaverde · New York Jets · Passing · +7.34 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 2
W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.32 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play - 3
F. Mitchell · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play - 4

Chandler Martin · New York Jets · Rushing · +3.23 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 5
S. Moss · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play - 6
A. Becht · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play - 7
C. Baker · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play - 8

Lecitus Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 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
V. Testaverde — NYJ · Passing
V. Testaverde posted the highest total EPA (+7.34) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.
V. Testaverde's top snap (+5.80 EPA): (3:35) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-S.Moss for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jets' Testaverde hands to Martin who takes a step up the middle then laterals back to Testaverde on a flea flicker. Moss ran behind the Eagles secondary a
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) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.15 total EPA
C. Pennington (New York Jets) · 24 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · -0.18 EPA/play · -4.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.046 | +0.105 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.7% | 57.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.087 | +0.073 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.046 | +0.066 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.105 | -0.046 |
| Defensive success rate | 42.9% | 49.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.05 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.10 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: 10 drives, +3.34 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 9 drives, +8.10 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Philadelphia Eagles — C. Buckhalter
New York Jets — S. Moss (V. Testaverde pass)
Philadelphia Eagles — C. Buckhalter
New York Jets — L. Jordan
Philadelphia Eagles — J. Ritchie (D. McNabb pass)
Field goals
New York Jets — D. Brien
Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–7. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the PHI 12 (Q1 9:23) — (9:23) 6-D.Brien 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYJ 6 (Q1 5:35) — (5:35) 28-C.Buckhalter left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 5:30) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; New York Jets found the end zone from the PHI 60 (Q1 3:35); New York Jets added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 3:25) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYJ 7 (Q2 11:41) — (11:41) 28-C.Buckhalter right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 11:36) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q3 0:07) — (:07) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 0:04) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q4 6:48) — (6:48) 5-D.McNabb pass to 48-J.Ritchie for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 6:42) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYJ 12 (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) 2-D.Akers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q4 10:56) — (10:56) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 83-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 32-M.Lewis at PHI 20. 32-M.Lewis to PHI 43 for 23 yards (33-J.Sowell).
- New York Jets (Q2 1:10) — (1:10) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss to PHI 23 for -3 yards (51-C.Emmons). FUMBLES (51-C.Emmons), RECOVERED by PHI-58-Ik.Reese at PHI 22.
- New York Jets (Q1 3:35) — (3:35) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-S.Moss for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jets' Testaverde hands to Martin who takes a step up the middle then laterals back to Testaverde on a flea flicker. Moss ran behind th
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 4:12) — (4:12) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 87-T.Pinkston INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Beasley at NYJ 26. 21-A.Beasley to PHI 49 for 25 yards (82-L.Smith). Play Challenged by PHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PHI at 04:0
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 11:37) — (11:37) 2-D.Akers 55 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q1 3:35) — (3:35) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-S.Moss for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jets' Testaverde hands to Martin who takes a step up the middle then laterals back to Testaverde on a flea flicker. Moss ran behind th
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 4:12) — (4:12) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 87-T.Pinkston INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Beasley at NYJ 26. 21-A.Beasley to PHI 49 for 25 yards (82-L.Smith). Play Challenged by PHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PHI at 04:0
- New York Jets (Q4 10:56) — (10:56) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 83-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 32-M.Lewis at PHI 20. 32-M.Lewis to PHI 43 for 23 yards (33-J.Sowell).
- New York Jets (Q2 1:10) — (1:10) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss to PHI 23 for -3 yards (51-C.Emmons). FUMBLES (51-C.Emmons), RECOVERED by PHI-58-Ik.Reese at PHI 22.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 9:23 · PHI 12 · Score 3-0
(9:23) 6-D.Brien 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 5:35 · NYJ 6 · Score 3-6
(5:35) 28-C.Buckhalter left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 5:30 · NYJ 2 · Score 3-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 3:35 · PHI 60 · Score 9-7
(3:35) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-S.Moss for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jets' Testaverde hands to Martin who takes a step up the middle then laterals back to Testaverde on a flea flicker. Moss ran behind th
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 3:25 · PHI 2 · Score 10-7
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 11:41 · NYJ 7 · Score 10-13
(11:41) 28-C.Buckhalter right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 11:36 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 0:07 · PHI 4 · Score 16-14
(:07) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 0:04 · PHI 2 · Score 17-14
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 6:48 · NYJ 4 · Score 17-20
(6:48) 5-D.McNabb pass to 48-J.Ritchie for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 6:42 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-21
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 1:14 · NYJ 12 · Score 17-24
(1:14) 2-D.Akers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- V. Testaverde (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2003-10-26?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Jets 24-17 in Week 8, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: New York Jets 10, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q2: New York Jets 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q3: New York Jets 7, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q4: New York Jets 0, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Final: New York Jets 17, Philadelphia Eagles 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Buckhalter (Q1 5:35) New York Jets touchdown — S. Moss (V. Testaverde pass) (Q1 3:35) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Buckhalter (Q2 11:41) New York Jets touchdown — L. Jordan (Q3 0:07) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Ritchie (D. McNabb pass) (Q4 6:48) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q1 9:23, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 1:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Philadelphia Eagles?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 54.8% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.15 total passing EPA. C. Pennington (New York Jets), 58.3% completion, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -4.29 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Philadelphia Eagles?
V. Testaverde (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.34 total EPA on Passing plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+5.80 EPA): (3:35) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-S.Moss for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jets' Testaverde hands to Martin who takes a step up the middle then laterals back to Testaverde on a flea flicker.
Was New York Jets vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W