Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 30–26 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 13–17 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- D. Kanell
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:04) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2003-11-03
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Denver Broncos 30–26 on 2003-11-03, overcoming Denver Broncos's 17–13 halftime lead. T. Brady posted a game-high +18.51 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
 Denver Broncos | 7 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 26 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(10:56) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(6:04) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(11:33) 1-J.Elam 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(8:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(:28) 13-D.Kanell pass to 38-M.Anderson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-M.Knorr extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-13-D.Kanell.
(:06) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(6:03) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(3:20) 13-K.Walter punts 37 yards to DEN 43, Center-66-L.Paxton. 24-D.O'Neal for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-M.Knorr extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-13-D.Kanell.
(11:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(2:51) (Punt formation) 13-K.Walter Aborted. 66-L.Paxton FUMBLES at NE 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
(:36) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 10:56TD CPC. PortisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 0-6
(10:56) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 10:51XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 0-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 6:04TD DBD. BranchPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 66
- Score
- 6-7
(6:04) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:55XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 11:33FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 25
- Score
- 7-10
(11:33) 1-J.Elam 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:02FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 22
- Score
- 10-10
(8:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:28TD MAM. AndersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 10-16
(:28) 13-D.Kanell pass to 38-M.Anderson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:24XP MKM. KnorrPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 10-17
4-M.Knorr extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-13-D.Kanell.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:06FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 28
- Score
- 13-17
(:06) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 6:03TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 6
- Score
- 19-17
(6:03) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 5:57XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 20-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 3:20TD DOD. O'NealPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 80
- Score
- 20-23
(3:20) 13-K.Walter punts 37 yards to DEN 43, Center-66-L.Paxton. 24-D.O'Neal for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 3:13XP MKM. KnorrPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 20-24
4-M.Knorr extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-13-D.Kanell.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 11:12FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 10
- Score
- 23-24
(11:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:51Safety KWK. WalterPoints+2
- Yard line
- DEN 99
- Score
- 23-26
(2:51) (Punt formation) 13-K.Walter Aborted. 66-L.Paxton FUMBLES at NE 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 0:36TD DGD. GivensPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 18
- Score
- 29-26
(:36) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 0:30XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 30-26
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 · +18.51 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 2D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +10.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.39 EPA/play
- 3D. Givens · New England Patriots · Receiving · +8.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.91 EPA/play
- 4Derrick Graham · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 5
Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.83 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play - 6Keldric Faulk · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 7A. Lelie · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 8S. Sharpe · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.87 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 (+18.51) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+6.17 EPA): (6:04) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Kanell led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Kanell (Denver Broncos) · 39 dropbacks · 41.0% completion · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.06 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · +0.50 EPA/play · +18.51 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.065 | -0.029 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.2% | 44.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.500 | +0.002 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.333 | -0.112 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.029 | -0.065 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.8% | 54.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.07 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: -0.03 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 15 drives, -2.79 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 15 drives, +5.48 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — C. Portis
- New England Patriots — D. Branch (T. Brady pass)
- Denver Broncos — M. Anderson (D. Kanell pass)
- New England Patriots — Derrick Graham (T. Brady pass)
- Denver Broncos — D. O'Neal
- New England Patriots — D. Givens (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NE 15 (Q1 10:56) — (10:56) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 10:51) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the DEN 66 (Q1 6:04) — (6:04) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 5:55) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–6. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NE 25 (Q2 11:33) — (11:33) 1-J.Elam 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DEN 22 (Q2 8:02) — (8:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q2 0:28) — (:28) 13-D.Kanell pass to 38-M.Anderson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 0:24) — 4-M.Knorr extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-13-D.Kanell.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DEN 28 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the DEN 6 (Q3 6:03) — (6:03) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 5:57) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 80 (Q3 3:20) — (3:20) 13-K.Walter punts 37 yards to DEN 43, Center-66-L.Paxton. 24-D.O'Neal for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 3:13) — 4-M.Knorr extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-13-D.Kanell..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–2. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DEN 10 (Q4 11:12) — (11:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the DEN 99 (Q4 2:51) — (2:51) (Punt formation) 13-K.Walter Aborted. 66-L.Paxton FUMBLES at NE 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the DEN 18 (Q4 0:36) — (:36) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 0:30) — 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 0:36) — (:36) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q3 3:20) — (3:20) 13-K.Walter punts 37 yards to DEN 43, Center-66-L.Paxton. 24-D.O'Neal for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 1:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 33-K.Faulk to DEN 18 for 16 yards (35-L.Walls).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 7:57) — (7:57) 4-M.Knorr punts 33 yards to end zone, Center-83-M.Leach, Touchback.
- New England Patriots (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens to DEN 11 for 21 yards (57-J.Sykes; 42-S.Brandon).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q1 6:04) — (6:04) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q3 3:20) — (3:20) 13-K.Walter punts 37 yards to DEN 43, Center-66-L.Paxton. 24-D.O'Neal for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q1 12:50) — (12:50) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 29, RECOVERED by DEN-28-K.Kennedy at NE 29.
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:36) — (:36) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 10:56 · NE 15 · Score 0-6
(10:56) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 10:51 · NE 2 · Score 0-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 6:04 · DEN 66 · Score 6-7
(6:04) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 5:55 · DEN 2 · Score 7-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 11:33 · NE 25 · Score 7-10
(11:33) 1-J.Elam 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 8:02 · DEN 22 · Score 10-10
(8:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 0:28 · NE 1 · Score 10-16
(:28) 13-D.Kanell pass to 38-M.Anderson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 0:24 · NE 2 · Score 10-17
4-M.Knorr extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-13-D.Kanell. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · DEN 28 · Score 13-17
(:06) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 6:03 · DEN 6 · Score 19-17
(6:03) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 5:57 · DEN 2 · Score 20-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 3:20 · DEN 80 · Score 20-23
(3:20) 13-K.Walter punts 37 yards to DEN 43, Center-66-L.Paxton. 24-D.O'Neal for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 3:13 · NE 2 · Score 20-24
4-M.Knorr extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-13-D.Kanell. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 11:12 · DEN 10 · Score 23-24
(11:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 2:51 · DEN 99 · Score 23-26
(2:51) (Punt formation) 13-K.Walter Aborted. 66-L.Paxton FUMBLES at NE 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 0:36 · DEN 18 · Score 29-26
(:36) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 0:30 · DEN 2 · Score 30-26
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.
- 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 Denver Broncos on 2003-11-03?
The New England Patriots beat the Denver Broncos 30-26 in Week 9, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: New England Patriots 7, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: New England Patriots 6, Denver Broncos 10; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: New England Patriots 10, Denver Broncos 2; Final: New England Patriots 30, Denver Broncos 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Portis (Q1 10:56) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Branch (T. Brady pass) (Q1 6:04) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Anderson (D. Kanell pass) (Q2 0:28) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Graham (T. Brady pass) (Q3 6:03) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. O'Neal (Q3 3:20) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Givens (T. Brady pass) (Q4 0:36) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 11:33, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 8:02, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 11:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos?
D. Kanell (Denver Broncos), 41.0% completion, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.06 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 54.1% completion, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +18.51 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.51 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+6.17 EPA): (6:04) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. New England Patriots won 30-26 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W
Denver Broncos
Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L
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