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NFL · Week 11 · November 21, 2004 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Buffalo Bills: 2004 Week 11 Recap

Bills defeat Rams 37–17 in Week 11

T.Holt led Fantasy Impact as Bills prevailed in a 17–37 Week 11 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 17 5–5
Final 17–37
Buffalo Bills 37 4–6 Winner
Winner
Buffalo Bills
Final score
17–37
Halftime
Tied 17–17 at halftime
Top passer
M. Bulger
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Holt
Game date
November 21, 2004

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • T.Holt 8 REC · 90 YDS · 1 TD +15.5 Fantasy Impact
  • S.McDonald 6 REC · 72 YDS +8.5 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Bruce 3 REC · 58 YDS · 1 TD +5.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bills

  • M.Campbell 4 REC · 37 YDS · 3 TD +6.4 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Aiken 2 REC · 61 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Evans 2 REC · 38 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Buffalo Bills
Final score
Buffalo Bills 37–17 LA
Halftime
Tied 17–17 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Holt
Top passer
M. Bulger
Biggest EPA play
(5:17) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 24-T.McGee at BUF -4. Touch…
Game date
2004-11-21

Game summary

The Buffalo Bills beat the LA 37–17 on 2004-11-21. T. Holt posted a game-high +15.50 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3——T
LA10700017
Buffalo Bills017200037

Scoring Map

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

LALA
BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 4:54FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 22
    Score
    3-0

    (4:54) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  2. LALA
    Q1 2:55TD
    IBI. Bruce

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 18
    Score
    9-0

    (2:55) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 3 yds. into end zone, right sideline. PENALTY on BUF-92-R.Denney, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. PENALTY on LA, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  3. LALA
    Q1 2:48XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    10-0

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  4. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 14:02TD
    MCM. Campbell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 10
    Score
    10-6

    (14:02) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-M.Campbell for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, 8 yds. into end zone.

  5. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 13:56XP
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    10-7

    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

  6. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 11:09TD
    MCM. Campbell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 19
    Score
    10-13

    (11:09) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-M.Campbell for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone, left side. Penalty on LA-25-R.Coady, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

  7. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 11:01XP
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    10-14

    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

  8. LALA
    Q2 3:12TD
    THT. Holt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 11
    Score
    16-14

    (3:12) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught and forced out in back of end zone, over middle.

  9. LALA
    Q2 3:05XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    17-14

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  10. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 0:37FG
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 3
    Score
    17-17

    (:37) 9-R.Lindell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

  11. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 13:48TD
    MCM. Campbell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 5
    Score
    17-23

    (13:48) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-M.Campbell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, 7 yds. into end zone.

  12. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 13:43XP
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    17-24

    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

  13. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 11:32TD
    NCN. Clements

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 68
    Score
    17-30

    (11:32) 5-S.Landeta punts 54 yards to BUF 14, Center-45-C.Massey. 22-N.Clements for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: C.Wire.

  14. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 11:12XP
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    17-31

    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

  15. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 8:10FG
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 17
    Score
    17-34

    (8:10) 9-R.Lindell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

  16. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 1:30FG
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    17-37

    (1:30) 9-R.Lindell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +15.50 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
  2. 2S. McDonald · LA · Receiving · +8.48 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Campbell · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +6.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
  4. 4I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +5.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
  5. 5S. Aiken · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
  6. 6L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
  7. 7K. Curtis · LA · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  8. 8E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +1.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.56 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. Holt — LA · Receiving

T. Holt posted the highest total EPA (+15.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.94 EPA per play.

T. Holt's top snap (+3.69 EPA): (8:39) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt to BUF 26 for 15 yards (24-T.McGee). Caught at BUF 26, crossing to middle from right.

Biggest single play (-5.88 EPA): M. Bulger — (5:17) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 24-T.McGee at BUF -4. Touchback.

Quarterback report card

M. Bulger led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Bulger (LA) · 55 dropbacks · 49.1% completion · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.24 total EPA
  • D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) · 28 dropbacks · 53.6% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.04 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLABuffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play-0.208-0.050
Offensive success rate39.4%44.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.004+0.037
Rush EPA/play-0.399-0.095
Defensive EPA/play+0.050+0.208
Defensive success rate55.8%60.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: -0.21 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: -0.05 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, -3.83 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • LA: 13 drives, -20.57 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • LA — I. Bruce (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 2:55)
  • Buffalo Bills — M. Campbell (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q2 14:02)
  • Buffalo Bills — M. Campbell (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q2 11:09)
  • LA — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 3:12)
  • Buffalo Bills — M. Campbell (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q3 13:48)
  • Buffalo Bills — N. Clements (Q3 11:32)

Field goals

  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q1 4:54)
  • Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell (Q2 0:37)
  • Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell (Q3 8:10)
  • Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell (Q3 1:30)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 10–0. LA connected on a field goal from the BUF 22 (Q1 4:54) — (4:54) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA found the end zone from the BUF 18 (Q1 2:55); LA added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 2:48) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 17–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LA 10 (Q2 14:02) — (14:02) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-M.Campbell for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, 8 yds. into end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 13:56) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LA 19 (Q2 11:09); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 11:01) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; LA found the end zone from the BUF 11 (Q2 3:12) — (3:12) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught and forced out in back of end zone, over middle.; LA added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 3:05) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the LA 3 (Q2 0:37) — (:37) 9-R.Lindell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 20–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q3 13:48) — (13:48) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-M.Campbell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, 7 yds. into end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 13:43) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 68 (Q3 11:32) — (11:32) 5-S.Landeta punts 54 yards to BUF 14, Center-45-C.Massey. 22-N.Clements for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: C.Wire.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 11:12) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the LA 17 (Q3 8:10) — (8:10) 9-R.Lindell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the LA 15 (Q3 1:30) — (1:30) 9-R.Lindell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 89-S.Aiken to LA 21 for 54 yards (25-R.Coady). Flea-flicker, original handoff to W.McGahee, pitch back to D.Bledsoe. Caught over middle at LA 24. [WPA +18.9% · EPA +3.08]
  • LA (Q3 11:32) — (11:32) 5-S.Landeta punts 54 yards to BUF 14, Center-45-C.Massey. 22-N.Clements for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: C.Wire. [WPA -11.7% · EPA -5.52]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 3:08) — (3:08) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 83-L.Evans INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Fisher at LA 37. 22-T.Fisher ran ob at BUF 33 for 30 yards. Pass tipped by L.Evans before INT. Receiver and coverage on l [WPA -11.0% · EPA -4.83]
  • LA (Q2 3:12) — (3:12) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught and forced out in back of end zone, over middle. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.60]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 11:52) — (11:52) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-L.Evans to LA 19 for 32 yards (21-K.Garrett, 25-R.Coady). Caught at LA 31, left side. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +2.28]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q4 5:17) — (5:17) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 24-T.McGee at BUF -4. Touchback. [WPA -0.4% · EPA -5.88]
  • LA (Q3 11:32) — (11:32) 5-S.Landeta punts 54 yards to BUF 14, Center-45-C.Massey. 22-N.Clements for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: C.Wire. [WPA -11.7% · EPA -5.52]
  • LA (Q4 11:57) — (11:57) 10-M.Bulger pass INTERCEPTED by 95-S.Adams (98-R.Edwards) at BUF 7. 95-S.Adams to BUF 7 for no gain (60-B.Saipaia). Ball tipped at line before INT. [WPA -1.3% · EPA -5.33]
  • LA (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 84-S.McDonald to BUF 14 for 33 yards (24-T.McGee). Caught at BUF 26, right side. [WPA +0.5% · EPA +5.18]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA FG (+3) — Q1 4:54 · BUF 22 · Score 3-0
    (4:54) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  2. LA TD (+6) — Q1 2:55 · BUF 18 · Score 9-0
    (2:55) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 3 yds. into end zone, right sideline. PENALTY on BUF-92-R.Denney, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. PENALTY o
  3. LA XP (+1) — Q1 2:48 · BUF 2 · Score 10-0
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  4. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 14:02 · LA 10 · Score 10-6
    (14:02) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-M.Campbell for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, 8 yds. into end zone.
  5. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 13:56 · LA 2 · Score 10-7
    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
  6. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 11:09 · LA 19 · Score 10-13
    (11:09) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-M.Campbell for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone, left side. Penalty on LA-25-R.Coady, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
  7. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 11:01 · LA 2 · Score 10-14
    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
  8. LA TD (+6) — Q2 3:12 · BUF 11 · Score 16-14
    (3:12) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught and forced out in back of end zone, over middle.
  9. LA XP (+1) — Q2 3:05 · BUF 2 · Score 17-14
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  10. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:37 · LA 3 · Score 17-17
    (:37) 9-R.Lindell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
  11. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 13:48 · LA 5 · Score 17-23
    (13:48) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-M.Campbell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, 7 yds. into end zone.
  12. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 13:43 · LA 2 · Score 17-24
    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
  13. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 11:32 · BUF 68 · Score 17-30
    (11:32) 5-S.Landeta punts 54 yards to BUF 14, Center-45-C.Massey. 22-N.Clements for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: C.Wire.
  14. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 11:12 · LA 2 · Score 17-31
    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
  15. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 8:10 · LA 17 · Score 17-34
    (8:10) 9-R.Lindell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
  16. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 1:30 · LA 15 · Score 17-37
    (1:30) 9-R.Lindell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, 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.
  • T. Holt (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Buffalo Bills on 2004-11-21?

The Buffalo Bills beat the LA 37-17 in Week 11, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Buffalo Bills?

Q1: LA 10, Buffalo Bills 0; Q2: LA 7, Buffalo Bills 17; Q3: LA 0, Buffalo Bills 20; Final: LA 17, Buffalo Bills 37.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Buffalo Bills?

LA touchdown — I. Bruce (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 2:55) Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Campbell (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q2 14:02) Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Campbell (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q2 11:09) LA touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 3:12) Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Campbell (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q3 13:48) Buffalo Bills touchdown — N. Clements (Q3 11:32) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q1 4:54, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 0:37, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 8:10, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 1:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Buffalo Bills?

M. Bulger (LA), 49.1% completion, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.24 total passing EPA. D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills), 53.6% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.04 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Buffalo Bills?

T. Holt (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.50 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.69 EPA): (8:39) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt to BUF 26 for 15 yards (24-T.McGee). Caught at BUF 26, crossing to middle from right..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L

Buffalo Bills

Entered 3-6 Now 4-6 W

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