Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 31–17 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Tied 17–17 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- D. Bledsoe
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:59) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at NE 27 for -10 yards (54-T.Bruschi). FUMBLES (54-T.Bruschi), …
- Game date
- 2004-10-03
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 31–17 on 2004-10-03. T. Brady posted a game-high +21.02 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 10 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
 Buffalo Bills | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(10:17) 28-C.Dillon up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
(6:22) 9-R.Lindell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(1:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
4-A.Vinatieri kicks 68 yards from NE 30 to BUF 2. 24-T.McGee for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.Dorenbos.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(2:53) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front left corner of end zone. Play Challenged by NE and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by NE at 02:43.)
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(1:38) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 10, left side.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
(11:24) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle in back of end zone.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
(2:59) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at NE 27 for -10 yards (54-T.Bruschi). FUMBLES (54-T.Bruschi), RECOVERED by NE-93-R.Seymour at NE 32. 93-R.Seymour for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 10:17TD CDC. DillonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 6-0
(10:17) 28-C.Dillon up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 10:11XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 6:22FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 7-3
(6:22) 9-R.Lindell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 1:45FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 24
- Score
- 10-3
(1:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 1:40TD TMT. McGeePoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 30
- Score
- 10-9
4-A.Vinatieri kicks 68 yards from NE 30 to BUF 2. 24-T.McGee for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.Dorenbos.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 1:26XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 10-10
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 2:53TD EME. MouldsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 41
- Score
- 10-16
(2:53) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front left corner of end zone. Play Challenged by NE and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by NE at 02:43.)
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 2:43XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 10-17
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 1:38TD DPD. PattenPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 30
- Score
- 16-17
(1:38) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 10, left side.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 1:28XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 17-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 11:24TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 23-17
(11:24) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle in back of end zone.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 11:17XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 24-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 2:59TD RSR. SeymourPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 17
- Score
- 30-17
(2:59) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at NE 27 for -10 yards (54-T.Bruschi). FUMBLES (54-T.Bruschi), RECOVERED by NE-93-R.Seymour at NE 32. 93-R.Seymour for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 2:44XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 31-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +21.02 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 2D. Patten · New England Patriots · Receiving · +10.26 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.05 EPA/play
- 3E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +8.68 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 4D. Givens · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
- 5L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +6.10 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 6Derrick Graham · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.19 EPA/play
- 7J. Dorenbos · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.41 EPA/play
- 8C. Fauria · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.33 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 (+21.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.60 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+4.94 EPA): (1:38) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 10, left side.
Biggest single play (-9.44 EPA): D. Bledsoe — (2:59) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at NE 27 for -10 yards (54-T.Bruschi). FUMBLES (54-T.Bruschi), RECOVERED by NE-93-R.Seymour at NE 32. 93-R.Seymour for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -0.27 EPA/play · -10.49 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +0.60 EPA/play · +21.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.237 | +0.026 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.8% | 45.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.601 | -0.269 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.172 | -0.002 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.026 | -0.237 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.1% | 48.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs +0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.24 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.03 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, +2.19 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, +19.68 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — C. Dillon
- Buffalo Bills — T. McGee
- Buffalo Bills — E. Moulds (D. Bledsoe pass)
- New England Patriots — D. Patten (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Derrick Graham (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — R. Seymour
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 15 (Q1 10:17) — (10:17) 28-C.Dillon up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 10:11) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NE 15 (Q1 6:22) — (6:22) 9-R.Lindell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BUF 24 (Q1 1:45) — (1:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 30 (Q1 1:40) — 4-A.Vinatieri kicks 68 yards from NE 30 to BUF 2. 24-T.McGee for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.Dorenbos.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 1:26) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NE 41 (Q2 2:53); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 2:43) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 30 (Q2 1:38) — (1:38) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 10, left side.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 1:28) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle in back of end zone.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 11:17) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 17 (Q4 2:59); New England Patriots added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 2:44) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 2:59) — (2:59) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at NE 27 for -10 yards (54-T.Bruschi). FUMBLES (54-T.Bruschi), RECOVERED by NE-93-R.Seymour at NE 32. 93-R.Seymour for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 1:40) — 4-A.Vinatieri kicks 68 yards from NE 30 to BUF 2. 24-T.McGee for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.Dorenbos.
- New England Patriots (Q2 5:47) — (5:47) 28-C.Dillon right guard to BUF 3 for -1 yards (90-C.Kelsay). FUMBLES (90-C.Kelsay), RECOVERED by BUF-90-C.Kelsay at BUF 4.
- New England Patriots (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle in back of end zone.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 7:19) — (7:19) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 80-E.Moulds INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Poole at NE 30. 38-T.Poole to BUF 49 for 21 yards (75-J.Jennings). Coverage on left side.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 2:59) — (2:59) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at NE 27 for -10 yards (54-T.Bruschi). FUMBLES (54-T.Bruschi), RECOVERED by NE-93-R.Seymour at NE 32. 93-R.Seymour for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 1:40) — 4-A.Vinatieri kicks 68 yards from NE 30 to BUF 2. 24-T.McGee for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.Dorenbos.
- New England Patriots (Q2 5:47) — (5:47) 28-C.Dillon right guard to BUF 3 for -1 yards (90-C.Kelsay). FUMBLES (90-C.Kelsay), RECOVERED by BUF-90-C.Kelsay at BUF 4.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 7:19) — (7:19) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 80-E.Moulds INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Poole at NE 30. 38-T.Poole to BUF 49 for 21 yards (75-J.Jennings). Coverage on left side.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 10:17 · BUF 15 · Score 6-0
(10:17) 28-C.Dillon up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 10:11 · BUF 2 · Score 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 6:22 · NE 15 · Score 7-3
(6:22) 9-R.Lindell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 1:45 · BUF 24 · Score 10-3
(1:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 1:40 · NE 30 · Score 10-9
4-A.Vinatieri kicks 68 yards from NE 30 to BUF 2. 24-T.McGee for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.Dorenbos. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 1:26 · NE 2 · Score 10-10
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 2:53 · NE 41 · Score 10-16
(2:53) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front left corner of end zone. Play Challenged by NE and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by NE at 02:43.) - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 2:43 · NE 2 · Score 10-17
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 1:38 · BUF 30 · Score 16-17
(1:38) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 10, left side. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 1:28 · BUF 2 · Score 17-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 11:24 · BUF 2 · Score 23-17
(11:24) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle in back of end zone. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 11:17 · BUF 2 · Score 24-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 2:59 · NE 17 · Score 30-17
(2:59) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at NE 27 for -10 yards (54-T.Bruschi). FUMBLES (54-T.Bruschi), RECOVERED by NE-93-R.Seymour at NE 32. 93-R.Seymour for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 2:44 · BUF 2 · Score 31-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
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.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills on 2004-10-03?
The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 31-17 in Week 4, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: New England Patriots 10, Buffalo Bills 10; Q2: New England Patriots 7, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: New England Patriots 14, Buffalo Bills 0; Final: New England Patriots 31, Buffalo Bills 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
New England Patriots touchdown — C. Dillon (Q1 10:17) Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. McGee (Q1 1:40) Buffalo Bills touchdown — E. Moulds (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q2 2:53) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Patten (T. Brady pass) (Q2 1:38) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Graham (T. Brady pass) (Q4 11:24) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Seymour (Q4 2:59) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 6:22, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 1:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills), 46.2% completion, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -10.49 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 48.6% completion, +0.60 EPA per dropback, +21.02 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.02 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+4.94 EPA): (1:38) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 10, left side..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
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