Bills 7–19 Saints: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2005

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Winner: New Orleans Saints
Final score: New Orleans Saints 19–7 Buffalo Bills
Halftime: Buffalo Bills 7–13 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: D. Stallworth
Top passer: A. Brooks
Biggest EPA play: (8:58) 7-J.Losman pass intended for 80-E.Moulds INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Craft at NO 38. 21-J.C…
Game date: 2005-10-02

Game summary

The New Orleans Saints beat the Buffalo Bills 19–7 on 2005-10-02. D. Stallworth posted a game-high +11.27 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Buffalo Bills	7	0	0	0	0	7
New Orleans Saints	0	13	9	0	0	19

Scoring Map

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

BUFBuffalo Bills

NO 1

+1NO 2

+3BUF 22

+3BUF 19

+3NO 64

NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 9:43TD
WMW. McGahee
Points+6
Yard line
NO 1
Score
6-0
(9:43) 21-W.McGahee left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 9:40XP
RLR. Lindell
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
7-0
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:08FG
JCJ. Carney
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 5
Score
7-3
(9:08) 3-J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:43TD
ABA. Brooks
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 4
Score
7-9
(5:43) 2-A.Brooks right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:38XP
JCJ. Carney
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
7-10
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:13FG
JCJ. Carney
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 22
Score
7-13
(:13) 3-J.Carney 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:02FG
JCJ. Carney
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
7-16
(5:02) 3-J.Carney 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:13FG
JCJ. Carney
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 19
Score
7-19
(1:13) 3-J.Carney 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:04FG
KHK. Holcomb
Points+3
Yard line
NO 64
Score
7-19
(1:04) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 21-W.McGahee to BUF 48 for 12 yards (22-F.Thomas).

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1D. Stallworth · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +11.27 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
2A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +6.56 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
3L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
4Jonnu Smith · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
5A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
6Joe Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
7Sam Williams · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +0.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
8Logan Hall · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.85 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. Stallworth — NO · Receiving

D. Stallworth posted the highest total EPA (+11.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.41 EPA per play.

D. Stallworth's top snap (+3.23 EPA): (12:03) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth to BUF 31 for 26 yards (23-T.Vincent). (4 yards after catch.)

Biggest single play (-4.66 EPA): J. Losman — (8:58) 7-J.Losman pass intended for 80-E.Moulds INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Craft at NO 38. 21-J.Craft to BUF 23 for 39 yards (83-L.Evans).

Quarterback report card

A. Brooks led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · +0.20 EPA/play · +6.56 total EPA
J. Losman (Buffalo Bills) · 23 dropbacks · 30.4% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -3.56 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Buffalo Bills	New Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play	-0.140	+0.025
Offensive success rate	40.9%	43.7%
Pass EPA/play	-0.179	+0.199
Rush EPA/play	-0.156	-0.128
Defensive EPA/play	-0.025	+0.140
Defensive success rate	56.3%	59.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Buffalo Bills: -0.14 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
New Orleans Saints: +0.03 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, -9.26 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +2.17 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Buffalo Bills — W. McGahee (Q1 9:43)
New Orleans Saints — A. Brooks (Q2 5:43)

Field goals

New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q2 9:08)
New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q2 0:13)
New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q4 5:02)
New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q4 1:13)
New Orleans Saints — K. Holcomb (Q4 1:04)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q1 9:43) — (9:43) 21-W.McGahee left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 9:40) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 13–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the BUF 5 (Q2 9:08) — (9:08) 3-J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the BUF 4 (Q2 5:43) — (5:43) 2-A.Brooks right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 5:38) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the BUF 22 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) 3-J.Carney 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 9–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the BUF 2 (Q4 5:02) — (5:02) 3-J.Carney 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the BUF 19 (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) 3-J.Carney 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NO 64 (Q4 1:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 21-W.McGahee to BUF 48 for 12 yards (22-F.Thomas)..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Buffalo Bills (Q2 8:58) — (8:58) 7-J.Losman pass intended for 80-E.Moulds INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Craft at NO 38. 21-J.Craft to BUF 23 for 39 yards (83-L.Evans). [WPA -15.1% · EPA -4.66]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 2:38) — (2:38) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass to 19-J.Smith to NO 41 for 19 yards (55-C.Watson). (3 yards after catch.) [WPA +11.2% · EPA +2.05]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 1:27) — (1:27) 9-R.Lindell 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. [WPA -11.0% · EPA -3.09]
Buffalo Bills (Q1 12:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman up the middle ran ob at NO 32 for 14 yards (29-J.Bullocks). [WPA +8.7% · EPA +2.37]
Buffalo Bills (Q1 9:59) — (9:59) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass to 83-L.Evans to NO 2 for 12 yards (22-F.Thomas; 55-C.Watson). (1 yard after catch.) PENALTY on NO-91-W.Smith, Roughing the Passer, 1 yard, enforced at NO 2. [WPA +8.6% · EPA +2.63]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Buffalo Bills (Q2 8:58) — (8:58) 7-J.Losman pass intended for 80-E.Moulds INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Craft at NO 38. 21-J.Craft to BUF 23 for 39 yards (83-L.Evans). [WPA -15.1% · EPA -4.66]
New Orleans Saints (Q3 12:03) — (12:03) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth to BUF 31 for 26 yards (23-T.Vincent). (4 yards after catch.) [WPA +8.3% · EPA +3.23]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 1:27) — (1:27) 9-R.Lindell 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. [WPA -11.0% · EPA -3.09]
New Orleans Saints (Q3 8:01) — (8:01) 3-J.Carney 32 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. [WPA -7.9% · EPA -2.86]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 9:43 · NO 1 · Score 6-0
(9:43) 21-W.McGahee left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 9:40 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 9:08 · BUF 5 · Score 7-3
(9:08) 3-J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 5:43 · BUF 4 · Score 7-9
(5:43) 2-A.Brooks right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 5:38 · BUF 2 · Score 7-10
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:13 · BUF 22 · Score 7-13
(:13) 3-J.Carney 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 5:02 · BUF 2 · Score 7-16
(5:02) 3-J.Carney 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 1:13 · BUF 19 · Score 7-19
(1:13) 3-J.Carney 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 1:04 · NO 64 · Score 7-19
(1:04) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 21-W.McGahee to BUF 48 for 12 yards (22-F.Thomas).

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
D. Stallworth (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Buffalo Bills vs New Orleans Saints on 2005-10-02?

The New Orleans Saints beat the Buffalo Bills 19-7 in Week 4, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs New Orleans Saints?

Q1: Buffalo Bills 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Buffalo Bills 0, New Orleans Saints 13; Q4: Buffalo Bills 0, New Orleans Saints 9; Final: Buffalo Bills 7, New Orleans Saints 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs New Orleans Saints?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — W. McGahee (Q1 9:43) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Brooks (Q2 5:43) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 9:08, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 0:13, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 5:02, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 1:13, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — K. Holcomb (Q4 1:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs New Orleans Saints?

A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 45.5% completion, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +6.56 total passing EPA. J. Losman (Buffalo Bills), 30.4% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -3.56 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs New Orleans Saints?

D. Stallworth (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.27 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.23 EPA): (12:03) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth to BUF 31 for 26 yards (23-T.Vincent). (4 yards after catch.).

Season records after this game

Buffalo Bills

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

New Orleans Saints

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W

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