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NFL · Week 8 · October 27, 2019 · 12 min read

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Buffalo Bills: 2019 Week 8 Recap

Eagles defeat Bills 31–13 in Week 8

Miles Sanders led Fantasy Impact as Eagles prevailed in a 31–13 Week 8 finish.

Philadelphia Eagles 31 4–4 Winner
Final 31–13
Buffalo Bills 13 5–2
Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
31–13
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 11–7 Buffalo Bills
Top passer
Jonathan Allen
FantasyHQ MVP
Miles Sanders
Game date
October 27, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Miles Sanders
    Miles Sanders 5 CAR · 76 YDS · 1 TD +8.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Carson Wentz
    Carson Wentz 17/32 · 179 YDS · 1 TD +7.5 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Jeffery 4 REC · 64 YDS +4.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bills

  • Ji'Ayir Brown
    Ji'Ayir Brown 5 REC · 54 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Cole Beasley
    Cole Beasley 3 REC · 41 YDS · 1 TD +1.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Kroft
    Tyler Kroft 2 REC · 32 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
Philadelphia Eagles 31–13 Buffalo Bills
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 11–7 Buffalo Bills at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Miles Sanders
Top passer
Jonathan Allen
Biggest EPA play
(14:14) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2019-10-27

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Buffalo Bills 31–13 on 2019-10-27. Miles Sanders posted a game-high +8.29 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 26 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Philadelphia Eagles38207031
Buffalo Bills0760013

Scoring Map

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

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 3:42FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 19
    Score
    3-0

    (3:42) 4-J.Elliott 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  2. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 14:54TD
    Cole Beasley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 14
    Score
    3-6

    (14:54) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 10-C.Beasley for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at PHI 4, crossing to right.

  3. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 14:48XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    3-7

    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. PENALTY on BUF-76-J.Feliciano, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  4. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:30TD
    Dallas Goedert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 5
    Score
    9-7

    (:30) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 88-D.Goedert for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in end zone, 3 yds. deep.

  5. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:25Safety
    Miles Sanders

    Points+2

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    11-7

    (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-M.Sanders rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on PHI-86-Z.Ertz, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 14:14TD
    Miles Sanders

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 65
    Score
    17-7

    (14:14) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 9:44TD
    Devin Singletary

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 28
    Score
    17-13

    (9:44) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 26-D.Singletary for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flare pass, caught at PHI 29.

  8. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 5:43TD
    Ben Scott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 4
    Score
    23-13

    (5:43) 35-B.Scott up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 5:38XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 15
    Score
    24-13

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  10. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 5:38TD
    Devin Singletary

    Points+7

    Yard line
    PHI 75
    Score
    24-13

    (5:38) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short left to 26-D.Singletary. Flare pass, dropped at BUF 21.

  11. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 6:17TD
    Jarveon Howard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 3
    Score
    30-13

    (6:17) 24-J.Howard up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 6:12XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 15
    Score
    31-13

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Miles SandersMiles Sanders · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +8.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
  2. 2Carson WentzCarson Wentz · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +7.52 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Jeffery · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
  4. 4Miles SandersMiles Sanders · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
  5. 5Ji'Ayir BrownJi'Ayir Brown · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  6. 6Cole BeasleyCole Beasley · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  7. 7Dallas GoedertDallas Goedert · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  8. 8Jarveon HowardJarveon Howard · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Miles Sanders

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Miles Sanders — PHI · Rushing

Miles Sanders posted the highest total EPA (+8.29) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.66 EPA per play.

Miles Sanders's top snap (+6.22 EPA): (14:14) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Jonathan Allen led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Jonathan AllenJonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 43 dropbacks · 37.2% completion · -13.2% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.66 total EPA
  • Carson WentzCarson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · +4.0% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +7.52 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPhiladelphia EaglesBuffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play+0.127-0.155
Offensive success rate45.3%32.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.235-0.085
Rush EPA/play+0.154-0.477
Defensive EPA/play+0.155-0.127
Defensive success rate67.5%54.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Philadelphia Eagles: +0.13 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: -0.15 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, -12.38 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, +10.91 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cole BeasleyBuffalo Bills — Cole Beasley (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q2 14:54)
  • Dallas GoedertPhiladelphia Eagles — Dallas Goedert (Carson Wentz pass) (Q2 0:30)
  • Miles SandersPhiladelphia Eagles — Miles Sanders (Q3 14:14)
  • Devin SingletaryBuffalo Bills — Devin Singletary (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q3 9:44)
  • Ben ScottPhiladelphia Eagles — Ben Scott (Q3 5:43)
  • Jarveon HowardPhiladelphia Eagles — Jarveon Howard (Q4 6:17)

Field goals

  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q1 3:42)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the BUF 19 (Q1 3:42) — (3:42) 4-J.Elliott 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 8–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the PHI 14 (Q2 14:54) — (14:54) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 10-C.Beasley for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at PHI 4, crossing to right.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 14:48); Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the BUF 5 (Q2 0:30) — (:30) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 88-D.Goedert for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in end zone, 3 yds. deep.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the BUF 2 (Q2 0:25).

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 20–6. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the BUF 65 (Q3 14:14) — (14:14) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the PHI 28 (Q3 9:44) — (9:44) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 26-D.Singletary for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flare pass, caught at PHI 29.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the BUF 4 (Q3 5:43) — (5:43) 35-B.Scott up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 5:38) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 75 (Q3 5:38) — (5:38) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short left to 26-D.Singletary. Flare pass, dropped at BUF 21..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q4 6:17) — (6:17) 24-J.Howard up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 6:12) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Buffalo Bills (Q2) — End of half - 2.24 pm [WPA -23.1% · EPA -1.54]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 4-S.Hauschka 53 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. [WPA +20.5% · EPA -0.99]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 14:14) — (14:14) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.5% · EPA +6.22]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen right guard to BUF 26 for -2 yards (55-B.Graham). FUMBLES (55-B.Graham), RECOVERED by PHI-55-B.Graham at BUF 24. 55-B.Graham to BUF 24 for no gain (17-J.Allen). J.Allen cre [WPA -17.0% · EPA -4.33]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q3 9:44) — (9:44) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 26-D.Singletary for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flare pass, caught at PHI 29. [WPA +15.7% · EPA +4.24]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 14:14) — (14:14) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.5% · EPA +6.22]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen right guard to BUF 26 for -2 yards (55-B.Graham). FUMBLES (55-B.Graham), RECOVERED by PHI-55-B.Graham at BUF 24. 55-B.Graham to BUF 24 for no gain (17-J.Allen). J.Allen cre [WPA -17.0% · EPA -4.33]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q3 9:44) — (9:44) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 26-D.Singletary for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flare pass, caught at PHI 29. [WPA +15.7% · EPA +4.24]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q3 4:23) — (4:23) 9-C.Bojorquez punts 35 yards to PHI 34, Center-69-R.Ferguson. 35-B.Scott to PHI 40 for 6 yards (33-S.Neal). FUMBLES (33-S.Neal), RECOVERED by BUF-51-J.Stanford at PHI 43. [WPA +8.0% · EPA +4.01]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 3:42 · BUF 19 · Score 3-0
    (3:42) 4-J.Elliott 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  2. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 14:54 · PHI 14 · Score 3-6
    (14:54) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 10-C.Beasley for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at PHI 4, crossing to right.
  3. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 14:48 · PHI 15 · Score 3-7
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. PENALTY on BUF-76-J.Feliciano, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  4. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 0:30 · BUF 5 · Score 9-7
    (:30) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 88-D.Goedert for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in end zone, 3 yds. deep.
  5. Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q2 0:25 · BUF 2 · Score 11-7
    (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-M.Sanders rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on PHI-86-Z.Ertz, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 14:14 · BUF 65 · Score 17-7
    (14:14) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 9:44 · PHI 28 · Score 17-13
    (9:44) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 26-D.Singletary for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flare pass, caught at PHI 29.
  8. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 5:43 · BUF 4 · Score 23-13
    (5:43) 35-B.Scott up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 5:38 · BUF 15 · Score 24-13
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  10. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+7) — Q3 5:38 · PHI 75 · Score 24-13
    (5:38) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short left to 26-D.Singletary. Flare pass, dropped at BUF 21.
  11. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 6:17 · BUF 3 · Score 30-13
    (6:17) 24-J.Howard up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 6:12 · BUF 15 · Score 31-13
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

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.
  • Miles Sanders (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Jonathan Allen (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Carson Wentz (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Buffalo Bills on 2019-10-27?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Buffalo Bills 31-13 in Week 8, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Buffalo Bills?

Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Buffalo Bills 0; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 8, Buffalo Bills 7; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 20, Buffalo Bills 6; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Buffalo Bills 0; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 31, Buffalo Bills 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Buffalo Bills?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — C. Beasley (J. Allen pass) (Q2 14:54) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Goedert (C. Wentz pass) (Q2 0:30) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — M. Sanders (Q3 14:14) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Singletary (J. Allen pass) (Q3 9:44) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Scott (Q3 5:43) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Howard (Q4 6:17) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q1 3:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Buffalo Bills?

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 37.2% completion, -13.2% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.66 total passing EPA. Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 53.1% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +7.52 total passing EPA.

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

Miles Sanders (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.29 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+6.22 EPA): (14:14) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W

Buffalo Bills

Entered 5-1 Now 5-2 L