New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills | Week 1, 2003

Week 1 · 2003 Season· FINAL

New England Patriots

0-0 · AFC East

Final

Buffalo Bills

0-0 · AFC East

Date

Sun, Sep 7, 2003

Week 1

Kickoff

1:04 PM ET

Location

Highmark Stadium

Orchard Park, New York

Result

NWE 0, BUF 31

Drive Chart

22 drives · alternating possession

Drive	Team	Start	Plays	Yds	TOP	EPA	Result
1	BUF	Q1 15:00 · OPP 30	11	61	5:02	+6.2	Touchdown
2	NE	Q1 9:58 · OPP 30	5	3	1:55	-0.1	Punt
3	BUF	Q1 7:50 · BUF 10	16	124	9:28	+6.9	Touchdown
4	NE	Q2 13:22 · OPP 30	5	2	1:09	-1.2	Punt
5	BUF	Q2 12:02 · BUF 26	4	8	1:26	-2.4	Punt
6	NE	Q2 10:28 · NE 39	2	0	0:04	-8.4	Opp touchdown
7	NE	Q2 10:14 · OPP 30	8	25	4:19	-0.8	Turnover
8	BUF	Q2 5:45 · BUF 20	4	2	0:46	-0.1	Punt
9	NE	Q2 4:44 · NE 9	7	2	2:06	-1.3	Punt
10	BUF	Q2 2:25 · BUF 44	7	20	2:04	-1.6	Turnover
11	NE	Q2 0:10 · NE 21	1	19	0:00	-0.1	End of half
12	NE	Q3 15:00 · OPP 30	9	29	4:09	-1.1	Punt
13	BUF	Q3 10:39 · BUF 25	1	-3	0:00	-5.5	Turnover
14	NE	Q3 10:35 · OPP 22	7	19	2:40	-4.4	Turnover on downs
15	BUF	Q3 7:49 · BUF 8	9	33	5:18	+0.6	Punt
16	NE	Q3 2:17 · NE 11	4	47	1:32	-1.8	Turnover
17	BUF	Q3 0:37 · BUF 46	7	30	2:16	+4.5	Touchdown
18	NE	Q4 13:21 · OPP 30	9	46	3:29	-1.2	Turnover
19	BUF	Q4 9:44 · BUF 23	9	36	5:22	+2.1	Field goal
20	NE	Q4 4:16 · OPP 30	5	16	1:14	-1.3	Punt
21	BUF	Q4 2:49 · BUF 21	4	8	0:57	-1.3	Punt
22	NE	Q4 1:39 · NE 25	7	31	1:39	-0.7	End of half

Play-by-Play

166 plays · grouped by drive

Drive 1

BUF

11 plays·61 yds·5:02·Touchdown·+6.2 EPA

Q1 15:00
Kickoff
4-A.Vinatieri kicks 70 yards from NE 30 to BUF 0. 31-S.Morris pushed ob at BUF 20 for 20 yards (84-F.Baxter).
NE 0 – BUF 0
0+0.01·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 14:53
1st & 10 · BUF 20
(14:53) 20-T.Henry right guard to BUF 27 for 7 yards (37-R.Harrison).
NE 0 – BUF 0
+7+0.47+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 14:17
2nd & 3 · BUF 27
(14:17) 11-D.Bledsoe pass incomplete to 80-E.Moulds (24-T.Law). Receiver and breakup at BUF 33, right flat.
NE 0 – BUF 0
0-0.69-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 14:13
3rd & 3 · BUF 27
1st
(14:13) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-B.Shaw to BUF 36 for 9 yards (38-T.Poole). Caught at BUF 34, crossing to left flat.
NE 0 – BUF 0
+9+1.42+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 13:35
1st & 10 · BUF 36
(13:35) 20-T.Henry up the middle to BUF 35 for -1 yards (92-T.Washington, 59-R.Colvin).
NE 0 – BUF 0
-1-0.83-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 13:01
2nd & 11 · BUF 35
1st
(13:01) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 20-T.Henry to NE 47 for 18 yards (37-R.Harrison). Dump pass over middle, caught at BUF 37.
NE 0 – BUF 0
+18+1.78+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 12:20
1st & 10 · OPP 47
(12:20) 20-T.Henry left guard to NE 44 for 3 yards (37-R.Harrison, 59-R.Colvin).
NE 0 – BUF 0
+3-0.26-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 11:34
2nd & 7 · OPP 44
(11:34) 20-T.Henry up the middle to NE 44 for no gain (93-R.Seymour, 54-T.Bruschi).
NE 0 – BUF 0
0-0.78-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 10:51
3rd & 7 · OPP 44
1st
(10:51) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-B.Shaw to NE 20 for 24 yards (23-A.Harris). Caught along left sideline at NE 22.
NE 0 – BUF 0
+24+2.61+12
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 10:06
1st & 10 · OPP 20
Penalty1st
(10:06) 11-D.Bledsoe pass incomplete to 80-E.Moulds. Overthrown, receiver at goal line over middle. PENALTY on NE-24-T.Law, Defensive Pass Interference, 19 yards, enforced at NE 20 - No Play.
NE 0 – BUF 0
0+1.86+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 10:01
1st & 1 · OPP 1
TD
(10:01) 20-T.Henry up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: S.Gash.
NE 0 – BUF 6
+1+0.61-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 9:58
PAT
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
NE 0 – BUF 7
0+0.01+1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 2

5 plays·3 yds·1:55·Punt·-0.1 EPA

Q1 9:58
Kickoff
9-R.Lindell kicks 65 yards from BUF 30 to NE 5. 33-K.Faulk to NE 35 for 30 yards (52-D.Polk).
NE 0 – BUF 7
0+0.89+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 9:51
1st & 10 · NE 35
(9:51) 32-A.Smith up the middle to NE 39 for 4 yards (96-J.Posey, 92-R.Denney).
NE 0 – BUF 7
+4+0.09·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 9:17
2nd & 6 · NE 39
(9:17) 32-A.Smith right tackle to NE 41 for 2 yards (59-L.Fletcher, 36-L.Milloy).
NE 0 – BUF 7
+2-0.46-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 8:38
3rd & 4 · NE 41
(8:38) 12-T.Brady pass to 31-L.Centers to NE 38 for -3 yards (96-J.Posey, 51-T.Spikes). QB Pressure Buf: C.Kelsay
NE 0 – BUF 7
-3-1.74-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 8:03
4th & 7 · NE 38
Penalty
(8:03) 13-K.Walter punts 49 yards to BUF 13, Center-66-L.Paxton. 86-A.Brown to BUF 20 for 7 yards (58-M.Chatham). PENALTY on BUF, Defensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at BUF 20.
NE 0 – BUF 7
0+1.13-1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 3

BUF

16 plays·124 yds·9:28·Touchdown·+6.9 EPA

Q1 7:50
1st & 10 · BUF 10
1st
(7:50) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds to BUF 21 for 11 yards (24-T.Law). Caught along right sideline at BUF 15.
NE 0 – BUF 7
+11+0.66+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 7:23
1st & 10 · BUF 21
Penalty
(7:23) 20-T.Henry right end pushed ob at BUF 25 for 4 yards (37-R.Harrison). PENALTY on BUF-75-J.Jennings, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at BUF 21 - No Play.
NE 0 – BUF 7
0-1.05-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 6:57
1st & 20 · BUF 11
1st
(6:57) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds to NE 40 for 49 yards (24-T.Law). Caught over middle at NE 50.
NE 0 – BUF 7
+49+3.65+8
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 6:06
1st & 10 · OPP 40
(6:06) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-M.Campbell pushed ob at NE 31 for 9 yards (37-R.Harrison). Caught along right sideline at NE 35.
NE 0 – BUF 7
+9+0.63+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 5:30
2nd & 1 · OPP 31
Penalty
(5:30) PENALTY on BUF-80-E.Moulds, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at NE 31 - No Play.
NE 0 – BUF 7
0-0.79-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 5:04
2nd & 6 · OPP 36
Sack
(5:04) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at NE 44 for -8 yards (59-R.Colvin).
NE 0 – BUF 7
-8-1.91-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 4:28
3rd & 14 · OPP 44
1st
(4:28) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 31-S.Morris to NE 20 for 24 yards (24-T.Law, 23-A.Harris). Screen over middle, caught at NE 38. T.Law injured on play, jogs off.
NE 0 – BUF 7
+24+3.23+7
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 3:46
1st & 10 · OPP 20
(3:46) 20-T.Henry left tackle to NE 16 for 4 yards (52-T.Johnson, 37-R.Harrison).
NE 0 – BUF 7
+4-0.05·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 2:59
2nd & 6 · OPP 16
Penalty
(2:59) 20-T.Henry right tackle to NE 14 for 2 yards (91-B.Hamilton, 37-R.Harrison). PENALTY on BUF-70-T.Teague, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NE 16 - No Play.
NE 0 – BUF 7
0-1.14-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 2:28
2nd & 16 · OPP 26
(2:28) 11-D.Bledsoe pass incomplete (50-M.Vrabel). Pass batted at line.
NE 0 – BUF 7
0-0.69-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 2:22
3rd & 16 · OPP 26
(2:22) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe Aborted. 70-T.Teague FUMBLES at NE 26, recovered by BUF-11-D.Bledsoe at NE 40. 11-D.Bledsoe to NE 40 for no gain (54-T.Bruschi).
NE 0 – BUF 7
0-2.37-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 1:42
4th & 30 · OPP 40
Penalty1st
(1:42) 8-B.Moorman punts 33 yards to NE 7, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, fair catch by 80-T.Brown. PENALTY on NE-84-F.Baxter, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at NE 40 - No Play.
NE 0 – BUF 7
0+3.17+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 1:33
1st & 10 · OPP 35
(1:33) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-M.Campbell to NE 28 for 7 yards (95-R.Phifer, 24-T.Law). Caught in left flat at NE 31.
NE 0 – BUF 7
+7+0.35+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 0:56
2nd & 3 · OPP 28
1st
(:56) 20-T.Henry right guard to NE 21 for 7 yards (38-T.Poole, 91-B.Hamilton).
NE 0 – BUF 7
+7+0.58+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 0:12
1st & 10 · OPP 21
(:12) 20-T.Henry up the middle to NE 18 for 3 yards (52-T.Johnson, 95-R.Phifer).
NE 0 – BUF 7
+3-0.06-1
YdsEPAWP%
—
End of quarter - 1:43 pm
NE 0 – BUF 7
—0.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 0:00
END QUARTER 1
NE 0 – BUF 7
—0.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 15:00
2nd & 7 · OPP 18
(15:00) 11-D.Bledsoe pass incomplete to 82-J.Reed (38-T.Poole). Pass tipped before reaching receiver, over middle at goal line.
NE 0 – BUF 7
0-0.68-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 14:57
3rd & 7 · OPP 18
1st
(14:57) (Shotgun) 31-S.Morris left tackle to NE 8 for 10 yards (38-T.Poole; 55-W.McGinest).
NE 0 – BUF 7
+10+1.59+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 14:11
1st & 8 · OPP 8
(14:11) 20-T.Henry up the middle to NE 7 for 1 yard (91-B.Hamilton, 52-T.Johnson).
NE 0 – BUF 7
+1-0.38·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 13:26
2nd & 7 · OPP 7
TD
(13:26) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-D.Moore for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at goal line.
NE 0 – BUF 13
+7+2.14+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 13:22
PAT
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
NE 0 – BUF 14
0+0.01+1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 4

5 plays·2 yds·1:09·Punt·-1.2 EPA

Q2 13:22
Kickoff
9-R.Lindell kicks 67 yards from BUF 30 to NE 3. 33-K.Faulk to NE 24 for 21 yards (50-D.Stevenson).
NE 0 – BUF 14
0+0.14+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 13:16
1st & 10 · NE 24
(13:16) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete to 44-F.McCrary (59-L.Fletcher). Receiver and coverage over middle at NE 29.
NE 0 – BUF 14
0-0.49-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 13:12
2nd & 10 · NE 24
(13:12) 32-A.Smith right end to NE 26 for 2 yards (59-L.Fletcher).
NE 0 – BUF 14
+2-0.38-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 12:19
3rd & 8 · NE 26
(12:19) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete to 80-T.Brown (51-T.Spikes). Receiver and coverage over middle at NE 30.
NE 0 – BUF 14
0-1.19-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 12:13
4th & 8 · NE 26
(12:13) 13-K.Walter punts 39 yards to BUF 35, Center-66-L.Paxton. 86-A.Brown to BUF 26 for -9 yards (30-J.Cherry).
NE 0 – BUF 14
0+0.70-1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 5

BUF

4 plays·8 yds·1:26·Punt·-2.4 EPA

Q2 12:02
1st & 10 · BUF 26
(12:02) 11-D.Bledsoe pass incomplete to 82-J.Reed (26-E.Wilson). Receiver and coverage at BUF 29, right side.
NE 0 – BUF 14
0-0.48-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 11:58
2nd & 10 · BUF 26
(11:58) 20-T.Henry left tackle to BUF 31 for 5 yards (38-T.Poole, 95-R.Phifer).
NE 0 – BUF 14
+5-0.26-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 11:13
3rd & 5 · BUF 31
(11:13) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds to BUF 34 for 3 yards (38-T.Poole). Caught over middle at BUF 34.
NE 0 – BUF 14
+3-0.73-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 10:36
4th & 2 · BUF 34
(10:36) 8-B.Moorman punts 43 yards to NE 23, Center-54-J.Dorenbos. 80-T.Brown pushed ob at NE 39 for 16 yards (27-C.Wire).
NE 0 – BUF 14
0-0.95-1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 6

2 plays·0 yds·0:04·Opp touchdown·-8.4 EPA

Q2 10:28
1st & 10 · NE 39
(10:28) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete to 44-F.McCrary (93-P.Williams). Pass tipped at line.
NE 0 – BUF 14
0-0.45-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 10:24
2nd & 10 · NE 39
TDINT
(10:24) 12-T.Brady pass INTERCEPTED by 95-S.Adams at NE 37. 95-S.Adams for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pressure on QB: L.Fletcher. D.Woody injured on play, walks off.
NE 0 – BUF 20
0-8.00-6
YdsEPAWP%

Other

Q2 10:14
PAT
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0+0.01·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 7

8 plays·25 yds·4:19·Turnover·-0.8 EPA

Q2 10:14
Kickoff
9-R.Lindell kicks 57 yards from BUF 30 to NE 13. 33-K.Faulk to NE 26 for 13 yards (52-D.Polk).
NE 0 – BUF 21
0+0.33·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 10:09
1st & 10 · NE 26
Sack
(10:09) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 17 for -9 yards (95-S.Adams).
NE 0 – BUF 21
-9-1.51-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 9:37
2nd & 19 · NE 17
Penalty1st
(9:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown to NE 21 for 4 yards (51-T.Spikes). Caught over middle at NE 20. PENALTY on BUF-22-N.Clements, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at NE 17 - No Play.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0+1.15+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 9:17
1st & 10 · NE 22
(9:17) 33-K.Faulk up the middle to NE 30 for 8 yards (26-A.Winfield, 36-L.Milloy).
NE 0 – BUF 21
+8+0.55·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 8:41
2nd & 2 · NE 30
1st
(8:41) 33-K.Faulk up the middle to NE 35 for 5 yards (51-T.Spikes; 36-L.Milloy).
NE 0 – BUF 21
+5+0.20·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 8:08
1st & 10 · NE 35
(8:08) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria to NE 42 for 7 yards (51-T.Spikes, 59-L.Fletcher). Caught at NE 35, right side.
NE 0 – BUF 21
+7+0.51·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 7:26
2nd & 3 · NE 42
1st
(7:26) 33-K.Faulk right guard to NE 48 for 6 yards (92-R.Denney).
NE 0 – BUF 21
+6+0.46+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 6:54
1st & 10 · NE 48
(6:54) 33-K.Faulk right tackle to BUF 44 for 8 yards (90-C.Kelsay).
NE 0 – BUF 21
+8+0.50-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 6:20
2nd & 2 · OPP 44
Penalty1st
(6:20) 12-T.Brady pass to 32-A.Smith to BUF 47 for -3 yards (26-A.Winfield). Swing pass right, caught at BUF 48. PENALTY on BUF, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 44 - No Play.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0+0.29·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 5:55
1st & 10 · OPP 39
INT
(5:55) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 86-D.Patten INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements (36-L.Milloy) at BUF -9. Touchback. Pass batted before INT 9 yds. into end zone, over middle.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0-3.27-2
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 8

BUF

4 plays·2 yds·0:46·Punt·-0.1 EPA

Q2 5:45
1st & 10 · BUF 20
(5:45) 20-T.Henry left guard to BUF 22 for 2 yards (92-T.Washington; 52-T.Johnson).
NE 0 – BUF 21
+2-0.42·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 5:06
2nd & 8 · BUF 22
(5:06) 11-D.Bledsoe pass incomplete to 82-J.Reed. Overthrown, receiver along right sideline at BUF 35.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0-0.52-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 5:03
3rd & 8 · BUF 22
(5:03) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass incomplete to 31-S.Morris. Thrown behind receiver, over middle at BUF 26.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0-0.75-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 4:59
4th & 8 · BUF 22
Penalty
(4:59) 8-B.Moorman punts 71 yards to NE 7, Center-54-J.Dorenbos. 80-T.Brown to NE 28 for 21 yards (52-D.Polk). PENALTY on NE-53-L.Izzo, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 8 yards, enforced at NE 17. Return credited to spot of foul.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0+1.55+1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 9

7 plays·2 yds·2:06·Punt·-1.3 EPA

Q2 4:44
1st & 10 · NE 9
(4:44) 33-K.Faulk left end to NE 7 for -2 yards (51-T.Spikes). Penalty on NE-86-D.Patten, Offensive Holding, declined.
NE 0 – BUF 21
-2-0.84-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 4:21
2nd & 12 · NE 7
(4:21) 12-T.Brady pass to 33-K.Faulk pushed ob at NE 16 for 9 yards (26-A.Winfield). Swing pass left, caught at NE 10.
NE 0 – BUF 21
+9+0.64+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 3:46
3rd & 3 · NE 16
1st
(3:46) 12-T.Brady pass to 31-L.Centers ran ob at NE 22 for 6 yards. Pass caught at NE 20, left side.
NE 0 – BUF 21
+6+0.89·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 3:19
1st & 10 · NE 22
(3:19) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete to 80-T.Brown. Thrown wide of receiver at NE 26, left side. Pressure on QB: L.Milloy
NE 0 – BUF 21
0-0.42-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 3:13
2nd & 10 · NE 22
(3:13) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete to 86-D.Patten. Thrown wide of receiver, over middle at NE 26. Pressure on QB: T.Spikes.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0-0.47·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 3:11
3rd & 10 · NE 22
Penalty
(3:11) PENALTY on NE, Offensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced at NE 22 - No Play. 12 men in huddle.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0-0.46·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 3:11
3rd & 15 · NE 17
Sack
(3:11) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 6 for -11 yards (36-L.Milloy).
NE 0 – BUF 21
-11-0.81-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 2:38
4th & 26 · NE 6
(2:38) 13-K.Walter punts 47 yards to BUF 47, Center-66-L.Paxton. 86-A.Brown to BUF 44 for -3 yards (53-L.Izzo).
NE 0 – BUF 21
0+0.13·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 10

BUF

7 plays·20 yds·2:04·Turnover·-1.6 EPA

Q2 2:25
1st & 10 · BUF 44
(2:25) 11-D.Bledsoe pass incomplete to 82-J.Reed. Pass dropped at NE 15, right side. Flea-flicker after handoff to T.Henry.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0-0.33·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 2:17
2nd & 10 · BUF 44
(2:17) 20-T.Henry right tackle to BUF 45 for 1 yard (91-B.Hamilton; 50-M.Vrabel). Penalty on BUF-61-M.Pucillo, Offensive Holding, declined.
NE 0 – BUF 21
+1-0.42-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 2:00
3rd & 9 · BUF 45
Penalty
(2:00) PENALTY on NE-50-M.Vrabel, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 45 - No Play.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0+0.59·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 2:00
3rd & 4 · BUF 50
1st
(2:00) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-B.Shaw to NE 32 for 18 yards (37-R.Harrison). Caught over middle NE 40.
NE 0 – BUF 21
+18+1.55+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 1:21
1st & 10 · OPP 32
(1:21) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-M.Campbell to NE 24 for 8 yards (22-A.Samuel; 37-R.Harrison). Caught over middle at NE 23.
NE 0 – BUF 21
+8+0.44·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:59
2nd & 2 · OPP 24
Penalty
(:59) PENALTY on BUF-75-J.Jennings, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at NE 24 - No Play.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0-0.57·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:41
2nd & 7 · OPP 29
Sack
(:41) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at NE 36 for -7 yards (93-R.Seymour).
NE 0 – BUF 21
-7-1.31-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:25
3rd & 14 · OPP 36
(:25) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass incomplete to 81-B.Shaw. Thrown wide of receiver at NE 15, right side.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0-0.89-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:21
4th & 14 · OPP 36
INT
(:21) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 82-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 26-E.Wilson (22-A.Samuel) at NE 19. 26-E.Wilson to NE 21 for 2 yards (82-J.Reed). Pass tipped before INT, coverage over middle.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0-0.67+1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 11

1 plays·19 yds·0:00·End of half·-0.1 EPA

Q2 0:10
1st & 10 · NE 21
1st
(:10) 33-K.Faulk up the middle to NE 40 for 19 yards (26-A.Winfield).
NE 0 – BUF 21
+19-0.15+1
YdsEPAWP%
—
End of half - 2:39 pm
NE 0 – BUF 21
—0.00·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 12

9 plays·29 yds·4:09·Punt·-1.1 EPA

Q3 15:00
Kickoff
9-R.Lindell kicks 64 yards from BUF 30 to NE 6. 81-B.Johnson to NE 22 for 16 yards (27-C.Wire).
NE 0 – BUF 21
0+0.07·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 14:54
1st & 10 · NE 22
(14:54) 33-K.Faulk left tackle to NE 28 for 6 yards (59-L.Fletcher).
NE 0 – BUF 21
+6+0.37·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 14:20
2nd & 4 · NE 28
(14:20) 33-K.Faulk up the middle to NE 24 for -4 yards (90-C.Kelsay).
NE 0 – BUF 21
-4-1.41-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 13:49
3rd & 8 · NE 24
Penalty1st
(13:49) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete to 80-T.Brown (22-N.Clements). Receiver and coverage over middle at NE 35. PENALTY on BUF-22-N.Clements, Defensive Pass Interference, 11 yards, enforced at NE 24 - No Play.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0+1.94+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 13:43
1st & 10 · NE 35
(13:43) 12-T.Brady pass to 33-K.Faulk to NE 38 for 3 yards (26-A.Winfield; 59-L.Fletcher). Screen pass left, caught at NE 35.
NE 0 – BUF 21
+3-0.10·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 13:05
2nd & 7 · NE 38
1st
(13:05) 33-K.Faulk left guard to NE 48 for 10 yards (36-L.Milloy, 59-L.Fletcher).
NE 0 – BUF 21
+10+1.19+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 12:33
1st & 10 · NE 48
(12:33) 33-K.Faulk up the middle to BUF 46 for 6 yards (59-L.Fletcher, 26-A.Winfield).
NE 0 – BUF 21
+6+0.24·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 11:59
2nd & 4 · OPP 46
Penalty
(11:59) PENALTY on NE-82-D.Graham, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 46 - No Play.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0-0.73·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 11:42
2nd & 9 · NE 49
(11:42) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete to 82-D.Graham. Thrown behind receiver at BUF 47, right side.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0-0.85-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 11:38
3rd & 9 · NE 49
(11:38) 31-L.Centers left guard to BUF 43 for 8 yards (51-T.Spikes, 96-J.Posey). Measurement = fourth down.
NE 0 – BUF 21
+8-0.27·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 11:03
4th & 1 · OPP 43
Penalty
(11:03) 32-A.Smith up the middle to BUF 42 for 1 yard (51-T.Spikes). Measurement = first down. PENALTY on NE, Illegal Shift, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 43 - No Play.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0-0.99·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 10:51
4th & 6 · OPP 48
(10:51) 13-K.Walter punts 23 yards to BUF 25, Center-66-L.Paxton, downed by NE-84-F.Baxter.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0-0.61-2
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 13

BUF

1 plays·-3 yds·0:00·Turnover·-5.5 EPA

Q3 10:39
1st & 10 · BUF 25
Fumble
(10:39) 20-T.Henry to BUF 22 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by NE-55-W.McGinest at BUF 22.
NE 0 – BUF 21
-3-5.45-6
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 14

7 plays·19 yds·2:40·Turnover on downs·-4.4 EPA

Q3 10:35
1st & 10 · OPP 22
(10:35) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete to 83-D.Branch. Pressure on QB: S.Adams. Overthrown, receiver at BUF 12, right sideline.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0-0.42·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 10:29
2nd & 10 · OPP 22
(10:29) 12-T.Brady pass to 33-K.Faulk pushed ob at BUF 14 for 8 yards (23-P.Prioleau). Screen left, caught at BUF 20.
NE 0 – BUF 21
+8+0.39+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 10:04
3rd & 2 · OPP 14
1st
(10:04) 12-T.Brady pass to 32-A.Smith to BUF 2 for 12 yards (23-P.Prioleau). Screen left, caught at BUF 11.
NE 0 – BUF 21
+12+1.91+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 9:22
1st & 2 · OPP 2
(9:22) 32-A.Smith left guard to BUF 2 for no gain (52-D.Polk, 59-L.Fletcher).
NE 0 – BUF 21
0-0.44·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 8:49
2nd & 2 · OPP 2
(8:49) 32-A.Smith left tackle to BUF 3 for -1 yards (90-C.Kelsay).
NE 0 – BUF 21
-1-1.25-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 8:01
3rd & 3 · OPP 3
Penalty
(8:01) PENALTY on NE-82-D.Graham, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 3 - No Play.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0-0.67-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 8:01
3rd & 8 · OPP 8
(8:01) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete to 86-D.Patten. Caught out of bounds, rear left corner of end zone. Play Challenged by NE and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by NE.)
NE 0 – BUF 21
0-0.93-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 7:55
4th & 8 · OPP 8
(7:55) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete to 83-D.Branch (28-K.Thomas). Receiver and coverage 8 yds. into end zone, over middle.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0-2.98-2
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 15

BUF

9 plays·33 yds·5:18·Punt·+0.6 EPA

Q3 7:49
1st & 10 · BUF 8
(7:49) 20-T.Henry right guard to BUF 10 for 2 yards (95-R.Phifer).
NE 0 – BUF 21
+2-0.70·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 7:02
2nd & 8 · BUF 10
(7:02) 20-T.Henry right tackle to BUF 13 for 3 yards (95-R.Phifer, 94-T.Warren).
NE 0 – BUF 21
+3-0.28+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 6:20
3rd & 5 · BUF 13
Penalty1st
(6:20) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds to BUF 31 for 18 yards (23-A.Harris). Caught at BUF 28, crossing from left to middle. PENALTY on BUF-80-E.Moulds, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
NE 0 – BUF 21
+18+1.45+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 5:50
1st & 10 · BUF 16
(5:50) 20-T.Henry up the middle to BUF 21 for 5 yards (95-R.Phifer; 93-R.Seymour).
NE 0 – BUF 21
+5-0.10·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 5:05
2nd & 5 · BUF 21
1st
(5:05) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Reed to BUF 26 for 5 yards (38-T.Poole, 37-R.Harrison). Caught in left flat at BUF 23.
NE 0 – BUF 21
+5+0.69·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 4:07
1st & 10 · BUF 26
(4:07) 20-T.Henry right tackle to BUF 25 for -1 yards (50-M.Vrabel, 37-R.Harrison).
NE 0 – BUF 21
-1-0.79·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 3:24
2nd & 11 · BUF 25
(3:24) 20-T.Henry right tackle to BUF 26 for 1 yard (93-R.Seymour, 96-R.Lyle).
NE 0 – BUF 21
+1-0.48·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 2:39
3rd & 10 · BUF 26
(2:39) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass incomplete. Pressure on QB: T.Bruschi.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0-1.26-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 2:31
4th & 10 · BUF 26
Penalty
(2:31) 8-B.Moorman punts 64 yards to NE 10, Center-54-J.Dorenbos. 80-T.Brown to NE 27 for 17 yards (28-K.Thomas). PENALTY on NE-81-B.Johnson, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at NE 21. Return credited to spot of foul.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0+2.03·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 16

4 plays·47 yds·1:32·Turnover·-1.8 EPA

Q3 2:17
1st & 10 · NE 11
(2:17) 12-T.Brady pass to 33-K.Faulk to NE 16 for 5 yards (26-A.Winfield, 59-L.Fletcher). Dump pass over middle, caught at NE 13.
NE 0 – BUF 21
+5+0.17·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 1:40
2nd & 5 · NE 16
1st
(1:40) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten to BUF 42 for 42 yards (22-N.Clements). Caught along right sideline at BUF 42.
NE 0 – BUF 21
+42+3.31+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 0:51
1st & 10 · OPP 42
(:51) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete to 80-T.Brown. Overthrown, receiver at BUF 15, left sideline.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0-0.51·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 0:45
2nd & 10 · OPP 42
INT
(:45) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 33-K.Faulk INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Spikes at BUF 45. 51-T.Spikes to BUF 46 for 1 yard (72-M.Light). Coverage over middle.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0-4.77-1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 17

BUF

7 plays·30 yds·2:16·Touchdown·+4.5 EPA

Q3 0:37
1st & 10 · BUF 46
1st
(:37) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 20-T.Henry ran ob at NE 44 for 10 yards. Flare left, caught at BUF 45.
NE 0 – BUF 21
+10+0.45·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 0:12
1st & 10 · OPP 44
Penalty1st
(:12) 11-D.Bledsoe pass incomplete to 82-J.Reed. Overthrown, receiver at NE15, right side. PENALTY on NE-26-E.Wilson, Defensive Pass Interference, 24 yards, enforced at NE 44 - No Play.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0+1.44·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 0:06
1st & 10 · OPP 20
(:06) 20-T.Henry up the middle to NE 16 for 4 yards (92-T.Washington).
NE 0 – BUF 21
+4+0.03·
YdsEPAWP%
—
End of quarter - 3:37 pm
NE 0 – BUF 21
—0.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 0:00
END QUARTER 3
NE 0 – BUF 21
—0.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 15:00
2nd & 6 · OPP 16
(15:00) 20-T.Henry up the middle to NE 11 for 5 yards (52-T.Johnson, 93-R.Seymour).
NE 0 – BUF 21
+5+0.30·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 14:15
3rd & 1 · OPP 11
1st
(14:15) 20-T.Henry right guard to NE 9 for 2 yards (91-B.Hamilton).
NE 0 – BUF 21
+2+0.31·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 13:32
1st & 9 · OPP 9
(13:32) 11-D.Bledsoe pass incomplete.
NE 0 – BUF 21
0-0.52·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 13:26
2nd & 9 · OPP 9
TD
(13:26) 20-T.Henry right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: M.Williams.
NE 0 – BUF 27
+9+2.43·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 13:21
PAT
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
NE 0 – BUF 28
0+0.01·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 18

9 plays·46 yds·3:29·Turnover·-1.2 EPA

Q4 13:21
Kickoff
9-R.Lindell kicks 63 yards from BUF 30 to NE 7. 33-K.Faulk to NE 27 for 20 yards (35-J.Burns).
NE 0 – BUF 28
0+0.34·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 13:14
1st & 10 · NE 27
1st
(13:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 31-L.Centers to NE 39 for 12 yards (26-A.Winfield, 59-L.Fletcher). Caught over middle NE33
NE 0 – BUF 28
+12+0.81·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 12:48
1st & 10 · NE 39
(12:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 31-L.Centers to NE 42 for 3 yards (51-T.Spikes). Caught over middle at NE 40.
NE 0 – BUF 28
+3-0.25·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 12:19
2nd & 7 · NE 42
1st
(12:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown to BUF 48 for 10 yards (23-P.Prioleau). Caught at 50, left side.
NE 0 – BUF 28
+10+1.16·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 11:53
1st & 10 · OPP 48
(11:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham to BUF 47 for 1 yard (28-K.Thomas). Caught at BUF 47, left side.
NE 0 – BUF 28
+1-0.46·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 11:20
2nd & 9 · OPP 47
(11:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 31-L.Centers up the middle to BUF 41 for 6 yards (23-P.Prioleau; 59-L.Fletcher).
NE 0 – BUF 28
+6+0.05·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 11:20
3rd & 3 · OPP 41
1st
(11:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch to BUF 33 for 8 yards (28-K.Thomas). Caught at BUF 34, slanting from left to middle.
NE 0 – BUF 28
+8+1.34·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 10:21
1st & 10 · OPP 33
(10:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 31-L.Centers up the middle to BUF 27 for 6 yards (59-L.Fletcher).
NE 0 – BUF 28
+6+0.28·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 9:52
2nd & 4 · OPP 27
INT
(9:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 31-L.Centers INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Spikes at BUF 23. 51-T.Spikes pushed ob at BUF 23 for no gain (31-L.Centers). Coverage along right sideline.
NE 0 – BUF 28
0-4.49·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 19

BUF

9 plays·36 yds·5:22·Field goal·+2.1 EPA

Q4 9:44
1st & 10 · BUF 23
(9:44) 20-T.Henry right tackle to BUF 27 for 4 yards (59-R.Colvin).
NE 0 – BUF 28
+4-0.16·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 8:59
2nd & 6 · BUF 27
1st
(8:59) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 20-T.Henry to BUF 36 for 9 yards (55-W.McGinest, 54-T.Bruschi). Caught at BUF 33, over middle.
NE 0 – BUF 28
+9+0.87·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 8:14
1st & 10 · BUF 36
Penalty1st
(8:14) 20-T.Henry right tackle to BUF 47 for 11 yards (37-R.Harrison). PENALTY on NE-37-R.Harrison, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at BUF 47.
NE 0 – BUF 28
+11+1.54·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 7:54
1st & 10 · OPP 38
(7:54) 20-T.Henry right tackle to NE 35 for 3 yards (54-T.Bruschi, 52-T.Johnson).
NE 0 – BUF 28
+3-0.28·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 7:11
2nd & 7 · OPP 35
1st
(7:11) 20-T.Henry right tackle pushed ob at NE 27 for 8 yards (24-T.Law).
NE 0 – BUF 28
+8+0.86·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 6:38
1st & 10 · OPP 27
(6:38) 20-T.Henry left guard to NE 24 for 3 yards (95-R.Phifer, 37-R.Harrison).
NE 0 – BUF 28
+3-0.05·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 5:51
2nd & 7 · OPP 24
(5:51) 20-T.Henry right tackle to NE 27 for -3 yards (91-B.Hamilton).
NE 0 – BUF 28
-3-0.92·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 5:03
3rd & 10 · OPP 27
(5:03) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 31-S.Morris to NE 26 for 1 yard (38-T.Poole). Dump pass right, caught at NE 30.
NE 0 – BUF 28
+1-1.04·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 4:22
4th & 9 · OPP 26
FG
(4:22) 9-R.Lindell 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
NE 0 – BUF 31
0+1.33·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 20

5 plays·16 yds·1:14·Punt·-1.3 EPA

Q4 4:16
Kickoff
9-R.Lindell kicks 62 yards from BUF 30 to NE 8. 81-B.Johnson to NE 36 for 28 yards (57-J.Stamer).
NE 0 – BUF 31
0+0.67·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 4:08
1st & 10 · NE 36
Penalty
(4:08) R.Davey in at QB. 6-R.Davey pass incomplete to 31-L.Centers. Thrown wide of receiver at NE 40, right side. PENALTY on NE-70-A.Klemm, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at NE 36 - No Play.
NE 0 – BUF 31
0-0.98·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 4:04
1st & 25 · NE 21
(4:04) 31-L.Centers up the middle to NE 34 for 13 yards (59-L.Fletcher, 26-A.Winfield).
NE 0 – BUF 31
+13+0.33·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:37
2nd & 12 · NE 34
(3:37) 31-L.Centers up the middle to NE 37 for 3 yards (96-J.Posey).
NE 0 – BUF 31
+3-0.32·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:08
3rd & 9 · NE 37
(3:08) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete to 86-D.Patten (94-A.Schobel). Arm batted at line.
NE 0 – BUF 31
0-0.70·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:02
4th & 9 · NE 37
(3:02) 13-K.Walter punts 50 yards to BUF 13, Center-66-L.Paxton. 86-A.Brown to BUF 21 for 8 yards (54-T.Bruschi).
NE 0 – BUF 31
0-0.25·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 21

BUF

4 plays·8 yds·0:57·Punt·-1.3 EPA

Q4 2:49
1st & 10 · BUF 21
(2:49) A.Van Pelt in at QB. 35-J.Burns up the middle to BUF 24 for 3 yards (96-R.Lyle, 97-J.Green).
NE 0 – BUF 31
+3-0.21·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:10
2nd & 7 · BUF 24
(2:10) 35-J.Burns up the middle to BUF 25 for 1 yard (50-M.Vrabel, 94-T.Warren).
NE 0 – BUF 31
+1-0.29·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:00
3rd & 6 · BUF 25
(2:00) (Shotgun) 31-S.Morris up the middle to BUF 29 for 4 yards (54-T.Bruschi, 34-C.Akins).
NE 0 – BUF 31
+4-0.72·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 1:52
4th & 2 · BUF 29
(1:52) 8-B.Moorman punts 48 yards to NE 23, Center-54-J.Dorenbos. 81-B.Johnson to NE 25 for 2 yards (28-K.Thomas).
NE 0 – BUF 31
0-0.09·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 22

7 plays·31 yds·1:39·End of half·-0.7 EPA

Q4 1:39
1st & 10 · NE 25
(1:39) 6-R.Davey pass to 86-D.Patten to NE 31 for 6 yards (22-N.Clements). Caught On Right Sideline BUF31.
NE 0 – BUF 31
+6-0.22·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 1:21
2nd & 4 · NE 31
(1:21) (No Huddle) 6-R.Davey pass incomplete to 31-L.Centers (22-N.Clements). Receiver and coverage at NE 36, right side.
NE 0 – BUF 31
0-0.22·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 1:13
3rd & 4 · NE 31
1st
(1:13) (No Huddle) 6-R.Davey pass to 81-B.Johnson to NE 40 for 9 yards (37-D.Sidney). Caught in Left Flat, NE 37.
NE 0 – BUF 31
+9+0.62·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:53
1st & 10 · NE 40
1st
(:53) (No Huddle) 6-R.Davey pass to 81-B.Johnson to BUF 44 for 16 yards (43-I.Reese).
NE 0 – BUF 31
+16+0.41·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:34
1st & 10 · OPP 44
(:34) (No Huddle) 6-R.Davey pass incomplete to 81-B.Johnson. Overthrown, receiver over middle at BUF 30.
NE 0 – BUF 31
0-0.29·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:27
2nd & 10 · OPP 44
Penalty1st
(:27) 6-R.Davey pass incomplete to 86-D.Patten (27-C.Wire). Thrown behind receiver, 5 yds. into end zone, over middle. PENALTY on BUF-27-C.Wire, Defensive Pass Interference, 43 yards, enforced at BUF 44 - No Play.
NE 0 – BUF 31
0+4.14·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:18
1st & 1 · OPP 1
(:18) 6-R.Davey pass incomplete to 88-C.Fauria. Overthrown, receiver in rear right corner of end zone.
NE 0 – BUF 31
0-0.85·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:11
2nd & 1 · OPP 1
(:11) 32-A.Smith left guard to BUF 1 for no gain (27-C.Wire).
NE 0 – BUF 31
0-4.24·
YdsEPAWP%
—
End of game - 4:17 pm
NE 0 – BUF 31
———
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:00
END GAME
NE 0 – BUF 31
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YdsEPAWP%