Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 52–38 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 10–34 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- G. Tate
- Top passer
- Matthew Stafford
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 11-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 23-M.…
- Game date
- 2017-10-15
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Detroit Lions 52–38 on 2017-10-15. G. Tate posted a game-high +7.71 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 3 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 38 |
 New Orleans Saints | 17 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 52 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions
(11:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 0 for -4 yards (57-A.Okafor). FUMBLES (57-A.Okafor) [57-A.Okafor], RECOVERED by NO-32-K.Vaccaro at DET 0. TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(7:14) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 15-G.Tate for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, YAC 37
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(5:06) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 19-T.Ginn for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 15 The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(:09) 3-W.Lutz 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(13:41) 22-M.Ingram right end to DET 27 for 4 yards (32-T.Wilson).
(10:50) 22-M.Ingram left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET, Defensive Offside, declined.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(6:44) 5-M.Prater 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(1:52) 22-M.Ingram right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(9:21) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 84-M.Hoomanawanui for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(8:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 11-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Lattimore (91-T.Hendrickson) at DET 27. 23-M.Lattimore for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The ball was tipped at the line by #91 T.Hendrickson, and then intercepted by #23 M.Lattimore.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(6:02) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-M.Jones for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-20-K.Crawley, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. Pass 22, YAC 0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(1:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 87-D.Fells for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(11:15) 6-T.Morstead punts 58 yards to DET 26, Center-49-Z.Wood. 39-J.Agnew for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-39-J.Agnew, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(10:57) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 42-Z.Line.
(6:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 16-B.Coleman INTERCEPTED by 91-A.Robinson at NO 2. 91-A.Robinson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke. PENALTY on NO-23-M.Lattimore, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(5:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 85-E.Ebron INTERCEPTED by 94-C.Jordan at DET 0. TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-94-C.Jordan, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. SIDELINE WARNING - NEW ORLEANS, 2nd.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 11:10TD Matthew StaffordPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 96
- Score
- 0-6
(11:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 0 for -4 yards (57-A.Okafor). FUMBLES (57-A.Okafor) [57-A.Okafor], RECOVERED by NO-32-K.Vaccaro at DET 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 11:02XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 7:14TD GTG. TatePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 45
- Score
- 6-7
(7:14) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 15-G.Tate for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, YAC 37
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 7:02XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 7-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 5:06TD TGT. GinnPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 20
- Score
- 7-13
(5:06) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 19-T.Ginn for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 15 The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 4:56XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 7-14
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 0:09FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 23
- Score
- 7-17
(:09) 3-W.Lutz 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 13:41FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DET 31
- Score
- 7-17
(13:41) 22-M.Ingram right end to DET 27 for 4 yards (32-T.Wilson).
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 10:50TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 7-23
(10:50) 22-M.Ingram left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET, Defensive Offside, declined.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 10:46XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 7-24
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 6:44FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NO 22
- Score
- 10-24
(6:44) 5-M.Prater 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:52TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 10-30
(1:52) 22-M.Ingram right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:48XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 25
- Score
- 10-31
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:21TD MHM. HoomanawanuiPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 10-37
(9:21) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 84-M.Hoomanawanui for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:17XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 10-38
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 8:42TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 73
- Score
- 10-44
(8:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 11-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Lattimore (91-T.Hendrickson) at DET 27. 23-M.Lattimore for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The ball was tipped at the line by #91 T.Hendrickson, and then intercepted by #23 M.Lattimore.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 8:34XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 10-45
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 6:02TD Marcus JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 22
- Score
- 16-45
(6:02) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-M.Jones for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-20-K.Crawley, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. Pass 22, YAC 0
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 5:56XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 17-45
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 1:26TD DFD. FellsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 22
- Score
- 23-45
(1:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 87-D.Fells for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 1:21XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 24-45
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 11:15TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 84
- Score
- 30-45
(11:15) 6-T.Morstead punts 58 yards to DET 26, Center-49-Z.Wood. 39-J.Agnew for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-39-J.Agnew, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 11:03XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 31-45
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 10:57TD ZLZ. LinePoints+7
- Yard line
- DET 69
- Score
- 31-45
(10:57) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 42-Z.Line.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 6:47TD Alton RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 99
- Score
- 37-45
(6:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 16-B.Coleman INTERCEPTED by 91-A.Robinson at NO 2. 91-A.Robinson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 6:41XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 38-45
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke. PENALTY on NO-23-M.Lattimore, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:08TD Matthew StaffordPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 99
- Score
- 38-51
(5:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 85-E.Ebron INTERCEPTED by 94-C.Jordan at DET 0. TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-94-C.Jordan, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. SIDELINE WARNING - NEW ORLEANS, 2nd.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:04XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 38-52
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1G. Tate · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.71 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 2T. Ginn · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
- 3
Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +4.38 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 4M. Hoomanawanui · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 5D. Fells · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.17 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 6D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +0.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 7Marcus Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · -0.15 total EPA · 14 snaps · -0.01 EPA/play
- 8T. Ginn · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · -0.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.29 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
G. Tate — DET · Receiving
G. Tate posted the highest total EPA (+7.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.10 EPA per play.
G. Tate's top snap (+5.01 EPA): (7:14) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 15-G.Tate for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, YAC 37
Biggest single play (-7.41 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (8:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 11-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Lattimore (91-T.Hendrickson) at DET 27. 23-M.Lattimore for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The ball was tipped at the lin
Quarterback report card
Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 64 dropbacks · 39.1% completion · -17.9% CPOE · -0.34 EPA/play · -21.99 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · -3.3% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -12.86 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.274 | -0.175 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.5% | 39.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.344 | -0.402 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.364 | +0.036 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.175 | +0.274 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.8% | 62.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.17 vs -0.27), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.27 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.17 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 19 drives, -28.45 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 19 drives, -17.00 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Matthew Stafford
- Detroit Lions — G. Tate (Matthew Stafford pass)
- New Orleans Saints — T. Ginn (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram
- New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram
- New Orleans Saints — M. Hoomanawanui (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Marshon Lattimore
- Detroit Lions — Marcus Jones (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — D. Fells (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — Jamal Agnew
- Detroit Lions — Alton Robinson
- New Orleans Saints — Matthew Stafford
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram
- Detroit Lions — Matt Prater
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 17–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 96 (Q1 11:10); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 11:02) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 45 (Q1 7:14) — (7:14) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 15-G.Tate for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, YAC 37; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 7:02) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 20 (Q1 5:06); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 4:56) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DET 23 (Q1 0:09) — (:09) 3-W.Lutz 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 17–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DET 31 (Q2 13:41) — (13:41) 22-M.Ingram right end to DET 27 for 4 yards (32-T.Wilson).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 10:50) — (10:50) 22-M.Ingram left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET, Defensive Offside, declined.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 10:46) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the NO 22 (Q2 6:44) — (6:44) 5-M.Prater 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q2 1:52) — (1:52) 22-M.Ingram right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 25 (Q2 1:48) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q3 9:21) — (9:21) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 84-M.Hoomanawanui for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 9:17) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 73 (Q3 8:42); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 8:34) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 22 (Q3 6:02); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 5:56) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 22 (Q3 1:26) — (1:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 87-D.Fells for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 1:21) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 21–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 84 (Q4 11:15); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 11:03) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 69 (Q4 10:57) — (10:57) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 42-Z.Line.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 99 (Q4 6:47); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 6:41); New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 99 (Q4 5:08); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 5:04) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 7:14) — (7:14) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 15-G.Tate for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, YAC 37
- Detroit Lions (Q1 11:10) — (11:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 0 for -4 yards (57-A.Okafor). FUMBLES (57-A.Okafor) [57-A.Okafor], RECOVERED by NO-32-K.Vaccaro at DET 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 7:02) — (7:02) 22-M.Ingram left end pushed ob at DET 24 for 51 yards (27-G.Quin).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 13:48) — (13:48) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 39 for -12 yards (52-C.Robertson). FUMBLES (52-C.Robertson), RECOVERED by NO-52-C.Robertson at DET 39. 52-C.Robertson to DET 31 for 8 yards (9-M.Stafford).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 7:29) — (7:29) 41-A.Kamara right end to NO 1 for -4 yards (44-J.Reeves-Maybin).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 8:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 11-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Lattimore (91-T.Hendrickson) at DET 27. 23-M.Lattimore for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The ball was tipped at the lin
- Detroit Lions (Q2 13:48) — (13:48) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 39 for -12 yards (52-C.Robertson). FUMBLES (52-C.Robertson), RECOVERED by NO-52-C.Robertson at DET 39. 52-C.Robertson to DET 31 for 8 yards (9-M.Stafford).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 5:08) — (5:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 85-E.Ebron INTERCEPTED by 94-C.Jordan at DET 0. TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-94-C.Jordan, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between do
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 6:47) — (6:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 16-B.Coleman INTERCEPTED by 91-A.Robinson at NO 2. 91-A.Robinson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 11:10 · NO 96 · Score 0-6
(11:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 0 for -4 yards (57-A.Okafor). FUMBLES (57-A.Okafor) [57-A.Okafor], RECOVERED by NO-32-K.Vaccaro at DET 0. TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 11:02 · DET 15 · Score 0-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 7:14 · NO 45 · Score 6-7
(7:14) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 15-G.Tate for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, YAC 37 - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 7:02 · NO 15 · Score 7-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 5:06 · DET 20 · Score 7-13
(5:06) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 19-T.Ginn for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 15 The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on t - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 4:56 · DET 15 · Score 7-14
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 0:09 · DET 23 · Score 7-17
(:09) 3-W.Lutz 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 13:41 · DET 31 · Score 7-17
(13:41) 22-M.Ingram right end to DET 27 for 4 yards (32-T.Wilson). - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 10:50 · DET 1 · Score 7-23
(10:50) 22-M.Ingram left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET, Defensive Offside, declined. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 10:46 · DET 15 · Score 7-24
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 6:44 · NO 22 · Score 10-24
(6:44) 5-M.Prater 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 1:52 · DET 2 · Score 10-30
(1:52) 22-M.Ingram right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 1:48 · DET 25 · Score 10-31
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 9:21 · DET 2 · Score 10-37
(9:21) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 84-M.Hoomanawanui for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 9:17 · DET 15 · Score 10-38
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 8:42 · NO 73 · Score 10-44
(8:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 11-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Lattimore (91-T.Hendrickson) at DET 27. 23-M.Lattimore for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The ball was tipped at the lin - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 8:34 · DET 15 · Score 10-45
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 6:02 · NO 22 · Score 16-45
(6:02) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-M.Jones for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-20-K.Crawley, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. Pass 22, YAC 0 - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 5:56 · NO 15 · Score 17-45
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 1:26 · NO 22 · Score 23-45
(1:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 87-D.Fells for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 1:21 · NO 15 · Score 24-45
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 11:15 · DET 84 · Score 30-45
(11:15) 6-T.Morstead punts 58 yards to DET 26, Center-49-Z.Wood. 39-J.Agnew for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-39-J.Agnew, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 11:03 · NO 15 · Score 31-45
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q4 10:57 · DET 69 · Score 31-45
(10:57) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 42-Z.Line. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 6:47 · DET 99 · Score 37-45
(6:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 16-B.Coleman INTERCEPTED by 91-A.Robinson at NO 2. 91-A.Robinson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 6:41 · NO 15 · Score 38-45
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke. PENALTY on NO-23-M.Lattimore, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 5:08 · NO 99 · Score 38-51
(5:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 85-E.Ebron INTERCEPTED by 94-C.Jordan at DET 0. TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-94-C.Jordan, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between do - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 5:04 · DET 15 · Score 38-52
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
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.
- G. Tate (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- D. Brees (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints on 2017-10-15?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Detroit Lions 52-38 in Week 6, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Detroit Lions 7, New Orleans Saints 17; Q2: Detroit Lions 3, New Orleans Saints 17; Q3: Detroit Lions 14, New Orleans Saints 14; Q4: Detroit Lions 21, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: Detroit Lions 38, New Orleans Saints 52.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Stafford (Q1 11:10) Detroit Lions touchdown — G. Tate (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 7:14) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Ginn (D. Brees pass) (Q1 5:06) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q2 10:50) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q2 1:52) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Hoomanawanui (D. Brees pass) (Q3 9:21) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Lattimore (Q3 8:42) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Jones (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 6:02) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Fells (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 1:26) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Agnew (Q4 11:15) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Robinson (Q4 6:47) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Stafford (Q4 5:08) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 0:09, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — M. Ingram (Q2 13:41, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 6:44, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 39.1% completion, -17.9% CPOE, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -21.99 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 62.5% completion, -3.3% CPOE, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -12.86 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?
G. Tate (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.71 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+5.01 EPA): (7:14) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 15-G.Tate for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, YAC 37.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
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