Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 25–23 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 10–3 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Brandin Cooks
- Top passer
- Trevor Siemian
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 13-M.Thomas to DEN 48 for 12 yards (29-B.…
- Game date
- 2016-11-13
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the New Orleans Saints 25–23 on 2016-11-13. Brandin Cooks posted a game-high +5.83 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 7 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 25 |
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos
(5:51) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass incomplete short right to 87-J.Taylor (31-J.Byrd). Denver challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 87-J.Taylor for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 14, YAC 0
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(13:48) 8-B.McManus 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(:02) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(8:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 83-W.Snead for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(4:05) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 83-W.Snead for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(9:41) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-P.Kruger]. Pass 2, YAC 0
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(3:27) 8-B.McManus 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(2:55) 8-B.McManus 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(1:30) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 10-B.Cooks for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is Blocked (31-J.Simmons), Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. DEFENSIVE TWO-POINT ATTEMPT. 34-W.Parks recovered the blocked kick. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 5:51TD Jawaan TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 14
- Score
- 6-0
(5:51) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass incomplete short right to 87-J.Taylor (31-J.Byrd). Denver challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 87-J.Taylor for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 14, YAC 0
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 5:45XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 7-0
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 13:48FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 32
- Score
- 10-0
(13:48) 8-B.McManus 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:02FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 12
- Score
- 10-3
(:02) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 8:35TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 3
- Score
- 10-9
(8:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 83-W.Snead for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 8:30XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 10-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 4:05TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 5
- Score
- 10-16
(4:05) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 83-W.Snead for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 3:59XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 10-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 9:41TD Drake ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 16-17
(9:41) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-P.Kruger]. Pass 2, YAC 0
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 9:37XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 17-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 3:27FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 10
- Score
- 20-17
(3:27) 8-B.McManus 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:55FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 18
- Score
- 23-17
(2:55) 8-B.McManus 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:30TD Brandin CooksPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 32
- Score
- 23-23
(1:30) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 10-B.Cooks for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 1:22Safety Wil LutzPoints+2
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 25-23
3-W.Lutz extra point is Blocked (31-J.Simmons), Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. DEFENSIVE TWO-POINT ATTEMPT. 34-W.Parks recovered the blocked kick. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Brandin Cooks · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.83 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 2Jawaan Taylor · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.36 EPA/play
- 3
Trevor Siemian · Denver Broncos · Passing · +3.97 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play - 4A. Derby · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 5Drake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 6Willie Snead · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 7J. Norwood · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 8
Brandon Coleman · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.13 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
Brandin Cooks — NO · Receiving
Brandin Cooks posted the highest total EPA (+5.83) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.17 EPA per play.
Brandin Cooks's top snap (+3.89 EPA): (1:30) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 10-B.Cooks for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.66 EPA): D. Brees — (13:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 13-M.Thomas to DEN 48 for 12 yards (29-B.Roby). FUMBLES (29-B.Roby), RECOVERED by DEN-26-D.Stewart at DEN 45. 26-D.Stewart to NO 27 for 28 yards (9-D.B
Quarterback report card
Trevor Siemian led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Trevor Siemian (Denver Broncos) · 48 dropbacks · 52.1% completion · +5.1% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.97 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 31 dropbacks · 67.7% completion · +11.3% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -5.92 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.061 | -0.205 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.8% | 41.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.083 | -0.191 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.198 | -0.132 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.205 | +0.061 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.2% | 59.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: -0.06 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.20 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -5.99 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, -13.76 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — Jawaan Taylor (Trevor Siemian pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Willie Snead (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Willie Snead (D. Brees pass)
- Denver Broncos — Drake Thomas (Trevor Siemian pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Brandin Cooks (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NO 14 (Q1 5:51); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 5:45) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NO 32 (Q2 13:48) — (13:48) 8-B.McManus 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DEN 12 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q3 8:35) — (8:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 83-W.Snead for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 8:30) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q3 4:05) — (4:05) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 83-W.Snead for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 3:59) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 15–6. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q4 9:41) — (9:41) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-P.Kruger]. Pass 2, YAC 0; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 9:37) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NO 10 (Q4 3:27) — (3:27) 8-B.McManus 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NO 18 (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) 8-B.McManus 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DEN 32 (Q4 1:30) — (1:30) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 10-B.Cooks for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the DEN 15 (Q4 1:22).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:22) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is Blocked (31-J.Simmons), Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. DEFENSIVE TWO-POINT ATTEMPT. 34-W.Parks recovered the blocked kick. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official rev
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:30) — (1:30) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 10-B.Cooks for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 3:15) — (3:15) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 13-M.Thomas to NO 18 for 5 yards (93-J.Crick). FUMBLES (93-J.Crick), RECOVERED by DEN-43-T.Ward at NO 20. 43-T.Ward to NO 20 for no gain (82-C.Fleener).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 13:42) — (13:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 13-M.Thomas to DEN 48 for 12 yards (29-B.Roby). FUMBLES (29-B.Roby), RECOVERED by DEN-26-D.Stewart at DEN 45. 26-D.Stewart to NO 27 for 28 yards (9-D.B
- Denver Broncos (Q4 9:41) — (9:41) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-P.Kruger]. Pass 2, YAC 0
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 13:42) — (13:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 13-M.Thomas to DEN 48 for 12 yards (29-B.Roby). FUMBLES (29-B.Roby), RECOVERED by DEN-26-D.Stewart at DEN 45. 26-D.Stewart to NO 27 for 28 yards (9-D.B
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 13-M.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Stewart (29-B.Roby) at 50. 26-D.Stewart to NO 39 for 11 yards (22-M.Ingram).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 5:46) — (5:46) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short middle intended for 88-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 32-K.Vaccaro [94-C.Jordan] at NO 32. 32-K.Vaccaro to DEN 38 for 30 yards (73-R.Okung).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 3:15) — (3:15) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 13-M.Thomas to NO 18 for 5 yards (93-J.Crick). FUMBLES (93-J.Crick), RECOVERED by DEN-43-T.Ward at NO 20. 43-T.Ward to NO 20 for no gain (82-C.Fleener).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 5:51 · NO 14 · Score 6-0
(5:51) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass incomplete short right to 87-J.Taylor (31-J.Byrd). Denver challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short right t - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 5:45 · NO 15 · Score 7-0
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 13:48 · NO 32 · Score 10-0
(13:48) 8-B.McManus 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · DEN 12 · Score 10-3
(:02) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 8:35 · DEN 3 · Score 10-9
(8:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 83-W.Snead for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 8:30 · DEN 15 · Score 10-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 4:05 · DEN 5 · Score 10-16
(4:05) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 83-W.Snead for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 3:59 · DEN 15 · Score 10-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 9:41 · NO 2 · Score 16-17
(9:41) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-P.Kruger]. Pass 2, YAC 0 - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 9:37 · NO 15 · Score 17-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 3:27 · NO 10 · Score 20-17
(3:27) 8-B.McManus 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 2:55 · NO 18 · Score 23-17
(2:55) 8-B.McManus 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 1:30 · DEN 32 · Score 23-23
(1:30) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 10-B.Cooks for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 1:22 · DEN 15 · Score 25-23
3-W.Lutz extra point is Blocked (31-J.Simmons), Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. DEFENSIVE TWO-POINT ATTEMPT. 34-W.Parks recovered the blocked kick. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official rev
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Brandin Cooks (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Trevor Siemian (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints on 2016-11-13?
The Denver Broncos beat the New Orleans Saints 25-23 in Week 10, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Denver Broncos 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 3, New Orleans Saints 3; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, New Orleans Saints 14; Q4: Denver Broncos 15, New Orleans Saints 6; Final: Denver Broncos 25, New Orleans Saints 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints?
Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Taylor (T. Siemian pass) (Q1 5:51) New Orleans Saints touchdown — W. Snead (D. Brees pass) (Q3 8:35) New Orleans Saints touchdown — W. Snead (D. Brees pass) (Q3 4:05) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Thomas (T. Siemian pass) (Q4 9:41) New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Cooks (D. Brees pass) (Q4 1:30) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 13:48, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 3:27, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 2:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints?
Trevor Siemian (Denver Broncos), 52.1% completion, +5.1% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.97 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 67.7% completion, +11.3% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -5.92 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints?
Brandin Cooks (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.83 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.89 EPA): (1:30) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 10-B.Cooks for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Denver Broncos won 25-23 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L
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