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NFL · Week 13 · December 4, 2011 · 12 min read

Detroit Lions vs. New Orleans Saints: 2011 Week 13 Recap

Saints defeat Lions 31–17 in Week 13

D.Brees led Fantasy Impact as Saints prevailed in a 17–31 Week 13 finish.

Detroit Lions 17 7–5
Final 17–31
New Orleans Saints 31 9–3 Winner
Winner
New Orleans Saints
Final score
17–31
Halftime
Detroit Lions 77–136 New Orleans Saints
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Brees
Game date
December 4, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • N.Burleson 6 REC · 107 YDS +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Young 2 REC · 60 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Davis
    Ryan Davis 1 REC · 22 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • D.Brees 29/43 · 397 YDS · 3 TD +17.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Jimmy Graham
    Jimmy Graham 8 REC · 89 YDS +6.6 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Meachem 4 REC · 157 YDS · 1 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact
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Game story

The New Orleans Saints defeated the Detroit Lions 31–17 in Week 13 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-12-04, a matchup that built a comfortable lead. The decisive swing (-10.4% win probability) came in the second quarter when Detroit Lions swung the momentum.

In Week 13 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-12-04, the New Orleans Saints took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 31–17 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 283 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with +1.37 total EPA, and +3.6% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +17.22 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-10.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: (11:50) 28-M.Ingram right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Detroit Lions0771710017
New Orleans Saints31331127031

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +17.22 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  2. 2 J. Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.61 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  3. 3 N. Burleson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.89 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  4. 4 R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  5. 5 T. Young · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
  6. 6 D. Sproles · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  7. 7 L. Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  8. 8 R. Davis · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

D. Brees — NO · Passing

D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+17.22) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New Orleans Saints's efficiency. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.

The signature play (-7.70 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (11:50) 28-M.Ingram right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • New Orleans Saints — M. Ingram (Q2 41:50)
  • New Orleans Saints — M. Ingram (Q2 41:50)
  • New Orleans Saints — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q2 38:16)
  • Detroit Lions — K. Smith (Q2 32:32)
  • New Orleans Saints — K. Smith (Q2 32:32)
  • Detroit Lions — M. Morris (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 15:47)
  • New Orleans Saints — D. Sproles (D. Brees pass) (Q4 9:49)

Field goals

  • New Orleans Saints — J. Kasay (Q1 50:56)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DET 21 (Q1 50:56) — (5:56) 2-J.Kasay 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..

The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 133–77. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 14 (Q2 41:50) — (11:50) (Shotgun) 28-M.Ingram right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 41:44) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 86 (Q2 41:50) — (11:50) 28-M.Ingram right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone (Q2 30:00) — END QUARTER 2; New Orleans Saints found the end zone (Q2 30:00) — END QUARTER 2; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 80 (Q2 41:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete to 13-N.Burleson (21-P.Robinson).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 80 (Q2 41:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete to 13-N.Burleson (21-P.Robinson).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 87 (Q2 41:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to DET 31 for 18 yards (52-J.Casillas).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 87 (Q2 41:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to DET 31 for 18 yards (52-J.Casillas).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 64 (Q2 39:47) — (9:47) 28-M.Morris left tackle to DET 39 for 3 yards (58-S.Shanle; 98-S.Ellis).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 64 (Q2 39:47) — (9:47) 28-M.Morris left tackle to DET 39 for 3 yards (58-S.Shanle; 98-S.Ellis).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 61 (Q2 39:10) — (9:10) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete deep right to 81-C.Johnson [92-S.Rogers].; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 61 (Q2 39:10) — (9:10) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete deep right to 81-C.Johnson [92-S.Rogers].; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 54 (Q2 36:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson to NO 49 for 5 yards (33-J.Greer).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 54 (Q2 36:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson to NO 49 for 5 yards (33-J.Greer).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 67 (Q2 38:16) — (8:16) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 17-R.Meachem for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 49 (Q2 36:05) — (6:05) 30-K.Smith left tackle to NO 43 for 6 yards (52-J.Casillas).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 49 (Q2 36:05) — (6:05) 30-K.Smith left tackle to NO 43 for 6 yards (52-J.Casillas).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 43 (Q2 35:21) — (5:21) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 28-M.Morris to NO 32 for 11 yards (33-J.Greer).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 43 (Q2 35:21) — (5:21) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 28-M.Morris to NO 32 for 11 yards (33-J.Greer).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 32 (Q2 33:59) — (3:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 13-N.Burleson pushed ob at NO 18 for 14 yards (21-P.Robinson).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 32 (Q2 33:59) — (3:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 13-N.Burleson pushed ob at NO 18 for 14 yards (21-P.Robinson).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q2 32:32) — (2:32) 30-K.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q2 32:32) — (2:32) 30-K.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 32:28) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 30:22) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 171–112. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 36 (Q3 28:16) — (13:16) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 89-W.Heller to NO 26 for 10 yards (22-T.Porter). Pass 3, YAC 7; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 36 (Q3 28:16) — (13:16) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 89-W.Heller to NO 26 for 10 yards (22-T.Porter). Pass 3, YAC 7; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 26 (Q3 27:34); New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 26 (Q3 27:34); Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 26 (Q3 27:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to NO 17 for 9 yards (52-J.Casillas). Pass 1, YAC 8; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 26 (Q3 27:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to NO 17 for 9 yards (52-J.Casillas). Pass 1, YAC 8; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 12 (Q3 26:09) — (11:09) 28-M.Morris left guard to NO 7 for 5 yards (91-W.Smith; 22-T.Porter).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 12 (Q3 26:09) — (11:09) 28-M.Morris left guard to NO 7 for 5 yards (91-W.Smith; 22-T.Porter).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q3 25:32); New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q3 25:32); Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 18 (Q3 24:56) — (9:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 28-M.Morris to NO 13 for 5 yards (52-J.Casillas). Pass 4, YAC 1; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 18 (Q3 24:56) — (9:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 28-M.Morris to NO 13 for 5 yards (52-J.Casillas). Pass 4, YAC 1; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 13 (Q3 24:15) — (9:15) 4-J.Hanson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 13 (Q3 24:15) — (9:15) 4-J.Hanson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 35 (Q3 24:11) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 71 yards from DET 35 to NO -6. 43-D.Sproles to NO 20 for 26 yards (29-J.Wendling).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 35 (Q3 24:11) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 71 yards from DET 35 to NO -6. 43-D.Sproles to NO 20 for 26 yards (29-J.Wendling).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 80 (Q3 24:07) — (9:07) 28-M.Ingram left guard to NO 19 for -1 yards (52-J.Durant).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 80 (Q3 24:07) — (9:07) 28-M.Ingram left guard to NO 19 for -1 yards (52-J.Durant).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 81 (Q3 23:32) — (8:32) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham to NO 35 for 16 yards (42-A.Spievey). Pass 11, YAC 5; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 81 (Q3 23:32) — (8:32) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham to NO 35 for 16 yards (42-A.Spievey). Pass 11, YAC 5; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 65 (Q3 22:53) — (7:53) 43-D.Sproles left end pushed ob at DET 45 for 20 yards (43-C.Harris).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 65 (Q3 22:53) — (7:53) 43-D.Sproles left end pushed ob at DET 45 for 20 yards (43-C.Harris).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 45 (Q3 22:28) — (7:28) 43-D.Sproles left guard to DET 42 for 3 yards (43-C.Harris).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 45 (Q3 22:28) — (7:28) 43-D.Sproles left guard to DET 42 for 3 yards (43-C.Harris).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 42 (Q3 21:50) — (6:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 17-R.Meachem (21-E.Wright).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 42 (Q3 21:50) — (6:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 17-R.Meachem (21-E.Wright).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 42 (Q3 21:45) — (6:45) 6-T.Morstead punts 30 yards to DET 12, Center-47-J.Drescher, fair catch by 11-S.Logan.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 42 (Q3 21:45) — (6:45) 6-T.Morstead punts 30 yards to DET 12, Center-47-J.Drescher, fair catch by 11-S.Logan.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 88 (Q3 21:37) — (6:37) 28-M.Morris left tackle to DET 18 for 6 yards (51-J.Vilma; 27-M.Jenkins).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 82 (Q3 21:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson to DET 27 for 9 yards (22-T.Porter). Pass 9, YAC 0; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 9 (Q3 15:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 28-M.Morris for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 15:43) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q4 9:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 4; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 9:44) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Detroit Lions (Q2 41:50) — (11:50) 28-M.Ingram right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -10.4% · EPA -7.70]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 53:25) — (8:25) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham to DET 31 for 12 yards (21-E.Wright; 43-C.Harris). Pass 11, YAC 1 [WPA +8.6% · EPA +1.73]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 32:32) — (2:32) 30-K.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +1.36]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 17-R.Meachem pushed ob at NO 47 for 38 yards (32-A.Berry). [WPA +8.2% · EPA +3.27]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 48:59) — (3:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 16-T.Young to DET 38 for 11 yards (51-J.Vilma). [WPA +7.0% · EPA +1.85]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Detroit Lions (Q2 41:50) — (11:50) 28-M.Ingram right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -10.4% · EPA -7.70]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q2 38:16) — (8:16) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 17-R.Meachem for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.3% · EPA +5.26]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 33:59) — (3:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 13-N.Burleson pushed ob at NO 18 for 14 yards (21-P.Robinson). [WPA +0.4% · EPA +3.43]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q2 30:28) — (:28) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.9% · EPA +3.37]

Quarterback report card

M.Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M.Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 62 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +3.6% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +1.37 total EPA
  • D.Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 43 dropbacks · 67.4% completion · +10.3% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +17.22 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatDetroit LionsNew Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play-0.136+0.193
Offensive success rate46.2%47.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.022+0.400
Rush EPA/play-0.419-0.134
Defensive EPA/play-0.193+0.136
Defensive success rate52.4%53.8%

By the numbers

New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -14.41 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, +16.21 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

  • New Orleans Saints leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
  • D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • M. Stafford (DET) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
  • D. Brees (NO) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

  1. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 50:56 · DET 21 · Score 0-3
    (5:56) 2-J.Kasay 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
  2. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 41:50 · DET 14 · Score 0-9
    (11:50) (Shotgun) 28-M.Ingram right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 41:44 · DET 2 · Score 0-10
    2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
  4. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 41:50 · NO 86 · Score 0-16
    (11:50) 28-M.Ingram right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 30:00 · Score 7-30
    END QUARTER 2
  6. New Orleans Saints TD (+14) — Q2 30:00 · Score 7-30
    END QUARTER 2
  7. Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 41:44 · NO 80 · Score 7-30
    (11:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete to 13-N.Burleson (21-P.Robinson).
  8. New Orleans Saints TD (+14) — Q2 41:44 · NO 80 · Score 7-30
    (11:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete to 13-N.Burleson (21-P.Robinson).
  9. Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 41:07 · NO 87 · Score 7-30
    (11:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to DET 31 for 18 yards (52-J.Casillas).
  10. New Orleans Saints TD (+14) — Q2 41:07 · NO 87 · Score 7-30
    (11:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to DET 31 for 18 yards (52-J.Casillas).
  11. Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 39:47 · NO 64 · Score 7-30
    (9:47) 28-M.Morris left tackle to DET 39 for 3 yards (58-S.Shanle; 98-S.Ellis).
  12. New Orleans Saints TD (+14) — Q2 39:47 · NO 64 · Score 7-30
    (9:47) 28-M.Morris left tackle to DET 39 for 3 yards (58-S.Shanle; 98-S.Ellis).
  13. Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 39:10 · NO 61 · Score 7-30
    (9:10) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete deep right to 81-C.Johnson [92-S.Rogers].
  14. New Orleans Saints TD (+14) — Q2 39:10 · NO 61 · Score 7-30
    (9:10) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete deep right to 81-C.Johnson [92-S.Rogers].
  15. Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q3 28:16 · NO 36 · Score 7-30
    (13:16) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 89-W.Heller to NO 26 for 10 yards (22-T.Porter). Pass 3, YAC 7
  16. New Orleans Saints TD (+14) — Q3 28:16 · NO 36 · Score 7-30
    (13:16) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 89-W.Heller to NO 26 for 10 yards (22-T.Porter). Pass 3, YAC 7
  17. Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q3 27:34 · NO 26 · Score 7-30
    (12:34) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 13-N.Burleson pushed ob at NO 12 for 14 yards (33-J.Greer). Penalty on DET-13-N.Burleson, Face Mask (15 Yards), offsett
  18. New Orleans Saints TD (+14) — Q3 27:34 · NO 26 · Score 7-30
    (12:34) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 13-N.Burleson pushed ob at NO 12 for 14 yards (33-J.Greer). Penalty on DET-13-N.Burleson, Face Mask (15 Yards), offsett
  19. Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 36:42 · NO 54 · Score 7-30
    (6:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson to NO 49 for 5 yards (33-J.Greer).
  20. New Orleans Saints TD (+14) — Q2 36:42 · NO 54 · Score 7-30
    (6:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson to NO 49 for 5 yards (33-J.Greer).
  21. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 38:16 · DET 67 · Score 0-22
    (8:16) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 17-R.Meachem for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  22. Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 36:05 · NO 49 · Score 7-30
    (6:05) 30-K.Smith left tackle to NO 43 for 6 yards (52-J.Casillas).
  23. New Orleans Saints TD (+8) — Q2 36:05 · NO 49 · Score 7-30
    (6:05) 30-K.Smith left tackle to NO 43 for 6 yards (52-J.Casillas).
  24. Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 35:21 · NO 43 · Score 7-30
    (5:21) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 28-M.Morris to NO 32 for 11 yards (33-J.Greer).
  25. New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q2 35:21 · NO 43 · Score 7-30
    (5:21) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 28-M.Morris to NO 32 for 11 yards (33-J.Greer).
  26. Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q3 27:10 · NO 26 · Score 7-30
    (12:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to NO 17 for 9 yards (52-J.Casillas). Pass 1, YAC 8
  27. New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 27:10 · NO 26 · Score 7-30
    (12:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to NO 17 for 9 yards (52-J.Casillas). Pass 1, YAC 8
  28. Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 33:59 · NO 32 · Score 7-30
    (3:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 13-N.Burleson pushed ob at NO 18 for 14 yards (21-P.Robinson).
  29. New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q2 33:59 · NO 32 · Score 7-30
    (3:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 13-N.Burleson pushed ob at NO 18 for 14 yards (21-P.Robinson).
  30. Detroit Lions TD (+13) — Q2 32:32 · NO 2 · Score 13-30
    (2:32) 30-K.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  31. New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q2 32:32 · NO 2 · Score 13-30
    (2:32) 30-K.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  32. Detroit Lions TD (+13) — Q3 26:09 · NO 12 · Score 13-30
    (11:09) 28-M.Morris left guard to NO 7 for 5 yards (91-W.Smith; 22-T.Porter).
  33. New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 26:09 · NO 12 · Score 13-30
    (11:09) 28-M.Morris left guard to NO 7 for 5 yards (91-W.Smith; 22-T.Porter).
  34. Detroit Lions TD (+13) — Q3 25:32 · NO 7 · Score 13-30
    (10:32) (Shotgun) 28-M.Morris left guard to NO 3 for 4 yards (58-S.Shanle; 93-J.Galette). PENALTY on DET-16-T.Young, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced a
  35. New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 25:32 · NO 7 · Score 13-30
    (10:32) (Shotgun) 28-M.Morris left guard to NO 3 for 4 yards (58-S.Shanle; 93-J.Galette). PENALTY on DET-16-T.Young, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced a
  36. Detroit Lions TD (+13) — Q3 24:56 · NO 18 · Score 13-30
    (9:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 28-M.Morris to NO 13 for 5 yards (52-J.Casillas). Pass 4, YAC 1
  37. New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 24:56 · NO 18 · Score 13-30
    (9:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 28-M.Morris to NO 13 for 5 yards (52-J.Casillas). Pass 4, YAC 1
  38. Detroit Lions TD (+16) — Q3 24:15 · NO 13 · Score 16-30
    (9:15) 4-J.Hanson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
  39. New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 24:15 · NO 13 · Score 16-30
    (9:15) 4-J.Hanson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
  40. Detroit Lions TD (+16) — Q3 24:11 · DET 35 · Score 16-30
    4-J.Hanson kicks 71 yards from DET 35 to NO -6. 43-D.Sproles to NO 20 for 26 yards (29-J.Wendling).
  41. New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 24:11 · DET 35 · Score 16-30
    4-J.Hanson kicks 71 yards from DET 35 to NO -6. 43-D.Sproles to NO 20 for 26 yards (29-J.Wendling).
  42. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 32:28 · NO 2 · Score 7-23
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
  43. Detroit Lions TD (+9) — Q3 24:07 · DET 80 · Score 16-30
    (9:07) 28-M.Ingram left guard to NO 19 for -1 yards (52-J.Durant).
  44. New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 24:07 · DET 80 · Score 16-30
    (9:07) 28-M.Ingram left guard to NO 19 for -1 yards (52-J.Durant).
  45. Detroit Lions TD (+9) — Q3 23:32 · DET 81 · Score 16-30
    (8:32) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham to NO 35 for 16 yards (42-A.Spievey). Pass 11, YAC 5
  46. New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 23:32 · DET 81 · Score 16-30
    (8:32) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham to NO 35 for 16 yards (42-A.Spievey). Pass 11, YAC 5
  47. Detroit Lions TD (+9) — Q3 22:53 · DET 65 · Score 16-30
    (7:53) 43-D.Sproles left end pushed ob at DET 45 for 20 yards (43-C.Harris).
  48. New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 22:53 · DET 65 · Score 16-30
    (7:53) 43-D.Sproles left end pushed ob at DET 45 for 20 yards (43-C.Harris).
  49. Detroit Lions TD (+9) — Q3 22:28 · DET 45 · Score 16-30
    (7:28) 43-D.Sproles left guard to DET 42 for 3 yards (43-C.Harris).
  50. New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 22:28 · DET 45 · Score 16-30
    (7:28) 43-D.Sproles left guard to DET 42 for 3 yards (43-C.Harris).
  51. Detroit Lions TD (+9) — Q3 21:50 · DET 42 · Score 16-30
    (6:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 17-R.Meachem (21-E.Wright).
  52. New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 21:50 · DET 42 · Score 16-30
    (6:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 17-R.Meachem (21-E.Wright).
  53. Detroit Lions TD (+9) — Q3 21:45 · DET 42 · Score 16-30
    (6:45) 6-T.Morstead punts 30 yards to DET 12, Center-47-J.Drescher, fair catch by 11-S.Logan.
  54. New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 21:45 · DET 42 · Score 16-30
    (6:45) 6-T.Morstead punts 30 yards to DET 12, Center-47-J.Drescher, fair catch by 11-S.Logan.
  55. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 30:22 · DET 2 · Score 7-30
    2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
  56. Detroit Lions TD (+9) — Q3 21:37 · NO 88 · Score 16-30
    (6:37) 28-M.Morris left tackle to DET 18 for 6 yards (51-J.Vilma; 27-M.Jenkins).
  57. Detroit Lions TD (+9) — Q3 21:02 · NO 82 · Score 16-30
    (6:02) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson to DET 27 for 9 yards (22-T.Porter). Pass 9, YAC 0
  58. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 15:47 · NO 9 · Score 22-30
    (:47) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 28-M.Morris for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  59. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 15:43 · NO 2 · Score 23-30
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
  60. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 9:49 · DET 6 · Score 23-36
    (9:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 4
  61. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 9:44 · DET 2 · Score 23-37
    2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?

The New Orleans Saints beat the Detroit Lions 31-17 in Week 13, 2011 on 2011-12-04.

What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?

The final score was Detroit Lions 17, New Orleans Saints 31 (DET 17-31 NO) in Week 13, 2011 on 2011-12-04.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?

Q1: Detroit Lions 0, New Orleans Saints 3; Q2: Detroit Lions 77, New Orleans Saints 133; Q3: Detroit Lions 171, New Orleans Saints 112; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: Detroit Lions 17, New Orleans Saints 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?

New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q2 41:50) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q2 41:50) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q2 38:16) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Smith (Q2 32:32) New Orleans Saints touchdown — K. Smith (Q2 32:32) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Morris (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 15:47) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Sproles (D. Brees pass) (Q4 9:49) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 50:56, 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?

M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 58.1% completion, +3.6% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +1.37 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 67.4% completion, +10.3% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +17.22 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?

D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) led the game in total EPA with +17.22 on passing plays. across 43 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.70 EPA): (11:50) 28-M.Ingram right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -10.4%.

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L

New Orleans Saints

Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W

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