Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 34–7 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 0–20 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- Jacoby Brissett
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:02) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 13-T.Hilton ran ob at NO 29 for 11 yards …
- Game date
- 2019-12-16
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts 34–7 on 2019-12-16. D. Brees posted a game-high +22.69 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts
(7:32) 3-W.Lutz 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(12:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(6:18) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 10-T.Smith for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 19, YAC 2
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. INJURY UPDATE: Colts #42, R.Milligan, foot, OUT for the game.
(:02) 3-W.Lutz 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(15:00) 41-A.Kamara left end to NO 29 for 4 yards (50-A.Walker).
(7:13) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 89-J.Hill for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. INJURY UPDATE: Colts #31 Q.Wilson, shoulder, OUT for the game.
(:45) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 7-T.Hill for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND-90-G.Stewart was injured during the play. His return is Probable. Pass 20, YAC 8
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. INJURY UPDATE: NO# 67 L.Warford, knee, OUT for the game.
(3:58) (Shotgun) 20-J.Wilkins left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 7:32FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 0-3
(7:32) 3-W.Lutz 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 12:43TD Points+6
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 0-9
(12:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 12:37XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 0-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:18TD Tyron SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 21
- Score
- 0-16
(6:18) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 10-T.Smith for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 19, YAC 2
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:11XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 0-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. INJURY UPDATE: Colts #42, R.Milligan, foot, OUT for the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:02FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 8
- Score
- 0-20
(:02) 3-W.Lutz 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 15:00FG Alvin KamaraPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 75
- Score
- 0-20
(15:00) 41-A.Kamara left end to NO 29 for 4 yards (50-A.Walker).
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:13TD Julian HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 5
- Score
- 0-26
(7:13) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 89-J.Hill for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:08XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 0-27
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. INJURY UPDATE: Colts #31 Q.Wilson, shoulder, OUT for the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 0:45TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 28
- Score
- 0-33
(:45) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 7-T.Hill for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND-90-G.Stewart was injured during the play. His return is Probable. Pass 20, YAC 8
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 0:35XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 0-34
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. INJURY UPDATE: NO# 67 L.Warford, knee, OUT for the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 3:58TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 6-34
(3:58) (Shotgun) 20-J.Wilkins left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 3:56XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 7-34
5-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +22.69 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 2Michael Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.63 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 3
James Cook III · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play - 4Trysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.22 EPA/play
- 5Tyron Smith · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.95 EPA/play
- 6
Zach Pascal · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play - 7Jordan Wilkins · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 8
Montrell Johnson Jr. · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.28 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
D. Brees — NO · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+22.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+2.95 EPA): (6:18) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 10-T.Smith for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 19, YAC 2
Biggest single play (+3.08 EPA): Jacoby Brissett — (5:02) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 13-T.Hilton ran ob at NO 29 for 11 yards (26-P.Williams) [91-T.Hendrickson]. Pass 8, YAC 3
Quarterback report card
Jacoby Brissett led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Jacoby Brissett (Indianapolis Colts) · 40 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · -10.3% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -4.54 total EPA- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 34 dropbacks · 85.3% completion · +24.8% CPOE · +0.67 EPA/play · +22.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.207 | +0.191 |
| Offensive success rate | 30.6% | 53.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.114 | +0.667 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.220 | -0.202 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.191 | +0.207 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.8% | 69.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.21 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.19 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 8 drives, -14.88 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 9 drives, +15.07 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Michael Thomas (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Tyron Smith (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Julian Hill (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill (D. Brees pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Jordan Wilkins
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the IND 15 (Q1 7:32) — (7:32) 3-W.Lutz 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 17–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the IND 15 (Q2 12:43) — (12:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 12:37) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the IND 21 (Q2 6:18) — (6:18) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 10-T.Smith for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 19, YAC 2; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 6:11) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. INJURY UPDATE: Colts #42, R.Milligan, foot, OUT for the game.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the IND 8 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 3-W.Lutz 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 17–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the IND 75 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 41-A.Kamara left end to NO 29 for 4 yards (50-A.Walker).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q3 7:13) — (7:13) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 89-J.Hill for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 7:08) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. INJURY UPDATE: Colts #31 Q.Wilson, shoulder, OUT for the game.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the IND 28 (Q3 0:45); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 0:35) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. INJURY UPDATE: NO# 67 L.Warford, knee, OUT for the game..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q4 3:58) — (3:58) (Shotgun) 20-J.Wilkins left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 3:56) — 5-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 5:27) — (5:27) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 14-Z.Pascal to NO 41 for 7 yards (25-E.Apple). Pass 5, YAC 2
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 11:11) — (11:11) 8-R.Sanchez punts 4 yards to IND 43, Center-46-L.Rhodes, downed by IND-26-C.Geathers. PENALTY on IND-20-J.Wilkins, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at IND 43. NO 27-D.Washington deflected
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 14:12) — (14:12) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 87-J.Cook to IND 15 for 18 yards (29-M.Hooker, 34-R.Ya-Sin). Pass 12, YAC 6
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 12:51) — (12:51) 25-M.Mack left tackle to IND 45 for -3 yards (22-C.Gardner-Johnson).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 4:02) — (4:02) 8-R.Sanchez punts 29 yards to NO 10, Center-46-L.Rhodes, downed by IND-30-G.Odum.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 5:02) — (5:02) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 13-T.Hilton ran ob at NO 29 for 11 yards (26-P.Williams) [91-T.Hendrickson]. Pass 8, YAC 3
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 6:18) — (6:18) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 10-T.Smith for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 19, YAC 2
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 11:11) — (11:11) 8-R.Sanchez punts 4 yards to IND 43, Center-46-L.Rhodes, downed by IND-26-C.Geathers. PENALTY on IND-20-J.Wilkins, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at IND 43. NO 27-D.Washington deflected
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 14:12) — (14:12) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 87-J.Cook to IND 15 for 18 yards (29-M.Hooker, 34-R.Ya-Sin). Pass 12, YAC 6
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 7:32 · IND 15 · Score 0-3
(7:32) 3-W.Lutz 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 12:43 · IND 15 · Score 0-9
(12:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 12:37 · IND 15 · Score 0-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 6:18 · IND 21 · Score 0-16
(6:18) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 10-T.Smith for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 19, YAC 2 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 6:11 · IND 15 · Score 0-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. INJURY UPDATE: Colts #42, R.Milligan, foot, OUT for the game. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · IND 8 · Score 0-20
(:02) 3-W.Lutz 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 15:00 · IND 75 · Score 0-20
(15:00) 41-A.Kamara left end to NO 29 for 4 yards (50-A.Walker). - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 7:13 · IND 5 · Score 0-26
(7:13) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 89-J.Hill for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 7:08 · IND 15 · Score 0-27
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. INJURY UPDATE: Colts #31 Q.Wilson, shoulder, OUT for the game. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 0:45 · IND 28 · Score 0-33
(:45) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 7-T.Hill for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND-90-G.Stewart was injured during the play. His return is Probable. Pass 20, YAC 8 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 0:35 · IND 15 · Score 0-34
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. INJURY UPDATE: NO# 67 L.Warford, knee, OUT for the game. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 3:58 · NO 1 · Score 6-34
(3:58) (Shotgun) 20-J.Wilkins left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 3:56 · NO 15 · Score 7-34
5-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
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.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jacoby Brissett (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs New Orleans Saints on 2019-12-16?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts 34-7 in Week 15, 2019.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, New Orleans Saints 3; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 0, New Orleans Saints 17; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, New Orleans Saints 17; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 7, New Orleans Saints 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q2 12:43) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Smith (D. Brees pass) (Q2 6:18) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Hill (D. Brees pass) (Q3 7:13) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (D. Brees pass) (Q3 0:45) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Wilkins (Q4 3:58) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 7:32, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — A. Kamara (Q3 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs New Orleans Saints?
Jacoby Brissett (Indianapolis Colts), 45.0% completion, -10.3% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -4.54 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 85.3% completion, +24.8% CPOE, +0.67 EPA per dropback, +22.69 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.69 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+2.95 EPA): (6:18) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 10-T.Smith for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 19, YAC 2.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 6-7 Now 6-8 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W
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