Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 36–20 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 30–13 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pa…
- Game date
- 2017-09-17
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the New Orleans Saints 36–20 on 2017-09-17. T. Brady posted a game-high +28.13 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 20 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 36 |
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(10:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 34-R.Burkhead for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-T.Hendrickson].
(7:43) 3-W.Lutz 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(5:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 36
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(:21) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 15-C.Hogan for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 11, YAC 2
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(11:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 16-B.Coleman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(8:23) 3-W.Lutz 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(4:52) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 35-M.Gillislee left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(:02) 3-S.Gostkowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(:44) 3-S.Gostkowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(8:54) 3-S.Gostkowski 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. INJURY UPDATE: NE#34 R.Burkhead and NE#87 R.Gronkowski both QUESTIONABLE to return.
(5:09) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 82-C.Fleener for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 1
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.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 10:37TD RBR. BurkheadPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 19
- Score
- 6-0
(10:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 34-R.Burkhead for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-T.Hendrickson].
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 7:43FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 28
- Score
- 6-3
(7:43) 3-W.Lutz 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:42TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 53
- Score
- 12-3
(5:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 36
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:29XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 13-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 0:21TD CHC. HoganPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 13
- Score
- 19-3
(:21) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 15-C.Hogan for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 11, YAC 2
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 0:16XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 20-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 11:56TD Brandon ColemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 5
- Score
- 20-9
(11:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 16-B.Coleman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 11:52XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 20-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 8:23FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 16
- Score
- 20-13
(8:23) 3-W.Lutz 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 4:52TD MGM. GillisleePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 26-13
(4:52) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 35-M.Gillislee left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 4:47XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 27-13
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:02FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 10
- Score
- 30-13
(:02) 3-S.Gostkowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 0:44FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 33-13
(:44) 3-S.Gostkowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 8:54FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 9
- Score
- 36-13
(8:54) 3-S.Gostkowski 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. INJURY UPDATE: NE#34 R.Burkhead and NE#87 R.Gronkowski both QUESTIONABLE to return.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:09TD CFC. FleenerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 4
- Score
- 36-19
(5:09) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 82-C.Fleener for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 1
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:04XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 36-20
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).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +28.13 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 2R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +10.65 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 3Brandon Coleman · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.68 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 4C. Hogan · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.14 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 5
Phillip Dorsett II · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play - 6Jordan White · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 7R. Burkhead · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 8C. Fleener · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 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
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+28.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+5.88 EPA): (5:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 36
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 47 dropbacks · 57.4% completion · -1.7% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.13 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 44 dropbacks · 68.2% completion · +9.5% CPOE · +0.64 EPA/play · +28.13 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.237 | -0.002 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.5% | 47.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.639 | +0.003 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.117 | -0.012 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.002 | -0.237 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.9% | 49.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs -0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.24 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.00 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 10 drives, +22.04 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, -0.14 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — R. Burkhead (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — C. Hogan (T. Brady pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Brandon Coleman (D. Brees pass)
- New England Patriots — M. Gillislee
- New Orleans Saints — C. Fleener (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 20–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NO 19 (Q1 10:37) — (10:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 34-R.Burkhead for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-T.Hendrickson].; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NE 28 (Q1 7:43) — (7:43) 3-W.Lutz 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NO 53 (Q1 5:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 36; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 5:29) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NO 13 (Q1 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 15-C.Hogan for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 11, YAC 2; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 0:16) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NE 5 (Q2 11:56) — (11:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 16-B.Coleman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 11:52) — 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 NE 16 (Q2 8:23) — (8:23) 3-W.Lutz 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q2 4:52) — (4:52) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 35-M.Gillislee left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 4:47) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NO 10 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 3-S.Gostkowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NO 6 (Q3 0:44) — (:44) 3-S.Gostkowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NO 9 (Q4 8:54); New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q4 5:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 82-C.Fleener for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 1; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NE 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.
- New England Patriots (Q1 5:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 36
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 9:47) — (9:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 16-B.Coleman pushed ob at NE 18 for 42 yards (30-D.Harmon) [91-D.Wise]. Pass 20, YAC 22
- New England Patriots (Q1 11:36) — (11:36) 14-B.Cooks left end pushed ob at NO 29 for 13 yards (26-P.Williams).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 11:56) — (11:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 16-B.Coleman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 0
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 2:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete deep right to 19-T.Ginn.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q1 5:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 36
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 9:47) — (9:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 16-B.Coleman pushed ob at NE 18 for 42 yards (30-D.Harmon) [91-D.Wise]. Pass 20, YAC 22
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 2:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete deep right to 19-T.Ginn.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 5:00) — (5:00) 3-W.Lutz 49 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 10:37 · NO 19 · Score 6-0
(10:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 34-R.Burkhead for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-T.Hendrickson]. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 7:43 · NE 28 · Score 6-3
(7:43) 3-W.Lutz 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 5:42 · NO 53 · Score 12-3
(5:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 36 - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 5:29 · NO 15 · Score 13-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 0:21 · NO 13 · Score 19-3
(:21) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 15-C.Hogan for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 11, YAC 2 - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 0:16 · NO 15 · Score 20-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 11:56 · NE 5 · Score 20-9
(11:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 16-B.Coleman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 11:52 · NE 15 · Score 20-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 8:23 · NE 16 · Score 20-13
(8:23) 3-W.Lutz 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 4:52 · NO 2 · Score 26-13
(4:52) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 35-M.Gillislee left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 4:47 · NO 15 · Score 27-13
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · NO 10 · Score 30-13
(:02) 3-S.Gostkowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 0:44 · NO 6 · Score 33-13
(:44) 3-S.Gostkowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 8:54 · NO 9 · Score 36-13
(8:54) 3-S.Gostkowski 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. INJURY UPDATE: NE#34 R.Burkhead and NE#87 R.Gronkowski both QUESTIONABLE to return. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 5:09 · NE 4 · Score 36-19
(5:09) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 82-C.Fleener for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 1 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 5:04 · NE 15 · Score 36-20
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 England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs New Orleans Saints on 2017-09-17?
The New England Patriots beat the New Orleans Saints 36-20 in Week 2, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: New England Patriots 20, New Orleans Saints 3; Q2: New England Patriots 10, New Orleans Saints 10; Q3: New England Patriots 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Q4: New England Patriots 3, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: New England Patriots 36, New Orleans Saints 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs New Orleans Saints?
New England Patriots touchdown — R. Burkhead (T. Brady pass) (Q1 10:37) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q1 5:42) New England Patriots touchdown — C. Hogan (T. Brady pass) (Q1 0:21) New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Coleman (D. Brees pass) (Q2 11:56) New England Patriots touchdown — M. Gillislee (Q2 4:52) New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Fleener (D. Brees pass) (Q4 5:09) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 7:43, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 8:23, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 0:44, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 8:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 57.4% completion, -1.7% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.13 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 68.2% completion, +9.5% CPOE, +0.64 EPA per dropback, +28.13 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs New Orleans Saints?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +28.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+5.88 EPA): (5:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 36.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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