Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 31–19 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 10–14 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Palmer
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:44) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 31-D.Johnson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2015-09-13
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the New Orleans Saints 31–19 on 2015-09-13. C. Palmer posted a game-high +19.45 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(9:56) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 12-JO.Brown for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(4:00) 2-Z.Hocker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(11:10) 38-A.Ellington up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. ARI #53 reported as eligible. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(5:23) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 16-B.Coleman for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(12:05) 2-Z.Hocker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(:09) 7-C.Catanzaro 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(12:29) 2-Z.Hocker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(9:54) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 85-D.Fells for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(6:50) 2-Z.Hocker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(1:44) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 31-D.Johnson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 9:56TD CPC. PalmerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 10
- Score
- 0-6
(9:56) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 12-JO.Brown for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 9:46XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 0-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 4:00FG ZHZ. HockerPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 19
- Score
- 3-7
(4:00) 2-Z.Hocker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 11:10TD AEA. EllingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 3-13
(11:10) 38-A.Ellington up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. ARI #53 reported as eligible. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 11:03XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 20
- Score
- 3-14
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:23TD Brandon ColemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 12
- Score
- 9-14
(5:23) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 16-B.Coleman for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:14XP ZHZ. HockerPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 10-14
2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 12:05FG ZHZ. HockerPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 4
- Score
- 13-14
(12:05) 2-Z.Hocker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 0:09FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 25
- Score
- 13-17
(:09) 7-C.Catanzaro 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:29FG ZHZ. HockerPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 27
- Score
- 16-17
(12:29) 2-Z.Hocker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 9:54TD DFD. FellsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 17
- Score
- 16-23
(9:54) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 85-D.Fells for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 9:48XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 16-24
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 6:50FG ZHZ. HockerPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 19-24
(6:50) 2-Z.Hocker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 1:44TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 55
- Score
- 19-30
(1:44) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 31-D.Johnson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 1:33XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 19-31
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Palmer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +19.45 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 2L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.70 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 3D. Fells · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 4Dyontae Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.53 EPA/play
- 5Willie Snead · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 6D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +3.17 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 7Melvin Ingram · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 8JO. Brown · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.33 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
C. Palmer — ARI · Passing
C. Palmer posted the highest total EPA (+19.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.
C. Palmer's top snap (+5.88 EPA): (1:44) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 31-D.Johnson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 52 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · -8.6% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +3.17 total EPA
- C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 38 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -2.4% CPOE · +0.51 EPA/play · +19.45 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.012 | +0.145 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.0% | 44.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.061 | +0.512 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.222 | -0.288 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.145 | -0.012 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.1% | 63.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.01 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.14 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, +11.27 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +1.14 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Palmer
- Arizona Cardinals — A. Ellington
- New Orleans Saints — Brandon Coleman (D. Brees pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — D. Fells (C. Palmer pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson (C. Palmer pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — Z. Hocker
- New Orleans Saints — Z. Hocker
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
- New Orleans Saints — Z. Hocker
- New Orleans Saints — Z. Hocker
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NO 10 (Q1 9:56) — (9:56) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 12-JO.Brown for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 9:46) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ARI 19 (Q1 4:00) — (4:00) 2-Z.Hocker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q2 11:10); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NO 20 (Q2 11:03) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ARI 12 (Q2 5:23); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 5:14) — 2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ARI 4 (Q3 12:05) — (12:05) 2-Z.Hocker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NO 25 (Q3 0:09) — (:09) 7-C.Catanzaro 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–6. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ARI 27 (Q4 12:29) — (12:29) 2-Z.Hocker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NO 17 (Q4 9:54) — (9:54) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 85-D.Fells for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 9:48) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ARI 15 (Q4 6:50) — (6:50) 2-Z.Hocker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NO 55 (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 31-D.Johnson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 1:33) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 5:28) — (5:28) 38-A.Ellington up the middle to NO 42 for 10 yards (44-H.Kikaha). FUMBLES (44-H.Kikaha), RECOVERED by NO-40-D.Breaux at NO 38. 40-D.Breaux to NO 38 for no gain (14-J.Nelson).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 14:53) — (14:53) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 83-W.Snead to ARI 12 for 63 yards (32-T.Mathieu).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 2:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 12-M.Colston INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Johnson at ARI 30. 26-R.Johnson to ARI 40 for 10 yards (29-K.Robinson).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 14:25) — (14:25) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 10-B.Cooks to ARI 42 for 30 yards (21-P.Peterson).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 13:47) — (13:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston to ARI 28 for 14 yards (25-J.Powers).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 31-D.Johnson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 9:11) — (9:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 22-M.Ingram to ARI 15 for 59 yards (26-R.Johnson). ARI-26-R.Johnson was injured during the play.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 5:28) — (5:28) 38-A.Ellington up the middle to NO 42 for 10 yards (44-H.Kikaha). FUMBLES (44-H.Kikaha), RECOVERED by NO-40-D.Breaux at NO 38. 40-D.Breaux to NO 38 for no gain (14-J.Nelson).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 14:53) — (14:53) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 83-W.Snead to ARI 12 for 63 yards (32-T.Mathieu).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 9:56 · NO 10 · Score 0-6
(9:56) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 12-JO.Brown for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 9:46 · NO 15 · Score 0-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 4:00 · ARI 19 · Score 3-7
(4:00) 2-Z.Hocker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 11:10 · NO 1 · Score 3-13
(11:10) 38-A.Ellington up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. ARI #53 reported as eligible. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fie - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 11:03 · NO 20 · Score 3-14
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 5:23 · ARI 12 · Score 9-14
(5:23) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 16-B.Coleman for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 5:14 · ARI 15 · Score 10-14
2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 12:05 · ARI 4 · Score 13-14
(12:05) 2-Z.Hocker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 0:09 · NO 25 · Score 13-17
(:09) 7-C.Catanzaro 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 12:29 · ARI 27 · Score 16-17
(12:29) 2-Z.Hocker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 9:54 · NO 17 · Score 16-23
(9:54) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 85-D.Fells for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 9:48 · NO 15 · Score 16-24
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 6:50 · ARI 15 · Score 19-24
(6:50) 2-Z.Hocker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 1:44 · NO 55 · Score 19-30
(1:44) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 31-D.Johnson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 1:33 · NO 15 · Score 19-31
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals on 2015-09-13?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the New Orleans Saints 31-19 in Week 1, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 3, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 6, Arizona Cardinals 14; Final: New Orleans Saints 19, Arizona Cardinals 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Palmer (Q1 9:56) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Ellington (Q2 11:10) New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Coleman (D. Brees pass) (Q2 5:23) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Fells (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 9:54) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 1:44) New Orleans Saints field goal — Z. Hocker (Q1 4:00, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — Z. Hocker (Q3 12:05, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q3 0:09, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — Z. Hocker (Q4 12:29, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — Z. Hocker (Q4 6:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 57.7% completion, -8.6% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +3.17 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 50.0% completion, -2.4% CPOE, +0.51 EPA per dropback, +19.45 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals?
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.45 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+5.88 EPA): (1:44) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 31-D.Johnson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Now 0-1 L
Arizona Cardinals
Now 1-0 W
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