Game story
In Week 6 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-10-13, the New Orleans Saints took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 13–6 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Bridgewater (New Orleans Saints) paced the passing game, with +2.54 total EPA, and +1.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Cook (New Orleans Saints) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.31 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+18.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New Orleans Saints changed the game: (11:53) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 87-J.Cook for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Cook · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.44 EPA/play
- 2 L. Fournette · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 3 L. Murray · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 4 T. Bridgewater · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +2.54 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 5 T. Hill · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 6 M. Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 7 T. Ginn · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +0.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 8 S. DeValve · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Cook — NO · Receiving
J. Cook posted the highest total EPA (+7.31) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New Orleans Saints's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.44 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.20 EPA) came from New Orleans Saints: (:38) 5-T.Bridgewater kneels to JAX 9 for -1 yards.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — J. Cook (T. Bridgewater pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — W. Lutz
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lambo
- New Orleans Saints — W. Lutz
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lambo
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 JAX 29 (Q1 47:33) — (2:33) 3-W.Lutz 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the NO 4 (Q2 32:44) — (2:44) 4-J.Lambo 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Orzech, Holder-9-L.Cooke..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the JAX 3 (Q3 23:42) — (8:42) 3-W.Lutz 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the NO 14 (Q3 18:14) — (3:14) 4-J.Lambo 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Orzech, Holder-9-L.Cooke..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the JAX 4 (Q4 11:53) — (11:53) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 87-J.Cook for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 11:49) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 11:53) — (11:53) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 87-J.Cook for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 14:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill left end pushed ob at JAX 25 for 19 yards (22-C.Davis).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 18:56) — (3:56) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew sacked at NO 14 for -4 yards (94-C.Jordan).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 37:46) — (7:46) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew pass deep middle to 17-D.Chark to NO 32 for 22 yards (23-M.Lattimore).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 52:59) — (7:59) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 28-L.Murray to JAX 49 for 9 yards (22-C.Davis; 25-D.Hayden).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:38) — (:38) 5-T.Bridgewater kneels to JAX 9 for -1 yards.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 28:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew pass short middle intended for 17-D.Chark INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Lattimore at NO 40. 23-M.Lattimore to NO 40 for no gain (17-D.Chark).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 49:16) — (4:16) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 87-J.Cook to JAX 27 for 13 yards (37-T.Herndon).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 9:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew pass incomplete short middle to 18-C.Conley.
Quarterback report card
T.Bridgewater led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Bridgewater (New Orleans Saints) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +1.1% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.54 total EPA
- G.Minshew II (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 35 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -14.2% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -7.18 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.050 | -0.195 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.2% | 32.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.065 | -0.205 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.059 | -0.249 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.195 | +0.050 |
| Defensive success rate | 67.1% | 58.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, -13.66 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, -3.98 total EPA, 3 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- J. Cook (New Orleans Saints) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- G.Minshew II (JAX) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 47:33 · JAX 29 · Score 3-0
(2:33) 3-W.Lutz 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 32:44 · NO 4 · Score 3-3
(2:44) 4-J.Lambo 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Orzech, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 23:42 · JAX 3 · Score 6-3
(8:42) 3-W.Lutz 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 18:14 · NO 14 · Score 6-6
(3:14) 4-J.Lambo 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Orzech, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 11:53 · JAX 4 · Score 12-6
(11:53) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 87-J.Cook for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 11:49 · JAX 15 · Score 13-6
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 13-6 in Week 6, 2019 on 2019-10-13.
What was the final score of New Orleans Saints vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was New Orleans Saints 13, Jacksonville Jaguars 6 (NO 13-6 JAX) in Week 6, 2019 on 2019-10-13.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Final: New Orleans Saints 13, Jacksonville Jaguars 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Cook (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q4 11:53) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 47:33, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 32:44, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q3 23:42, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Lambo (Q3 18:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
T. Bridgewater (New Orleans Saints), 61.5% completion, +1.1% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.54 total passing EPA. G.Minshew II (Jacksonville Jaguars), 40.0% completion, -14.2% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -7.18 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New Orleans Saints vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
J. Cook (New Orleans Saints) led the game in total EPA with +7.31 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.20 EPA): (:38) 5-T.Bridgewater kneels to JAX 9 for -1 yards.. The biggest win-probability swing was +18.4%.
Was New Orleans Saints vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New Orleans Saints won 13-6 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
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