Game story
In Week 7 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-10-23, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the New Orleans Saints, pulling away with a 28–17 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) paced the passing game, with +3.84 total EPA.
On the individual side, A. Hakim (New Orleans Saints) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.02 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-25.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New Orleans Saints changed the game: (2:10) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 85-E.Conwell INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Furrey at LA 33. 25-M.Furrey for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Hakim · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +10.02 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
- 2 D. Stallworth · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 3 K. Curtis · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 4 A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +3.84 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 5 A. Stecker · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 6 S. Jackson · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +2.62 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 7 S. Jackson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 8 D. Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Hakim — NO · Receiving
A. Hakim posted the highest total EPA (+10.02) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New Orleans Saints's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.67 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.43 EPA) came from New Orleans Saints: (2:10) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 85-E.Conwell INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Furrey at LA 33. 25-M.Furrey for 67 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 — D. Stallworth (A. Brooks pass)
- New Orleans Saints — A. Hakim (A. Brooks pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Jackson
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Jackson
- Los Angeles Rams — K. Curtis
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Furrey
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
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 14–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 11 (Q1 56:43) — (11:43) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LA and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by LA at 11:36.); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 56:36) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 17 (Q1 50:05) — (5:05) 2-A.Brooks pass to 81-A.Hakim for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 50:00) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q2 34:31) — (4:31) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 34:25) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 21–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LA 4 (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) 3-J.Carney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q4 9:40) — (9:40) 39-S.Jackson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 9:33) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NO 5 (Q4 6:06) — (6:06) 83-K.Curtis right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Reverse.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 5:58) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 58 (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 85-E.Conwell INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Furrey at LA 33. 25-M.Furrey for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 1:55) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 85-E.Conwell INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Furrey at LA 33. 25-M.Furrey for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 8:49) — (8:49) 83-D.Stallworth left end to NO 38 for -1 yards (52-D.Coakley). FUMBLES (52-D.Coakley), touched at NO 38, RECOVERED by LA-31-A.Archuleta at NO 42. 31-A.Archuleta to NO 42 for no gain (67-J.Nesbi
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 57:32) — (12:32) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 81-A.Hakim to LA 11 for 34 yards (50-P.Tinoisamoa).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 12:24) — (12:24) 11-J.Martin pass to 83-K.Curtis to NO 6 for 42 yards (29-J.Bullocks).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 18:30) — (3:30) (Field Goal formation) 4-T.Bouman up the middle to LA 21 for no gain (95-A.Hargrove). Penalty on NO, Illegal Shift, declined. Faked field goal.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 85-E.Conwell INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Furrey at LA 33. 25-M.Furrey for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 8:49) — (8:49) 83-D.Stallworth left end to NO 38 for -1 yards (52-D.Coakley). FUMBLES (52-D.Coakley), touched at NO 38, RECOVERED by LA-31-A.Archuleta at NO 42. 31-A.Archuleta to NO 42 for no gain (67-J.Nesbi
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 57:32) — (12:32) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 81-A.Hakim to LA 11 for 34 yards (50-P.Tinoisamoa).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 18:30) — (3:30) (Field Goal formation) 4-T.Bouman up the middle to LA 21 for no gain (95-A.Hargrove). Penalty on NO, Illegal Shift, declined. Faked field goal.
Quarterback report card
A.Brooks led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 51 dropbacks · 35.3% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.84 total EPA
- J.Martin (Los Angeles Rams) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · -0.06 EPA/play · -1.85 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.123 | -0.052 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.0% | 39.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.075 | -0.056 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.436 | +0.177 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.052 | +0.123 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.3% | 54.0% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Rams: 13 drives, -3.79 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, -12.25 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- A. Hakim (New Orleans Saints) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 56:43 · LA 11 · Score 6-0
(11:43) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LA and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by LA at 11:36.) - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 56:36 · LA 2 · Score 7-0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 50:05 · LA 17 · Score 13-0
(5:05) 2-A.Brooks pass to 81-A.Hakim for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 50:00 · LA 2 · Score 14-0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 34:31 · NO 6 · Score 14-6
(4:31) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 34:25 · NO 2 · Score 14-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 13:36 · LA 4 · Score 17-7
(13:36) 3-J.Carney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 9:40 · NO 1 · Score 17-13
(9:40) 39-S.Jackson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 9:33 · NO 2 · Score 17-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 6:06 · NO 5 · Score 17-20
(6:06) 83-K.Curtis right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Reverse. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 5:58 · NO 2 · Score 17-21
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 2:10 · LA 58 · Score 17-27
(2:10) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 85-E.Conwell INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Furrey at LA 33. 25-M.Furrey for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 1:55 · NO 2 · Score 17-28
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the New Orleans Saints 28-17 in Week 7, 2005 on 2005-10-23.
What was the final score of New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was New Orleans Saints 17, Los Angeles Rams 28 (NO 17-28 LA) in Week 7, 2005 on 2005-10-23.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 14, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 0, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 3, Los Angeles Rams 21; Final: New Orleans Saints 17, Los Angeles Rams 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Stallworth (A. Brooks pass) (Q1 56:43) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Hakim (A. Brooks pass) (Q1 50:05) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Jackson (Q2 34:31) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Jackson (Q4 9:40) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Curtis (Q4 6:06) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Furrey (Q4 2:10) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 13:36, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 35.3% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.84 total passing EPA. J. Martin (Los Angeles Rams), 54.5% completion, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -1.85 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
A. Hakim (New Orleans Saints) led the game in total EPA with +10.02 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.43 EPA): (2:10) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 85-E.Conwell INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Furrey at LA 33. 25-M.Furrey for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -25.0%.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
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