Game story
In Week 8 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-10-30, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the New Orleans Saints, pulling away with a 31–21 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) paced the passing game, with -4.38 total EPA, and +3.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, L. Moore (New Orleans Saints) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.69 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+12.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (9:29) (Shotgun) 4-A.Feeley pass short left to 87-G.Salas to NO 7 for 33 yards (22-T.Porter). New Orleans challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 4-A.Feeley pa
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 17 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 L. Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.69 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 2 G. Salas · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.40 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 3 D. Sproles · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 4 M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 5 S. Jackson · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +2.15 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 6 G. Salas · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +1.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 7 B. Lloyd · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 8 B. Gibson · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +0.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
L. Moore — NO · Receiving
L. Moore posted the highest total EPA (+8.69) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New Orleans Saints's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.97 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.78 EPA) came from New Orleans Saints: (3:01) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Stewart at NO 27. 20-D.Stewart for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-73-J.Evans, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced betwe
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Jackson
- Los Angeles Rams — B. Lloyd (A. Feeley pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Jackson
- New Orleans Saints — A. Feeley
- New Orleans Saints — P. Thomas
- Los Angeles Rams — D. Stewart
- New Orleans Saints — L. Moore (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — J. McQuaide
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 17–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the NO 20 (Q2 38:32) — (8:32) 3-Josh.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q2 31:13) — (1:13) 39-S.Jackson right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 31:10) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NO 8 (Q2 30:20) — (:20) 4-A.Feeley pass short left to 83-B.Lloyd for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 30:17) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q3 21:03) — (6:03) (Shotgun) 39-S.Jackson right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 21:00) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 90 (Q3 16:31); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 16:21) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q4 10:03) — (10:03) 23-P.Thomas right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 10:00) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 80 (Q4 3:01); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 2:51) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q4 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 16-L.Moore for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 0:06) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 39:29) — (9:29) (Shotgun) 4-A.Feeley pass short left to 87-G.Salas to NO 7 for 33 yards (22-T.Porter). New Orleans challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 4-A.Feeley pa
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 51:32) — (6:32) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 43-D.Sproles to LA 36 for 19 yards (27-Q.Mikell).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 35:12) — (5:12) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at NO 48 for -9 yards (94-R.Quinn).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 49:08) — (4:08) 2-J.Kasay 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 31:41) — (1:41) 6-T.Morstead punt is BLOCKED by 94-R.Quinn, Center-47-J.Drescher, ball out of bounds at NO 15.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 3:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Stewart at NO 27. 20-D.Stewart for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-73-J.Evans, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 y
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 16:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) 4-A.Feeley sacked at LA 1 for -9 yards (27-M.Jenkins). FUMBLES (27-M.Jenkins) [27-M.Jenkins], RECOVERED by NO-51-J.Vilma at LA -2. TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the fumbl
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 22:16) — (7:16) 39-S.Jackson left tackle to NO 3 for 32 yards (27-M.Jenkins).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 49:08) — (4:08) 2-J.Kasay 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
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) · 50 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +3.4% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.38 total EPA
- A.Feeley (Los Angeles Rams) · 43 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · -11.8% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -4.69 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 | -0.159 | -0.051 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.3% | 38.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.088 | -0.109 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.156 | +0.114 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.051 | +0.159 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.9% | 56.7% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Rams: 14 drives, -4.94 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 14 drives, -14.35 total EPA, 3 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.
- L. Moore (New Orleans Saints) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Brees (NO) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- A. Feeley (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 38:32 · NO 20 · Score 0-3
(8:32) 3-Josh.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 31:13 · NO 3 · Score 0-9
(1:13) 39-S.Jackson right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 31:10 · NO 2 · Score 0-10
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 30:20 · NO 8 · Score 0-16
(:20) 4-A.Feeley pass short left to 83-B.Lloyd for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 30:17 · NO 2 · Score 0-17
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 21:03 · NO 3 · Score 0-23
(6:03) (Shotgun) 39-S.Jackson right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 21:00 · NO 2 · Score 0-24
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 16:31 · NO 90 · Score 6-24
(1:31) (Shotgun) 4-A.Feeley sacked at LA 1 for -9 yards (27-M.Jenkins). FUMBLES (27-M.Jenkins) [27-M.Jenkins], RECOVERED by NO-51-J.Vilma at LA -2. TOUCHDOWN. T - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 16:21 · LA 2 · Score 7-24
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 10:03 · LA 3 · Score 13-24
(10:03) 23-P.Thomas right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 10:00 · LA 2 · Score 14-24
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 3:01 · LA 80 · Score 14-30
(3:01) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Stewart at NO 27. 20-D.Stewart for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-7 - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 2:51 · NO 2 · Score 14-31
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 0:10 · LA 8 · Score 20-31
(:10) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 16-L.Moore for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 0:06 · LA 2 · Score 21-31
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the New Orleans Saints 31-21 in Week 8, 2011 on 2011-10-30.
What was the final score of New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was New Orleans Saints 21, Los Angeles Rams 31 (NO 21-31 LA) in Week 8, 2011 on 2011-10-30.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q2: New Orleans Saints 0, Los Angeles Rams 17; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 14, Los Angeles Rams 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 21, Los Angeles Rams 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Jackson (Q2 31:13) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — B. Lloyd (A. Feeley pass) (Q2 30:20) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Jackson (Q3 21:03) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Feeley (Q3 16:31) New Orleans Saints touchdown — P. Thomas (Q4 10:03) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Stewart (Q4 3:01) New Orleans Saints touchdown — L. Moore (D. Brees pass) (Q4 0:10) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. McQuaide (Q2 38:32, 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?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 60.0% completion, +3.4% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.38 total passing EPA. A. Feeley (Los Angeles Rams), 46.5% completion, -11.8% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -4.69 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
L. Moore (New Orleans Saints) led the game in total EPA with +8.69 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.78 EPA): (3:01) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Stewart at NO 27. 20-D.Stewart for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-73-J.Evans, Unsportsm. The biggest win-probability swing was +12.4%.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 0-6 Now 1-6 W
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