Game story
In Week 15 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-12-15, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the New Orleans Saints, pulling away with a 27–16 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) paced the passing game, with +3.54 total EPA, and +3.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Colston (New Orleans Saints) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.76 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-10.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New Orleans Saints changed the game: (11:34) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 25-T.McDonald [94-R.Quinn] at NO 29. 25-T.McDonald to NO 31 for -2 yards (80-J.Graham).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 16 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 14 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +9.76 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 2 K. Clemens · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +8.36 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 3 L. Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.44 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 4 A. Pettis · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 5 D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +3.54 total EPA · 65 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 6 M. Ingram · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 7 K. Stills · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 8 D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Colston — NO · Receiving
M. Colston posted the highest total EPA (+9.76) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New Orleans Saints's efficiency. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.75 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.74 EPA) came from New Orleans Saints: (7:47) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Johnson at LA 0. 22-T.Johnson to LA 7 for 7 yards (12-M.Colston).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Harkey (K. Clemens pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — L. Kendricks (K. Clemens pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — Z. Stacy
- New Orleans Saints — D. Brees
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NO 31 (Q1 56:27) — (11:27) 10-K.Clemens pass short right to 46-C.Harkey for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 56:20) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q1 47:49) — (2:49) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass short right to 88-L.Kendricks for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 47:45) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the NO 13 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 4-G.Zuerlein 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LA 27 (Q2 40:20) — (10:20) 5-G.Hartley 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NO 40 (Q2 34:20) — (4:20) 30-Z.Stacy right end for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 34:10) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the NO 17 (Q3 17:46) — (2:46) 4-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 13–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 11:28) — (11:28) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 3:07) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 56:34) — (11:34) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 25-T.McDonald [94-R.Quinn] at NO 29. 25-T.McDonald to NO 31 for -2 yards (80-J.Graham).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 52:47) — (7:47) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Johnson at LA 0. 22-T.Johnson to LA 7 for 7 yards (12-M.Colston).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 56:27) — (11:27) 10-K.Clemens pass short right to 46-C.Harkey for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 50:06) — (5:06) 30-Z.Stacy right tackle pushed ob at NO 28 for 29 yards (27-M.Jenkins). PENALTY on NO-27-M.Jenkins, Unnecessary Roughness, 14 yards, enforced at NO 28.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 56:49) — (11:49) 10-K.Clemens pass incomplete short right to 13-C.Givens (28-K.Lewis). LA-30-Z.Stacy was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 52:47) — (7:47) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Johnson at LA 0. 22-T.Johnson to LA 7 for 7 yards (12-M.Colston).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 25:19) — (10:19) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at LA 45 for -8 yards (94-R.Quinn). FUMBLES (94-R.Quinn), RECOVERED by LA-94-R.Quinn at LA 45. 94-R.Quinn to LA 47 for 2 yards (23-P.Thomas).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 34:20) — (4:20) 30-Z.Stacy right end for 40 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) · 65 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +3.0% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +3.54 total EPA
- K.Clemens (Los Angeles Rams) · 20 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +3.3% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +8.36 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 | -0.037 | +0.085 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.054 | +0.418 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.069 | +0.011 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.085 | +0.037 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 54.0% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, +5.98 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, -3.68 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.
- M. Colston (New Orleans Saints) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Clemens (LA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 56:27 · NO 31 · Score 0-6
(11:27) 10-K.Clemens pass short right to 46-C.Harkey for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 56:20 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 47:49 · NO 4 · Score 0-13
(2:49) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass short right to 88-L.Kendricks for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 47:45 · NO 2 · Score 0-14
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · NO 13 · Score 0-17
(15:00) 4-G.Zuerlein 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 40:20 · LA 27 · Score 3-17
(10:20) 5-G.Hartley 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 34:20 · NO 40 · Score 3-23
(4:20) 30-Z.Stacy right end for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 34:10 · NO 2 · Score 3-24
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 17:46 · NO 17 · Score 3-27
(2:46) 4-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 11:28 · LA 1 · Score 9-27
(11:28) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 3:10 · LA 5 · Score 15-27
(3:10) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 3:07 · LA 2 · Score 16-27
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the New Orleans Saints 27-16 in Week 15, 2013 on 2013-12-15.
What was the final score of New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was New Orleans Saints 16, Los Angeles Rams 27 (NO 16-27 LA) in Week 15, 2013 on 2013-12-15.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q2: New Orleans Saints 3, Los Angeles Rams 10; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 13, Los Angeles Rams 0; Final: New Orleans Saints 16, Los Angeles Rams 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Harkey (K. Clemens pass) (Q1 56:27) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — L. Kendricks (K. Clemens pass) (Q1 47:49) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — Z. Stacy (Q2 34:20) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Brees (Q4 11:28) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q4 3:10) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q2 40:20, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 17:46, 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, +3.0% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +3.54 total passing EPA. K. Clemens (Los Angeles Rams), 70.0% completion, +3.3% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +8.36 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
M. Colston (New Orleans Saints) led the game in total EPA with +9.76 on receiving plays. across 13 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.74 EPA): (7:47) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Johnson at LA 0. 22-T.Johnson to LA 7 for 7 yards (12-M.Colston).. The biggest win-probability swing was -10.4%.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 10-3 Now 10-4 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 5-8 Now 6-8 W
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