Game story
In Week 2 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-09-15, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the New Orleans Saints, pulling away with a 27–9 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Bridgewater (New Orleans Saints) paced the passing game, with -5.29 total EPA, and -8.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Kupp (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.46 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+13.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (11:40) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 12-B.Cooks to NO 11 for 57 yards (23-M.Lattimore).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.46 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 2 B. Cooks · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 3 J. Goff · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +5.44 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 4 T. Smith · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 5 M. Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 6 R. Woods · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 7 L. Murray · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play
- 8 G. Everett · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Kupp — LA · Receiving
C. Kupp posted the highest total EPA (+6.46) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.72 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.40 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (9:08) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 18-C.Kupp for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.Jordan]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short lef
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Gurley
- Los Angeles Rams — B. Cooks (J. Goff pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Goff
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- New Orleans Saints — W. Lutz
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- New Orleans Saints — W. Lutz
- New Orleans Saints — W. Lutz
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 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the NO 6 (Q1 53:46) — (8:46) 4-G.Zuerlein 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LA 16 (Q2 41:10) — (11:10) 3-W.Lutz 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the NO 4 (Q2 30:07) — (:07) 4-G.Zuerlein 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LA 34 (Q3 24:59) — (9:59) 3-W.Lutz 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q3 20:43) — (5:43) 30-T.Gurley left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 20:39) — 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 2 (Q3 16:03) — (1:03) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 12-B.Cooks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 16:00) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LA 24 (Q4 11:02) — (11:02) 3-W.Lutz 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q4 8:39) — (8:39) 16-J.Goff up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 8:37) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 56:40) — (11:40) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 12-B.Cooks to NO 11 for 57 yards (23-M.Lattimore).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 36:08) — (6:08) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass incomplete short right [93-D.Onyemata]. New Orleans challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at NO 19 for -8 yards (
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 57:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 87-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 43-J.Johnson (32-E.Weddle) at LA 38. 43-J.Johnson to LA 38 for no gain (87-J.Cook).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 38:47) — (8:47) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 18-C.Kupp to NO 28 for 15 yards (25-E.Apple).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 42:46) — (12:46) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 87-J.Cook to LA 20 for 18 yards (23-N.Robey) [99-A.Donald].
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 9:08) — (9:08) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 18-C.Kupp for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.Jordan]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 16-J
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 56:40) — (11:40) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 12-B.Cooks to NO 11 for 57 yards (23-M.Lattimore).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 57:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 87-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 43-J.Johnson (32-E.Weddle) at LA 38. 43-J.Johnson to LA 38 for no gain (87-J.Cook).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 36:08) — (6:08) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass incomplete short right [93-D.Onyemata]. New Orleans challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at NO 19 for -8 yards (
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) · 40 dropbacks · 42.5% completion · -8.4% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.29 total EPA
- J.Goff (Los Angeles Rams) · 37 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +0.5% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.44 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 | -0.166 | +0.054 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.5% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.172 | +0.147 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.366 | +0.040 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.054 | +0.166 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 62.5% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, +4.56 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, -13.25 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.
- C. Kupp (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Bridgewater (NO) 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) — Q1 53:46 · NO 6 · Score 0-3
(8:46) 4-G.Zuerlein 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 41:10 · LA 16 · Score 3-3
(11:10) 3-W.Lutz 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:07 · NO 4 · Score 3-6
(:07) 4-G.Zuerlein 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 24:59 · LA 34 · Score 6-6
(9:59) 3-W.Lutz 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 20:43 · NO 4 · Score 6-12
(5:43) 30-T.Gurley left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 20:39 · NO 15 · Score 6-13
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 16:03 · NO 2 · Score 6-19
(1:03) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 12-B.Cooks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 16:00 · NO 15 · Score 6-20
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 11:02 · LA 24 · Score 9-20
(11:02) 3-W.Lutz 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 8:39 · NO 1 · Score 9-26
(8:39) 16-J.Goff up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 8:37 · NO 15 · Score 9-27
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the New Orleans Saints 27-9 in Week 2, 2019 on 2019-09-15.
What was the final score of New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was New Orleans Saints 9, Los Angeles Rams 27 (NO 9-27 LA) in Week 2, 2019 on 2019-09-15.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q2: New Orleans Saints 3, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q4: New Orleans Saints 3, Los Angeles Rams 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 9, Los Angeles Rams 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Gurley (Q3 20:43) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — B. Cooks (J. Goff pass) (Q3 16:03) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — J. Goff (Q4 8:39) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 53:46, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 41:10, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 30:07, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q3 24:59, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 11:02, 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?
T. Bridgewater (New Orleans Saints), 42.5% completion, -8.4% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.29 total passing EPA. J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams), 51.4% completion, +0.5% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.44 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
C. Kupp (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +6.46 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.40 EPA): (9:08) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 18-C.Kupp for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.Jordan]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVE. The biggest win-probability swing was +13.3%.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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