Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 38–17 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 21–7 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:18) 3-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 83-B.Myers INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Jenkins at …
- Game date
- 2012-11-18
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Las Vegas Raiders 38–17 on 2012-11-18. D. Brees posted a game-high +14.83 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 14 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 38 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(7:58) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(4:18) 3-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 83-B.Myers INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Jenkins at NO 45. 27-M.Jenkins for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was Upheld.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(4:19) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 83-B.Myers for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [76-A.Hicks].
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(:57) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-L.Houston].
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(14:51) 69-E.Olsen reported in as eligible. 28-M.Ingram left end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-28-M.Ingram, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(10:27) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(3:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 16-L.Moore for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(10:33) 5-G.Hartley 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(4:06) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 84-J.Criner for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 7:58TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LV 1
- Score
- 6-0
(7:58) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 7:53XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 7-0
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 4:18TD MJM. JenkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 52
- Score
- 13-0
(4:18) 3-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 83-B.Myers INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Jenkins at NO 45. 27-M.Jenkins for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 4:06XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 14-0
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 4:19TD BMB. MyersPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 14-6
(4:19) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 83-B.Myers for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [76-A.Hicks].
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 4:10XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 14-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:57TD LMLouis MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 38
- Score
- 20-7
(:57) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-L.Houston].
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:48XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 21-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 14:51TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LV 27
- Score
- 27-7
(14:51) 69-E.Olsen reported in as eligible. 28-M.Ingram left end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-28-M.Ingram, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 14:43XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 28-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 10:27FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 22
- Score
- 28-10
(10:27) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 3:31TD LMLouis MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 34-10
(3:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 16-L.Moore for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 3:26XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 35-10
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 10:33FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 29
- Score
- 38-10
(10:33) 5-G.Hartley 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 4:06TD JCJ. CrinerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 3
- Score
- 38-16
(4:06) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 84-J.Criner for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 4:00XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 38-17
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +14.83 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 2Louis Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.31 EPA/play
- 3M. Reece · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 4D. Heyward-Bey · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 5Jimmy Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 6M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 7C. Palmer · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +2.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.49 EPA/play
- 8
Josaiah Stewart · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.34 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
D. Brees — NO · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+14.83) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+5.30 EPA): (:57) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-L.Houston].
Biggest single play (-9.27 EPA): C. Palmer — (4:18) 3-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 83-B.Myers INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Jenkins at NO 45. 27-M.Jenkins for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and t
Quarterback report card
C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders) · 46 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · -6.0% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.45 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 27 dropbacks · 74.1% completion · +18.0% CPOE · +0.55 EPA/play · +14.83 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.280 | -0.052 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.8% | 42.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.582 | -0.097 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.123 | -0.128 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.052 | -0.280 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.6% | 45.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.28 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.28 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.05 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -4.79 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +20.40 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Graham (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — M. Jenkins
- Las Vegas Raiders — B. Myers (C. Palmer pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Louis Moore (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram
- New Orleans Saints — Louis Moore (D. Brees pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Criner (C. Palmer pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q1 7:58) — (7:58) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 7:53) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 52 (Q1 4:18); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 4:06) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q2 4:19) — (4:19) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 83-B.Myers for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [76-A.Hicks].; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 4:10) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LV 38 (Q2 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-L.Houston].; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 0:48) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LV 27 (Q3 14:51); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 14:43) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NO 22 (Q3 10:27) — (10:27) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LV 15 (Q3 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 16-L.Moore for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 3:26) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LV 29 (Q4 10:33) — (10:33) 5-G.Hartley 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q4 4:06) — (4:06) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 84-J.Criner for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 4:00) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 4:18) — (4:18) 3-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 83-B.Myers INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Jenkins at NO 45. 27-M.Jenkins for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and t
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 5:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 45-M.Reece to NO 20 for 56 yards (27-M.Jenkins).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-L.Houston].
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 12:30) — (12:30) 3-C.Palmer up the middle to NO 1 for 2 yards (Team).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 10:14) — (10:14) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 83-B.Myers INTERCEPTED by 41-R.Harper at NO 0. Touchback. PENALTY on NO-27-M.Jenkins, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 10 yards, enforced at NO 20.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 4:18) — (4:18) 3-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 83-B.Myers INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Jenkins at NO 45. 27-M.Jenkins for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and t
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-L.Houston].
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 5:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 45-M.Reece to NO 20 for 56 yards (27-M.Jenkins).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 15:00) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 67 yards from LV 35 to NO -2. 39-T.Cadet pushed ob at LV 27 for 75 yards (23-J.Hanson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 7:58 · LV 1 · Score 6-0
(7:58) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 7:53 · LV 2 · Score 7-0
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 4:18 · NO 52 · Score 13-0
(4:18) 3-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 83-B.Myers INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Jenkins at NO 45. 27-M.Jenkins for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and t - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 4:06 · LV 2 · Score 14-0
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 4:19 · NO 1 · Score 14-6
(4:19) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 83-B.Myers for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [76-A.Hicks]. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 4:10 · NO 2 · Score 14-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:57 · LV 38 · Score 20-7
(:57) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-L.Houston]. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:48 · LV 2 · Score 21-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 14:51 · LV 27 · Score 27-7
(14:51) 69-E.Olsen reported in as eligible. 28-M.Ingram left end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-28-M.Ingram, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 14:43 · LV 2 · Score 28-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 10:27 · NO 22 · Score 28-10
(10:27) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 3:31 · LV 15 · Score 34-10
(3:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 16-L.Moore for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 3:26 · LV 2 · Score 35-10
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 10:33 · LV 29 · Score 38-10
(10:33) 5-G.Hartley 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 4:06 · NO 3 · Score 38-16
(4:06) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 84-J.Criner for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 4:00 · NO 2 · Score 38-17
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Palmer (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2012-11-18?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Las Vegas Raiders 38-17 in Week 11, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 14, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 7, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: New Orleans Saints 14, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 3, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 38, Las Vegas Raiders 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Las Vegas Raiders?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Brees pass) (Q1 7:58) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Jenkins (Q1 4:18) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — B. Myers (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 4:19) New Orleans Saints touchdown — L. Moore (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:57) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q3 14:51) New Orleans Saints touchdown — L. Moore (D. Brees pass) (Q3 3:31) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Criner (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 4:06) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 10:27, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q4 10:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Las Vegas Raiders?
C. Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders), 47.8% completion, -6.0% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.45 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 74.1% completion, +18.0% CPOE, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +14.83 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Las Vegas Raiders?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.83 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+5.30 EPA): (:57) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-L.Houston]..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L
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