Saints 21–24 Eagles: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2020

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Philadelphia Eagles?

T. Hill (New Orleans Saints), 60.9% completion, +10.3% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.45 total passing EPA. J. Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles), 48.6% completion, -4.1% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.92 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Philadelphia Eagles?

M. Thomas (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.89 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.85 EPA): (2:26) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle to 13-M.Thomas to PHI 37 for 22 yards (50-D.Riley)..

Quick answer

Winner: Philadelphia Eagles
Final score: Philadelphia Eagles 24–21 New Orleans Saints
Halftime: New Orleans Saints 0–17 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Michael Thomas
Top passer: Trysten Hill
Biggest EPA play: (1:47) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders left tackle for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2020-12-13

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New Orleans Saints 24–21 on 2020-12-13. Michael Thomas posted a game-high +7.89 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
New Orleans Saints	0	14	7	0	0	21
Philadelphia Eagles	17	0	7	0	0	24

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NONew Orleans Saints

+3NO 26

PHI 5

PHI 37

NO 1

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 13:30TD
AJA. Jeffery
Points+6
Yard line
NO 15
Score
0-6
(13:30) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass short left to 17-A.Jeffery for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-K.Alexander]. PENALTY on NO-58-K.Alexander, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 13:25XP
Jordan Elliott
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
0-7
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 6:09FG
Jordan Elliott
Points+3
Yard line
NO 26
Score
0-10
(6:09) 4-J.Elliott 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 1:47TD
Miles Sanders
Points+6
Yard line
NO 82
Score
0-16
(1:47) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders left tackle for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 1:35XP
Jordan Elliott
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
0-17
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 8:00TD
Alvin Kamara
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 5
Score
6-17
(8:00) 41-A.Kamara left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:55XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 15
Score
7-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. PHI-54-S.Bradley was injured during the play.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 1:48TD
ESEli Sanders
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 37
Score
13-17
(1:48) 7-T.Hill pass deep left to 17-E.Sanders for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 1:40XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 15
Score
14-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 6:26TD
Miles Sanders
Points+6
Yard line
NO 1
Score
14-23
(6:26) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 6:22XP
Jordan Elliott
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
14-24
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:29TD
James Cook III
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 20
Score
20-24
(1:29) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass deep middle to 87-J.Cook for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:24XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 15
Score
21-24
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Michael Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.89 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
2Jalen Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +5.92 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
3James Cook III · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.10 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
4Trysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +4.45 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
5A. Jeffery · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.04 EPA/play
6Eli Sanders · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
7Jalen Reagor · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
8Tyron Smith · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.29 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

Michael Thomas — NO · Receiving

Michael Thomas posted the highest total EPA (+7.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.99 EPA per play.

Michael Thomas's top snap (+2.85 EPA): (2:26) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle to 13-M.Thomas to PHI 37 for 22 yards (50-D.Riley).

Biggest single play (+6.81 EPA): Miles Sanders — (1:47) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders left tackle for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Trysten Hill led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Trysten Hill (New Orleans Saints) · 46 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +10.3% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.45 total EPA
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -4.1% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.92 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New Orleans Saints	Philadelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play	-0.046	-0.015
Offensive success rate	43.8%	42.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.097	+0.169
Rush EPA/play	-0.054	-0.093
Defensive EPA/play	+0.015	+0.046
Defensive success rate	58.0%	56.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New Orleans Saints -0.05, Philadelphia Eagles -0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New Orleans Saints: -0.05 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
Philadelphia Eagles: -0.01 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)

New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, -3.72 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, -1.32 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Philadelphia Eagles — A. Jeffery (Jalen Hurts pass) (Q2 13:30)
Philadelphia Eagles — Miles Sanders (Q2 1:47)
New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara (Q3 8:00)
New Orleans Saints — Eli Sanders (Trysten Hill pass) (Q3 1:48)
Philadelphia Eagles — Miles Sanders (Q4 6:26)
New Orleans Saints — James Cook III (Trysten Hill pass) (Q4 1:29)

Field goals

Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q2 6:09)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 17–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NO 15 (Q2 13:30); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 13:25) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NO 26 (Q2 6:09) — (6:09) 4-J.Elliott 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NO 82 (Q2 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders left tackle for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 1:35) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PHI 5 (Q3 8:00) — (8:00) 41-A.Kamara left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q3 7:55) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. PHI-54-S.Bradley was injured during the play.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PHI 37 (Q3 1:48) — (1:48) 7-T.Hill pass deep left to 17-E.Sanders for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q3 1:40) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q4 6:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 6:22) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PHI 20 (Q4 1:29) — (1:29) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass deep middle to 87-J.Cook for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 1:24) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New Orleans Saints (Q4 9:57) — (9:57) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill sacked at PHI 48 for -6 yards (94-J.Sweat). FUMBLES (94-J.Sweat) [94-J.Sweat], RECOVERED by PHI-93-J.Hargrave at PHI 47. [WPA -14.7% · EPA -3.01]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass short left to 18-J.Reagor pushed ob at NO 23 for 39 yards (43-M.Williams). [WPA +11.8% · EPA +3.77]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 7:04) — (7:04) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short left intended for 41-A.Kamara INTERCEPTED by 50-D.Riley [21-J.Mills] at NO 39. 50-D.Riley pushed ob at NO 32 for 7 yards (41-A.Kamara). [WPA -10.4% · EPA -5.22]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 4:55) — (4:55) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders left guard to NO 37 for -3 yards (27-M.Jenkins). [WPA -10.1% · EPA -3.09]
New Orleans Saints (Q1 1:02) — (1:02) 3-W.Lutz 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. [WPA -9.8% · EPA -3.79]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders left tackle for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.9% · EPA +6.81]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 7:04) — (7:04) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short left intended for 41-A.Kamara INTERCEPTED by 50-D.Riley [21-J.Mills] at NO 39. 50-D.Riley pushed ob at NO 32 for 7 yards (41-A.Kamara). [WPA -10.4% · EPA -5.22]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 13:30) — (13:30) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass short left to 17-A.Jeffery for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-K.Alexander]. PENALTY on NO-58-K.Alexander, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +4.04]
New Orleans Saints (Q1 1:02) — (1:02) 3-W.Lutz 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. [WPA -9.8% · EPA -3.79]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 13:30 · NO 15 · Score 0-6
(13:30) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass short left to 17-A.Jeffery for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-K.Alexander]. PENALTY on NO-58-K.Alexander, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 13:25 · NO 15 · Score 0-7
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 6:09 · NO 26 · Score 0-10
(6:09) 4-J.Elliott 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 1:47 · NO 82 · Score 0-16
(1:47) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders left tackle for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 1:35 · NO 15 · Score 0-17
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 8:00 · PHI 5 · Score 6-17
(8:00) 41-A.Kamara left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 7:55 · PHI 15 · Score 7-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. PHI-54-S.Bradley was injured during the play.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 1:48 · PHI 37 · Score 13-17
(1:48) 7-T.Hill pass deep left to 17-E.Sanders for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 1:40 · PHI 15 · Score 14-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 6:26 · NO 1 · Score 14-23
(6:26) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 6:22 · NO 15 · Score 14-24
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 1:29 · PHI 20 · Score 20-24
(1:29) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass deep middle to 87-J.Cook for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 1:24 · PHI 15 · Score 21-24
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Michael Thomas (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Trysten Hill (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2020-12-13?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New Orleans Saints 24-21 in Week 14, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q2: New Orleans Saints 0, Philadelphia Eagles 17; Q3: New Orleans Saints 14, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 21, Philadelphia Eagles 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — A. Jeffery (J. Hurts pass) (Q2 13:30) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — M. Sanders (Q2 1:47) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q3 8:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — E. Sanders (T. Hill pass) (Q3 1:48) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — M. Sanders (Q4 6:26) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Cook (T. Hill pass) (Q4 1:29) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q2 6:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Trysten Hill (New Orleans Saints), 60.9% completion, +10.3% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.45 total passing EPA. Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles), 48.6% completion, -4.1% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.92 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Michael Thomas (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.89 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.85 EPA): (2:26) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle to 13-M.Thomas to PHI 37 for 22 yards (50-D.Riley)..

Was New Orleans Saints vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 10-2 Now 10-3 L

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 3-8 Now 4-8 W

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