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NFL · Week 17 · January 1, 2023 · 12 min read

New Orleans Saints vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2022 Week 17 Recap

Saints defeat Eagles 20–10 in Week 17

Rashid Shaheed led Fantasy Impact as Saints prevailed in a 20–10 Week 17 finish.

New Orleans Saints 20 7–9 Winner
Final 20–10
Philadelphia Eagles 10 13–3
Winner
New Orleans Saints
Final score
20–10
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 13–0 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
Gardner Minshew II
FantasyHQ MVP
Rashid Shaheed
Game date
January 1, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • Rashid Shaheed
    Rashid Shaheed 6 REC · 79 YDS +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Josh Johnson
    Josh Johnson 5 REC · 62 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Trysten Hill
    Trysten Hill 1 REC · 10 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Donovan Smith
    Donovan Smith 9 REC · 115 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Dallas Goedert
    Dallas Goedert 3 REC · 45 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Miles Sanders
    Miles Sanders 12 CAR · 61 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New Orleans Saints
Final score
New Orleans Saints 20–10 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 13–0 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Rashid Shaheed
Top passer
Gardner Minshew II
Biggest EPA play
(5:31) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short left intended for 11-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 23-M.…
Game date
2023-01-01

Game summary

The New Orleans Saints beat the Philadelphia Eagles 20–10 on 2023-01-01. Rashid Shaheed posted a game-high +5.30 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
New Orleans Saints7607020
Philadelphia Eagles00100010

Scoring Map

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

NONew Orleans Saints
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 6:07TD
    Trysten Hill

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 1
    Score
    6-0

    (6:07) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 6:02XP
    Wil Lutz

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    7-0

    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.

  3. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 8:35FG
    Wil Lutz

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 36
    Score
    10-0

    (8:35) 3-W.Lutz 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.

  4. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 3:08FG
    Wil Lutz

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    13-0

    (3:08) 3-W.Lutz 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.

  5. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 11:03FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 38
    Score
    13-3

    (11:03) 4-J.Elliott 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-13-B.Kern.

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 0:58TD
    Anthony Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 78
    Score
    13-9

    (:58) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass deep right to 11-A.Brown for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 0:45XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 15
    Score
    13-10

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-13-B.Kern.

  8. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 5:31TD
    Marshon Lattimore

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 89
    Score
    19-10

    (5:31) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short left intended for 11-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Lattimore at PHI 12. 23-M.Lattimore for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 5:27XP
    Wil Lutz

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    20-10

    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Rashid ShaheedRashid Shaheed · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.30 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  2. 2Donovan SmithDonovan Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  3. 3Josh JohnsonJosh Johnson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  4. 4Trysten HillTrysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
  5. 5Alvin KamaraAlvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.26 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  6. 6Adam TrautmanAdam Trautman · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
  7. 7Adam PrenticeAdam Prentice · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +0.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
  8. 8Dallas GoedertDallas Goedert · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.60 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Rashid Shaheed

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Rashid Shaheed — NO · Receiving

Rashid Shaheed posted the highest total EPA (+5.30) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.88 EPA per play.

Rashid Shaheed's top snap (+4.71 EPA): (5:48) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 89-R.Shaheed to PHI 6 for 58 yards (24-J.Bradberry).

Biggest single play (-6.70 EPA): Gardner Minshew II — (5:31) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short left intended for 11-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Lattimore at PHI 12. 23-M.Lattimore for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Gardner Minshew II led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Gardner Minshew IIGardner Minshew II (Philadelphia Eagles) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -10.4% CPOE · -0.31 EPA/play · -12.17 total EPA
  • Andy DaltonAndy Dalton (New Orleans Saints) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +14.5% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -6.45 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew Orleans SaintsPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play-0.070-0.278
Offensive success rate44.7%29.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.188-0.312
Rush EPA/play+0.012-0.312
Defensive EPA/play+0.278+0.070
Defensive success rate70.8%55.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.28), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New Orleans Saints: -0.07 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.28 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, -5.95 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, -19.99 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Trysten HillNew Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill (Q1 6:07)
  • Anthony BrownPhiladelphia Eagles — Anthony Brown (Gardner Minshew II pass) (Q3 0:58)
  • Marshon LattimoreNew Orleans Saints — Marshon Lattimore (Q4 5:31)

Field goals

  • Wil LutzNew Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz (Q2 8:35)
  • Wil LutzNew Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz (Q2 3:08)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q3 11:03)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q1 6:07) — (6:07) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 6:02) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin..

The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 6–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the PHI 36 (Q2 8:35) — (8:35) 3-W.Lutz 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the PHI 2 (Q2 3:08) — (3:08) 3-W.Lutz 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NO 38 (Q3 11:03) — (11:03) 4-J.Elliott 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-13-B.Kern.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NO 78 (Q3 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass deep right to 11-A.Brown for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 0:45) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-13-B.Kern..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 89 (Q4 5:31); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 5:27) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 5:31) — (5:31) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short left intended for 11-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Lattimore at PHI 12. 23-M.Lattimore for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -27.3% · EPA -6.70]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass deep right to 11-A.Brown for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.8% · EPA +5.98]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 8:35) — (8:35) (No Huddle) 10-G.Minshew up the middle to 50 for no gain (56-D.Davis). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -3.08]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 6:47) — (6:47) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right guard to PHI 1 for 8 yards (32-R.Blankenship). [WPA +9.3% · EPA +3.35]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at NO 43 for -5 yards (55-B.Graham). [WPA -8.8% · EPA -2.21]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 5:31) — (5:31) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short left intended for 11-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Lattimore at PHI 12. 23-M.Lattimore for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -27.3% · EPA -6.70]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass deep right to 11-A.Brown for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.8% · EPA +5.98]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q2 5:48) — (5:48) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 89-R.Shaheed to PHI 6 for 58 yards (24-J.Bradberry). [WPA +7.8% · EPA +4.71]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 6:47) — (6:47) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right guard to PHI 1 for 8 yards (32-R.Blankenship). [WPA +9.3% · EPA +3.35]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 6:07 · PHI 1 · Score 6-0
    (6:07) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 6:02 · PHI 15 · Score 7-0
    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
  3. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 8:35 · PHI 36 · Score 10-0
    (8:35) 3-W.Lutz 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
  4. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 3:08 · PHI 2 · Score 13-0
    (3:08) 3-W.Lutz 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
  5. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 11:03 · NO 38 · Score 13-3
    (11:03) 4-J.Elliott 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-13-B.Kern.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 0:58 · NO 78 · Score 13-9
    (:58) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass deep right to 11-A.Brown for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 0:45 · NO 15 · Score 13-10
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-13-B.Kern.
  8. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 5:31 · NO 89 · Score 19-10
    (5:31) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short left intended for 11-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Lattimore at PHI 12. 23-M.Lattimore for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 5:27 · PHI 15 · Score 20-10
    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.

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.
  • Rashid Shaheed (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Gardner Minshew II (PHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Andy Dalton (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2023-01-01?

The New Orleans Saints beat the Philadelphia Eagles 20-10 in Week 17, 2022.

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

Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 6, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Final: New Orleans Saints 20, Philadelphia Eagles 10.

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

New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (Q1 6:07) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — A. Brown (G. Minshew pass) (Q3 0:58) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Lattimore (Q4 5:31) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 8:35, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 3:08, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q3 11:03, 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?

Gardner Minshew II (Philadelphia Eagles), 46.2% completion, -10.4% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -12.17 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (New Orleans Saints), 60.0% completion, +14.5% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -6.45 total passing EPA.

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

Rashid Shaheed (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.30 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+4.71 EPA): (5:48) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 89-R.Shaheed to PHI 6 for 58 yards (24-J.Bradberry)..

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 6-9 Now 7-9 W

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 13-2 Now 13-3 L