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.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 | |
| 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Rashid Shaheed · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.30 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play - 2

Donovan Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play - 3

Josh Johnson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 4

Trysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play - 5

Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.26 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play - 6

Adam Trautman · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play - 7

Adam Prentice · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +0.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play - 8

Dallas 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.

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 II (Philadelphia Eagles) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -10.4% CPOE · -0.31 EPA/play · -12.17 total EPA
Andy 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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.070 | -0.278 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.7% | 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 rate | 70.8% | 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

New Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill 
Philadelphia Eagles — Anthony Brown (Gardner Minshew II pass)
New Orleans Saints — Marshon Lattimore
Field goals

New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz 
New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz 
Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott
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.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass deep right to 11-A.Brown for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 8:35) — (8:35) (No Huddle) 10-G.Minshew up the middle to 50 for no gain (56-D.Davis).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 6:47) — (6:47) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right guard to PHI 1 for 8 yards (32-R.Blankenship).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at NO 43 for -5 yards (55-B.Graham).
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.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass deep right to 11-A.Brown for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- 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).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 6:47) — (6:47) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right guard to PHI 1 for 8 yards (32-R.Blankenship).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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