Saints 33–22 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2021

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders?

T. Heinicke (Washington Commanders), 37.7% completion, -12.1% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -8.65 total passing EPA. J. Winston (New Orleans Saints), 42.9% completion, -4.7% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +9.47 total passing EPA.

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

J. Winston (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.47 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+7.27 EPA): (11:23) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass deep middle to 11-D.Harris for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: New Orleans Saints
Final score: New Orleans Saints 33–22 Washington Commanders
Halftime: New Orleans Saints 20–13 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jameis Winston
Top passer: Taylor Heinicke
Biggest EPA play: (11:23) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass deep middle to 11-D.Harris for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2021-10-10

Game summary

The New Orleans Saints beat the Washington Commanders 33–22 on 2021-10-10. Jameis Winston posted a game-high +9.47 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
New Orleans Saints	7	13	0	13	0	33
Washington Commanders	6	7	3	6	0	22

Scoring Map

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

NONew Orleans Saints

+3NO 26

WAS 72

+1NO 15

WAS 23

WAS 49

WAS 19

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 12:31FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
NO 26
Score
0-3
(12:31) 3-D.Hopkins 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 11:23TD
Demone Harris
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 72
Score
6-3
(11:23) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass deep middle to 11-D.Harris for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 11:13XP
CPC. Parkey
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
7-3
6-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 4:58FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
NO 5
Score
7-6
(4:58) 3-D.Hopkins 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 14:19TD
Antonio Gibson
Points+6
Yard line
NO 5
Score
7-12
(14:19) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-76-S.Cosmi was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 14:16XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
7-13
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 11:05TD
Alvin Kamara
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 23
Score
13-13
(11:05) 41-A.Kamara right tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:08TD
Marquez Callaway
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 49
Score
19-13
(:08) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass deep right to 1-M.Callaway for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:00XP
CPC. Parkey
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
20-13
6-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 1:56FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
NO 6
Score
20-16
(1:56) 3-D.Hopkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:16TD
Marquez Callaway
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 12
Score
26-16
(12:16) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short left to 1-M.Callaway for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-Jon.Allen].
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:12XP
CPC. Parkey
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
27-16
6-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 7:56TD
Antonio Gibson
Points+6
Yard line
NO 1
Score
27-22
(7:56) (Shotgun) 77-S.Charles reported in as eligible. 24-A.Gibson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 3:21TD
Alvin Kamara
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 19
Score
33-22
(3:21) 2-J.Winston pass short right to 41-A.Kamara for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jameis Winston · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +9.47 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
2Marquez Callaway · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +9.30 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
3Demone Harris · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +7.27 EPA/play
4Adam Humphries · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
5Adam Trautman · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
6Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
7DeWayne Carter · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
8Jarrett Patterson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +0.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.21 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

Jameis Winston — NO · Passing

Jameis Winston posted the highest total EPA (+9.47) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.

Jameis Winston's top snap (+7.27 EPA): (11:23) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass deep middle to 11-D.Harris for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Taylor Heinicke led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Taylor Heinicke (Washington Commanders) · 53 dropbacks · 37.7% completion · -12.1% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -8.65 total EPA
Jameis Winston (New Orleans Saints) · 35 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -4.7% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +9.47 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New Orleans Saints	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.081	-0.063
Offensive success rate	37.3%	45.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.271	-0.163
Rush EPA/play	-0.057	-0.069
Defensive EPA/play	+0.063	-0.081
Defensive success rate	54.1%	62.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New Orleans Saints: +0.08 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: -0.06 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, +6.07 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -6.16 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 — Demone Harris (Jameis Winston pass) (Q1 11:23)
Washington Commanders — Antonio Gibson (Q2 14:19)
New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara (Q2 11:05)
New Orleans Saints — Marquez Callaway (Jameis Winston pass) (Q2 0:08)
New Orleans Saints — Marquez Callaway (Jameis Winston pass) (Q4 12:16)
Washington Commanders — Antonio Gibson (Q4 7:56)
New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara (Jameis Winston pass) (Q4 3:21)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q1 12:31)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q1 4:58)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q3 1:56)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–6. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NO 26 (Q1 12:31) — (12:31) 3-D.Hopkins 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 72 (Q1 11:23) — (11:23) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass deep middle to 11-D.Harris for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 11:13) — 6-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NO 5 (Q1 4:58) — (4:58) 3-D.Hopkins 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..

The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 13–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NO 5 (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-76-S.Cosmi was injured during the play. His return is Probable.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 14:16) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 23 (Q2 11:05) — (11:05) 41-A.Kamara right tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 49 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass deep right to 1-M.Callaway for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 0:00) — 6-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NO 6 (Q3 1:56) — (1:56) 3-D.Hopkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 13–6. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 12 (Q4 12:16) — (12:16) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short left to 1-M.Callaway for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-Jon.Allen].; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 12:12) — 6-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q4 7:56) — (7:56) (Shotgun) 77-S.Charles reported in as eligible. 24-A.Gibson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 19 (Q4 3:21) — (3:21) 2-J.Winston pass short right to 41-A.Kamara for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New Orleans Saints (Q1 11:23) — (11:23) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass deep middle to 11-D.Harris for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.0% · EPA +7.27]
New Orleans Saints (Q1 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston sacked at NO 44 for -6 yards (99-C.Young). FUMBLES (99-C.Young) [95-C.Toohill], RECOVERED by WAS-94-D.Payne at 50. 94-D.Payne to NO 44 for 6 yards (7-T.Hill). [WPA -20.4% · EPA -5.52]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass deep right to 1-M.Callaway for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.9% · EPA +6.57]
New Orleans Saints (Q1 13:29) — (13:29) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short middle intended for 7-T.Hill INTERCEPTED by 55-C.Holcomb [93-Jon.Allen] at WAS 46. 55-C.Holcomb pushed ob at NO 31 for 23 yards (41-A.Kamara). [WPA -13.6% · EPA -5.51]
Washington Commanders (Q1 1:00) — (1:00) 5-T.Way punts 38 yards to NO 11, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, out of bounds. PENALTY on NO-96-C.Granderson, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at NO 49 - No Play. [WPA +12.6% · EPA +4.02]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New Orleans Saints (Q1 11:23) — (11:23) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass deep middle to 11-D.Harris for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.0% · EPA +7.27]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass deep right to 1-M.Callaway for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.9% · EPA +6.57]
New Orleans Saints (Q1 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston sacked at NO 44 for -6 yards (99-C.Young). FUMBLES (99-C.Young) [95-C.Toohill], RECOVERED by WAS-94-D.Payne at 50. 94-D.Payne to NO 44 for 6 yards (7-T.Hill). [WPA -20.4% · EPA -5.52]
New Orleans Saints (Q1 13:29) — (13:29) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short middle intended for 7-T.Hill INTERCEPTED by 55-C.Holcomb [93-Jon.Allen] at WAS 46. 55-C.Holcomb pushed ob at NO 31 for 23 yards (41-A.Kamara). [WPA -13.6% · EPA -5.51]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 12:31 · NO 26 · Score 0-3
(12:31) 3-D.Hopkins 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 11:23 · WAS 72 · Score 6-3
(11:23) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass deep middle to 11-D.Harris for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 11:13 · WAS 15 · Score 7-3
6-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 4:58 · NO 5 · Score 7-6
(4:58) 3-D.Hopkins 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 14:19 · NO 5 · Score 7-12
(14:19) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-76-S.Cosmi was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 14:16 · NO 15 · Score 7-13
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 11:05 · WAS 23 · Score 13-13
(11:05) 41-A.Kamara right tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:08 · WAS 49 · Score 19-13
(:08) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass deep right to 1-M.Callaway for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · WAS 15 · Score 20-13
6-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 1:56 · NO 6 · Score 20-16
(1:56) 3-D.Hopkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 12:16 · WAS 12 · Score 26-16
(12:16) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short left to 1-M.Callaway for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-Jon.Allen].
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 12:12 · WAS 15 · Score 27-16
6-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 7:56 · NO 1 · Score 27-22
(7:56) (Shotgun) 77-S.Charles reported in as eligible. 24-A.Gibson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 3:21 · WAS 19 · Score 33-22
(3:21) 2-J.Winston pass short right to 41-A.Kamara for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
Jameis Winston (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Taylor Heinicke (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Jameis Winston (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders on 2021-10-10?

The New Orleans Saints beat the Washington Commanders 33-22 in Week 5, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, Washington Commanders 6; Q2: New Orleans Saints 13, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, Washington Commanders 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 13, Washington Commanders 6; Final: New Orleans Saints 33, Washington Commanders 22.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders?

New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Harris (J. Winston pass) (Q1 11:23) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Gibson (Q2 14:19) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q2 11:05) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Callaway (J. Winston pass) (Q2 0:08) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Callaway (J. Winston pass) (Q4 12:16) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Gibson (Q4 7:56) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (J. Winston pass) (Q4 3:21) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 12:31, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 4:58, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 1:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders?

Taylor Heinicke (Washington Commanders), 37.7% completion, -12.1% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -8.65 total passing EPA. Jameis Winston (New Orleans Saints), 42.9% completion, -4.7% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +9.47 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders?

Jameis Winston (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.47 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+7.27 EPA): (11:23) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass deep middle to 11-D.Harris for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L

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