Game story
In Week 9 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-11-05, the New Orleans Saints took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 28–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with -10.86 total EPA, and -2.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.99 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-34.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (2:51) 7-M.Vick pass short left intended for 87-B.Celek INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Robinson at NO 1. 21-P.Robinson for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PHI-7-M.Vick, Low Block, 15 yards, enforced between down
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| New Orleans Saints | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +9.99 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 2 L. Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.10 EPA/play
- 3 D. Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.91 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 4 M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 5 J. Avant · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 6 J. Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 7 L. McCoy · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +3.30 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 8 M. Ingram · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Brees — NO · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+9.99) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New Orleans Saints's efficiency. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
The signature play (-12.00 EPA) came from Philadelphia Eagles: (2:51) 7-M.Vick pass short left intended for 87-B.Celek INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Robinson at NO 1. 21-P.Robinson for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PHI-7-M.Vick, Low Block, 15 yards, enforced between downs. The penalty for a
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — P. Robinson
- New Orleans Saints — C. Ivory
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Jackson (M. Vick pass)
- New Orleans Saints — J. Graham (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery
- Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q1 47:51); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 47:36) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NO 4 (Q2 42:07) — (12:07) 6-A.Henery 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PHI 22 (Q2 38:40) — (8:40) 29-C.Ivory right end for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 38:33) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q2 31:18) — (1:18) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 31:13) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NO 77 (Q3 23:56) — (8:56) 7-M.Vick pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 23:42) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NO 19 (Q3 22:04) — (7:04) 6-A.Henery 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PHI 6 (Q3 16:26) — (1:26) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 16:20) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 47:51) — (2:51) 7-M.Vick pass short left intended for 87-B.Celek INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Robinson at NO 1. 21-P.Robinson for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PHI-7-M.Vick, Low Block, 15 yards, enforced between down
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 44:17) — (14:17) (Run formation) 25-L.McCoy right end to NO 4 for 34 yards (95-M.Wilson; 27-M.Jenkins).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 49:18) — (4:18) 34-B.Brown left end to NO 5 for 40 yards (27-M.Jenkins).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 51:25) — (6:25) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore to PHI 41 for 38 yards (22-B.Boykin). Penalty on PHI-22-B.Boykin, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. Pass 38, YAC 0
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 23:42) — 6-A.Henery kicks 66 yards from PHI 35 to NO -1. 39-T.Cadet to NO 22 for 23 yards (32-C.Polk). FUMBLES (32-C.Polk), RECOVERED by PHI-27-B.Hughes at NO 22. 27-B.Hughes to NO 22 for no gain (95-M.Wilson)
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 47:51) — (2:51) 7-M.Vick pass short left intended for 87-B.Celek INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Robinson at NO 1. 21-P.Robinson for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PHI-7-M.Vick, Low Block, 15 yards, enforced between down
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 23:56) — (8:56) 7-M.Vick pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 23:42) — 6-A.Henery kicks 66 yards from PHI 35 to NO -1. 39-T.Cadet to NO 22 for 23 yards (32-C.Polk). FUMBLES (32-C.Polk), RECOVERED by PHI-27-B.Hughes at NO 22. 27-B.Hughes to NO 22 for no gain (95-M.Wilson)
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 24:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at PHI 17 for -8 yards (54-B.Graham). FUMBLES (54-B.Graham), RECOVERED by PHI-54-B.Graham at PHI 17. 54-B.Graham to PHI 17 for no gain (66-B.Grubbs).
Quarterback report card
M.Vick led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) · 53 dropbacks · 41.5% completion · -2.8% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -10.86 total EPA
- D.Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 31 dropbacks · 67.7% completion · +11.3% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +9.99 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.096 | +0.058 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.1% | 53.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.205 | +0.322 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.168 | +0.107 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.058 | +0.096 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.4% | 58.9% |
By the numbers
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +4.03 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, -9.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Brees (NO) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 47:51 · NO 6 · Score 0-6
(2:51) 7-M.Vick pass short left intended for 87-B.Celek INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Robinson at NO 1. 21-P.Robinson for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PHI-7-M.Vick, Lo - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 47:36 · PHI 2 · Score 0-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 42:07 · NO 4 · Score 3-7
(12:07) 6-A.Henery 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 38:40 · PHI 22 · Score 3-13
(8:40) 29-C.Ivory right end for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 38:33 · PHI 2 · Score 3-14
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 31:18 · PHI 1 · Score 3-20
(1:18) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 31:13 · PHI 2 · Score 3-21
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 23:56 · NO 77 · Score 9-21
(8:56) 7-M.Vick pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 23:42 · NO 2 · Score 10-21
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 22:04 · NO 19 · Score 13-21
(7:04) 6-A.Henery 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 16:26 · PHI 6 · Score 13-27
(1:26) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 16:20 · PHI 2 · Score 13-28
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs New Orleans Saints?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Philadelphia Eagles 28-13 in Week 9, 2012 on 2012-11-05.
What was the final score of Philadelphia Eagles vs New Orleans Saints?
The final score was Philadelphia Eagles 13, New Orleans Saints 28 (PHI 13-28 NO) in Week 9, 2012 on 2012-11-05.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 0, New Orleans Saints 7; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 3, New Orleans Saints 14; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 10, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 13, New Orleans Saints 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — P. Robinson (Q1 47:51) New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Ivory (Q2 38:40) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q2 31:18) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Jackson (M. Vick pass) (Q3 23:56) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Brees pass) (Q3 16:26) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q2 42:07, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q3 22:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs New Orleans Saints?
M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles), 41.5% completion, -2.8% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -10.86 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 67.7% completion, +11.3% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +9.99 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Philadelphia Eagles vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) led the game in total EPA with +9.99 on passing plays. across 31 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-12.00 EPA): (2:51) 7-M.Vick pass short left intended for 87-B.Celek INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Robinson at NO 1. 21-P.Robinson for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PHI-7-M.Vick, Low Block, 15 yards, e. The biggest win-probability swing was -34.5%.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W
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