Game story
In Week 5 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-10-06, the New Orleans Saints took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 31–24 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Bridgewater (New Orleans Saints) paced the passing game, with +9.91 total EPA, and +9.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Godwin (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +17.46 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-14.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New Orleans Saints changed the game: (1:13) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle intended for 41-A.Kamara INTERCEPTED by 26-S.Bunting at NO 34. 26-S.Bunting to NO 20 for 14 yards (78-E.McCoy).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| New Orleans Saints | 3 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +17.46 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
- 2 M. Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +10.95 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 3 T. Bridgewater · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +9.91 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 4 T. Ginn · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 5 J. Cook · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 6 P. Barber · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.85 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 7 T. Hill · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +1.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 8 J. Winston · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +1.39 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Godwin — TB · Receiving
C. Godwin posted the highest total EPA (+17.46) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.94 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.90 EPA) came from New Orleans Saints: (1:13) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle intended for 41-A.Kamara INTERCEPTED by 26-S.Bunting at NO 34. 26-S.Bunting to NO 20 for 14 yards (78-E.McCoy).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Godwin (J. Winston pass)
- New Orleans Saints — M. Thomas (T. Bridgewater pass)
- New Orleans Saints — J. Cook (T. Bridgewater pass)
- New Orleans Saints — T. Ginn (T. Bridgewater pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Barber
- New Orleans Saints — M. Thomas (T. Bridgewater pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Godwin (J. Winston pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — W. Lutz
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gay
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TB 11 (Q1 49:02) — (4:02) 3-W.Lutz 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 26 (Q1 45:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 12-C.Godwin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 45:10) — 9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 14 (Q2 40:20) — (10:20) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 7; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 40:13) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 24 (Q2 35:37) — (5:37) 9-M.Gay 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 9 (Q2 30:37) — (:37) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 87-J.Cook for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, YAC 3; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 30:32) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 33 (Q3 28:50) — (13:50) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 33, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 28:44) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q3 20:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 25-P.Barber right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 20:03) — 9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 12 (Q4 10:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 13-M.Thomas for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, YAC 4; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 10:37) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 26 (Q4 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep right to 12-C.Godwin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, YAC 10; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 0:13) — 9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 46:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle intended for 41-A.Kamara INTERCEPTED by 26-S.Bunting at NO 34. 26-S.Bunting to NO 20 for 14 yards (78-E.McCoy).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 45:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 12-C.Godwin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 43:35) — (13:35) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 13-M.Thomas to TB 42 for 18 yards (34-M.Edwards). Pass 13, YAC 5
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 40:20) — (10:20) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 7
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 30:37) — (:37) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 87-J.Cook for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, YAC 3
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 46:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle intended for 41-A.Kamara INTERCEPTED by 26-S.Bunting at NO 34. 26-S.Bunting to NO 20 for 14 yards (78-E.McCoy).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep right to 12-C.Godwin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, YAC 10
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 45:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 12-C.Godwin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 23:18) — (8:18) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 12-C.Godwin to NO 25 for 14 yards (23-M.Lattimore). Pass 11, YAC 3
Quarterback report card
T.Bridgewater led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Bridgewater (New Orleans Saints) · 39 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +9.9% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +9.91 total EPA
- J.Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 38 dropbacks · 39.5% completion · -8.2% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.39 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.003 | +0.070 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.3% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.037 | +0.300 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.041 | -0.119 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.070 | +0.003 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 58.7% |
By the numbers
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.00), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +6.05 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -0.26 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- C. Godwin (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Bridgewater (NO) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- J. Winston (TB) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 49:02 · TB 11 · Score 0-3
(4:02) 3-W.Lutz 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 45:18 · NO 26 · Score 6-3
(:18) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 12-C.Godwin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 45:10 · NO 15 · Score 7-3
9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 40:20 · TB 14 · Score 7-9
(10:20) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 7 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 40:13 · TB 15 · Score 7-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 35:37 · NO 24 · Score 10-10
(5:37) 9-M.Gay 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 30:37 · TB 9 · Score 10-16
(:37) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 87-J.Cook for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, YAC 3 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 30:32 · TB 15 · Score 10-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 28:50 · TB 33 · Score 10-23
(13:50) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 33, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 28:44 · TB 15 · Score 10-24
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 20:06 · NO 2 · Score 16-24
(5:06) (Shotgun) 25-P.Barber right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 20:03 · NO 15 · Score 17-24
9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 10:42 · TB 12 · Score 17-30
(10:42) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 13-M.Thomas for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, YAC 4 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 10:37 · TB 15 · Score 17-31
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 0:19 · NO 26 · Score 23-31
(:19) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep right to 12-C.Godwin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, YAC 10 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 0:13 · NO 15 · Score 24-31
9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-24 in Week 5, 2019 on 2019-10-06.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, New Orleans Saints 31 (TB 24-31 NO) in Week 5, 2019 on 2019-10-06.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, New Orleans Saints 3; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, New Orleans Saints 14; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, New Orleans Saints 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Godwin (J. Winston pass) (Q1 45:18) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Thomas (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q2 40:20) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Cook (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q2 30:37) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Ginn (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q3 28:50) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — P. Barber (Q3 20:06) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Thomas (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q4 10:42) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Godwin (J. Winston pass) (Q4 0:19) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 49:02, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gay (Q2 35:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
T. Bridgewater (New Orleans Saints), 66.7% completion, +9.9% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +9.91 total passing EPA. J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 39.5% completion, -8.2% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.39 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
C. Godwin (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +17.46 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.90 EPA): (1:13) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle intended for 41-A.Kamara INTERCEPTED by 26-S.Bunting at NO 34. 26-S.Bunting to NO 20 for 14 yards (78-E.McCoy).. The biggest win-probability swing was -14.7%.
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New Orleans Saints won 31-24 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
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