Commanders 31–34 Saints: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 11, 2017

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

K. Cousins (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+4.97 EPA): (13:03) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 85-V.Davis to NO 13 for 26 yards (43-M.Williams). Pass 22, YAC 4.

Quick answer

Winner: New Orleans Saints
Final score: New Orleans Saints 34–31 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Washington Commanders 17–13 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Kirk Cousins
Top passer: D. Brees
Biggest EPA play: (13:03) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 85-V.Davis to NO 13 for 26 yards (43-M.Wil…
Game date: 2017-11-19

Game summary

The New Orleans Saints beat the Washington Commanders 34–31 on 2017-11-19, overcoming Washington Commanders's 17–13 halftime lead. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +16.43 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Washington Commanders	10	7	7	7	0	31
New Orleans Saints	10	3	0	18	3	34

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

+3WAS 34

WAS 36

NO 1

+3WAS 11

NO 40

+3WAS 24

NO 7

WAS 3

+2WAS 2

+3WAS 10

NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

19 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 11:45FG
NRN. Rose
Points+3
Yard line
NO 20
Score
3-0
(11:45) 6-N.Rose 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 5:35FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 34
Score
3-3
(5:35) 3-W.Lutz 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 2:16TD
Cody Thompson
Points+6
Yard line
NO 16
Score
9-3
(2:16) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 25-C.Thompson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, YAC 0
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 2:11XP
NRN. Rose
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
10-3
6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 0:43TD
Melvin Ingram
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 36
Score
10-9
(:43) 22-M.Ingram right guard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 0:35XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
10-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 10:47TD
Samaje Perine
Points+6
Yard line
NO 1
Score
16-10
(10:47) 32-S.Perine right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 10:44XP
NRN. Rose
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
17-10
6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:05FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 11
Score
17-13
(:05) 3-W.Lutz 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 1:44TD
Richie Grant
Points+6
Yard line
NO 40
Score
23-13
(1:44) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 14-R.Grant for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-A.Okafor]. Pass 26, YAC 14
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 1:37XP
NRN. Rose
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
24-13
6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 9:24FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 24
Score
24-16
(9:24) 3-W.Lutz 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 6:03TD
JSJ. Sprinkle
Points+6
Yard line
NO 7
Score
30-16
(6:03) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 87-J.Sprinkle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NO-57-A.Okafor was injured during the play. His return is Doubtful. Pass 7, YAC 0
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 5:58XP
NRN. Rose
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
31-16
6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:56TD
Julian Hill
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 3
Score
31-22
(2:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 89-J.Hill for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 0
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:53XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
31-23
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:11TD
Alvin Kamara
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 18
Score
31-29
(1:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 41-A.Kamara for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:05Safety
Alvin Kamara
Points+2
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
31-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 41-A.Kamara rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
NONew Orleans Saints
OT 7:28FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 10
Score
31-34
(7:28) 3-W.Lutz 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Kirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +16.43 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
2D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +9.53 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
3Richie Grant · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
4C. Fleener · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.98 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
5T. Ginn · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
6V. Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
7J. Doctson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.35 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
8Melvin Ingram · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +4.15 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.38 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

Kirk Cousins — WAS · Passing

Kirk Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+16.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.

Kirk Cousins's top snap (+4.97 EPA): (13:03) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 85-V.Davis to NO 13 for 26 yards (43-M.Williams). Pass 22, YAC 4

Quarterback report card

D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 46 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +4.5% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +9.53 total EPA
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · +12.4% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +16.43 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	New Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play	+0.148	+0.151
Offensive success rate	38.5%	51.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.421	+0.207
Rush EPA/play	+0.049	+0.204
Defensive EPA/play	-0.151	-0.148
Defensive success rate	48.3%	61.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders +0.15, New Orleans Saints +0.15) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: +0.15 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
New Orleans Saints: +0.15 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)

New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +13.43 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 11 drives, +13.48 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — Cody Thompson (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q1 2:16)
New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram (Q1 0:43)
Washington Commanders — Samaje Perine (Q2 10:47)
Washington Commanders — Richie Grant (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q3 1:44)
Washington Commanders — J. Sprinkle (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q4 6:03)
New Orleans Saints — Julian Hill (D. Brees pass) (Q4 2:56)
New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara (D. Brees pass) (Q4 1:11)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — N. Rose (Q1 11:45)
New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz (Q1 5:35)
New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz (Q2 0:05)
New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz (Q4 9:24)
New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz (OT 7:28)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NO 20 (Q1 11:45) — (11:45) 6-N.Rose 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the WAS 34 (Q1 5:35) — (5:35) 3-W.Lutz 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NO 16 (Q1 2:16) — (2:16) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 25-C.Thompson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, YAC 0; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 2:11) — 6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 36 (Q1 0:43) — (:43) 22-M.Ingram right guard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 0:35) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q2 10:47) — (10:47) 32-S.Perine right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 10:44) — 6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the WAS 11 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 3-W.Lutz 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NO 40 (Q3 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 14-R.Grant for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-A.Okafor]. Pass 26, YAC 14; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 1:37) — 6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 18–7. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the WAS 24 (Q4 9:24) — (9:24) 3-W.Lutz 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q4 6:03); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 5:58) — 6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q4 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 89-J.Hill for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 2:53) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 18 (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 41-A.Kamara for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the WAS 2 (Q4 1:05) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 41-A.Kamara rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Overtime: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the WAS 10 (OT 7:28) — (7:28) 3-W.Lutz 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New Orleans Saints (OT 8:09) — (8:09) 22-M.Ingram left end to WAS 10 for 31 yards (50-M.Spaight). [WPA +23.1% · EPA -0.40]
Washington Commanders (OT 9:55) — (9:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at WAS 15 for -10 yards (94-C.Jordan). [WPA -19.2% · EPA -1.98]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:05) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 41-A.Kamara rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. [WPA +17.4% · EPA +1.05]
Washington Commanders (OT 9:05) — (9:05) 5-T.Way punts 60 yards to NO 25, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 11-T.Lewis to NO 39 for 14 yards (38-J.Holsey). [WPA +14.5% · EPA -0.09]
Washington Commanders (Q3 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 14-R.Grant for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-A.Okafor]. Pass 26, YAC 14 [WPA +14.4% · EPA +4.93]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q2 13:03) — (13:03) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 85-V.Davis to NO 13 for 26 yards (43-M.Williams). Pass 22, YAC 4 [WPA +12.8% · EPA +4.97]
Washington Commanders (Q3 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 14-R.Grant for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-A.Okafor]. Pass 26, YAC 14 [WPA +14.4% · EPA +4.93]
Washington Commanders (Q1 2:16) — (2:16) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 25-C.Thompson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, YAC 0 [WPA +8.0% · EPA +3.16]
New Orleans Saints (Q1 0:43) — (:43) 22-M.Ingram right guard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.03]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 11:45 · NO 20 · Score 3-0
(11:45) 6-N.Rose 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 5:35 · WAS 34 · Score 3-3
(5:35) 3-W.Lutz 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 2:16 · NO 16 · Score 9-3
(2:16) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 25-C.Thompson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, YAC 0
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 2:11 · NO 15 · Score 10-3
6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 0:43 · WAS 36 · Score 10-9
(:43) 22-M.Ingram right guard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 0:35 · WAS 15 · Score 10-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 10:47 · NO 1 · Score 16-10
(10:47) 32-S.Perine right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 10:44 · NO 15 · Score 17-10
6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · WAS 11 · Score 17-13
(:05) 3-W.Lutz 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 1:44 · NO 40 · Score 23-13
(1:44) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 14-R.Grant for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-A.Okafor]. Pass 26, YAC 14
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 1:37 · NO 15 · Score 24-13
6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 9:24 · WAS 24 · Score 24-16
(9:24) 3-W.Lutz 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 6:03 · NO 7 · Score 30-16
(6:03) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 87-J.Sprinkle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NO-57-A.Okafor was injured during the play. His return is Doubtful. Pass 7, YAC 0
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 5:58 · NO 15 · Score 31-16
6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 2:56 · WAS 3 · Score 31-22
(2:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 89-J.Hill for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 0
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 2:53 · WAS 15 · Score 31-23
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 1:11 · WAS 18 · Score 31-29
(1:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 41-A.Kamara for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q4 1:05 · WAS 2 · Score 31-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 41-A.Kamara rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — OT 7:28 · WAS 10 · Score 31-34
(7:28) 3-W.Lutz 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs New Orleans Saints on 2017-11-19?

The New Orleans Saints beat the Washington Commanders 34-31 in Week 11, 2017.

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

Q1: Washington Commanders 10, New Orleans Saints 10; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, New Orleans Saints 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, New Orleans Saints 18; Q5: Washington Commanders 0, New Orleans Saints 3; Final: Washington Commanders 31, New Orleans Saints 34.

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

Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Thompson (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 2:16) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q1 0:43) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Perine (Q2 10:47) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Grant (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 1:44) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Sprinkle (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 6:03) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Hill (D. Brees pass) (Q4 2:56) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (D. Brees pass) (Q4 1:11) Washington Commanders field goal — N. Rose (Q1 11:45, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 5:35, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 9:24, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (OT 7:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 63.0% completion, +4.5% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +9.53 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 56.4% completion, +12.4% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +16.43 total passing EPA.

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

Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+4.97 EPA): (13:03) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 85-V.Davis to NO 13 for 26 yards (43-M.Williams). Pass 22, YAC 4.

Was Washington Commanders vs New Orleans Saints a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. New Orleans Saints won 34-31 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L

New Orleans Saints

Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W

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