Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 45–7 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Giants 7–24 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Brooks
- Top passer
- A. Brooks
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:10) (Field Goal formation) 8-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-K.Smith), Cente…
- Game date
- 2003-12-14
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the New York Giants 45–7 on 2003-12-14. A. Brooks posted a game-high +21.67 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 New Orleans Saints | 10 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 45 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants
(13:09) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 50, Run 0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(7:07) 3-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(13:10) 3-J.Palmer pass to 82-V.Shiancoe for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
(5:56) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-87-J.Horn, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Pass 13, Run 0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(3:10) (Field Goal formation) 8-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-K.Smith), Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles, RECOVERED by NO-22-F.Thomas at NO 36. 22-F.Thomas for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(7:39) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, Run 0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(7:30) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 80-J.Pathon for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 26, Run 0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(15:00) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 18, Run 0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 13:09TD Jimmy Horn Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 50
- Score
- 0-6
(13:09) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 50, Run 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 13:01XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 7:07FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 17
- Score
- 0-10
(7:07) 3-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 13:10TD VSV. ShiancoePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 4
- Score
- 6-10
(13:10) 3-J.Palmer pass to 82-V.Shiancoe for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 13:05XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-10
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:56TD Jimmy Horn Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 13
- Score
- 7-16
(5:56) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-87-J.Horn, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Pass 13, Run 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:51XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 3:10TD Myles BryantPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 25
- Score
- 7-23
(3:10) (Field Goal formation) 8-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-K.Smith), Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles, RECOVERED by NO-22-F.Thomas at NO 36. 22-F.Thomas for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 3:10XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-24
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:39TD Jimmy Horn Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 7
- Score
- 7-30
(7:39) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, Run 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:35XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-31
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:30TD JPJ. PathonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 26
- Score
- 7-37
(7:30) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 80-J.Pathon for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 26, Run 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:24XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-38
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 15:00TD Jimmy Horn Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 18
- Score
- 7-44
(15:00) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 18, Run 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 14:55XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-45
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +21.67 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 2Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +14.94 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
- 3J. Pathon · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 4D. McAllister · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 5Taye Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 6D. Tyree · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.89 EPA/play
- 7V. Shiancoe · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 8
Josh Palmer · New York Giants · Rushing · +2.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.27 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
A. Brooks — NO · Passing
A. Brooks posted the highest total EPA (+21.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.
A. Brooks's top snap (-5.09 EPA): (:28) 2-A.Brooks FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 39, RECOVERED by NYG-55-D.Jones at NO 39. 55-D.Jones to NO 39 for no gain (71-S.Folau).
Biggest single play (-9.15 EPA): Myles Bryant — (3:10) (Field Goal formation) 8-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-K.Smith), Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles, RECOVERED by NO-22-F.Thomas at NO 36. 22-F.Thomas for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
A. Brooks led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 34 dropbacks · 76.5% completion · +0.64 EPA/play · +21.67 total EPA
- Josh Palmer (New York Giants) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.11 EPA/play · -3.18 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.251 | +0.216 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 61.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.021 | +0.531 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.254 | -0.150 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.216 | +0.251 |
| Defensive success rate | 39.0% | 55.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: -0.25 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.22 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +17.72 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, -19.59 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass)
- New York Giants — V. Shiancoe (Josh Palmer pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass)
- New Orleans Saints — F. Thomas
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass)
- New Orleans Saints — J. Pathon (A. Brooks pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 50 (Q1 13:09) — (13:09) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 50, Run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 13:01) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NYG 17 (Q1 7:07) — (7:07) 3-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q2 13:10) — (13:10) 3-J.Palmer pass to 82-V.Shiancoe for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 13:05) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 13 (Q2 5:56); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 5:51) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 25 (Q2 3:10); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 3:10) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 7 (Q3 7:39) — (7:39) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, Run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 7:35) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 26 (Q3 7:30) — (7:30) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 80-J.Pathon for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 26, Run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 7:24) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 18 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 18, Run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 14:55) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 13:09) — (13:09) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 50, Run 0
- New York Giants (Q2 3:10) — (3:10) (Field Goal formation) 8-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-K.Smith), Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles, RECOVERED by NO-22-F.Thomas at NO 36. 22-F.Thomas for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 5:56) — (5:56) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-87-J.Horn, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Pass 13, Run 0
- New York Giants (Q2 4:59) — (4:59) 85-D.Tyree left end to NO 23 for -9 yards (93-D.Howard). PENALTY on NYG-82-V.Shiancoe, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at NO 23.
- New York Giants (Q2 13:10) — (13:10) 3-J.Palmer pass to 82-V.Shiancoe for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q2 3:10) — (3:10) (Field Goal formation) 8-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-K.Smith), Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles, RECOVERED by NO-22-F.Thomas at NO 36. 22-F.Thomas for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 0:28) — (:28) 2-A.Brooks FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 39, RECOVERED by NYG-55-D.Jones at NO 39. 55-D.Jones to NO 39 for no gain (71-S.Folau).
- New York Giants (Q3 7:35) — 17-M.Berger kicks 70 yards from NO 30 to NYG 0. 30-B.Mitchell to NYG 26 for 26 yards (23-V.Green). FUMBLES (23-V.Green), RECOVERED by NO-56-O.Ruff at NYG 26. 56-O.Ruff to NYG 26 for no gain (35-C.LeBl
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 13:09) — (13:09) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 50, Run 0
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 13:09 · NYG 50 · Score 0-6
(13:09) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 50, Run 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 13:01 · NYG 2 · Score 0-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 7:07 · NYG 17 · Score 0-10
(7:07) 3-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 13:10 · NO 4 · Score 6-10
(13:10) 3-J.Palmer pass to 82-V.Shiancoe for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0 - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 13:05 · NO 2 · Score 7-10
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 5:56 · NYG 13 · Score 7-16
(5:56) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-87-J.Horn, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Pass 13, Run 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 5:51 · NYG 2 · Score 7-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 3:10 · NO 25 · Score 7-23
(3:10) (Field Goal formation) 8-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-K.Smith), Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles, RECOVERED by NO-22-F.Thomas at NO 36. 22-F.Thomas for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 3:10 · NYG 2 · Score 7-24
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 7:39 · NYG 7 · Score 7-30
(7:39) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, Run 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 7:35 · NYG 2 · Score 7-31
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 7:30 · NYG 26 · Score 7-37
(7:30) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 80-J.Pathon for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 26, Run 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 7:24 · NYG 2 · Score 7-38
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · NYG 18 · Score 7-44
(15:00) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 18, Run 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · NYG 2 · Score 7-45
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
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.
- A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints on 2003-12-14?
The New Orleans Saints beat the New York Giants 45-7 in Week 15, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: New York Giants 0, New Orleans Saints 10; Q2: New York Giants 7, New Orleans Saints 14; Q3: New York Giants 0, New Orleans Saints 14; Q4: New York Giants 0, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: New York Giants 7, New Orleans Saints 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q1 13:09) New York Giants touchdown — V. Shiancoe (J. Palmer pass) (Q2 13:10) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 5:56) New Orleans Saints touchdown — F. Thomas (Q2 3:10) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q3 7:39) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Pathon (A. Brooks pass) (Q3 7:30) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q4 15:00) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q1 7:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 76.5% completion, +0.64 EPA per dropback, +21.67 total passing EPA. Josh Palmer (New York Giants), 50.0% completion, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -3.18 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.67 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (-5.09 EPA): (:28) 2-A.Brooks FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 39, RECOVERED by NYG-55-D.Jones at NO 39. 55-D.Jones to NO 39 for no gain (71-S.Folau)..
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W
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