Quick answer
- Winner
- LA
- Final score
- LA 28–17 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 14–7 LA at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Hakim
- Top passer
- A. Brooks
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:10) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 85-E.Conwell INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Furrey at LA 33. 25-M…
- Game date
- 2005-10-23
Game summary
The LA beat the New Orleans Saints 28–17 on 2005-10-23, overcoming New Orleans Saints's 14–7 halftime lead. A. Hakim posted a game-high +10.02 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 LA | 0 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(11:43) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LA and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by LA at 11:36.)
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
(5:05) 2-A.Brooks pass to 81-A.Hakim for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
(4:31) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(13:36) 3-J.Carney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
(9:40) 39-S.Jackson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(6:06) 83-K.Curtis right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Reverse.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(2:10) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 85-E.Conwell INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Furrey at LA 33. 25-M.Furrey for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
LALAFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 11:43TD DSD. StallworthPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 11
- Score
- 6-0
(11:43) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LA and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by LA at 11:36.)
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 11:36XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 5:05TD AHA. HakimPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 17
- Score
- 13-0
(5:05) 2-A.Brooks pass to 81-A.Hakim for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 5:00XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 14-0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
- LALA
Q2 4:31TD Shedrick JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 14-6
(4:31) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q2 4:25XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 14-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 13:36FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 4
- Score
- 17-7
(13:36) 3-J.Carney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
- LALA
Q4 9:40TD Shedrick JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 17-13
(9:40) 39-S.Jackson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q4 9:33XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 17-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- LALA
Q4 6:06TD KCK. CurtisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 5
- Score
- 17-20
(6:06) 83-K.Curtis right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Reverse.
- LALA
Q4 5:58XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 17-21
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- LALA
Q4 2:10TD MFM. FurreyPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 58
- Score
- 17-27
(2:10) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 85-E.Conwell INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Furrey at LA 33. 25-M.Furrey for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q4 1:55XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 17-28
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Hakim · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +10.02 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
- 2D. Stallworth · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 3K. Curtis · LA · Receiving · +5.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 4A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +3.84 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 5A. Stecker · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 6Shedrick Jackson · LA · Rushing · +2.62 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 7Shedrick Jackson · LA · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 8Darrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.17 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. Hakim — NO · Receiving
A. Hakim posted the highest total EPA (+10.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.67 EPA per play.
A. Hakim's top snap (+3.70 EPA): (12:32) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 81-A.Hakim to LA 11 for 34 yards (50-P.Tinoisamoa).
Biggest single play (-8.43 EPA): A. Brooks — (2:10) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 85-E.Conwell INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Furrey at LA 33. 25-M.Furrey for 67 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) · 51 dropbacks · 35.3% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.84 total EPA
- Jeremiah Martin (LA) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · -0.06 EPA/play · -1.85 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.123 | -0.052 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.0% | 39.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.075 | -0.056 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.436 | +0.177 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.052 | +0.123 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.3% | 54.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
LA held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: -0.12 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- LA: -0.05 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- LA: 13 drives, -3.79 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, -12.25 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — D. Stallworth (A. Brooks pass)
- New Orleans Saints — A. Hakim (A. Brooks pass)
- LA — Shedrick Jackson
- LA — Shedrick Jackson
- LA — K. Curtis
- LA — M. Furrey
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 14–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 11 (Q1 11:43) — (11:43) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LA and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by LA at 11:36.); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 11:36) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 17 (Q1 5:05) — (5:05) 2-A.Brooks pass to 81-A.Hakim for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 5:00) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman..
The second quarter: LA won the period 7–0. LA found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q2 4:31) — (4:31) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 4:25) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The fourth quarter: LA won the period 21–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LA 4 (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) 3-J.Carney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; LA found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q4 9:40) — (9:40) 39-S.Jackson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 9:33) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA found the end zone from the NO 5 (Q4 6:06) — (6:06) 83-K.Curtis right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Reverse.; LA added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 5:58) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA found the end zone from the LA 58 (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 85-E.Conwell INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Furrey at LA 33. 25-M.Furrey for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 1:55) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 85-E.Conwell INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Furrey at LA 33. 25-M.Furrey for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 8:49) — (8:49) 83-D.Stallworth left end to NO 38 for -1 yards (52-D.Coakley). FUMBLES (52-D.Coakley), touched at NO 38, RECOVERED by LA-31-A.Archuleta at NO 42. 31-A.Archuleta to NO 42 for no gain (67-J.Nesbi
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 12:32) — (12:32) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 81-A.Hakim to LA 11 for 34 yards (50-P.Tinoisamoa).
- LA (Q4 12:24) — (12:24) 11-J.Martin pass to 83-K.Curtis to NO 6 for 42 yards (29-J.Bullocks).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 3:30) — (3:30) (Field Goal formation) 4-T.Bouman up the middle to LA 21 for no gain (95-A.Hargrove). Penalty on NO, Illegal Shift, declined. Faked field goal.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 85-E.Conwell INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Furrey at LA 33. 25-M.Furrey for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 8:49) — (8:49) 83-D.Stallworth left end to NO 38 for -1 yards (52-D.Coakley). FUMBLES (52-D.Coakley), touched at NO 38, RECOVERED by LA-31-A.Archuleta at NO 42. 31-A.Archuleta to NO 42 for no gain (67-J.Nesbi
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 12:32) — (12:32) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 81-A.Hakim to LA 11 for 34 yards (50-P.Tinoisamoa).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 3:30) — (3:30) (Field Goal formation) 4-T.Bouman up the middle to LA 21 for no gain (95-A.Hargrove). Penalty on NO, Illegal Shift, declined. Faked field goal.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 11:43 · LA 11 · Score 6-0
(11:43) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LA and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by LA at 11:36.) - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 11:36 · LA 2 · Score 7-0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 5:05 · LA 17 · Score 13-0
(5:05) 2-A.Brooks pass to 81-A.Hakim for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 5:00 · LA 2 · Score 14-0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 4:31 · NO 6 · Score 14-6
(4:31) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 4:25 · NO 2 · Score 14-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 13:36 · LA 4 · Score 17-7
(13:36) 3-J.Carney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - LA TD (+6) — Q4 9:40 · NO 1 · Score 17-13
(9:40) 39-S.Jackson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q4 9:33 · NO 2 · Score 17-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - LA TD (+6) — Q4 6:06 · NO 5 · Score 17-20
(6:06) 83-K.Curtis right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Reverse. - LA XP (+1) — Q4 5:58 · NO 2 · Score 17-21
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - LA TD (+6) — Q4 2:10 · LA 58 · Score 17-27
(2:10) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 85-E.Conwell INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Furrey at LA 33. 25-M.Furrey for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q4 1:55 · NO 2 · Score 17-28
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- A. Hakim (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs LA on 2005-10-23?
The LA beat the New Orleans Saints 28-17 in Week 7, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs LA?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 14, LA 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 0, LA 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 3, LA 21; Final: New Orleans Saints 17, LA 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs LA?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Stallworth (A. Brooks pass) (Q1 11:43) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Hakim (A. Brooks pass) (Q1 5:05) LA touchdown — S. Jackson (Q2 4:31) LA touchdown — S. Jackson (Q4 9:40) LA touchdown — K. Curtis (Q4 6:06) LA touchdown — M. Furrey (Q4 2:10) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 13:36, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs LA?
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 35.3% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.84 total passing EPA. Jeremiah Martin (LA), 54.5% completion, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -1.85 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs LA?
A. Hakim (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.02 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.70 EPA): (12:32) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 81-A.Hakim to LA 11 for 34 yards (50-P.Tinoisamoa)..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
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