Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 34–3 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Las Vegas Raiders 3–10 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- J.J. Russell
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:44) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass short left intended for 87-A.Lelie INTERCEPTED by 42-J.D…
- Game date
- 2008-10-12
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34–3 on 2008-10-12. D. Brees posted a game-high +15.04 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LVLas Vegas Raiders(9:47) 11-S.Janikowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(3:51) 25-R.Bush left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
(:54) 5-T.Mehlhaff 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
(7:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 27-A.Stecker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
(6:07) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 25-R.Bush for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
(14:14) 5-T.Mehlhaff 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
(11:09) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-M.Campbell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 9:47FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 3-0
(9:47) 11-S.Janikowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 3:51TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 3
- Score
- 3-6
(3:51) 25-R.Bush left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 3:45XP TMT. MehlhaffPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 3-7
5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:54FG TMT. MehlhaffPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 26
- Score
- 3-10
(:54) 5-T.Mehlhaff 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:49TD ASA. SteckerPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 8
- Score
- 3-16
(7:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 27-A.Stecker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:42XP TMT. MehlhaffPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 3-17
5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 6:07TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 3-23
(6:07) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 25-R.Bush for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 5:57XP TMT. MehlhaffPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 3-24
5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 14:14FG TMT. MehlhaffPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 3-27
(14:14) 5-T.Mehlhaff 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 11:09TD MCM. CampbellPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 3-33
(11:09) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-M.Campbell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 11:04XP TMT. MehlhaffPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 3-34
5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +15.04 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 2Louis Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.75 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 3Darrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play
- 4R. Curry · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.32 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 5R. Bush · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 6Z. Miller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 7A. Stecker · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.75 EPA/play
- 8M. Campbell · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.84 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
D. Brees — NO · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+15.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+3.55 EPA): (1:10) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson to LV 21 for 51 yards (24-M.Huff).
Biggest single play (-5.14 EPA): J.J. Russell — (6:44) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass short left intended for 87-A.Lelie INTERCEPTED by 42-J.David at LV 35. 42-J.David to LV 17 for 18 yards (87-A.Lelie).
Quarterback report card
J.J. Russell led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
J.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 39 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -20.1% CPOE · -0.42 EPA/play · -16.22 total EPA- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 34 dropbacks · 76.5% completion · +18.6% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +15.04 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.297 | +0.112 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.4% | 47.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.416 | +0.442 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.104 | -0.014 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.112 | +0.297 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.5% | 63.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.30), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.30 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.11 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, -22.88 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +8.98 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — R. Bush
- New Orleans Saints — A. Stecker (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — R. Bush (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — M. Campbell (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- New Orleans Saints — T. Mehlhaff
- New Orleans Saints — T. Mehlhaff
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NO 6 (Q1 9:47) — (9:47) 11-S.Janikowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q2 3:51) — (3:51) 25-R.Bush left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 3:45) — 5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LV 26 (Q2 0:54) — (:54) 5-T.Mehlhaff 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LV 8 (Q3 7:49) — (7:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 27-A.Stecker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 7:42) — 5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LV 15 (Q3 6:07) — (6:07) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 25-R.Bush for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 5:57) — 5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LV 15 (Q4 14:14) — (14:14) 5-T.Mehlhaff 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q4 11:09) — (11:09) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-M.Campbell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 11:04) — 5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 4:15) — (4:15) 5-T.Mehlhaff 31 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 8:31) — (8:31) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-M.Campbell to LV 29 for 29 yards (57-R.Brown, 23-D.Hall). NO-80-M.Campbell was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 1:31) — (1:31) 2-J.Russell pass short left to 89-R.Curry to LV 49 for 8 yards (20-R.Gay).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) 11-S.Janikowski 57 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 13:27) — (13:27) 7-S.Weatherford punts 46 yards to LV 26, Center-47-K.Houser. 15-J.Higgins to NO 39 for 35 yards (7-S.Weatherford).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass short left intended for 87-A.Lelie INTERCEPTED by 42-J.David at LV 35. 42-J.David to LV 17 for 18 yards (87-A.Lelie).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 12:49) — (12:49) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell sacked at LV 32 for -8 yards (93-B.McCray). FUMBLES (93-B.McCray), RECOVERED by NO-71-K.Clancy at LV 32.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 1:10) — (1:10) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson to LV 21 for 51 yards (24-M.Huff).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 4:15) — (4:15) 5-T.Mehlhaff 31 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 9:47 · NO 6 · Score 3-0
(9:47) 11-S.Janikowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 3:51 · LV 3 · Score 3-6
(3:51) 25-R.Bush left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 3:45 · LV 2 · Score 3-7
5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:54 · LV 26 · Score 3-10
(:54) 5-T.Mehlhaff 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 7:49 · LV 8 · Score 3-16
(7:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 27-A.Stecker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 7:42 · LV 2 · Score 3-17
5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 6:07 · LV 15 · Score 3-23
(6:07) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 25-R.Bush for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 5:57 · LV 2 · Score 3-24
5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 14:14 · LV 15 · Score 3-27
(14:14) 5-T.Mehlhaff 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 11:09 · LV 2 · Score 3-33
(11:09) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-M.Campbell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 11:04 · LV 2 · Score 3-34
5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
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.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J.J. Russell (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs New Orleans Saints on 2008-10-12?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-3 in Week 6, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, New Orleans Saints 10; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, New Orleans Saints 14; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, New Orleans Saints 10; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 3, New Orleans Saints 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (Q2 3:51) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Stecker (D. Brees pass) (Q3 7:49) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (D. Brees pass) (Q3 6:07) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Campbell (D. Brees pass) (Q4 11:09) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 9:47, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — T. Mehlhaff (Q2 0:54, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — T. Mehlhaff (Q4 14:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs New Orleans Saints?
J.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders), 33.3% completion, -20.1% CPOE, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -16.22 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 76.5% completion, +18.6% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +15.04 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.04 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+3.55 EPA): (1:10) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson to LV 21 for 51 yards (24-M.Huff)..
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
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