Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 37–32 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 17–23 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:23) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston to LAC 37 for 49 yards (31-A.Cromartie). …
- Game date
- 2008-10-26
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Los Angeles Chargers 37–32 on 2008-10-26. D. Brees posted a game-high +28.43 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 34 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 32 |
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 37 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(6:37) 5-T.Mehlhaff 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-B.Graham.
(3:34) 10-N.Kaeding 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(11:09) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 19-D.Henderson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(8:57) NO 64 reported eligible 26-D.McAllister left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The 51st touchdown of McAllisters career moving him into second place on the Saints all time touchdown scoring list
5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-B.Graham.
(5:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 21-L.Tomlinson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(3:37) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 16-L.Moore for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-16-L.Moore, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-B.Graham.
(1:14) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(10:20) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-M.Campbell for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-B.Graham.
(3:30) 10-N.Kaeding 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(14:55) NO 64 reports eligible 44-M.Karney left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-B.Graham.
(9:38) 10-N.Kaeding 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(7:29) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 83-V.Jackson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. On the play action pass Rivers finds Jackson in the end zone for the touchdown New Orleans challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 07:21.)
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:14) 9-D.Brees up the middle to NO -3 for -29 yards. FUMBLES, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
(:01) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete deep middle to 83-V.Jackson (34-M.McKenzie).
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 6:37FG TMT. MehlhaffPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 5
- Score
- 0-3
(6:37) 5-T.Mehlhaff 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 3:34FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 3-3
(3:34) 10-N.Kaeding 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 11:09TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 12
- Score
- 3-9
(11:09) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 19-D.Henderson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 8:57TD DMD. McAllisterPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 3-15
(8:57) NO 64 reported eligible 26-D.McAllister left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The 51st touchdown of McAllisters career moving him into second place on the Saints all time touchdown scoring list
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 8:52XP TMT. MehlhaffPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 3-16
5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 5:43TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 12
- Score
- 9-16
(5:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 21-L.Tomlinson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 5:35XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-16
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 3:37TD LMLouis MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 30
- Score
- 10-22
(3:37) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 16-L.Moore for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-16-L.Moore, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 3:29XP TMT. MehlhaffPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 10-23
5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:14TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 12
- Score
- 16-23
(1:14) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:08XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 17-23
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 10:20TD MCM. CampbellPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 17-29
(10:20) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-M.Campbell for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 10:15XP TMT. MehlhaffPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 17-30
5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 3:30FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 20-30
(3:30) 10-N.Kaeding 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 14:55TD MKM. KarneyPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 20-36
(14:55) NO 64 reports eligible 44-M.Karney left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 14:49XP TMT. MehlhaffPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 20-37
5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 9:38FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 13
- Score
- 23-37
(9:38) 10-N.Kaeding 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:29TD VJV. JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 14
- Score
- 29-37
(7:29) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 83-V.Jackson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. On the play action pass Rivers finds Jackson in the end zone for the touchdown New Orleans challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 07:21.)
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:21XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 30-37
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:14Safety DBD. BreesPoints+2
- Yard line
- LAC 74
- Score
- 32-37
(:14) 9-D.Brees up the middle to NO -3 for -29 yards. FUMBLES, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:01Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- NO 50
- Score
- 32-37
(:01) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete deep middle to 83-V.Jackson (34-M.McKenzie).
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +28.43 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 2Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +21.73 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 3A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +11.00 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
- 4Blake Miller · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +9.12 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 5Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.14 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 6Louis Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.14 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 7V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 8M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.77 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 (+28.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.63 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+5.23 EPA): (13:23) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston to LAC 37 for 49 yards (31-A.Cromartie). PENALTY on LAC-31-A.Cromartie, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at LAC 37. horse collar tackle
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) · 45 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +10.5% CPOE · +0.63 EPA/play · +28.43 total EPA
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +3.9% CPOE · +0.51 EPA/play · +21.73 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.248 | +0.295 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.0% | 53.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.505 | +0.632 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.096 | -0.004 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.295 | -0.248 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.7% | 46.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.25, New Orleans Saints +0.29) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.25 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.29 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +21.62 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +26.51 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Darrell Henderson (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Philip Rivers pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Louis Moore (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass)
- New Orleans Saints — M. Campbell (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — M. Karney
- Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (Philip Rivers pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — T. Mehlhaff
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LAC 5 (Q1 6:37) — (6:37) 5-T.Mehlhaff 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-B.Graham.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NO 15 (Q1 3:34) — (3:34) 10-N.Kaeding 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 20–14. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LAC 12 (Q2 11:09) — (11:09) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 19-D.Henderson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 8:57); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 8:52) — 5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-B.Graham.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NO 12 (Q2 5:43) — (5:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 21-L.Tomlinson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 5:35) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LAC 30 (Q2 3:37); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 3:29) — 5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-B.Graham.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NO 12 (Q2 1:14) — (1:14) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 1:08) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q3 10:20) — (10:20) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-M.Campbell for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 10:15) — 5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-B.Graham.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NO 6 (Q3 3:30) — (3:30) 10-N.Kaeding 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) NO 64 reports eligible 44-M.Karney left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 14:49) — 5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-B.Graham.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NO 13 (Q4 9:38) — (9:38) 10-N.Kaeding 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NO 14 (Q4 7:29); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 7:21) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the LAC 74 (Q4 0:14) — (:14) 9-D.Brees up the middle to NO -3 for -29 yards. FUMBLES, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the NO 50 (Q4 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete deep middle to 83-V.Jackson (34-M.McKenzie)..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 5:43) — (5:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 21-L.Tomlinson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete deep middle to 83-V.Jackson (34-M.McKenzie).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 89-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Vilma at NO 10. 51-J.Vilma to NO 18 for 8 yards (83-V.Jackson).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 13:23) — (13:23) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston to LAC 37 for 49 yards (31-A.Cromartie). PENALTY on LAC-31-A.Cromartie, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at LAC 37. horse collar tackle
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates to NO 37 for 11 yards (43-K.Kaesviharn).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 13:23) — (13:23) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston to LAC 37 for 49 yards (31-A.Cromartie). PENALTY on LAC-31-A.Cromartie, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at LAC 37. horse collar tackle
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 11:02) — 5-T.Mehlhaff kicks 58 yards from NO 30 to LAC 12. 43-D.Sproles to LAC 32 for 20 yards (39-C.Reis). FUMBLES (39-C.Reis), RECOVERED by NO-28-U.Young at LAC 32. 28-U.Young to LAC 25 for 7 yards (81-K.Osg
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 5:43) — (5:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 21-L.Tomlinson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 3:37) — (3:37) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 16-L.Moore for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-16-L.Moore, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 6:37 · LAC 5 · Score 0-3
(6:37) 5-T.Mehlhaff 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 3:34 · NO 15 · Score 3-3
(3:34) 10-N.Kaeding 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 11:09 · LAC 12 · Score 3-9
(11:09) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 19-D.Henderson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 8:57 · LAC 1 · Score 3-15
(8:57) NO 64 reported eligible 26-D.McAllister left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The 51st touchdown of McAllisters career moving him into second place on the Saints all time touchdown scoring list - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 8:52 · LAC 2 · Score 3-16
5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 5:43 · NO 12 · Score 9-16
(5:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 21-L.Tomlinson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 5:35 · NO 2 · Score 10-16
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 3:37 · LAC 30 · Score 10-22
(3:37) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 16-L.Moore for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-16-L.Moore, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 3:29 · LAC 2 · Score 10-23
5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 1:14 · NO 12 · Score 16-23
(1:14) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 1:08 · NO 2 · Score 17-23
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 10:20 · LAC 1 · Score 17-29
(10:20) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-M.Campbell for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 10:15 · LAC 2 · Score 17-30
5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 3:30 · NO 6 · Score 20-30
(3:30) 10-N.Kaeding 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 14:55 · LAC 1 · Score 20-36
(14:55) NO 64 reports eligible 44-M.Karney left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 14:49 · LAC 2 · Score 20-37
5-T.Mehlhaff extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 9:38 · NO 13 · Score 23-37
(9:38) 10-N.Kaeding 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 7:29 · NO 14 · Score 29-37
(7:29) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 83-V.Jackson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. On the play action pass Rivers finds Jackson in the end zone for the touchdown New Orleans challenged the pass completion r - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 7:21 · NO 2 · Score 30-37
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 0:14 · LAC 74 · Score 32-37
(:14) 9-D.Brees up the middle to NO -3 for -29 yards. FUMBLES, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. - Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 0:01 · NO 50 · Score 32-37
(:01) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete deep middle to 83-V.Jackson (34-M.McKenzie).
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.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) 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 Los Angeles Chargers vs New Orleans Saints on 2008-10-26?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Los Angeles Chargers 37-32 in Week 8, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, New Orleans Saints 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 14, New Orleans Saints 20; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 3, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 14, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 32, New Orleans Saints 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Henderson (D. Brees pass) (Q2 11:09) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (Q2 8:57) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 5:43) New Orleans Saints touchdown — L. Moore (D. Brees pass) (Q2 3:37) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 1:14) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Campbell (D. Brees pass) (Q3 10:20) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Karney (Q4 14:55) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 7:29) New Orleans Saints field goal — T. Mehlhaff (Q1 6:37, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q1 3:34, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 3:30, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 9:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 66.7% completion, +10.5% CPOE, +0.63 EPA per dropback, +28.43 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 58.1% completion, +3.9% CPOE, +0.51 EPA per dropback, +21.73 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +28.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (+5.23 EPA): (13:23) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston to LAC 37 for 49 yards (31-A.Cromartie). PENALTY on LAC-31-A.Cromartie, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at LAC 37. horse .
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. New Orleans Saints won 37-32 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
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