Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 34–19 Seattle Seahawks
- Halftime
- Seattle Seahawks 16–27 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- M. Hasselbeck
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:18) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 17-M.Williams to NO 10 for 68 yards (33-J.Greer).
- Game date
- 2010-11-21
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Seattle Seahawks 34–19 on 2010-11-21. D. Brees posted a game-high +23.17 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 33 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SEASeattle Seahawks(7:11) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(1:34) 29-C.Ivory right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(15:00) 10-O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. SEA-69-C.Pitts was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
(10:23) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-29-E.Thomas was injured during the play. pass 16, YAC 7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-10-C.Daniel. PENALTY on SEA-36-L.Milloy, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(5:53) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 17-R.Meachem for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-27-J.Babineaux, Defensive Holding, declined.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(1:56) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 87-B.Obomanu for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(1:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 20, YAC 2
(:00) 10-O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(12:25) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 28, YAC 4
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(6:13) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 7:11FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 3-0
(7:11) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 1:34TD CIC. IvoryPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 1
- Score
- 3-6
(1:34) 29-C.Ivory right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 1:30XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 3-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 15:00FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 25
- Score
- 6-7
(15:00) 10-O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. SEA-69-C.Pitts was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 10:23TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 23
- Score
- 6-13
(10:23) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-29-E.Thomas was injured during the play. pass 16, YAC 7
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 10:17XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 6-14
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-10-C.Daniel. PENALTY on SEA-36-L.Milloy, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:53TD RMR. MeachemPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 3
- Score
- 6-20
(5:53) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 17-R.Meachem for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-27-J.Babineaux, Defensive Holding, declined.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:48XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 6-21
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 1:56TD BOB. ObomanuPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 12-21
(1:56) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 87-B.Obomanu for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 1:54XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 13-21
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:02TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 22
- Score
- 13-27
(1:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 20, YAC 2
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 0:00FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 25
- Score
- 16-27
(:00) 10-O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 12:25TD RMR. MeachemPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 32
- Score
- 16-33
(12:25) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 28, YAC 4
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 12:18XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 16-34
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 6:13FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 19-34
(6:13) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +23.17 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 2M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +13.56 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 3M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +11.08 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 4
Mykel Williams · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +8.17 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play - 5B. Obomanu · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.28 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 6B. Stokley · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.28 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 7R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
- 8Jimmy Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.92 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.61 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 (+23.17) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (-3.92 EPA): (6:59) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 85-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 57-D.Hawthorne at SEA 0. 57-D.Hawthorne to SEA 5 for 5 yards (85-D.Thomas).
Biggest single play (+5.58 EPA): M. Hasselbeck — (9:18) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 17-M.Williams to NO 10 for 68 yards (33-J.Greer).
Quarterback report card
M. Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 45 dropbacks · 68.9% completion · +9.5% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +13.56 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 44 dropbacks · 65.9% completion · +9.2% CPOE · +0.53 EPA/play · +23.17 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.065 | +0.201 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.1% | 51.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.301 | +0.526 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.637 | -0.108 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.201 | -0.065 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.9% | 44.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Seattle Seahawks: +0.07 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.20 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 9 drives, +18.10 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +5.10 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — C. Ivory
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — B. Obomanu (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
- Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
- Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
- Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NO 2 (Q1 7:11) — (7:11) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q1 1:34) — (1:34) 29-C.Ivory right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 1:30) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 20–13. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NO 25 (Q2 15:00); New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SEA 23 (Q2 10:23) — (10:23) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-29-E.Thomas was injured during the play. pass 16, YAC 7; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 10:17); New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q2 5:53) — (5:53) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 17-R.Meachem for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-27-J.Babineaux, Defensive Holding, declined.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 5:48) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 87-B.Obomanu for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 1:54) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SEA 22 (Q2 1:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 20, YAC 2; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NO 25 (Q2 0:00) — (:00) 10-O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SEA 32 (Q3 12:25) — (12:25) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 28, YAC 4; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 12:18) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NO 2 (Q4 6:13) — (6:13) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 9:18) — (9:18) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 17-M.Williams to NO 10 for 68 yards (33-J.Greer).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 1:24) — (1:24) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 87-B.Obomanu to NO 28 for 42 yards (33-J.Greer). pass 40, YAC 2
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 10:23) — (10:23) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-29-E.Thomas was injured during the play. pass 16, YAC 7
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 6:38) — (6:38) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 85-D.Thomas to NO 37 for 12 yards (31-K.Chancellor).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 12:52) — (12:52) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston to NO 47 for 14 yards (34-R.Lewis). Pass14, YAC 0
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 9:18) — (9:18) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 17-M.Williams to NO 10 for 68 yards (33-J.Greer).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 24-M.Lynch to NO 44 for 2 yards (58-S.Shanle). FUMBLES (58-S.Shanle), RECOVERED by NO-58-S.Shanle at NO 44. 58-S.Shanle to NO 44 for no gain (24-M.Ly
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 11:49) — (11:49) 24-M.Lynch left guard to NO 48 for 17 yards (41-R.Harper). FUMBLES (41-R.Harper), RECOVERED by NO-41-R.Harper at NO 48. 41-R.Harper to NO 48 for no gain (65-C.Spencer).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 6:59) — (6:59) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 85-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 57-D.Hawthorne at SEA 0. 57-D.Hawthorne to SEA 5 for 5 yards (85-D.Thomas).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 7:11 · NO 2 · Score 3-0
(7:11) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 1:34 · SEA 1 · Score 3-6
(1:34) 29-C.Ivory right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 1:30 · SEA 2 · Score 3-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · NO 25 · Score 6-7
(15:00) 10-O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. SEA-69-C.Pitts was injured during the play. His return is Probable. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 10:23 · SEA 23 · Score 6-13
(10:23) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-29-E.Thomas was injured during the play. pass 16, YAC 7 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 10:17 · SEA 2 · Score 6-14
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-10-C.Daniel. PENALTY on SEA-36-L.Milloy, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 5:53 · SEA 3 · Score 6-20
(5:53) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 17-R.Meachem for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-27-J.Babineaux, Defensive Holding, declined. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 5:48 · SEA 2 · Score 6-21
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 1:56 · NO 2 · Score 12-21
(1:56) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 87-B.Obomanu for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · NO 2 · Score 13-21
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 1:02 · SEA 22 · Score 13-27
(1:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 20, YAC 2 - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · NO 25 · Score 16-27
(:00) 10-O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 12:25 · SEA 32 · Score 16-33
(12:25) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 28, YAC 4 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 12:18 · SEA 2 · Score 16-34
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 6:13 · NO 2 · Score 19-34
(6:13) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
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.
- M. Hasselbeck (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints on 2010-11-21?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Seattle Seahawks 34-19 in Week 11, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 3, New Orleans Saints 7; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 13, New Orleans Saints 20; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 0, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Final: Seattle Seahawks 19, New Orleans Saints 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Ivory (Q1 1:34) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q2 10:23) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q2 5:53) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — B. Obomanu (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 1:56) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q2 1:02) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q3 12:25) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q1 7:11, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q4 6:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints?
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 68.9% completion, +9.5% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +13.56 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 65.9% completion, +9.2% CPOE, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +23.17 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.17 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (-3.92 EPA): (6:59) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 85-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 57-D.Hawthorne at SEA 0. 57-D.Hawthorne to SEA 5 for 5 yards (85-D.Thomas)..
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W
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