Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 30–27 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 20–6 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Colston
- Top passer
- J. Kitna
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:43) (Punt formation) 1-M.McBriar punts 59 yards to NO 15, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 25-R.B…
- Game date
- 2010-11-25
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Dallas Cowboys 30–27 on 2010-11-25. M. Colston posted a game-high +7.17 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 17 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 30 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(13:15) 29-C.Ivory up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(9:11) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(4:38) 29-C.Ivory up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(5:17) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(:47) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(14:14) 19-M.Austin left end for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End around.
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(9:32) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(4:35) 24-M.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(5:56) 23-T.Choice up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(2:00) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 16-L.Moore for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on quick slant
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 13:15TD CIC. IvoryPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 3
- Score
- 6-0
(13:15) 29-C.Ivory up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 13:09XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-0
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 9:11FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 32
- Score
- 10-0
(9:11) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 4:38TD CIC. IvoryPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 6
- Score
- 16-0
(4:38) 29-C.Ivory up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 4:33XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 17-0
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 5:17FG DBD. BuehlerPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 3
- Score
- 17-3
(5:17) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:47FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 27
- Score
- 20-3
(:47) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:05FG DBD. BuehlerPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 36
- Score
- 20-6
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 14:14TD MAM. AustinPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 60
- Score
- 20-12
(14:14) 19-M.Austin left end for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End around.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 14:01XP DBD. BuehlerPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 20-13
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:32FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 10
- Score
- 23-13
(9:32) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 4:35TD MBM. BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 23-19
(4:35) 24-M.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 4:30XP DBD. BuehlerPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 23-20
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 5:56TD TCT. ChoicePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 23-26
(5:56) 23-T.Choice up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 5:51XP DBD. BuehlerPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 23-27
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:00TD LMLouis MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 12
- Score
- 29-27
(2:00) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 16-L.Moore for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on quick slant
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:55XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 30-27
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.17 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 2Darrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 3D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +6.40 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 4J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.22 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 5J. Kitna · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +5.53 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 6M. Austin · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +4.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.67 EPA/play
- 7R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.03 EPA/play
- 8C. Ivory · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +3.25 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.46 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
M. Colston — NO · Receiving
M. Colston posted the highest total EPA (+7.17) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.80 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (+6.49 EPA): M. McBriar — (7:43) (Punt formation) 1-M.McBriar punts 59 yards to NO 15, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 25-R.Bush to NO 20 for 5 yards (16-J.Holley). FUMBLES (16-J.Holley), RECOVERED by DAL-52-L.Williams at NO 15. 52-L.W
Quarterback report card
J. Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Kitna (Dallas Cowboys) · 47 dropbacks · 63.8% completion · +0.5% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +5.53 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · +1.5% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +6.40 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.172 | +0.071 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.6% | 46.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.145 | +0.118 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.221 | -0.208 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.071 | -0.172 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.1% | 54.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.17 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.07 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +6.82 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +13.63 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 — C. Ivory
- New Orleans Saints — C. Ivory
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Austin
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Choice
- New Orleans Saints — Louis Moore (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Buehler
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Buehler
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 17–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q1 13:15) — (13:15) 29-C.Ivory up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 13:09) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DAL 32 (Q1 9:11) — (9:11) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DAL 6 (Q1 4:38) — (4:38) 29-C.Ivory up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 4:33) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 6–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NO 3 (Q2 5:17) — (5:17) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DAL 27 (Q2 0:47) — (:47) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NO 36 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NO 60 (Q3 14:14) — (14:14) 19-M.Austin left end for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End around.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 14:01) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DAL 10 (Q3 9:32) — (9:32) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q3 4:35) — (4:35) 24-M.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 4:30) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q4 5:56) — (5:56) 23-T.Choice up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 5:51) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DAL 12 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 16-L.Moore for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on quick slant; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 1:55) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem to DAL 12 for 55 yards (41-T.Newman). Pass complete on GO pattern.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:31) — (:31) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 59 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 10:09) — (10:09) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 43-G.Sensabaugh at NO 49. 43-G.Sensabaugh ran ob at NO 39 for 10 yards (78-J.Stinchcomb). Return left side of the f
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 7:43) — (7:43) (Punt formation) 1-M.McBriar punts 59 yards to NO 15, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 25-R.Bush to NO 20 for 5 yards (16-J.Holley). FUMBLES (16-J.Holley), RECOVERED by DAL-52-L.Williams at NO 15. 52-L.W
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 13:55) — (13:55) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 19-D.Henderson to DAL 7 for 57 yards (20-A.Ball). Penalty on DAL-20-A.Ball, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. Pass complete off play action.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 7:43) — (7:43) (Punt formation) 1-M.McBriar punts 59 yards to NO 15, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 25-R.Bush to NO 20 for 5 yards (16-J.Holley). FUMBLES (16-J.Holley), RECOVERED by DAL-52-L.Williams at NO 15. 52-L.W
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 10:52) — (10:52) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short left intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 91-W.Smith at DAL 36. 91-W.Smith to DAL 32 for 4 yards (88-D.Bryant). FUMBLES (88-D.Bryant), recovered by NO-22-T.Po
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 14:14) — (14:14) 19-M.Austin left end for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End around.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 13:55) — (13:55) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 19-D.Henderson to DAL 7 for 57 yards (20-A.Ball). Penalty on DAL-20-A.Ball, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. Pass complete off play action.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 13:15 · DAL 3 · Score 6-0
(13:15) 29-C.Ivory up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 13:09 · DAL 2 · Score 7-0
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 9:11 · DAL 32 · Score 10-0
(9:11) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 4:38 · DAL 6 · Score 16-0
(4:38) 29-C.Ivory up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 4:33 · DAL 2 · Score 17-0
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 5:17 · NO 3 · Score 17-3
(5:17) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:47 · DAL 27 · Score 20-3
(:47) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · NO 36 · Score 20-6
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 14:14 · NO 60 · Score 20-12
(14:14) 19-M.Austin left end for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End around. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 14:01 · NO 2 · Score 20-13
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 9:32 · DAL 10 · Score 23-13
(9:32) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 4:35 · NO 1 · Score 23-19
(4:35) 24-M.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 4:30 · NO 2 · Score 23-20
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 5:56 · NO 1 · Score 23-26
(5:56) 23-T.Choice up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 5:51 · NO 2 · Score 23-27
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · DAL 12 · Score 29-27
(2:00) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 16-L.Moore for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on quick slant - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 1:55 · DAL 2 · Score 30-27
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
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.
- M. Colston (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys on 2010-11-25?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Dallas Cowboys 30-27 in Week 12, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 17, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 3, Dallas Cowboys 6; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 30, Dallas Cowboys 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Ivory (Q1 13:15) New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Ivory (Q1 4:38) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Austin (Q3 14:14) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q3 4:35) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Choice (Q4 5:56) New Orleans Saints touchdown — L. Moore (D. Brees pass) (Q4 2:00) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q1 9:11, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Buehler (Q2 5:17, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q2 0:47, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Buehler (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q3 9:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys?
J. Kitna (Dallas Cowboys), 63.8% completion, +0.5% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +5.53 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 52.3% completion, +1.5% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +6.40 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys?
M. Colston (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.17 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps.
Was New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New Orleans Saints won 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L
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