Saints 34–30 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2010

Quick answer

Winner: New Orleans Saints
Final score: New Orleans Saints 34–30 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: New Orleans Saints 13–6 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: D. Brees
Top passer: C. Palmer
Biggest EPA play: (12:11) 29-C.Ivory left guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2010-12-05

Game summary

The New Orleans Saints beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34–30 on 2010-12-05. D. Brees posted a game-high +12.01 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 32 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
New Orleans Saints	3	10	7	14	0	34
Cincinnati Bengals	0	6	6	18	0	30

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NONew Orleans Saints

+3CIN 30

+3NO 11

CIN 55

CIN 52

+3NO 29

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 8:49FG
GHG. Hartley
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 30
Score
3-0
(8:49) 5-G.Hartley 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 13:07FG
CSC. Stitser
Points+3
Yard line
NO 11
Score
3-3
(13:07) 3-C.Stitser 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 12:11TD
CIC. Ivory
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 55
Score
9-3
(12:11) 29-C.Ivory left guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 12:02XP
GHG. Hartley
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
10-3
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 9:45FG
CSC. Stitser
Points+3
Yard line
NO 5
Score
10-6
(9:45) 3-C.Stitser 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:17FG
GHG. Hartley
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 6
Score
13-6
(:17) 5-G.Hartley 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:08TD
CIC. Ivory
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 1
Score
19-6
(9:08) 29-C.Ivory up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:06XP
GHG. Hartley
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
20-6
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 4:00TD
Tyler Owens
Points+6
Yard line
NO 5
Score
20-12
(4:00) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 81-T.Owens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 13:42TD
CBC. Benson
Points+6
Yard line
NO 1
Score
20-18
(13:42) 32-C.Benson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 13:38XP
CSC. Stitser
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
20-19
3-C.Stitser extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:21TD
RMR. Meachem
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 52
Score
26-19
(12:21) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:13XP
GHG. Hartley
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
27-19
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 8:11TD
CBC. Benson
Points+6
Yard line
NO 4
Score
27-25
(8:11) 32-C.Benson right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 8:08Safety
CPC. Palmer
Points+2
Yard line
NO 2
Score
27-27
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-J.Gresham is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 4:30FG
CSC. Stitser
Points+3
Yard line
NO 29
Score
27-30
(4:30) 3-C.Stitser 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 0:34TD
MCM. Colston
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 3
Score
33-30
(:34) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 0:31XP
GHG. Hartley
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
34-30
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).

1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +12.01 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
2C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +11.43 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
3R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.99 EPA/play
4C. Ivory · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +7.83 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
5C. Ochocinco · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.94 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
6J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
7M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
8Jimmy Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.47 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 (+12.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.

D. Brees's top snap (+4.94 EPA): (12:21) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.06 EPA): C. Ivory — (12:11) 29-C.Ivory left guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 39 dropbacks · 59.0% completion · +6.8% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +11.43 total EPA
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 32 dropbacks · 75.0% completion · +25.6% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +12.01 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New Orleans Saints	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.306	+0.201
Offensive success rate	53.9%	50.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.375	+0.293
Rush EPA/play	+0.215	-0.156
Defensive EPA/play	-0.201	-0.306
Defensive success rate	50.0%	46.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.31 vs +0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New Orleans Saints: +0.31 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: +0.20 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +17.70 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, +23.23 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 (Q2 12:11)
New Orleans Saints — C. Ivory (Q3 9:08)
Cincinnati Bengals — Tyler Owens (C. Palmer pass) (Q3 4:00)
Cincinnati Bengals — C. Benson (Q4 13:42)
New Orleans Saints — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q4 12:21)
Cincinnati Bengals — C. Benson (Q4 8:11)
New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q4 0:34)

Field goals

New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley (Q1 8:49)
Cincinnati Bengals — C. Stitser (Q2 13:07)
Cincinnati Bengals — C. Stitser (Q2 9:45)
New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley (Q2 0:17)
Cincinnati Bengals — C. Stitser (Q4 4:30)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CIN 30 (Q1 8:49) — (8:49) 5-G.Hartley 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..

The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–6. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NO 11 (Q2 13:07) — (13:07) 3-C.Stitser 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CIN 55 (Q2 12:11) — (12:11) 29-C.Ivory left guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 12:02) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NO 5 (Q2 9:45) — (9:45) 3-C.Stitser 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CIN 6 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) 5-G.Hartley 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..

The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–6. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q3 9:08) — (9:08) 29-C.Ivory up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 9:06) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NO 5 (Q3 4:00) — (4:00) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 81-T.Owens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 18–14. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q4 13:42) — (13:42) 32-C.Benson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 13:38) — 3-C.Stitser extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CIN 52 (Q4 12:21) — (12:21) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 12:13) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q4 8:11) — (8:11) 32-C.Benson right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals registered a safety from the NO 2 (Q4 8:08) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-J.Gresham is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NO 29 (Q4 4:30) — (4:30) 3-C.Stitser 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q4 0:34) — (:34) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 0:31) — 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 3:06) — (3:06) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 17-R.Meachem to CIN 15 for 42 yards (41-C.Ndukwe). [WPA +20.5% · EPA +2.82]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer sacked at CIN 47 for -16 yards (41-R.Harper). [WPA -19.8% · EPA -1.12]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:34) — (:34) (Pass formation) PENALTY on CIN-90-P.Sims, Neutral Zone Infraction, 4 yards, enforced at CIN 7 - No Play. [WPA +19.8% · EPA +2.88]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 12:21) — (12:21) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.1% · EPA +4.94]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:34) — (:34) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.8% · EPA +1.39]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New Orleans Saints (Q2 12:11) — (12:11) 29-C.Ivory left guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.2% · EPA +5.06]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 12:21) — (12:21) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.1% · EPA +4.94]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 1:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 80-J.Graham to CIN 12 for 52 yards (20-R.Nelson). [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.34]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 6:33) — (6:33) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-C.Ochocinco pushed ob at NO 16 for 33 yards (33-J.Greer; 42-D.Sharper). [WPA +7.2% · EPA +3.24]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 8:49 · CIN 30 · Score 3-0
(8:49) 5-G.Hartley 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 13:07 · NO 11 · Score 3-3
(13:07) 3-C.Stitser 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 12:11 · CIN 55 · Score 9-3
(12:11) 29-C.Ivory left guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 12:02 · CIN 2 · Score 10-3
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 9:45 · NO 5 · Score 10-6
(9:45) 3-C.Stitser 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:17 · CIN 6 · Score 13-6
(:17) 5-G.Hartley 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 9:08 · CIN 1 · Score 19-6
(9:08) 29-C.Ivory up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 9:06 · CIN 2 · Score 20-6
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 4:00 · NO 5 · Score 20-12
(4:00) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 81-T.Owens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 13:42 · NO 1 · Score 20-18
(13:42) 32-C.Benson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 13:38 · NO 2 · Score 20-19
3-C.Stitser extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 12:21 · CIN 52 · Score 26-19
(12:21) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 12:13 · CIN 2 · Score 27-19
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 8:11 · NO 4 · Score 27-25
(8:11) 32-C.Benson right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals Safety (+2) — Q4 8:08 · NO 2 · Score 27-27
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-J.Gresham is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 4:30 · NO 29 · Score 27-30
(4:30) 3-C.Stitser 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 0:34 · CIN 3 · Score 33-30
(:34) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 0:31 · CIN 2 · Score 34-30
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.
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
C. Palmer (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2010-12-05?

The New Orleans Saints beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34-30 in Week 13, 2010.

What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: New Orleans Saints 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 10, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Q4: New Orleans Saints 14, Cincinnati Bengals 18; Final: New Orleans Saints 34, Cincinnati Bengals 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Cincinnati Bengals?

New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Ivory (Q2 12:11) New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Ivory (Q3 9:08) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Owens (C. Palmer pass) (Q3 4:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Benson (Q4 13:42) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q4 12:21) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Benson (Q4 8:11) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q4 0:34) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q1 8:49, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — C. Stitser (Q2 13:07, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — C. Stitser (Q2 9:45, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q2 0:17, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — C. Stitser (Q4 4:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Cincinnati Bengals?

C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 59.0% completion, +6.8% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +11.43 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 75.0% completion, +25.6% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +12.01 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Cincinnati Bengals?

D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.01 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+4.94 EPA): (12:21) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was New Orleans Saints vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. New Orleans Saints won 34-30 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 2-9 Now 2-10 L

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