Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 30–24 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 14–21 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Rashee Rice
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:53) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 83-E.Dickson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed …
- Game date
- 2010-12-19
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the New Orleans Saints 30–24 on 2010-12-19. Rashee Rice posted a game-high +5.47 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 24 | |
| 7 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 30 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Rashee Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.47 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play - 2

Joe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +4.38 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 3
Louis Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play - 4
E. Dickson · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play - 5
D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play - 6
Darrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play - 7
D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +3.20 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play - 8
W. McGahee · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.92 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 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
Rashee Rice — BAL · Receiving
Rashee Rice posted the highest total EPA (+5.47) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.78 EPA per play.
Rashee Rice's top snap (+3.99 EPA): (11:34) 27-R.Rice left guard to NO 30 for 50 yards (24-L.Torrence). PENALTY on NO-41-R.Harper, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NO 30.
Biggest single play (+4.41 EPA): Joe Flacco — (4:53) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 83-E.Dickson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed Dickson's first TD catch of pro career.
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) · 51 dropbacks · 56.9% completion · +0.3% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +3.20 total EPA
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 23 dropbacks · 43.5% completion · -9.4% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +4.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.046 | +0.104 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.8% | 39.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.074 | +0.191 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.144 | +0.132 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.104 | -0.046 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.7% | 48.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.05 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: +0.10 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +8.73 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +3.93 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Graham (D. Brees pass)
Baltimore Ravens — E. Dickson (Joe Flacco pass) 
Baltimore Ravens — Rashee Rice 
Baltimore Ravens — Rashee Rice (Joe Flacco pass)
New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Graham (D. Brees pass)
New Orleans Saints — Louis Moore (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the BAL 18 (Q1 9:10); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 9:03) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the NO 34 (Q1 4:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 83-E.Dickson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed Dickson's first TD catch of pro career.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 4:43) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the NO 10 (Q2 14:24) — (14:24) 27-R.Rice right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice scores 4th rushing touchdown of season.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 14:20) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the NO 17 (Q2 10:12); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 10:05) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 0:25) — (:25) (No Huddle) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 80-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Jimmy Graham's 2nd TD catch of the game.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 0:22) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the BAL 29 (Q3 6:30) — (6:30) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the NO 15 (Q3 2:20) — (2:20) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–6. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the BAL 15 (Q4 11:41); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 11:34); Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the NO 14 (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the NO 9 (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 11:41) — (11:41) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 16-L.Moore for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Lance Moore catches TD pass in corner of end zone. Baltimore challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 4:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 83-E.Dickson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed Dickson's first TD catch of pro career.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 17-R.Meachem INTERCEPTED by 93-C.Redding (92-H.Ngata) at NO 18. 93-C.Redding to NO 18 for no gain (17-R.Meachem). Penalty on NO-74-J.Bushrod,
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 11:34) — (11:34) 27-R.Rice left guard to NO 30 for 50 yards (24-L.Torrence). PENALTY on NO-41-R.Harper, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NO 30.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 7:19) — (7:19) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 25-R.Bush to NO 42 for -10 yards (55-T.Suggs).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 4:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 83-E.Dickson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed Dickson's first TD catch of pro career.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 11:34) — (11:34) 27-R.Rice left guard to NO 30 for 50 yards (24-L.Torrence). PENALTY on NO-41-R.Harper, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NO 30.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 5:54) — (5:54) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 85-D.Mason to NO 37 for 42 yards (24-L.Torrence).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 11:41) — (11:41) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 16-L.Moore for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Lance Moore catches TD pass in corner of end zone. Baltimore challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 9:10 · BAL 18 · Score 6-0
(9:10) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 80-J.Graham for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jimmy Graham makes one-handed grab in end zone for 2nd touchdown of year.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 9:03 · BAL 2 · Score 7-0
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 4:53 · NO 34 · Score 7-6
(4:53) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 83-E.Dickson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed Dickson's first TD catch of pro career.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 4:43 · NO 2 · Score 7-7
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 14:24 · NO 10 · Score 7-13
(14:24) 27-R.Rice right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice scores 4th rushing touchdown of season.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 14:20 · NO 2 · Score 7-14
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 10:12 · NO 17 · Score 7-20
(10:12) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 27-R.Rice for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice's first TD reception of season - 2nd TD of game.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 10:05 · NO 2 · Score 7-21
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:25 · BAL 1 · Score 13-21
(:25) (No Huddle) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 80-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Jimmy Graham's 2nd TD catch of the game.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:22 · BAL 2 · Score 14-21
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 6:30 · BAL 29 · Score 17-21
(6:30) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 2:20 · NO 15 · Score 17-24
(2:20) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 11:41 · BAL 15 · Score 23-24
(11:41) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 16-L.Moore for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Lance Moore catches TD pass in corner of end zone. Baltimore challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 11:34 · BAL 2 · Score 24-24
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. PENALTY on BAL-21-L.Webb, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 10:08 · NO 14 · Score 24-27
(10:08) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 0:12 · NO 9 · Score 24-30
(:12) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Rashee Rice (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Joe Flacco (BAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens on 2010-12-19?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the New Orleans Saints 30-24 in Week 15, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 7, Baltimore Ravens 14; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Baltimore Ravens 6; Final: New Orleans Saints 24, Baltimore Ravens 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Brees pass) (Q1 9:10) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — E. Dickson (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 4:53) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (Q2 14:24) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 10:12) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:25) New Orleans Saints touchdown — L. Moore (D. Brees pass) (Q4 11:41) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q3 6:30, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q3 2:20, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q4 10:08, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q4 0:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 56.9% completion, +0.3% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +3.20 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 43.5% completion, -9.4% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +4.38 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens?
Rashee Rice (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.47 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.99 EPA): (11:34) 27-R.Rice left guard to NO 30 for 50 yards (24-L.Torrence). PENALTY on NO-41-R.Harper, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NO 30..
Was New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Baltimore Ravens won 30-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 10-3 Now 10-4 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W