Quick answer
- Winner
- Seattle Seahawks
- Final score
- Seattle Seahawks 41–36 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 20–24 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:38) 24-M.Lynch right tackle for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2011-01-08
Game summary
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New Orleans Saints 41–36 on 2011-01-08. D. Brees posted a game-high +18.99 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 36 | |
| 7 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 41 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +18.99 total EPA · 63 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play - 2
B. Stokley · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +9.27 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.32 EPA/play - 3
M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +9.08 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play - 4
M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play - 5

Mykel Williams · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 6
J. Carlson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play - 7

Justin Jones · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play - 8
C. Morrah · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.20 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 (+18.99) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 63 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+2.75 EPA): (12:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 21-J.Jones pushed ob at SEA 23 for 33 yards (29-E.Thomas).
Biggest single play (+6.19 EPA): M. Lynch — (3:38) 24-M.Lynch right tackle for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 63 dropbacks · 61.9% completion · +4.4% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +18.99 total EPA
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · -2.5% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +9.08 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.126 | +0.201 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.5% | 58.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.301 | +0.207 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.244 | +0.153 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.201 | -0.126 |
| Defensive success rate | 41.5% | 50.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.13 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Seattle Seahawks: +0.20 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, +14.02 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, +16.49 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
New Orleans Saints — H. Evans (D. Brees pass)
Seattle Seahawks — J. Carlson (M. Hasselbeck pass) 
New Orleans Saints — Justin Jones
Seattle Seahawks — J. Carlson (M. Hasselbeck pass)
Seattle Seahawks — B. Stokley (M. Hasselbeck pass) 
Seattle Seahawks — Mykel Williams (M. Hasselbeck pass) 
New Orleans Saints — Justin Jones
Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch
New Orleans Saints — Darrell Henderson (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
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 10–7. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the SEA 8 (Q1 11:47) — (11:47) 5-G.Hartley 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q1 6:25) — (6:25) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 44-H.Evans for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 6:21) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NO 11 (Q1 3:43) — (3:43) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 89-J.Carlson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 3:38) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 17–10. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SEA 5 (Q2 13:42) — (13:42) 21-J.Jones left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 13:38) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q2 11:06) — (11:06) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 89-J.Carlson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 11:00) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NO 10 (Q2 7:07) — (7:07) 10-O.Mare 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NO 45 (Q2 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 15-B.Stokley for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 1:15) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the SEA 3 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 5-G.Hartley 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NO 38 (Q3 11:55) — (11:55) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 17-M.Williams for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 11:48) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NO 21 (Q3 5:31) — (5:31) 10-O.Mare 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 16–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SEA 4 (Q4 13:16) — (13:16) 21-J.Jones left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 13:11) — 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 SEA 3 (Q4 9:16) — (9:16) 5-G.Hartley 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NO 67 (Q4 3:38) — (3:38) 24-M.Lynch right tackle for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 3:22) — 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 6 (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 19-D.Henderson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 3:38) — (3:38) 24-M.Lynch right tackle for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 9:01) — (9:01) 21-J.Jones left guard to NO 20 for 1 yard (98-R.Brock). FUMBLES (98-R.Brock), RECOVERED by SEA-57-D.Hawthorne at NO 18. 57-D.Hawthorne to NO 18 for no gain (21-J.Jones).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 10:38) — (10:38) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right intended for 87-B.Obomanu INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Greer at SEA 45. 33-J.Greer ran ob at SEA 35 for 10 yards.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 15-B.Stokley for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 12:36) — (12:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 21-J.Jones pushed ob at SEA 23 for 33 yards (29-E.Thomas).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 3:38) — (3:38) 24-M.Lynch right tackle for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 10:38) — (10:38) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right intended for 87-B.Obomanu INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Greer at SEA 45. 33-J.Greer ran ob at SEA 35 for 10 yards.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 15-B.Stokley for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 9:01) — (9:01) 21-J.Jones left guard to NO 20 for 1 yard (98-R.Brock). FUMBLES (98-R.Brock), RECOVERED by SEA-57-D.Hawthorne at NO 18. 57-D.Hawthorne to NO 18 for no gain (21-J.Jones).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 11:47 · SEA 8 · Score 3-0
(11:47) 5-G.Hartley 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 6:25 · SEA 1 · Score 9-0
(6:25) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 44-H.Evans for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 6:21 · SEA 2 · Score 10-0
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 3:43 · NO 11 · Score 10-6
(3:43) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 89-J.Carlson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 3:38 · NO 2 · Score 10-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 13:42 · SEA 5 · Score 16-7
(13:42) 21-J.Jones left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 13:38 · SEA 2 · Score 17-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 11:06 · NO 7 · Score 17-13
(11:06) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 89-J.Carlson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 11:00 · NO 2 · Score 17-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 7:07 · NO 10 · Score 17-17
(7:07) 10-O.Mare 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 1:23 · NO 45 · Score 17-23
(1:23) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 15-B.Stokley for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 1:15 · NO 2 · Score 17-24
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · SEA 3 · Score 20-24
(:03) 5-G.Hartley 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 11:55 · NO 38 · Score 20-30
(11:55) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 17-M.Williams for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 11:48 · NO 2 · Score 20-31
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 5:31 · NO 21 · Score 20-34
(5:31) 10-O.Mare 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 13:16 · SEA 4 · Score 26-34
(13:16) 21-J.Jones left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 13:11 · SEA 2 · Score 27-34
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 9:16 · SEA 3 · Score 30-34
(9:16) 5-G.Hartley 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 3:38 · NO 67 · Score 30-40
(3:38) 24-M.Lynch right tackle for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 3:22 · NO 2 · Score 30-41
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 1:34 · SEA 6 · Score 36-41
(1:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 19-D.Henderson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Seattle Seahawks 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 New Orleans Saints vs Seattle Seahawks on 2011-01-08?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New Orleans Saints 41-36 in Week 18, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 10, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 10, Seattle Seahawks 17; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q4: New Orleans Saints 16, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 36, Seattle Seahawks 41.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Seattle Seahawks?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — H. Evans (D. Brees pass) (Q1 6:25) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Carlson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 3:43) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Jones (Q2 13:42) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Carlson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 11:06) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — B. Stokley (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 1:23) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Williams (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q3 11:55) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Jones (Q4 13:16) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (Q4 3:38) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Henderson (D. Brees pass) (Q4 1:34) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q1 11:47, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q2 7:07, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q3 5:31, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q4 9:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Seattle Seahawks?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 61.9% completion, +4.4% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +18.99 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 57.9% completion, -2.5% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +9.08 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Seattle Seahawks?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.99 total EPA on Passing plays. across 63 snaps. Their top snap (+2.75 EPA): (12:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 21-J.Jones pushed ob at SEA 23 for 33 yards (29-E.Thomas)..
Was New Orleans Saints vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Seattle Seahawks won 41-36 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 11-5 Now 11-6 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 7-9 Now 8-9 W