Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 22–17 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 6–3 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2011-12-11
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Tennessee Titans 22–17 on 2011-12-11. D. Brees posted a game-high +14.41 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 22 |
 Tennessee Titans | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(9:58) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Kasay 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(6:42) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(:18) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(3:54) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Kasay 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(2:27) 10-J.Locker scrambles right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(12:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(7:08) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(6:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep middle to 85-N.Washington for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 9:58FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 8
- Score
- 3-0
(9:58) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Kasay 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 6:42FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 25
- Score
- 3-3
(6:42) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:18FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 11
- Score
- 6-3
(:18) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 3:54FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 4
- Score
- 9-3
(3:54) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Kasay 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 2:27TD JLJ. LockerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 9-9
(2:27) 10-J.Locker scrambles right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 2:19XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 9-10
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:47TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 35
- Score
- 15-10
(12:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:39XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 16-10
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 7:08TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 28
- Score
- 22-10
(7:08) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 6:05TD NWN. WashingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 40
- Score
- 22-16
(6:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep middle to 85-N.Washington for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 5:58XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 22-17
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +14.41 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 2M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +12.85 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
- 3N. Washington · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.91 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 4Darrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 5J. Locker · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +3.51 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 6M. Hasselbeck · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +1.77 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 7Jimmy Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 8R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.38 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.69 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 (+14.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 53 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+4.90 EPA): (12:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston for 35 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) · 53 dropbacks · 67.9% completion · +10.4% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +14.41 total EPA
- J. Locker (Tennessee Titans) · 33 dropbacks · 39.4% completion · -11.1% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.51 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.128 | +0.050 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.8% | 40.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.272 | +0.126 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.094 | -0.223 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.050 | -0.128 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.7% | 54.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.13 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: +0.05 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, +12.26 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, +3.89 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — J. Locker
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- Tennessee Titans — N. Washington (J. Locker pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Kasay
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- New Orleans Saints — J. Kasay
- New Orleans Saints — J. Kasay
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 TEN 8 (Q1 9:58) — (9:58) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Kasay 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NO 25 (Q2 6:42) — (6:42) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TEN 11 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TEN 4 (Q3 3:54) — (3:54) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Kasay 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q3 2:27) — (2:27) 10-J.Locker scrambles right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 2:19) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 13–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TEN 35 (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 12:39) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TEN 28 (Q4 7:08) — (7:08) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NO 40 (Q4 6:05) — (6:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep middle to 85-N.Washington for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 5:58) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker sacked at NO 8 for -3 yards (56-J.Dunbar).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:27) — (:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep middle to 85-N.Washington to NO 5 for 40 yards (56-J.Dunbar).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:32) — (2:32) 10-J.Locker up the middle to NO 24 for no gain (92-S.Rogers).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass short left to 17-D.Williams to NO 12 for 54 yards (41-R.Harper). PENALTY on NO-41-R.Harper, Face Mask (15 Yards), 6 yards, enforced at NO 12.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass short left to 17-D.Williams to NO 12 for 54 yards (41-R.Harper). PENALTY on NO-41-R.Harper, Face Mask (15 Yards), 6 yards, enforced at NO 12.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 6:05) — (6:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep middle to 85-N.Washington for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 7:08) — (7:08) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 9:58 · TEN 8 · Score 3-0
(9:58) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Kasay 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 6:42 · NO 25 · Score 3-3
(6:42) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:18 · TEN 11 · Score 6-3
(:18) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 3:54 · TEN 4 · Score 9-3
(3:54) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Kasay 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 2:27 · NO 6 · Score 9-9
(2:27) 10-J.Locker scrambles right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 2:19 · NO 2 · Score 9-10
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 12:47 · TEN 35 · Score 15-10
(12:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 12:39 · TEN 2 · Score 16-10
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 7:08 · TEN 28 · Score 22-10
(7:08) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 6:05 · NO 40 · Score 22-16
(6:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep middle to 85-N.Washington for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 5:58 · NO 2 · Score 22-17
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
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.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Tennessee Titans on 2011-12-11?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Tennessee Titans 22-17 in Week 14, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 3, Tennessee Titans 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 3, Tennessee Titans 3; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 13, Tennessee Titans 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 22, Tennessee Titans 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. Locker (Q3 2:27) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q4 12:47) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q4 7:08) Tennessee Titans touchdown — N. Washington (J. Locker pass) (Q4 6:05) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 9:58, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 6:42, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 0:18, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 3:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Tennessee Titans?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 67.9% completion, +10.4% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +14.41 total passing EPA. J. Locker (Tennessee Titans), 39.4% completion, -11.1% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.51 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Tennessee Titans?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.41 total EPA on Passing plays. across 53 snaps. Their top snap (+4.90 EPA): (12:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New Orleans Saints vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. New Orleans Saints won 22-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 9-3 Now 10-3 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L
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