Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 45–28 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 14–10 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:39) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 17-R.Meachem for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 40…
- Game date
- 2012-01-07
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Detroit Lions 45–28 on 2012-01-07, overcoming Detroit Lions's 14–10 halftime lead. D. Brees posted a game-high +24.17 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 10 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 45 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(11:04) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 89-W.Heller for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, YAC 4
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
(14:06) (Shotgun) 43-D.Sproles left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(9:18) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 13, YAC 0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
(:04) 2-J.Kasay 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(13:17) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 19-D.Henderson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, YAC 7
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(4:07) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 1
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(1:16) 9-M.Stafford right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
(9:58) 43-D.Sproles left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(7:39) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 17-R.Meachem for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 40, YAC 16
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(4:45) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 12, YAC 0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
(3:38) 23-P.Thomas right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 11:04TD WHW. HellerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 10
- Score
- 6-0
(11:04) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 89-W.Heller for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, YAC 4
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 10:58XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:06TD DSD. SprolesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-6
(14:06) (Shotgun) 43-D.Sproles left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:01XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-7
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 9:18TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 13
- Score
- 13-7
(9:18) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 13, YAC 0
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 9:11XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 14-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:04FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 6
- Score
- 14-10
(:04) 2-J.Kasay 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 13:17TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 41
- Score
- 14-16
(13:17) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 19-D.Henderson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, YAC 7
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 13:09XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-17
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 4:07TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 3
- Score
- 14-23
(4:07) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 1
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 4:03XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-24
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 1:16TD Matthew StaffordPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 20-24
(1:16) 9-M.Stafford right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 1:08XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 21-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 9:58TD DSD. SprolesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 17
- Score
- 21-30
(9:58) 43-D.Sproles left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 9:53XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 21-31
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 7:39TD RMR. MeachemPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 56
- Score
- 21-37
(7:39) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 17-R.Meachem for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 40, YAC 16
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 7:29XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 21-38
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 4:45TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 12
- Score
- 27-38
(4:45) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 12, YAC 0
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 4:40XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 28-38
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 3:38TD PTP. ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 28-44
(3:38) 23-P.Thomas right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 3:36XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 28-45
2-J.Kasay 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 · +24.17 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 2Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +16.22 total EPA · 15 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 3Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +14.88 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 4R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.27 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 5D. Sproles · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +6.21 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 6M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.09 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 7Darrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.41 EPA/play
- 8P. Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.35 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.72 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 (+24.17) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 49 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+5.37 EPA): (7:39) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 17-R.Meachem for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 40, YAC 16
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) · 49 dropbacks · 67.3% completion · +12.3% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +24.17 total EPA
- Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 44 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +4.3% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +14.88 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.230 | +0.309 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.6% | 61.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.338 | +0.493 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.119 | +0.339 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.309 | -0.230 |
| Defensive success rate | 38.2% | 46.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.31 vs +0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: +0.23 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.31 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 9 drives, +15.84 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, +31.56 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — W. Heller (Matthew Stafford pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. Sproles
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Darrell Henderson (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Graham (D. Brees pass)
- Detroit Lions — Matthew Stafford
- New Orleans Saints — D. Sproles
- New Orleans Saints — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass)
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass)
- New Orleans Saints — P. Thomas
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Kasay
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 10 (Q1 11:04) — (11:04) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 89-W.Heller for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, YAC 4; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 10:58) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q2 14:06) — (14:06) (Shotgun) 43-D.Sproles left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 14:01) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 13 (Q2 9:18) — (9:18) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 13, YAC 0; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 9:11) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DET 6 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 2-J.Kasay 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 41 (Q3 13:17) — (13:17) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 19-D.Henderson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, YAC 7; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 13:09) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q3 4:07) — (4:07) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 1; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 4:03) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q3 1:16); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 1:08) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 21–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 17 (Q4 9:58) — (9:58) 43-D.Sproles left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 9:53) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 56 (Q4 7:39) — (7:39) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 17-R.Meachem for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 40, YAC 16; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 7:29) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 12 (Q4 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 12, YAC 0; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 4:40) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 3:38) — (3:38) 23-P.Thomas right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 3:36) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 13:17) — (13:17) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 19-D.Henderson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, YAC 7
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 5:39) — (5:39) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at DET 44 for -7 yards (79-W.Young). FUMBLES (79-W.Young), RECOVERED by DET-52-J.Durant at DET 38. 52-J.Durant, dead ball declared at DET 38 for no gain.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 2:40) — (2:40) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson to NO 2 for 42 yards (27-M.Jenkins). Pass 42, YAC 0
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston to DET 18 for 13 yards (55-S.Tulloch). FUMBLES (55-S.Tulloch), RECOVERED by DET-52-J.Durant at DET 18. 52-J.Durant to DET 18 for no gain (81-M.Higgins
- Detroit Lions (Q1 13:05) — (13:05) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 16-T.Young to NO 33 for 15 yards (33-J.Greer) [93-J.Galette]. Pass 13, YAC 2
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 7:39) — (7:39) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 17-R.Meachem for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 40, YAC 16
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 5:39) — (5:39) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at DET 44 for -7 yards (79-W.Young). FUMBLES (79-W.Young), RECOVERED by DET-52-J.Durant at DET 38. 52-J.Durant, dead ball declared at DET 38 for no gain.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right intended for 13-N.Burleson INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Greer at 50. 33-J.Greer to DET 33 for 17 yards (13-N.Burleson).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston to DET 18 for 13 yards (55-S.Tulloch). FUMBLES (55-S.Tulloch), RECOVERED by DET-52-J.Durant at DET 18. 52-J.Durant to DET 18 for no gain (81-M.Higgins
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 11:04 · NO 10 · Score 6-0
(11:04) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 89-W.Heller for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, YAC 4 - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 10:58 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 14:06 · DET 2 · Score 7-6
(14:06) (Shotgun) 43-D.Sproles left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 14:01 · DET 2 · Score 7-7
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 9:18 · NO 13 · Score 13-7
(9:18) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 13, YAC 0 - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 9:11 · NO 2 · Score 14-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · DET 6 · Score 14-10
(:04) 2-J.Kasay 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 13:17 · DET 41 · Score 14-16
(13:17) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 19-D.Henderson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, YAC 7 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 13:09 · DET 2 · Score 14-17
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 4:07 · DET 3 · Score 14-23
(4:07) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 1 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 4:03 · DET 2 · Score 14-24
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 1:16 · NO 1 · Score 20-24
(1:16) 9-M.Stafford right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 1:08 · NO 2 · Score 21-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 9:58 · DET 17 · Score 21-30
(9:58) 43-D.Sproles left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 9:53 · DET 2 · Score 21-31
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 7:39 · DET 56 · Score 21-37
(7:39) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 17-R.Meachem for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 40, YAC 16 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 7:29 · DET 2 · Score 21-38
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 4:45 · NO 12 · Score 27-38
(4:45) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 12, YAC 0 - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 4:40 · NO 2 · Score 28-38
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 3:38 · DET 1 · Score 28-44
(3:38) 23-P.Thomas right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 3:36 · DET 2 · Score 28-45
2-J.Kasay 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.
- 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).
- Matthew Stafford (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints on 2012-01-07?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Detroit Lions 45-28 in Week 18, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Detroit Lions 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 7, New Orleans Saints 10; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, New Orleans Saints 14; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, New Orleans Saints 21; Final: Detroit Lions 28, New Orleans Saints 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?
Detroit Lions touchdown — W. Heller (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 11:04) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Sproles (Q2 14:06) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 9:18) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Henderson (D. Brees pass) (Q3 13:17) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Brees pass) (Q3 4:07) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Stafford (Q3 1:16) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Sproles (Q4 9:58) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q4 7:39) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 4:45) New Orleans Saints touchdown — P. Thomas (Q4 3:38) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 67.3% completion, +12.3% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +24.17 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 63.6% completion, +4.3% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +14.88 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +24.17 total EPA on Passing plays. across 49 snaps. Their top snap (+5.37 EPA): (7:39) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 17-R.Meachem for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 40, YAC 16.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 10-6 Now 10-7 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 13-3 Now 14-3 W
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