Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 40–33 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 16–10 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:21) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 86-J.Casey to NO 22 for 62 yards (41-R.Har…
- Game date
- 2011-09-25
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Houston Texans 40–33 on 2011-09-25, overcoming Houston Texans's 16–10 halftime lead. D. Brees posted a game-high +11.87 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 37 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 10 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 33 |
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 10 | 7 | 23 | 0 | 40 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans(10:18) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 7
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
(3:20) 4-N.Rackers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
(8:30) 43-D.Sproles right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(6:24) 4-N.Rackers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
(3:56) 4-N.Rackers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
(:38) 2-J.Kasay 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(10:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 17-R.Meachem for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(5:12) 4-N.Rackers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep right to 86-J.Casey for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
(9:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 80-J.Graham for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 21, YAC 6
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(7:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, YAC 0
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 16-L.Moore is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(4:21) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 83-K.Walter for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-W.Smith]. Penalty on NO-21-P.Robinson, Defensive Holding, declined. Pass 6, YAC 14
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
(2:47) 28-M.Ingram left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 16-L.Moore is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 10:18TD ODO. DanielsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 14
- Score
- 6-0
(10:18) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 7
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 10:13XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 3:20FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 4
- Score
- 10-0
(3:20) 4-N.Rackers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 8:30TD DSD. SprolesPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 30
- Score
- 10-6
(8:30) 43-D.Sproles right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 8:23XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 10-7
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 6:24FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 9
- Score
- 13-7
(6:24) 4-N.Rackers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 3:56FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 9
- Score
- 16-7
(3:56) 4-N.Rackers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:38FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 17
- Score
- 16-10
(:38) 2-J.Kasay 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 10:42TD RMR. MeachemPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 16-16
(10:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 17-R.Meachem for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 10:34XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 16-17
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 5:12FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 18
- Score
- 19-17
(5:12) 4-N.Rackers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 15:00TD JCJ. CaseyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 26
- Score
- 25-17
(15:00) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep right to 86-J.Casey for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 14:54XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 26-17
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 9:35TD Points+6
- Yard line
- HOU 27
- Score
- 26-23
(9:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 80-J.Graham for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 21, YAC 6
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 9:30XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 26-24
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 7:14TD LMLouis MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 16
- Score
- 26-30
(7:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 7:10Safety DBD. BreesPoints+2
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 26-32
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 16-L.Moore is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 4:21TD KWK. WalterPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 20
- Score
- 32-32
(4:21) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 83-K.Walter for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-W.Smith]. Penalty on NO-21-P.Robinson, Defensive Holding, declined. Pass 6, YAC 14
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 4:13XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 33-32
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:47TD Points+6
- Yard line
- HOU 13
- Score
- 33-38
(2:47) 28-M.Ingram left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:42Safety DBD. BreesPoints+2
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 33-40
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 16-L.Moore is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +11.87 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 2M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +11.59 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 3Louis Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +11.24 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 4J. Casey · Houston Texans · Receiving · +11.03 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 5R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 6D. Sproles · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +3.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play
- 7K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 8O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.40 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 (+11.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 49 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (-5.44 EPA): (2:10) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 38-D.Manning at HOU 36. 38-D.Manning pushed ob at NO 42 for 22 yards (17-R.Meachem).
Biggest single play (+5.57 EPA): M. Schaub — (6:21) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 86-J.Casey to NO 22 for 62 yards (41-R.Harper). Pass 6, YAC 56
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 · 63.3% completion · +4.7% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +11.87 total EPA
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -5.9% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +11.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.125 | +0.157 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.0% | 52.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.270 | +0.242 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.028 | +0.143 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.157 | -0.125 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.7% | 58.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Houston Texans +0.12, New Orleans Saints +0.16) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: +0.12 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.16 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 12 drives, +10.97 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +13.84 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — O. Daniels (M. Schaub pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. Sproles
- New Orleans Saints — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass)
- Houston Texans — J. Casey (M. Schaub pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Graham (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Louis Moore (D. Brees pass)
- Houston Texans — K. Walter (M. Schaub pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram
Field goals
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
- New Orleans Saints — J. Kasay
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the NO 14 (Q1 10:18) — (10:18) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 7; Houston Texans added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 10:13) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NO 4 (Q1 3:20) — (3:20) 4-N.Rackers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–6. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the HOU 30 (Q2 8:30) — (8:30) 43-D.Sproles right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 8:23) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NO 9 (Q2 6:24) — (6:24) 4-N.Rackers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NO 9 (Q2 3:56) — (3:56) 4-N.Rackers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the HOU 17 (Q2 0:38) — (:38) 2-J.Kasay 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q3 10:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 17-R.Meachem for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 10:34) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NO 18 (Q3 5:12) — (5:12) 4-N.Rackers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 23–14. Houston Texans found the end zone from the NO 26 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep right to 86-J.Casey for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 14:54) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the HOU 27 (Q4 9:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 80-J.Graham for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 21, YAC 6; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 9:30) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the HOU 16 (Q4 7:14) — (7:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the HOU 2 (Q4 7:10) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 16-L.Moore is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the NO 20 (Q4 4:21); Houston Texans added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 4:13) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the HOU 13 (Q4 2:47) — (2:47) 28-M.Ingram left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the HOU 2 (Q4 2:42) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 16-L.Moore is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:54) — (2:54) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 80-J.Graham to HOU 26 for 28 yards (38-D.Manning). PENALTY on HOU-38-D.Manning, Personal Foul, 13 yards, enforced at HOU 26. Pass 23, YAC 5, Penalty 13
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 2:10) — (2:10) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 38-D.Manning at HOU 36. 38-D.Manning pushed ob at NO 42 for 22 yards (17-R.Meachem).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 7:14) — (7:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, YAC 0
- Houston Texans (Q4 9:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Greer at HOU 49. 33-J.Greer to HOU 47 for 2 yards (80-A.Johnson).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 6:15) — (6:15) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 19-D.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Joseph at NO 38. 24-J.Joseph to NO 34 for 4 yards (19-D.Henderson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q1 6:21) — (6:21) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 86-J.Casey to NO 22 for 62 yards (41-R.Harper). Pass 6, YAC 56
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 2:10) — (2:10) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 38-D.Manning at HOU 36. 38-D.Manning pushed ob at NO 42 for 22 yards (17-R.Meachem).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:34) — (:34) 9-D.Brees kneels to HOU 4 for -1 yards.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 6:15) — (6:15) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 19-D.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Joseph at NO 38. 24-J.Joseph to NO 34 for 4 yards (19-D.Henderson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 10:18 · NO 14 · Score 6-0
(10:18) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 7 - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 10:13 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 3:20 · NO 4 · Score 10-0
(3:20) 4-N.Rackers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 8:30 · HOU 30 · Score 10-6
(8:30) 43-D.Sproles right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 8:23 · HOU 2 · Score 10-7
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 6:24 · NO 9 · Score 13-7
(6:24) 4-N.Rackers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 3:56 · NO 9 · Score 16-7
(3:56) 4-N.Rackers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:38 · HOU 17 · Score 16-10
(:38) 2-J.Kasay 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 10:42 · HOU 2 · Score 16-16
(10:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 17-R.Meachem for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 10:34 · HOU 2 · Score 16-17
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 5:12 · NO 18 · Score 19-17
(5:12) 4-N.Rackers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · NO 26 · Score 25-17
(15:00) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep right to 86-J.Casey for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · NO 2 · Score 26-17
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 9:35 · HOU 27 · Score 26-23
(9:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 80-J.Graham for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 21, YAC 6 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 9:30 · HOU 2 · Score 26-24
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 7:14 · HOU 16 · Score 26-30
(7:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q4 7:10 · HOU 2 · Score 26-32
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 16-L.Moore is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 4:21 · NO 20 · Score 32-32
(4:21) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 83-K.Walter for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-W.Smith]. Penalty on NO-21-P.Robinson, Defensive Holding, declined. Pass 6, YAC 14 - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 4:13 · NO 2 · Score 33-32
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 2:47 · HOU 13 · Score 33-38
(2:47) 28-M.Ingram left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q4 2:42 · HOU 2 · Score 33-40
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 16-L.Moore is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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 Houston Texans vs New Orleans Saints on 2011-09-25?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Houston Texans 40-33 in Week 3, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Houston Texans 10, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Houston Texans 6, New Orleans Saints 10; Q3: Houston Texans 3, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: Houston Texans 14, New Orleans Saints 23; Final: Houston Texans 33, New Orleans Saints 40.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs New Orleans Saints?
Houston Texans touchdown — O. Daniels (M. Schaub pass) (Q1 10:18) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Sproles (Q2 8:30) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q3 10:42) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Casey (M. Schaub pass) (Q4 15:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Brees pass) (Q4 9:35) New Orleans Saints touchdown — L. Moore (D. Brees pass) (Q4 7:14) Houston Texans touchdown — K. Walter (M. Schaub pass) (Q4 4:21) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q4 2:47) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 3:20, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 6:24, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 3:56, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 0:38, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q3 5:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 63.3% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +11.87 total passing EPA. M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 51.2% completion, -5.9% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +11.59 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.87 total EPA on Passing plays. across 49 snaps. Their top snap (-5.44 EPA): (2:10) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 38-D.Manning at HOU 36. 38-D.Manning pushed ob at NO 42 for 22 yards (17-R.Meachem)..
Was Houston Texans vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New Orleans Saints won 40-33 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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