Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26–20 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 10–20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Freeman
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:30) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 17-A.Benn for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2011-10-16
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New Orleans Saints 26–20 on 2011-10-16. J. Freeman posted a game-high +6.51 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(8:24) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(5:47) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(13:30) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 17-A.Benn for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(5:30) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(3:47) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 87-P.Parker for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:06) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Kasay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(3:23) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Kasay 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(:40) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(13:04) 28-M.Ingram right tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(7:29) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 8:24FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 30
- Score
- 0-3
(8:24) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 5:47TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 38
- Score
- 6-3
(5:47) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 5:38XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-3
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 13:30TD ABA. BennPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 65
- Score
- 7-9
(13:30) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 17-A.Benn for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 13:17XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-10
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 5:30FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 24
- Score
- 7-13
(5:30) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 3:47TD PPP. ParkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 19
- Score
- 7-19
(3:47) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 87-P.Parker for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 3:40XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-20
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:06FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 16
- Score
- 10-20
(:06) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Kasay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 3:23FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 6
- Score
- 13-20
(3:23) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Kasay 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 0:40FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 24
- Score
- 13-23
(:40) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 13:04TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 12
- Score
- 19-23
(13:04) 28-M.Ingram right tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:59XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 20-23
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 7:29FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 20
- Score
- 20-26
(7:29) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +6.51 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 2Jimmy Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.74 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 3D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +5.73 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 4A. Benn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 5D. Briscoe · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
- 6Louis Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 7M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 8D. Sproles · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.58 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
J. Freeman — TB · Passing
J. Freeman posted the highest total EPA (+6.51) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.14 EPA per play.
J. Freeman's top snap (+5.33 EPA): (13:30) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 17-A.Benn for 65 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) · 51 dropbacks · 56.9% completion · +3.0% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +5.73 total EPA
- J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 45 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · -8.8% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +6.51 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.031 | +0.089 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.3% | 43.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.112 | +0.145 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.317 | -0.049 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.089 | -0.031 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.3% | 51.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.03 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.09 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +2.66 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, +7.73 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A. Benn (J. Freeman pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Parker (J. Freeman pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- New Orleans Saints — J. Kasay
- New Orleans Saints — J. Kasay
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 30 (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 38 (Q1 5:47) — (5:47) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 5:38) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 17–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 65 (Q2 13:30) — (13:30) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 17-A.Benn for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 13:17) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 24 (Q2 5:30) — (5:30) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 19 (Q2 3:47) — (3:47) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 87-P.Parker for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 3:40) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TB 16 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Kasay 33 yard field goal 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 TB 6 (Q3 3:23) — (3:23) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Kasay 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 24 (Q3 0:40) — (:40) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 12 (Q4 13:04) — (13:04) 28-M.Ingram right tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 12:59) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 20 (Q4 7:29) — (7:29) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 3:24) — (3:24) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 89-J.Gilmore INTERCEPTED by 58-Q.Black at TB 0. Touchback.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 13:30) — (13:30) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 17-A.Benn for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 13:32) — (13:32) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 16-L.Moore ran ob at TB 12 for 40 yards.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 9:27) — (9:27) 23-P.Thomas right guard to NO 33 for 1 yard (54-G.Hayes). FUMBLES (54-G.Hayes), RECOVERED by TB-91-D.Bowers at NO 33. 91-D.Bowers to NO 33 for no gain (23-P.Thomas).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 4:59) — (4:59) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham to TB 12 for 19 yards (26-S.Jones).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 13:30) — (13:30) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 17-A.Benn for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 9:27) — (9:27) 23-P.Thomas right guard to NO 33 for 1 yard (54-G.Hayes). FUMBLES (54-G.Hayes), RECOVERED by TB-91-D.Bowers at NO 33. 91-D.Bowers to NO 33 for no gain (23-P.Thomas).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 13:32) — (13:32) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 16-L.Moore ran ob at TB 12 for 40 yards.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 5:47) — (5:47) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 8:24 · NO 30 · Score 0-3
(8:24) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 5:47 · TB 38 · Score 6-3
(5:47) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 5:38 · TB 2 · Score 7-3
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 13:30 · NO 65 · Score 7-9
(13:30) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 17-A.Benn for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 13:17 · NO 2 · Score 7-10
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 5:30 · NO 24 · Score 7-13
(5:30) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 3:47 · NO 19 · Score 7-19
(3:47) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 87-P.Parker for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 3:40 · NO 2 · Score 7-20
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · TB 16 · Score 10-20
(:06) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Kasay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 3:23 · TB 6 · Score 13-20
(3:23) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Kasay 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 0:40 · NO 24 · Score 13-23
(:40) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 13:04 · TB 12 · Score 19-23
(13:04) 28-M.Ingram right tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 12:59 · TB 2 · Score 20-23
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 7:29 · NO 20 · Score 20-26
(7:29) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Freeman (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2011-10-16?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New Orleans Saints 26-20 in Week 6, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: New Orleans Saints 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Final: New Orleans Saints 20, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q1 5:47) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Benn (J. Freeman pass) (Q2 13:30) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — P. Parker (J. Freeman pass) (Q2 3:47) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q4 13:04) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 8:24, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 5:30, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 3:23, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q3 0:40, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q4 7:29, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 56.9% completion, +3.0% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +5.73 total passing EPA. J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 51.1% completion, -8.8% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.51 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.51 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (+5.33 EPA): (13:30) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 17-A.Benn for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 26-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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