Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 34–31 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 17–14 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston pushed ob at DAL 3 for 60 ya…
- Game date
- 2012-12-23
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Dallas Cowboys 34–31 on 2012-12-23. D. Brees posted a game-high +33.90 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 34 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(10:31) 28-M.Ingram up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(12:57) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete off play action on a fly pattern.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
(5:54) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a skinny post.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
(1:16) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-L.Moore for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(10:31) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
(4:08) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 23-P.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(11:14) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 85-D.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Touchdown off play action.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(3:40) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 17-D.Harris for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete at corner of goal line.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
(:21) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught 4 yards deep corner of the end zone.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
(10:37) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 10:31TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DAL 9
- Score
- 6-0
(10:31) 28-M.Ingram up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 10:25XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-0
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 12:57TD DBD. BryantPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 58
- Score
- 7-6
(12:57) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete off play action on a fly pattern.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 12:47XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 5:54TD DBD. BryantPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 58
- Score
- 7-13
(5:54) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a skinny post.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 5:43XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:16TD LMLouis MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 6
- Score
- 13-14
(1:16) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-L.Moore for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:11XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 14-14
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:04FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 19
- Score
- 17-14
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 10:31FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NO 29
- Score
- 17-17
(10:31) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 4:08TD PTP. ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 5
- Score
- 23-17
(4:08) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 23-P.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 4:03XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 24-17
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 11:14TD Drake ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 3
- Score
- 30-17
(11:14) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 85-D.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Touchdown off play action.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 11:10XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 31-17
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:40TD Demone HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 16
- Score
- 31-23
(3:40) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 17-D.Harris for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete at corner of goal line.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:35XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 31-24
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 0:21TD MAM. AustinPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 19
- Score
- 31-30
(:21) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught 4 yards deep corner of the end zone.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 0:15XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 31-31
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
- NONew Orleans Saints
OT 10:37FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 34-31
(10:37) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 20 yard field goal 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 · +33.90 total EPA · 56 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 2T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +17.82 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 3D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +13.84 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 4M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +10.22 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 5P. Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.96 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 6Louis Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.68 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 7Jimmy Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.05 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 8D. Sproles · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.38 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 (+33.90) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 56 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+5.71 EPA): (11:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston pushed ob at DAL 3 for 60 yards (30-S.Moore) [70-T.Crawford]. Pass complete on a deep crossing pattern
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) · 56 dropbacks · 66.1% completion · +4.5% CPOE · +0.61 EPA/play · +33.90 total EPA
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 44 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · +1.2% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +17.82 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.168 | +0.181 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.8% | 50.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.605 | +0.405 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.208 | -0.587 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.181 | -0.168 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.3% | 49.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New Orleans Saints +0.17, Dallas Cowboys +0.18) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.17 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.18 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, +13.60 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, +19.82 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 — Melvin Ingram
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Louis Moore (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — P. Thomas (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Drake Thomas (D. Brees pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Demone Harris (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Austin (T. Romo pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
- 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 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DAL 9 (Q1 10:31) — (10:31) 28-M.Ingram up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 10:25) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–10. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NO 58 (Q2 12:57) — (12:57) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete off play action on a fly pattern.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 12:47) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NO 58 (Q2 5:54) — (5:54) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a skinny post.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 5:43) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DAL 6 (Q2 1:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-L.Moore for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 1:11) — 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 DAL 19 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NO 29 (Q3 10:31) — (10:31) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q3 4:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 23-P.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 4:03) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q4 11:14) — (11:14) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 85-D.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Touchdown off play action.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 11:10) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NO 16 (Q4 3:40) — (3:40) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 17-D.Harris for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete at corner of goal line.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 3:35) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NO 19 (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught 4 yards deep corner of the end zone.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 0:15) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman..
Overtime: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DAL 2 (OT 10:37) — (10:37) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught 4 yards deep corner of the end zone.
- New Orleans Saints (OT 10:46) — (10:46) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston to DAL 24 for 9 yards (24-M.Claiborne). FUMBLES (24-M.Claiborne), recovered by NO-80-J.Graham at DAL 2. The Replay Assistant challenged th
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 4:25) — (4:25) 29-D.Murray left guard to DAL 7 for 4 yards (50-C.Lofton). FUMBLES (50-C.Lofton), RECOVERED by NO-50-C.Lofton at DAL 5. The Replay Assistant challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Uphel
- New Orleans Saints (OT 13:33) — (13:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 80-J.Graham to DAL 48 for 26 yards (39-B.Carr).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 12:57) — (12:57) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete off play action on a fly pattern.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 11:50) — (11:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston pushed ob at DAL 3 for 60 yards (30-S.Moore) [70-T.Crawford]. Pass complete on a deep crossing pattern
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 4:25) — (4:25) 29-D.Murray left guard to DAL 7 for 4 yards (50-C.Lofton). FUMBLES (50-C.Lofton), RECOVERED by NO-50-C.Lofton at DAL 5. The Replay Assistant challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Uphel
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 5:54) — (5:54) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a skinny post.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught 4 yards deep corner of the end zone.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 10:31 · DAL 9 · Score 6-0
(10:31) 28-M.Ingram up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 10:25 · DAL 2 · Score 7-0
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 12:57 · NO 58 · Score 7-6
(12:57) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete off play action on a fly pattern. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 12:47 · NO 2 · Score 7-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 5:54 · NO 58 · Score 7-13
(5:54) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a skinny post. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 5:43 · NO 2 · Score 7-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 1:16 · DAL 6 · Score 13-14
(1:16) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-L.Moore for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 1:11 · DAL 2 · Score 14-14
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · DAL 19 · Score 17-14
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 10:31 · NO 29 · Score 17-17
(10:31) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 4:08 · DAL 5 · Score 23-17
(4:08) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 23-P.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 4:03 · DAL 2 · Score 24-17
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 11:14 · DAL 3 · Score 30-17
(11:14) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 85-D.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Touchdown off play action. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 11:10 · DAL 2 · Score 31-17
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 3:40 · NO 16 · Score 31-23
(3:40) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 17-D.Harris for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete at corner of goal line. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 3:35 · NO 2 · Score 31-24
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 0:21 · NO 19 · Score 31-30
(:21) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught 4 yards deep corner of the end zone. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 0:15 · NO 2 · Score 31-31
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — OT 10:37 · DAL 2 · Score 34-31
(10:37) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 20 yard field goal 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.
- 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 Dallas Cowboys on 2012-12-23?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 in Week 16, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 10, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q5: New Orleans Saints 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Final: New Orleans Saints 34, Dallas Cowboys 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q1 10:31) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q2 12:57) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q2 5:54) New Orleans Saints touchdown — L. Moore (D. Brees pass) (Q2 1:16) New Orleans Saints touchdown — P. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q3 4:08) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q4 11:14) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Harris (T. Romo pass) (Q4 3:40) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Austin (T. Romo pass) (Q4 0:21) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 10:31, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (OT 10:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 66.1% completion, +4.5% CPOE, +0.61 EPA per dropback, +33.90 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 59.1% completion, +1.2% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +17.82 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +33.90 total EPA on Passing plays. across 56 snaps. Their top snap (+5.71 EPA): (11:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston pushed ob at DAL 3 for 60 yards (30-S.Moore) [70-T.Crawford]. Pass complete on a deep crossing pattern.
Was New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New Orleans Saints won 34-31 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 6-8 Now 7-8 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 8-6 Now 8-7 L
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