Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 30–27 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 7–17 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Stills
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 84-K.Stills for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Rep…
- Game date
- 2013-10-13
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the New Orleans Saints 30–27 on 2013-10-13. K. Stills posted a game-high +8.61 total EPA in the receiving.
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 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
 New England Patriots | 3 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(9:58) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(1:51) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 39-T.Cadet for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(13:04) NE 77-Solder eligible. 22-S.Ridley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(7:39) (No Huddle) 22-S.Ridley left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(11:31) 5-G.Hartley 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(6:23) 29-K.Robinson left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(1:42) 3-S.Gostkowski 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 9th career 50+ yard FG, new franchise record (Vinatieri-8).
(8:37) 3-S.Gostkowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(3:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 84-K.Stills for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(2:29) 5-G.Hartley 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 85-K.Thompkins for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 342 career Pass TD, tying Fran Tarkenton for 4th in NFL history.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 9:58FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 17
- Score
- 0-3
(9:58) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 1:51TD TCT. CadetPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 3
- Score
- 6-3
(1:51) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 39-T.Cadet for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 1:46XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-3
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 13:04TD SRS. RidleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 7-9
(13:04) NE 77-Solder eligible. 22-S.Ridley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 13:00XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 7
- Score
- 7-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 7:39TD SRS. RidleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 4
- Score
- 7-16
(7:39) (No Huddle) 22-S.Ridley left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 7:36XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-17
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 11:31FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 10
- Score
- 10-17
(11:31) 5-G.Hartley 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 6:23TD Keilan RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 3
- Score
- 16-17
(6:23) 29-K.Robinson left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 6:19XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 17-17
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 1:42FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 37
- Score
- 17-20
(1:42) 3-S.Gostkowski 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 9th career 50+ yard FG, new franchise record (Vinatieri-8).
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 8:37FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 5
- Score
- 17-23
(8:37) 3-S.Gostkowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 3:35TD KSK. StillsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 34
- Score
- 23-23
(3:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 84-K.Stills for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 3:29XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 24-23
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:29FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 21
- Score
- 27-23
(2:29) 5-G.Hartley 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 0:10TD KTK. ThompkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 17
- Score
- 27-29
(:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 85-K.Thompkins for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 342 career Pass TD, tying Fran Tarkenton for 4th in NFL history.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 0:05XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 27-30
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1K. Stills · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.87 EPA/play
- 2K. Thompkins · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.16 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 3T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +6.85 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 4M. Hoomanawanui · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
- 5D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +5.44 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 6S. Ridley · New England Patriots · Rushing · +3.44 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 7
Blake Watson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play - 8Keilan Robinson · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +3.11 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 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
K. Stills — NO · Receiving
K. Stills posted the highest total EPA (+8.61) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.87 EPA per play.
K. Stills's top snap (+5.27 EPA): (3:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 84-K.Stills for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 53 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -1.4% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +6.85 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 40 dropbacks · 42.5% completion · -10.1% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +5.44 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.103 | +0.083 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.9% | 44.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.136 | +0.129 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.074 | -0.110 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.083 | -0.103 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.1% | 57.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New Orleans Saints +0.10, New England Patriots +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.10 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.08 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 14 drives, +8.83 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, +8.61 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — T. Cadet (D. Brees pass)
- New England Patriots — S. Ridley
- New England Patriots — S. Ridley
- New Orleans Saints — Keilan Robinson
- New Orleans Saints — K. Stills (D. Brees pass)
- New England Patriots — K. Thompkins (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- 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 7–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NO 17 (Q1 9:58) — (9:58) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NE 3 (Q1 1:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 39-T.Cadet for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 1:46) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q2 13:04) — (13:04) NE 77-Solder eligible. 22-S.Ridley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NO 7 (Q2 13:00) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q2 7:39) — (7:39) (No Huddle) 22-S.Ridley left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 7:36) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NE 10 (Q3 11:31) — (11:31) 5-G.Hartley 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NE 3 (Q3 6:23) — (6:23) 29-K.Robinson left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 6:19) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NO 37 (Q3 1:42).
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NO 5 (Q4 8:37) — (8:37) 3-S.Gostkowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NE 34 (Q4 3:35); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 3:29) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NE 21 (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) 5-G.Hartley 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NO 17 (Q4 0:10); New England Patriots added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 0:05) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:10) — (:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 85-K.Thompkins for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 342 career Pass TD, tying Fran Tarkenton for 4th in NFL history.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 84-K.Stills for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- New England Patriots (Q4 2:50) — (2:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short middle to 17-A.Dobson.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:20) — (1:20) 6-T.Morstead punts 42 yards to NE 30, Center-47-J.Drescher, out of bounds.
- New England Patriots (Q4 2:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 28-K.Lewis at NO 30. 28-K.Lewis to NO 30 for no gain. NO-97-G.Foster was injured during the play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 84-K.Stills for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:10) — (:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 85-K.Thompkins for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 342 career Pass TD, tying Fran Tarkenton for 4th in NFL history.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 5:53) — (5:53) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 23-P.Thomas to NE 47 for 29 yards (50-R.Ninkovich; 25-K.Arrington).
- New England Patriots (Q2 11:46) — (11:46) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 47-M.Hoomanawanui to NE 45 for 19 yards (32-K.Vaccaro).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 9:58 · NO 17 · Score 0-3
(9:58) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 1:51 · NE 3 · Score 6-3
(1:51) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 39-T.Cadet for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 1:46 · NE 2 · Score 7-3
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 13:04 · NO 1 · Score 7-9
(13:04) NE 77-Solder eligible. 22-S.Ridley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 13:00 · NO 7 · Score 7-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 7:39 · NO 4 · Score 7-16
(7:39) (No Huddle) 22-S.Ridley left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 7:36 · NO 2 · Score 7-17
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 11:31 · NE 10 · Score 10-17
(11:31) 5-G.Hartley 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 6:23 · NE 3 · Score 16-17
(6:23) 29-K.Robinson left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 6:19 · NE 2 · Score 17-17
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 1:42 · NO 37 · Score 17-20
(1:42) 3-S.Gostkowski 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 9th career 50+ yard FG, new franchise record (Vinatieri-8). - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 8:37 · NO 5 · Score 17-23
(8:37) 3-S.Gostkowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 3:35 · NE 34 · Score 23-23
(3:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 84-K.Stills for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 3:29 · NE 2 · Score 24-23
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 2:29 · NE 21 · Score 27-23
(2:29) 5-G.Hartley 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 0:10 · NO 17 · Score 27-29
(:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 85-K.Thompkins for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 342 career Pass TD, tying Fran Tarkenton for 4th in NFL history. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 0:05 · NO 2 · Score 27-30
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- K. Stills (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs New England Patriots on 2013-10-13?
The New England Patriots beat the New Orleans Saints 30-27 in Week 6, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs New England Patriots?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, New England Patriots 3; Q2: New Orleans Saints 0, New England Patriots 14; Q3: New Orleans Saints 10, New England Patriots 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 10, New England Patriots 10; Final: New Orleans Saints 27, New England Patriots 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs New England Patriots?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Cadet (D. Brees pass) (Q1 1:51) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Ridley (Q2 13:04) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Ridley (Q2 7:39) New Orleans Saints touchdown — K. Robinson (Q3 6:23) New Orleans Saints touchdown — K. Stills (D. Brees pass) (Q4 3:35) New England Patriots touchdown — K. Thompkins (T. Brady pass) (Q4 0:10) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q1 9:58, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q3 11:31, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 1:42, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 8:37, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q4 2:29, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 47.2% completion, -1.4% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +6.85 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 42.5% completion, -10.1% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +5.44 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs New England Patriots?
K. Stills (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.61 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+5.27 EPA): (3:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 84-K.Stills for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld..
Was New Orleans Saints vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New England Patriots won 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 5-0 Now 5-1 L
New England Patriots
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
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