Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 39–17 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 7–10 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Brandin Cooks
- Top passer
- S. Bradford
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 16-B.Coleman INTERCEPTE…
- Game date
- 2015-10-11
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New Orleans Saints 39–17 on 2015-10-11. Brandin Cooks posted a game-high +7.60 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 | |
| 0 | 10 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 39 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Brandin Cooks · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.60 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play - 2
Willie Snead · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.40 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 3
J. Huff · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play - 4

Blake Watson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.67 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play - 5
B. Celek · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play - 6
R. Mathews · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +3.85 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play - 7
S. Bradford · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +3.47 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play - 8
D. Murray · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.25 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
Brandin Cooks — NO · Receiving
Brandin Cooks posted the highest total EPA (+7.60) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.84 EPA per play.
Brandin Cooks's top snap (-5.65 EPA): (8:59) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 84-M.Hoomanawanui to PHI 11 for 1 yard (59-D.Ryans). FUMBLES (59-D.Ryans), RECOVERED by PHI-31-B.Maxwell at PHI 15. 31-B.Maxwell to PHI 17 for 2 yards (10-B.Cooks).
Biggest single play (-7.10 EPA): D. Brees — (3:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 16-B.Coleman INTERCEPTED by 26-W.Thurmond [90-M.Smith] at NO 48. 26-W.Thurmond to NO 4 for 44 yards (83-W.Snead).
Quarterback report card
S. Bradford led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
S. Bradford (Philadelphia Eagles) · 51 dropbacks · 62.7% completion · +6.8% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.47 total EPA
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 48 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +0.4% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -11.96 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.144 | +0.101 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.9% | 53.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.249 | +0.068 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.034 | +0.150 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.101 | +0.144 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.0% | 59.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: -0.14 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.10 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 14 drives, -12.69 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 14 drives, +10.06 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

New Orleans Saints — Blake Watson (D. Brees pass)
Philadelphia Eagles — J. Huff (S. Bradford pass)
Philadelphia Eagles — R. Mathews
Philadelphia Eagles — B. Celek (S. Bradford pass)
Philadelphia Eagles — D. Murray 
New Orleans Saints — Brandin Cooks (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis
New Orleans Saints — Z. Hocker
Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis
Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis
Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis
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 PHI 6 (Q1 3:39) — (3:39) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 82-B.Watson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 3:35) — 2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NO 41 (Q2 11:52) — (11:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass short left to 13-J.Huff for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 11:43) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NO 21 (Q2 0:15) — (:15) 6-C.Sturgis 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 16–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the PHI 3 (Q3 11:15) — (11:15) 2-Z.Hocker 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q3 6:49); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 6:44) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NO 13 (Q3 6:36) — (6:36) (Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass short right to 87-B.Celek for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NO 11 (Q3 0:34) — (:34) 6-C.Sturgis 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 13–7. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NO 8 (Q4 10:15) — (10:15) 6-C.Sturgis 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NO 23 (Q4 4:23) — (4:23) 6-C.Sturgis 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q4 3:48) — (3:48) (Shotgun) 29-D.Murray left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 3:44) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PHI 14 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 10-B.Cooks for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 0:00) — 2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 14:14) — (14:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 10-B.Cooks ran ob at PHI 27 for 46 yards.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 7:29) — (7:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass short right intended for 14-R.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 39-B.Browner at NO -1. Touchback.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 11:52) — (11:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass short left to 13-J.Huff for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 11:58) — (11:58) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 82-B.Watson pushed ob at PHI 38 for 21 yards (38-E.Biggers).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 6:44) — (6:44) 9-D.Brees sacked at NO 11 for -9 yards (91-F.Cox). FUMBLES (91-F.Cox) [91-F.Cox], RECOVERED by PHI-91-F.Cox at NO 13. 91-F.Cox to NO 13 for no gain (60-M.Unger).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 3:58) — (3:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 16-B.Coleman INTERCEPTED by 26-W.Thurmond [90-M.Smith] at NO 48. 26-W.Thurmond to NO 4 for 44 yards (83-W.Snead).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 84-M.Hoomanawanui to PHI 11 for 1 yard (59-D.Ryans). FUMBLES (59-D.Ryans), RECOVERED by PHI-31-B.Maxwell at PHI 15. 31-B.Maxwell to PHI 17 for 2 yards (10-B.Cooks)
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 7:29) — (7:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass short right intended for 14-R.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 39-B.Browner at NO -1. Touchback.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 6:44) — (6:44) 9-D.Brees sacked at NO 11 for -9 yards (91-F.Cox). FUMBLES (91-F.Cox) [91-F.Cox], RECOVERED by PHI-91-F.Cox at NO 13. 91-F.Cox to NO 13 for no gain (60-M.Unger).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 3:39 · PHI 6 · Score 6-0
(3:39) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 82-B.Watson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 3:35 · PHI 15 · Score 7-0
2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 11:52 · NO 41 · Score 7-6
(11:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass short left to 13-J.Huff for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 11:43 · NO 15 · Score 7-7
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 0:15 · NO 21 · Score 7-10
(:15) 6-C.Sturgis 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 11:15 · PHI 3 · Score 10-10
(11:15) 2-Z.Hocker 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 6:49 · NO 2 · Score 10-16
(6:49) 24-R.Mathews up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 6:44 · NO 15 · Score 10-17
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 6:36 · NO 13 · Score 10-23
(6:36) (Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass short right to 87-B.Celek for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 0:34 · NO 11 · Score 10-26
(:34) 6-C.Sturgis 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 10:15 · NO 8 · Score 10-29
(10:15) 6-C.Sturgis 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 4:23 · NO 23 · Score 10-32
(4:23) 6-C.Sturgis 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 3:48 · NO 4 · Score 10-38
(3:48) (Shotgun) 29-D.Murray left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 3:44 · NO 15 · Score 10-39
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 0:04 · PHI 14 · Score 16-39
(:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 10-B.Cooks for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · PHI 15 · Score 17-39
2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Brandin Cooks (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- S. Bradford (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2015-10-11?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New Orleans Saints 39-17 in Week 5, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 0, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, Philadelphia Eagles 16; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Philadelphia Eagles 13; Final: New Orleans Saints 17, Philadelphia Eagles 39.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Philadelphia Eagles?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Watson (D. Brees pass) (Q1 3:39) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Huff (S. Bradford pass) (Q2 11:52) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — R. Mathews (Q3 6:49) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Celek (S. Bradford pass) (Q3 6:36) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Murray (Q4 3:48) New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Cooks (D. Brees pass) (Q4 0:04) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 0:15, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — Z. Hocker (Q3 11:15, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q3 0:34, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q4 10:15, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q4 4:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Philadelphia Eagles?
S. Bradford (Philadelphia Eagles), 62.7% completion, +6.8% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.47 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 54.2% completion, +0.4% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -11.96 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Brandin Cooks (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.60 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (-5.65 EPA): (8:59) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 84-M.Hoomanawanui to PHI 11 for 1 yard (59-D.Ryans). FUMBLES (59-D.Ryans), RECOVERED by PHI-31-B.Maxwell at PHI 15. 31-B.Maxwell to PHI 17 for .
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W