Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 52–49 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Giants 21–28 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Manning
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:23) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 83-W.Snead INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Mc…
- Game date
- 2015-11-01
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the New York Giants 52–49 on 2015-11-01. E. Manning posted a game-high +26.49 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 31 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 7 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 49 |
 New Orleans Saints | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 52 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants
(9:43) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 1
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(7:45) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 83-W.Snead for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, YAC 0
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(2:30) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 10-B.Cooks for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 22
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(13:34) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(11:15) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 13, YAC 40
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(1:50) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 83-W.Snead for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(:07) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 34-S.Vereen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 1
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(13:08) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 49, YAC 1
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(10:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 10-B.Cooks for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 18, YAC 3
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 82-B.Watson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 20, YAC 0
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(12:24) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 17-D.Harris for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NO-27-D.Swann was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Pass 9, YAC 0
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(9:37) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 17-D.Harris for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 20, YAC 0
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(7:23) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 83-W.Snead INTERCEPTED by 38-T.McBride (41-D.Rodgers-Cromartie) at NYG 37. 38-T.McBride for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(:41) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 28-C.Spiller for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 2
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(:05) 5-K.Forbath 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 9:43TD Odell Beckham Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 6-0
(9:43) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 1
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 9:39XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 7-0
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 7:45TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 34
- Score
- 7-6
(7:45) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 83-W.Snead for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 7:36XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 7-7
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 2:30TD Brandin CooksPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 26
- Score
- 7-13
(2:30) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 10-B.Cooks for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 22
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 2:24XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 7-14
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 13:34TD Odell Beckham Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 13-14
(13:34) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 13:31XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 14-14
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 11:15TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 53
- Score
- 14-20
(11:15) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 13, YAC 40
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 11:05XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 14-21
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:50TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 14-27
(1:50) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 83-W.Snead for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:46XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 14-28
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:07TD SVS. VereenPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 20-28
(:07) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 34-S.Vereen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 1
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:02XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 21-28
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 13:08TD Odell Beckham Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 50
- Score
- 27-28
(13:08) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 49, YAC 1
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 12:58XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 28-28
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 10:14TD Brandin CooksPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 21
- Score
- 28-34
(10:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 10-B.Cooks for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 18, YAC 3
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 10:09XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 28-35
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 0:33TD Blake WatsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 20
- Score
- 28-41
(:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 82-B.Watson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 20, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 0:29XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 28-42
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 12:24TD Demone HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 9
- Score
- 34-42
(12:24) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 17-D.Harris for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NO-27-D.Swann was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Pass 9, YAC 0
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 12:15XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 35-42
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 9:37TD Demone HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 20
- Score
- 41-42
(9:37) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 17-D.Harris for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 20, YAC 0
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 9:30XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 42-42
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 7:23TD Trey McBridePoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 43
- Score
- 48-42
(7:23) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 83-W.Snead INTERCEPTED by 38-T.McBride (41-D.Rodgers-Cromartie) at NYG 37. 38-T.McBride for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 7:11XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 20
- Score
- 49-42
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 0:41TD CSC. SpillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 9
- Score
- 49-48
(:41) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 28-C.Spiller for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 2
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 0:36XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 49-49
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 0:05FG KFK. ForbathPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 32
- Score
- 49-52
(:05) 5-K.Forbath 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +26.49 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 2D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +25.01 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 3Odell Beckham Jr. · New York Giants · Receiving · +15.83 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
- 4Blake Watson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +13.01 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 5M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.01 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 6Demone Harris · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.70 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 7Melvin Ingram · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.87 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 8Brandin Cooks · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.36 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
E. Manning — NYG · Passing
E. Manning posted the highest total EPA (+26.49) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 51 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.
E. Manning's top snap (+4.95 EPA): (13:08) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 49, YAC 1
Biggest single play (-9.95 EPA): D. Brees — (7:23) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 83-W.Snead INTERCEPTED by 38-T.McBride (41-D.Rodgers-Cromartie) at NYG 37. 38-T.McBride for 63 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 · 76.5% completion · +10.3% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +25.01 total EPA
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 51 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +6.3% CPOE · +0.52 EPA/play · +26.49 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.263 | +0.232 |
| Offensive success rate | 58.9% | 57.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.519 | +0.490 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.131 | +0.013 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.232 | -0.263 |
| Defensive success rate | 42.6% | 41.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Giants +0.26, New Orleans Saints +0.23) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.26 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.23 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, +23.41 total EPA, 9 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, +24.97 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — Odell Beckham Jr. (E. Manning pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Willie Snead (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Brandin Cooks (D. Brees pass)
- New York Giants — Odell Beckham Jr. (E. Manning pass)
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Willie Snead (D. Brees pass)
- New York Giants — S. Vereen (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — Odell Beckham Jr. (E. Manning pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Brandin Cooks (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Blake Watson (D. Brees pass)
- New York Giants — Demone Harris (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — Demone Harris (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — Trey McBride
- New Orleans Saints — C. Spiller (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — K. Forbath
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q1 9:43) — (9:43) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 1; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 9:39) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 34 (Q1 7:45) — (7:45) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 83-W.Snead for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 7:36) — 5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 26 (Q1 2:30) — (2:30) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 10-B.Cooks for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 22; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 2:24) — 5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q2 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 13:31) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 53 (Q2 11:15) — (11:15) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 13, YAC 40; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 11:05) — 5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q2 1:50) — (1:50) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 83-W.Snead for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 1:46) — 5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 34-S.Vereen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 1; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 0:02) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 50 (Q3 13:08) — (13:08) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 49, YAC 1; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 12:58) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 21 (Q3 10:14) — (10:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 10-B.Cooks for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 18, YAC 3; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 10:09) — 5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 20 (Q3 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 82-B.Watson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 20, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 0:29) — 5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 21–10. New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 9 (Q4 12:24); New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 12:15) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 20 (Q4 9:37) — (9:37) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 17-D.Harris for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 20, YAC 0; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 9:30) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 43 (Q4 7:23); New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 20 (Q4 7:11) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 9 (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 28-C.Spiller for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 2; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 0:36) — 5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NYG 32 (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 5-K.Forbath 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 83-W.Snead INTERCEPTED by 38-T.McBride (41-D.Rodgers-Cromartie) at NYG 37. 38-T.McBride for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:20) — (:20) 9-B.Wing punts 46 yards to NO 29, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 23-M.Murphy to NYG 47 for 24 yards (43-C.Dahl). FUMBLES (43-C.Dahl), recovered by NO-83-W.Snead at NYG 47. 83-W.Snead to NYG 47 for no gain
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 5-K.Forbath 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 28-C.Spiller for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 2
- New York Giants (Q3 13:08) — (13:08) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 49, YAC 1
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 83-W.Snead INTERCEPTED by 38-T.McBride (41-D.Rodgers-Cromartie) at NYG 37. 38-T.McBride for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 13:08) — (13:08) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 49, YAC 1
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 11:15) — (11:15) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 13, YAC 40
- New York Giants (Q4 12:24) — (12:24) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 17-D.Harris for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NO-27-D.Swann was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Pass 9, YAC 0
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 9:43 · NO 2 · Score 6-0
(9:43) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 1 - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 9:39 · NO 15 · Score 7-0
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 7:45 · NYG 34 · Score 7-6
(7:45) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 83-W.Snead for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 7:36 · NYG 15 · Score 7-7
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 2:30 · NYG 26 · Score 7-13
(2:30) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 10-B.Cooks for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 22 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 2:24 · NYG 15 · Score 7-14
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 13:34 · NO 1 · Score 13-14
(13:34) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0 - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 13:31 · NO 15 · Score 14-14
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 11:15 · NYG 53 · Score 14-20
(11:15) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 13, YAC 40 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 11:05 · NYG 15 · Score 14-21
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 1:50 · NYG 2 · Score 14-27
(1:50) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 83-W.Snead for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 1:46 · NYG 15 · Score 14-28
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 0:07 · NO 2 · Score 20-28
(:07) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 34-S.Vereen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 1 - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 0:02 · NO 15 · Score 21-28
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 13:08 · NO 50 · Score 27-28
(13:08) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 49, YAC 1 - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 12:58 · NO 15 · Score 28-28
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 10:14 · NYG 21 · Score 28-34
(10:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 10-B.Cooks for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 18, YAC 3 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 10:09 · NYG 15 · Score 28-35
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 0:33 · NYG 20 · Score 28-41
(:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 82-B.Watson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 20, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 0:29 · NYG 15 · Score 28-42
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 12:24 · NO 9 · Score 34-42
(12:24) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 17-D.Harris for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NO-27-D.Swann was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Pass 9, YAC 0 - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 12:15 · NO 15 · Score 35-42
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 9:37 · NO 20 · Score 41-42
(9:37) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 17-D.Harris for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 20, YAC 0 - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 9:30 · NO 15 · Score 42-42
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 7:23 · NYG 43 · Score 48-42
(7:23) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 83-W.Snead INTERCEPTED by 38-T.McBride (41-D.Rodgers-Cromartie) at NYG 37. 38-T.McBride for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 7:11 · NO 20 · Score 49-42
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 0:41 · NYG 9 · Score 49-48
(:41) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 28-C.Spiller for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 2 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 0:36 · NYG 15 · Score 49-49
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 0:05 · NYG 32 · Score 49-52
(:05) 5-K.Forbath 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
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.
- E. Manning (New York Giants) 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 York Giants vs New Orleans Saints on 2015-11-01?
The New Orleans Saints beat the New York Giants 52-49 in Week 8, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: New York Giants 7, New Orleans Saints 14; Q2: New York Giants 14, New Orleans Saints 14; Q3: New York Giants 7, New Orleans Saints 14; Q4: New York Giants 21, New Orleans Saints 10; Final: New York Giants 49, New Orleans Saints 52.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?
New York Giants touchdown — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q1 9:43) New Orleans Saints touchdown — W. Snead (D. Brees pass) (Q1 7:45) New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Cooks (D. Brees pass) (Q1 2:30) New York Giants touchdown — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q2 13:34) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q2 11:15) New Orleans Saints touchdown — W. Snead (D. Brees pass) (Q2 1:50) New York Giants touchdown — S. Vereen (E. Manning pass) (Q2 0:07) New York Giants touchdown — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q3 13:08) New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Cooks (D. Brees pass) (Q3 10:14) New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Watson (D. Brees pass) (Q3 0:33) New York Giants touchdown — D. Harris (E. Manning pass) (Q4 12:24) New York Giants touchdown — D. Harris (E. Manning pass) (Q4 9:37) New York Giants touchdown — T. McBride (Q4 7:23) New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Spiller (D. Brees pass) (Q4 0:41) New Orleans Saints field goal — K. Forbath (Q4 0:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 76.5% completion, +10.3% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +25.01 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 58.8% completion, +6.3% CPOE, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +26.49 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?
E. Manning (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +26.49 total EPA on Passing plays. across 51 snaps. Their top snap (+4.95 EPA): (13:08) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 49, YAC 1.
Was New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New Orleans Saints won 52-49 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
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