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NFL · Week 13 · December 4, 2016 · 12 min read

Detroit Lions vs. New Orleans Saints: 2016 Week 13 Recap

Lions defeat Saints 28–13 in Week 13

Matthew Stafford led Fantasy Impact as Lions prevailed in a 28–13 Week 13 finish.

Detroit Lions 28 8–4 Winner
Final 28–13
New Orleans Saints 13 5–7
Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
28–13
Halftime
Detroit Lions 13–6 New Orleans Saints
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
FantasyHQ MVP
Matthew Stafford
Game date
December 4, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Matthew Stafford
    Matthew Stafford 30/50 · 359 YDS · 2 TD +17.6 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Tate 8 REC · 145 YDS · 1 TD +9.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Truman Jones
    Truman Jones 3 REC · 49 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • T.Cadet 5 REC · 53 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Kuhn 1 REC · 11 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Fleener 5 REC · 86 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
Detroit Lions 28–13 New Orleans Saints
Halftime
Detroit Lions 13–6 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Matthew Stafford
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play
(11:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 15-G.Tate for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.…
Game date
2016-12-04

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the New Orleans Saints 28–13 on 2016-12-04. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +17.64 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Detroit Lions31069028
New Orleans Saints0607013

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DETDetroit Lions
NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 8:18FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 9
    Score
    3-0

    (8:18) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  2. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 13:05TD
    TRT. Riddick

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 1
    Score
    9-0

    (13:05) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 25-T.Riddick for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 13:03XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 15
    Score
    10-0

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  4. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 5:11FG
    Wil Lutz

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 22
    Score
    10-3

    (5:11) 3-W.Lutz 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

  5. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:59FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 11
    Score
    13-3

    (:59) 5-M.Prater 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  6. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 0:05FG
    Wil Lutz

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 14
    Score
    13-6

    (:05) 3-W.Lutz 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

  7. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 9:00FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 14
    Score
    16-6

    (9:00) 5-M.Prater 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  8. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 1:46FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 9
    Score
    19-6

    (1:46) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  9. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 13:40TD
    JKJ. Kuhn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 1
    Score
    19-12

    (13:40) 68-T.Lelito reported in as eligible. 29-J.Kuhn left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 13:32XP
    Wil Lutz

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    19-13

    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. PENALTY on DET-23-D.Slay, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  11. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 11:50TD
    GTG. Tate

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 66
    Score
    25-13

    (11:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 15-G.Tate for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.Jordan]. Pass 29, YAC 37

  12. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 7:15FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 33
    Score
    28-13

    (7:15) 5-M.Prater 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +17.64 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  2. 2G. Tate · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +9.08 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  3. 3Truman JonesTruman Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Boldin · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Cadet · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  6. 6E. Ebron · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  7. 7Darnell WashingtonDarnell Washington · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Kuhn · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Matthew Stafford

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Matthew Stafford — DET · Passing

Matthew Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+17.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 50 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.

Matthew Stafford's top snap (+6.67 EPA): (11:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 15-G.Tate for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.Jordan]. Pass 29, YAC 37

Quarterback report card

Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 50 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +7.2% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +17.64 total EPA
  • D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 47 dropbacks · 66.0% completion · +4.6% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -7.51 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDetroit LionsNew Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play+0.147-0.153
Offensive success rate51.8%39.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.353-0.160
Rush EPA/play-0.096-0.201
Defensive EPA/play+0.153-0.147
Defensive success rate60.5%48.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Detroit Lions: +0.15 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • New Orleans Saints: -0.15 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 9 drives, +12.47 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, -12.37 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Detroit Lions — T. Riddick (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q2 13:05)
  • New Orleans Saints — J. Kuhn (Q4 13:40)
  • Detroit Lions — G. Tate (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q4 11:50)

Field goals

  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q1 8:18)
  • Wil LutzNew Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz (Q2 5:11)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q2 0:59)
  • Wil LutzNew Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz (Q2 0:05)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q3 9:00)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q3 1:46)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q4 7:15)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the NO 9 (Q1 8:18) — (8:18) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–6. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q2 13:05) — (13:05) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 25-T.Riddick for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 13:03) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DET 22 (Q2 5:11) — (5:11) 3-W.Lutz 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the NO 11 (Q2 0:59) — (:59) 5-M.Prater 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DET 14 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 3-W.Lutz 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 6–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the NO 14 (Q3 9:00) — (9:00) 5-M.Prater 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the NO 9 (Q3 1:46) — (1:46) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 9–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 13:40) — (13:40) 68-T.Lelito reported in as eligible. 29-J.Kuhn left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 13:32); Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 66 (Q4 11:50) — (11:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 15-G.Tate for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.Jordan]. Pass 29, YAC 37; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the NO 33 (Q4 7:15) — (7:15) 5-M.Prater 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q4 11:50) — (11:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 15-G.Tate for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.Jordan]. Pass 29, YAC 37 [WPA +13.7% · EPA +6.67]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 11:21) — (11:21) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 13-T.Jones to NO 19 for 36 yards (48-V.Bell, 40-D.Breaux). Pass 30, YAC 6 [WPA +10.9% · EPA +4.36]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees to NO 23 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at NO 11. 9-D.Brees pass incomplete right. PENALTY on NO-9-D.Brees, Intentional Grounding, 20 yards, enforced at NO 27. Brees f [WPA -9.9% · EPA -4.20]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 2:15) — (2:15) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 85-E.Ebron to DET 34 for 12 yards (48-V.Bell). Pass 12, YAC 0 [WPA +7.0% · EPA +2.35]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q2 8:08) — (8:08) 68-T.Lelito reported in as eligible. 22-M.Ingram right end pushed ob at DET 21 for 22 yards (27-G.Quin). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +1.61]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Detroit Lions (Q4 11:50) — (11:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 15-G.Tate for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.Jordan]. Pass 29, YAC 37 [WPA +13.7% · EPA +6.67]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 83-W.Snead INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Wilson at DET 26. 32-T.Wilson to DET 44 for 18 yards (13-M.Thomas). [WPA -2.8% · EPA -5.34]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 11:21) — (11:21) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 13-T.Jones to NO 19 for 36 yards (48-V.Bell, 40-D.Breaux). Pass 30, YAC 6 [WPA +10.9% · EPA +4.36]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees to NO 23 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at NO 11. 9-D.Brees pass incomplete right. PENALTY on NO-9-D.Brees, Intentional Grounding, 20 yards, enforced at NO 27. Brees f [WPA -9.9% · EPA -4.20]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 8:18 · NO 9 · Score 3-0
    (8:18) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  2. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 13:05 · NO 1 · Score 9-0
    (13:05) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 25-T.Riddick for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0
  3. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 13:03 · NO 15 · Score 10-0
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  4. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 5:11 · DET 22 · Score 10-3
    (5:11) 3-W.Lutz 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
  5. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:59 · NO 11 · Score 13-3
    (:59) 5-M.Prater 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  6. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · DET 14 · Score 13-6
    (:05) 3-W.Lutz 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
  7. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 9:00 · NO 14 · Score 16-6
    (9:00) 5-M.Prater 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  8. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 1:46 · NO 9 · Score 19-6
    (1:46) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  9. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 13:40 · DET 1 · Score 19-12
    (13:40) 68-T.Lelito reported in as eligible. 29-J.Kuhn left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 13:32 · DET 15 · Score 19-13
    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. PENALTY on DET-23-D.Slay, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  11. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 11:50 · NO 66 · Score 25-13
    (11:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 15-G.Tate for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.Jordan]. Pass 29, YAC 37
  12. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 7:15 · NO 33 · Score 28-13
    (7:15) 5-M.Prater 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Matthew Stafford (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints on 2016-12-04?

The Detroit Lions beat the New Orleans Saints 28-13 in Week 13, 2016.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?

Q1: Detroit Lions 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 10, New Orleans Saints 6; Q3: Detroit Lions 6, New Orleans Saints 0; Q4: Detroit Lions 9, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: Detroit Lions 28, New Orleans Saints 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?

Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Riddick (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 13:05) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Kuhn (Q4 13:40) Detroit Lions touchdown — G. Tate (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 11:50) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q1 8:18, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 5:11, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 0:59, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q3 9:00, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q3 1:46, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 7:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 60.0% completion, +7.2% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +17.64 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 66.0% completion, +4.6% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -7.51 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.64 total EPA on Passing plays. across 50 snaps. Their top snap (+6.67 EPA): (11:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 15-G.Tate for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.Jordan]. Pass 29, YAC 37.

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W

New Orleans Saints

Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L

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