Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 48–41 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 24–20 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Brandin Cooks
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:20) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at ARI 47 for -7 yards (44-M.Golden). FUMBLES (44-M.Gold…
- Game date
- 2016-12-18
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Arizona Cardinals 48–41 on 2016-12-18. Brandin Cooks posted a game-high +16.80 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 35 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 10 | 14 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 48 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 41 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(12:38) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 33-K.Williams. 33-K.Williams right end for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
(5:32) 3-W.Lutz 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(1:41) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 38-T.Cadet for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(7:20) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at ARI 47 for -7 yards (44-M.Golden). FUMBLES (44-M.Golden) [44-M.Golden], RECOVERED by ARI-93-C.Campbell at ARI 47. 93-C.Campbell for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(6:21) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 10-B.Cooks for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. PENALTY on ARI-28-J.Bethel, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(2:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 10-B.Cooks for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(:45) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 14-J.Nelson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
(6:11) 3-W.Lutz 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(3:23) 31-D.Johnson 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 stands.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
(13:04) 78-L.Turner reported in as eligible. 34-T.Hightower right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(9:02) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
(5:39) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. PENALTY on ARI-28-J.Bethel, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(3:31) 78-L.Turner reported in as eligible. 34-T.Hightower right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(2:25) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left to 12-Jo.Brown for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-N.Fairley].
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 12:38TD Kristian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 49
- Score
- 0-6
(12:38) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 33-K.Williams. 33-K.Williams right end for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 12:27XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 0-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 5:32FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 19
- Score
- 3-7
(5:32) 3-W.Lutz 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 1:41TD TCT. CadetPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 10
- Score
- 9-7
(1:41) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 38-T.Cadet for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 1:33XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 10-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 7:20TD Chance CampbellPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 40
- Score
- 10-13
(7:20) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at ARI 47 for -7 yards (44-M.Golden). FUMBLES (44-M.Golden) [44-M.Golden], RECOVERED by ARI-93-C.Campbell at ARI 47. 93-C.Campbell for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:21TD Brandin CooksPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 65
- Score
- 16-13
(6:21) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 10-B.Cooks for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:11XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 17-13
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. PENALTY on ARI-28-J.Bethel, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:00TD Brandin CooksPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 45
- Score
- 23-13
(2:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 10-B.Cooks for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:51XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 24-13
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:45TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 10
- Score
- 24-19
(:45) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 14-J.Nelson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:40XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 24-20
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 6:11FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 21
- Score
- 27-20
(6:11) 3-W.Lutz 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 3:23TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 27-26
(3:23) 31-D.Johnson 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 stands.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 3:19XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 27-27
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 13:04TD THT. HightowerPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 3
- Score
- 33-27
(13:04) 78-L.Turner reported in as eligible. 34-T.Hightower right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:59XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 34-27
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 9:02TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 7
- Score
- 34-33
(9:02) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 8:57XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 34-34
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:39TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 4
- Score
- 40-34
(5:39) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:33XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 41-34
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. PENALTY on ARI-28-J.Bethel, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 3:31TD THT. HightowerPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 47-34
(3:31) 78-L.Turner reported in as eligible. 34-T.Hightower right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 3:27XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 48-34
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 2:25TD CPC. PalmerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 30
- Score
- 48-40
(2:25) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left to 12-Jo.Brown for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-N.Fairley].
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 2:19XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 48-41
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Brandin Cooks · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +16.80 total EPA · 8 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
- 2D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +15.96 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 3C. Palmer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +8.40 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 4Jo. Brown · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.58 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 5Kristian Williams · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +4.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 6Michael Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 7Willie Snead · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 8T. Cadet · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 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 (+16.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +2.10 EPA per play.
Brandin Cooks's top snap (+5.36 EPA): (6:21) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 10-B.Cooks for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-9.29 EPA): D. Brees — (7:20) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at ARI 47 for -7 yards (44-M.Golden). FUMBLES (44-M.Golden) [44-M.Golden], RECOVERED by ARI-93-C.Campbell at ARI 47. 93-C.Campbell for 53 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) · 54 dropbacks · 68.5% completion · +10.3% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +15.96 total EPA
- C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 43 dropbacks · 65.1% completion · +7.4% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +8.40 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.204 | +0.118 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.5% | 55.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.296 | +0.195 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.112 | +0.423 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.118 | -0.204 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.3% | 49.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.20 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.12 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, +9.32 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +21.43 total EPA, 9 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — Kristian Williams
- New Orleans Saints — T. Cadet (D. Brees pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Chance Campbell
- New Orleans Saints — Brandin Cooks (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Brandin Cooks (D. Brees pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Jack Nelson (C. Palmer pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson
- New Orleans Saints — T. Hightower
- Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson
- New Orleans Saints — Michael Thomas (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — T. Hightower
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Palmer
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NO 49 (Q1 12:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 33-K.Williams. 33-K.Williams right end for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 12:27) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ARI 19 (Q1 5:32) — (5:32) 3-W.Lutz 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ARI 10 (Q1 1:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 38-T.Cadet for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 1:33) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–13. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 40 (Q2 7:20); New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ARI 65 (Q2 6:21) — (6:21) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 10-B.Cooks for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 6:11); New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ARI 45 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 10-B.Cooks for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 1:51) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NO 10 (Q2 0:45) — (:45) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 14-J.Nelson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 0:40) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ARI 21 (Q3 6:11) — (6:11) 3-W.Lutz 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q3 3:23); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 3:19) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 21–14. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q4 13:04) — (13:04) 78-L.Turner reported in as eligible. 34-T.Hightower right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 12:59) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q4 9:02) — (9:02) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 8:57) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q4 5:39) — (5:39) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 5:33); New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q4 3:31) — (3:31) 78-L.Turner reported in as eligible. 34-T.Hightower right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 3:27) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NO 30 (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left to 12-Jo.Brown for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-N.Fairley].; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 2:19) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 7:20) — (7:20) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at ARI 47 for -7 yards (44-M.Golden). FUMBLES (44-M.Golden) [44-M.Golden], RECOVERED by ARI-93-C.Campbell at ARI 47. 93-C.Campbell for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 6:21) — (6:21) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 10-B.Cooks for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 13:04) — (13:04) 78-L.Turner reported in as eligible. 34-T.Hightower right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 4:42) — (4:42) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald to ARI 31 for 1 yard (99-P.Kruger). FUMBLES (99-P.Kruger), RECOVERED by NO-52-C.Robertson at ARI 30. 52-C.Robertson to ARI 30 for no gain
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 9:02) — (9:02) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 7:20) — (7:20) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at ARI 47 for -7 yards (44-M.Golden). FUMBLES (44-M.Golden) [44-M.Golden], RECOVERED by ARI-93-C.Campbell at ARI 47. 93-C.Campbell for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 4:42) — (4:42) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald to ARI 31 for 1 yard (99-P.Kruger). FUMBLES (99-P.Kruger), RECOVERED by NO-52-C.Robertson at ARI 30. 52-C.Robertson to ARI 30 for no gain
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 6:21) — (6:21) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 10-B.Cooks for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 10-B.Cooks for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 12:38 · NO 49 · Score 0-6
(12:38) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 33-K.Williams. 33-K.Williams right end for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 12:27 · NO 15 · Score 0-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 5:32 · ARI 19 · Score 3-7
(5:32) 3-W.Lutz 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 1:41 · ARI 10 · Score 9-7
(1:41) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 38-T.Cadet for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 1:33 · ARI 15 · Score 10-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 7:20 · ARI 40 · Score 10-13
(7:20) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at ARI 47 for -7 yards (44-M.Golden). FUMBLES (44-M.Golden) [44-M.Golden], RECOVERED by ARI-93-C.Campbell at ARI 47. 93-C.Campbell for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 6:21 · ARI 65 · Score 16-13
(6:21) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 10-B.Cooks for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 6:11 · ARI 15 · Score 17-13
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. PENALTY on ARI-28-J.Bethel, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · ARI 45 · Score 23-13
(2:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 10-B.Cooks for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 1:51 · ARI 15 · Score 24-13
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 0:45 · NO 10 · Score 24-19
(:45) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 14-J.Nelson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 0:40 · NO 15 · Score 24-20
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 6:11 · ARI 21 · Score 27-20
(6:11) 3-W.Lutz 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 3:23 · NO 2 · Score 27-26
(3:23) 31-D.Johnson 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 stands. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 3:19 · NO 15 · Score 27-27
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 13:04 · ARI 3 · Score 33-27
(13:04) 78-L.Turner reported in as eligible. 34-T.Hightower right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 12:59 · ARI 15 · Score 34-27
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 9:02 · NO 7 · Score 34-33
(9:02) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 8:57 · NO 15 · Score 34-34
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 5:39 · ARI 4 · Score 40-34
(5:39) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 5:33 · ARI 15 · Score 41-34
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. PENALTY on ARI-28-J.Bethel, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 3:31 · ARI 2 · Score 47-34
(3:31) 78-L.Turner reported in as eligible. 34-T.Hightower right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 3:27 · ARI 15 · Score 48-34
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 2:25 · NO 30 · Score 48-40
(2:25) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left to 12-Jo.Brown for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-N.Fairley]. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 2:19 · NO 15 · Score 48-41
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
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.
- Brandin Cooks (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 Arizona Cardinals on 2016-12-18?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Arizona Cardinals 48-41 in Week 15, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 10, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 14, Arizona Cardinals 13; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 21, Arizona Cardinals 14; Final: New Orleans Saints 48, Arizona Cardinals 41.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Williams (Q1 12:38) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Cadet (D. Brees pass) (Q1 1:41) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Campbell (Q2 7:20) New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Cooks (D. Brees pass) (Q2 6:21) New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Cooks (D. Brees pass) (Q2 2:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Nelson (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 0:45) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (Q3 3:23) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hightower (Q4 13:04) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (Q4 9:02) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q4 5:39) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hightower (Q4 3:31) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Palmer (Q4 2:25) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 5:32, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q3 6:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 68.5% completion, +10.3% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +15.96 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 65.1% completion, +7.4% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +8.40 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals?
Brandin Cooks (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.80 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+5.36 EPA): (6:21) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 10-B.Cooks for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New Orleans Saints won 48-41 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 5-8 Now 6-8 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L
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