Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 25–20 Seattle Seahawks
- Halftime
- Seattle Seahawks 14–13 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:04) 65-S.Kelemete reported in as eligible. 22-M.Ingram right tackle to NO 34 for 2 yard…
- Game date
- 2016-10-30
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Seattle Seahawks 25–20 on 2016-10-30, overcoming Seattle Seahawks's 14–13 halftime lead. D. Brees posted a game-high +12.23 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 25 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SEASeattle Seahawks
(8:04) 65-S.Kelemete reported in as eligible. 22-M.Ingram right tackle to NO 34 for 2 yards (56-C.Avril). FUMBLES (56-C.Avril), RECOVERED by SEA-29-E.Thomas at NO 34. 29-E.Thomas for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SEA-29-E.Thomas, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty was incorrectly called on #23 S.Terrell on the field.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(11:37) 3-W.Lutz 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(9:57) 32-C.Michael right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(5:20) 3-W.Lutz 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(:50) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(9:01) 4-S.Hauschka 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(3:17) 3-W.Lutz 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(12:30) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 10-B.Cooks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 1
(6:41) 4-S.Hauschka 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(2:00) 3-W.Lutz 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 8:04TD Points+6
- Yard line
- SEA 68
- Score
- 6-0
(8:04) 65-S.Kelemete reported in as eligible. 22-M.Ingram right tackle to NO 34 for 2 yards (56-C.Avril). FUMBLES (56-C.Avril), RECOVERED by SEA-29-E.Thomas at NO 34. 29-E.Thomas for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SEA-29-E.Thomas, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty was incorrectly called on #23 S.Terrell on the field.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 7:53XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 7-0
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 11:37FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 4
- Score
- 7-3
(11:37) 3-W.Lutz 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 9:57TD CMC. MichaelPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 13-3
(9:57) 32-C.Michael right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 9:53XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 14-3
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:20FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 35
- Score
- 14-6
(5:20) 3-W.Lutz 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:50TD DBD. BreesPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 1
- Score
- 14-12
(:50) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:49XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 14-13
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 9:01FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 26
- Score
- 17-13
(9:01) 4-S.Hauschka 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 3:17FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 3
- Score
- 17-16
(3:17) 3-W.Lutz 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:30TD Brandin CooksPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 17-22
(12:30) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 10-B.Cooks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 1
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 6:41FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 3
- Score
- 20-22
(6:41) 4-S.Hauschka 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:00FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 23
- Score
- 20-25
(2:00) 3-W.Lutz 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +12.23 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 2Michael Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.34 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 3Brandin Cooks · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 4C. Prosise · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 5T. McEvoy · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +3.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.38 EPA/play
- 6Willie Snead · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 7C. Fleener · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 8Daylen Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.32 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
D. Brees — NO · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+12.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (-2.31 EPA): (6:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at NO 20 for -5 yards (55-F.Clark). Penalty on NO-64-Z.Strief, Offensive Holding, declined.
Biggest single play (-9.18 EPA): S. Kelemete — (8:04) 65-S.Kelemete reported in as eligible. 22-M.Ingram right tackle to NO 34 for 2 yards (56-C.Avril). FUMBLES (56-C.Avril), RECOVERED by SEA-29-E.Thomas at NO 34. 29-E.Thomas for 34 yards, TOUCHDO
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) · 41 dropbacks · 65.9% completion · +5.6% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +12.23 total EPA
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +3.0% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.00 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.044 | -0.004 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.4% | 45.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.020 | +0.298 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.071 | -0.377 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.004 | +0.044 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.3% | 55.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Seattle Seahawks -0.04, New Orleans Saints -0.00) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Seattle Seahawks: -0.04 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.00 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, -0.37 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, -3.14 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — Melvin Ingram
- Seattle Seahawks — C. Michael
- New Orleans Saints — D. Brees
- New Orleans Saints — Brandin Cooks (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 68 (Q1 8:04); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 7:53) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 13–7. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the SEA 4 (Q2 11:37) — (11:37) 3-W.Lutz 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q2 9:57) — (9:57) 32-C.Michael right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 9:53) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the SEA 35 (Q2 5:20) — (5:20) 3-W.Lutz 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q2 0:50) — (:50) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 0:49) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NO 26 (Q3 9:01) — (9:01) 4-S.Hauschka 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the SEA 3 (Q3 3:17) — (3:17) 3-W.Lutz 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 9–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q4 12:30) — (12:30) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 10-B.Cooks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 1; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NO 3 (Q4 6:41) — (6:41) 4-S.Hauschka 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the SEA 23 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 3-W.Lutz 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete short right to 15-J.Kearse.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 8:04) — (8:04) 65-S.Kelemete reported in as eligible. 22-M.Ingram right tackle to NO 34 for 2 yards (56-C.Avril). FUMBLES (56-C.Avril), RECOVERED by SEA-29-E.Thomas at NO 34. 29-E.Thomas for 34 yards, TOUCHDO
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 6:57) — (6:57) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 16-B.Coleman to SEA 11 for 38 yards (25-R.Sherman). Flea-flicker: Brees handed off to Hightower, who lateralled back to Brees, who threw deep. Pass 28, YAC 10.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 0:01) — (:01) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Ryan to NO 38 for no gain. FUMBLES, and recovers at NO 46. 9-J.Ryan pass incomplete short right. Ryan failed to get the exchange from center cleanly, recovered the bal
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 6:41) — (6:41) 4-S.Hauschka 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 8:04) — (8:04) 65-S.Kelemete reported in as eligible. 22-M.Ingram right tackle to NO 34 for 2 yards (56-C.Avril). FUMBLES (56-C.Avril), RECOVERED by SEA-29-E.Thomas at NO 34. 29-E.Thomas for 34 yards, TOUCHDO
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 5:08) — (5:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle intended for 15-J.Kearse INTERCEPTED by 54-N.Stupar at SEA 37. 54-N.Stupar to SEA 37 for no gain (88-J.Graham).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 10:27) — (10:27) 19-T.McEvoy pass deep right to 22-C.Prosise to NO 2 for 43 yards (56-M.Mauti). Wilson lateralled back to McEvoy, who threw deep to Prosise. Pass 28, YAC 15.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 4:01) — (4:01) 34-T.Hightower left guard to SEA 3 for -2 yards (77-A.Rubin).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 8:04 · SEA 68 · Score 6-0
(8:04) 65-S.Kelemete reported in as eligible. 22-M.Ingram right tackle to NO 34 for 2 yards (56-C.Avril). FUMBLES (56-C.Avril), RECOVERED by SEA-29-E.Thomas at NO 34. 29-E.Thomas for 34 yards, TOUCHDO - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 7:53 · NO 15 · Score 7-0
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 11:37 · SEA 4 · Score 7-3
(11:37) 3-W.Lutz 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 9:57 · NO 2 · Score 13-3
(9:57) 32-C.Michael right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 9:53 · NO 15 · Score 14-3
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 5:20 · SEA 35 · Score 14-6
(5:20) 3-W.Lutz 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:50 · SEA 1 · Score 14-12
(:50) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:49 · SEA 15 · Score 14-13
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 9:01 · NO 26 · Score 17-13
(9:01) 4-S.Hauschka 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 3:17 · SEA 3 · Score 17-16
(3:17) 3-W.Lutz 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 12:30 · SEA 2 · Score 17-22
(12:30) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 10-B.Cooks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 1 - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 6:41 · NO 3 · Score 20-22
(6:41) 4-S.Hauschka 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · SEA 23 · Score 20-25
(2:00) 3-W.Lutz 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
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.
- D. Brees (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 Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints on 2016-10-30?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Seattle Seahawks 25-20 in Week 8, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, New Orleans Saints 13; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, New Orleans Saints 3; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 3, New Orleans Saints 9; Final: Seattle Seahawks 20, New Orleans Saints 25.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Ingram (Q1 8:04) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Michael (Q2 9:57) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Brees (Q2 0:50) New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Cooks (D. Brees pass) (Q4 12:30) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 11:37, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 5:20, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 9:01, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q3 3:17, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 6:41, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 65.9% completion, +5.6% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +12.23 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 61.1% completion, +3.0% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.00 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.23 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (-2.31 EPA): (6:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at NO 20 for -5 yards (55-F.Clark). Penalty on NO-64-Z.Strief, Offensive Holding, declined..
Was Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. New Orleans Saints won 25-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
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