Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 29–19 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 6–16 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- S. Bradford
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:50) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 11-T.Lewis to MIN 8 for 52 yards (26-T.Waynes). Penalt…
- Game date
- 2017-09-11
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New Orleans Saints 29–19 on 2017-09-11. S. Bradford posted a game-high +21.20 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 19 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 29 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(8:26) (Field Goal formation) 3-W.Lutz 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(1:05) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(5:30) (Field Goal formation) 3-W.Lutz 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(4:13) (No Huddle) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 14-S.Diggs for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(:07) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
(11:11) 2-K.Forbath 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(2:46) 3-W.Lutz 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(12:57) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(7:53) (Field Goal formation) 3-W.Lutz 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(4:05) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(2:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 82-C.Fleener for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 8:26FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 25
- Score
- 3-0
(8:26) (Field Goal formation) 3-W.Lutz 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 1:05FG KFK. ForbathPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 7
- Score
- 3-3
(1:05) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:30FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 6-3
(5:30) (Field Goal formation) 3-W.Lutz 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 4:13TD Stefon DiggsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 18
- Score
- 6-9
(4:13) (No Huddle) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 14-S.Diggs for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 4:08XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 6-10
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:07TD Stefon DiggsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 6-16
(:07) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 11:11FG KFK. ForbathPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 13
- Score
- 6-19
(11:11) 2-K.Forbath 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 2:46FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 6
- Score
- 9-19
(2:46) 3-W.Lutz 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 12:57TD KRK. RudolphPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 9-25
(12:57) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 12:52XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 9-26
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 7:53FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 12-26
(7:53) (Field Goal formation) 3-W.Lutz 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 4:05FG KFK. ForbathPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 27
- Score
- 12-29
(4:05) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:00TD CFC. FleenerPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 8
- Score
- 18-29
(2:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 82-C.Fleener for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:56XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 19-29
(Kick formation) 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1S. Bradford · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +21.20 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 2Stefon Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +13.66 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
- 3D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +11.69 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 4
Adam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.66 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 5C. Fleener · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 6T. Ginn · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 7Melvin Ingram · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 8K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 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
S. Bradford — MIN · Passing
S. Bradford posted the highest total EPA (+21.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.
S. Bradford's top snap (+3.34 EPA): (:07) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Biggest single play (+3.72 EPA): D. Brees — (3:50) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 11-T.Lewis to MIN 8 for 52 yards (26-T.Waynes). Penalty on MIN-26-T.Waynes, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
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 · +7.4% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +11.69 total EPA
- S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings) · 35 dropbacks · 77.1% completion · +18.7% CPOE · +0.61 EPA/play · +21.20 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.106 | +0.185 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.1% | 42.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.285 | +0.606 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.155 | -0.084 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.185 | -0.106 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.0% | 51.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.11 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.18 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 9 drives, +14.96 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 9 drives, +8.40 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — Stefon Diggs (S. Bradford pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Stefon Diggs (S. Bradford pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (S. Bradford pass)
- New Orleans Saints — C. Fleener (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the MIN 25 (Q1 8:26) — (8:26) (Field Goal formation) 3-W.Lutz 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NO 7 (Q1 1:05) — (1:05) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 13–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the MIN 2 (Q2 5:30) — (5:30) (Field Goal formation) 3-W.Lutz 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NO 18 (Q2 4:13) — (4:13) (No Huddle) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 14-S.Diggs for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 4:08) — (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q2 0:07).
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NO 13 (Q3 11:11) — (11:11) 2-K.Forbath 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the MIN 6 (Q3 2:46) — (2:46) 3-W.Lutz 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NO 15 (Q4 12:57) — (12:57) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 12:52) — (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the MIN 2 (Q4 7:53) — (7:53) (Field Goal formation) 3-W.Lutz 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NO 27 (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIN 8 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 82-C.Fleener for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 1:56) — (Kick formation) 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 4:57) — (4:57) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 14-S.Diggs pushed ob at MIN 46 for 10 yards (43-M.Williams). PENALTY on NO-43-M.Williams, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 46.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 19-A.Thielen to NO 30 for 44 yards (26-P.Williams).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 5:21) — (5:21) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 19-A.Thielen to NO 39 for 35 yards (51-M.Te'o).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 9:06) — (9:06) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 82-C.Fleener to MIN 21 for 24 yards (42-B.Gedeon).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 7:45) — (7:45) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 82-C.Fleener to MIN 9 for 10 yards (29-X.Rhodes; 22-H.Smith).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 3:50) — (3:50) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 11-T.Lewis to MIN 8 for 52 yards (26-T.Waynes). Penalty on MIN-26-T.Waynes, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:42) — (1:42) (Shotgun) 33-D.Cook right end to NO 12 for 33 yards (53-A.Klein).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:28) — (:28) (Run formation) 8-S.Bradford kneels to NO 15 for -2 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 8:26 · MIN 25 · Score 3-0
(8:26) (Field Goal formation) 3-W.Lutz 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 1:05 · NO 7 · Score 3-3
(1:05) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 5:30 · MIN 2 · Score 6-3
(5:30) (Field Goal formation) 3-W.Lutz 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 4:13 · NO 18 · Score 6-9
(4:13) (No Huddle) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 14-S.Diggs for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 4:08 · NO 15 · Score 6-10
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:07 · NO 2 · Score 6-16
(:07) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 11:11 · NO 13 · Score 6-19
(11:11) 2-K.Forbath 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 2:46 · MIN 6 · Score 9-19
(2:46) 3-W.Lutz 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 12:57 · NO 15 · Score 9-25
(12:57) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 12:52 · NO 15 · Score 9-26
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 7:53 · MIN 2 · Score 12-26
(7:53) (Field Goal formation) 3-W.Lutz 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 4:05 · NO 27 · Score 12-29
(4:05) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · MIN 8 · Score 18-29
(2:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 82-C.Fleener for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · MIN 15 · Score 19-29
(Kick formation) 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- S. Bradford (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings on 2017-09-11?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New Orleans Saints 29-19 in Week 1, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 3, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q2: New Orleans Saints 3, Minnesota Vikings 13; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 10, Minnesota Vikings 10; Final: New Orleans Saints 19, Minnesota Vikings 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Diggs (S. Bradford pass) (Q2 4:13) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Diggs (S. Bradford pass) (Q2 0:07) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (S. Bradford pass) (Q4 12:57) New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Fleener (D. Brees pass) (Q4 2:00) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 8:26, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q1 1:05, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 5:30, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q3 11:11, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q3 2:46, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 7:53, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q4 4:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 65.9% completion, +7.4% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +11.69 total passing EPA. S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings), 77.1% completion, +18.7% CPOE, +0.61 EPA per dropback, +21.20 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings?
S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.20 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+3.34 EPA): (:07) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on .
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Now 0-1 L
Minnesota Vikings
Now 1-0 W
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