Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 47–10 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 17–3 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Michael Thomas
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:40) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short middle intended for 85-C.Clay INTERCEPTED by 98-S.R…
- Game date
- 2017-11-12
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Buffalo Bills 47–10 on 2017-11-12. Michael Thomas posted a game-high +12.73 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 47 |
 Buffalo Bills | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(11:02) 4-S.Hauschka 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(6:22) 22-M.Ingram left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(9:08) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(1:42) 3-W.Lutz 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(9:45) 41-A.Kamara right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(8:29) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-21-J.Poyer, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
(:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees scrambles left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: T.Armstead.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(4:58) 3-W.Lutz 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(3:12) 33-T.Edmunds left end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(2:00) (Shotgun) 2-N.Peterman pass short right to 84-N.O'Leary for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 1 yd. into end zone.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 11:02FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 18
- Score
- 0-3
(11:02) 4-S.Hauschka 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 6:22TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 6-3
(6:22) 22-M.Ingram left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 6:18XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 7-3
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:08TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 3
- Score
- 13-3
(9:08) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:03XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 14-3
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:42FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 5
- Score
- 17-3
(1:42) 3-W.Lutz 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:45TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 5
- Score
- 23-3
(9:45) 41-A.Kamara right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:40XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 24-3
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 8:29TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 3
- Score
- 30-3
(8:29) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-21-J.Poyer, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 0:33TD DBD. BreesPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 7
- Score
- 36-3
(:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees scrambles left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: T.Armstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 0:22XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 37-3
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 4:58FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 35
- Score
- 40-3
(4:58) 3-W.Lutz 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 3:12TD Tremaine EdmundsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 41
- Score
- 46-3
(3:12) 33-T.Edmunds left end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 3:04XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 47-3
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 2:00TD NON. O'LearyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 7
- Score
- 47-9
(2:00) (Shotgun) 2-N.Peterman pass short right to 84-N.O'Leary for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 1 yd. into end zone.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 1:54XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 47-10
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Michael Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +12.73 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 2Melvin Ingram · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +9.95 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 3D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +9.68 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 4Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +9.28 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 5Nathan Peterman · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +5.08 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 6
Brandon Coleman · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play - 7P. DiMarco · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 8Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.34 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
Michael Thomas — NO · Receiving
Michael Thomas posted the highest total EPA (+12.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.27 EPA per play.
Michael Thomas's top snap (-5.10 EPA): (1:42) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 89-J.Hill to BUF 11 for -2 yards (50-R.Humber). FUMBLES (50-R.Humber), touched at BUF 11, RECOVERED by BUF-95-K.Williams at BUF 9. 95-K.Williams to BUF 9 for no gain (13-M.Thomas). Ba
Biggest single play (-5.52 EPA): Tyrod Taylor — (8:40) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short middle intended for 85-C.Clay INTERCEPTED by 98-S.Rankins at BUF 30. 98-S.Rankins to BUF 3 for 27 yards (79-J.Mills). Pass through receiver's hands before INT.
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) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +6.0% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +9.68 total EPA
Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills) · 25 dropbacks · 36.0% completion · -13.1% CPOE · -0.67 EPA/play · -16.87 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.351 | -0.224 |
| Offensive success rate | 59.3% | 31.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.323 | -0.337 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.433 | -0.325 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.224 | -0.351 |
| Defensive success rate | 68.1% | 40.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.35 vs -0.22), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.35 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.22 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, -15.45 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +31.91 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram
- New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara
- New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram
- New Orleans Saints — D. Brees
- New Orleans Saints — Tremaine Edmunds
- Buffalo Bills — N. O'Leary (Nathan Peterman pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka
- 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 7–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NO 18 (Q1 11:02) — (11:02) 4-S.Hauschka 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q1 6:22) — (6:22) 22-M.Ingram left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 6:18) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q2 9:08) — (9:08) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 9:03) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the BUF 5 (Q2 1:42) — (1:42) 3-W.Lutz 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 20–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the BUF 5 (Q3 9:45) — (9:45) 41-A.Kamara right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 9:40) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q3 8:29) — (8:29) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-21-J.Poyer, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the BUF 7 (Q3 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees scrambles left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: T.Armstead.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 0:22) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–7. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the BUF 35 (Q4 4:58) — (4:58) 3-W.Lutz 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the BUF 41 (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) 33-T.Edmunds left end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 3:04) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-N.Peterman pass short right to 84-N.O'Leary for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 1 yd. into end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 1:54) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 1:42) — (1:42) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 89-J.Hill to BUF 11 for -2 yards (50-R.Humber). FUMBLES (50-R.Humber), touched at BUF 11, RECOVERED by BUF-95-K.Williams at BUF 9. 95-K.Williams to BUF 9 for no ga
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 7:46) — (7:46) 22-M.Ingram up the middle to BUF 5 for 25 yards (21-J.Poyer).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 13:43) — (13:43) 25-L.McCoy left end to NO 30 for 36 yards (25-R.Bush).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 11:58) — (11:58) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 16-B.Coleman to BUF 21 for 30 yards (20-S.Wright). BUF-20-S.Wright was injured during the play. His return is Probable. Caught at BUF 40, crossing to l
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 9:53) — (9:53) 22-M.Ingram up the middle to BUF 39 for 14 yards (23-M.Hyde).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 8:40) — (8:40) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short middle intended for 85-C.Clay INTERCEPTED by 98-S.Rankins at BUF 30. 98-S.Rankins to BUF 3 for 27 yards (79-J.Mills). Pass through receiver's hands before INT.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 1:42) — (1:42) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 89-J.Hill to BUF 11 for -2 yards (50-R.Humber). FUMBLES (50-R.Humber), touched at BUF 11, RECOVERED by BUF-95-K.Williams at BUF 9. 95-K.Williams to BUF 9 for no ga
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) 33-T.Edmunds left end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 11:58) — (11:58) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 16-B.Coleman to BUF 21 for 30 yards (20-S.Wright). BUF-20-S.Wright was injured during the play. His return is Probable. Caught at BUF 40, crossing to l
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 11:02 · NO 18 · Score 0-3
(11:02) 4-S.Hauschka 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 6:22 · BUF 1 · Score 6-3
(6:22) 22-M.Ingram left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 6:18 · BUF 15 · Score 7-3
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 9:08 · BUF 3 · Score 13-3
(9:08) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 9:03 · BUF 15 · Score 14-3
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 1:42 · BUF 5 · Score 17-3
(1:42) 3-W.Lutz 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 9:45 · BUF 5 · Score 23-3
(9:45) 41-A.Kamara right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 9:40 · BUF 15 · Score 24-3
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 8:29 · BUF 3 · Score 30-3
(8:29) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-21-J.Poyer, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 0:33 · BUF 7 · Score 36-3
(:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees scrambles left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: T.Armstead. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 0:22 · BUF 15 · Score 37-3
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 4:58 · BUF 35 · Score 40-3
(4:58) 3-W.Lutz 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 3:12 · BUF 41 · Score 46-3
(3:12) 33-T.Edmunds left end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 3:04 · BUF 15 · Score 47-3
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · NO 7 · Score 47-9
(2:00) (Shotgun) 2-N.Peterman pass short right to 84-N.O'Leary for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 1 yd. into end zone. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 1:54 · NO 15 · Score 47-10
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
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.
- Michael Thomas (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Tyrod Taylor (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Buffalo Bills on 2017-11-12?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Buffalo Bills 47-10 in Week 10, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, Buffalo Bills 3; Q2: New Orleans Saints 10, Buffalo Bills 0; Q3: New Orleans Saints 20, Buffalo Bills 0; Q4: New Orleans Saints 10, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 47, Buffalo Bills 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Buffalo Bills?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q1 6:22) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q2 9:08) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q3 9:45) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q3 8:29) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Brees (Q3 0:33) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Edmunds (Q4 3:12) Buffalo Bills touchdown — N. O'Leary (N. Peterman pass) (Q4 2:00) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q1 11:02, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 1:42, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 4:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Buffalo Bills?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 60.0% completion, +6.0% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +9.68 total passing EPA. Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills), 36.0% completion, -13.1% CPOE, -0.67 EPA per dropback, -16.87 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Buffalo Bills?
Michael Thomas (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.73 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (-5.10 EPA): (1:42) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 89-J.Hill to BUF 11 for -2 yards (50-R.Humber). FUMBLES (50-R.Humber), touched at BUF 11, RECOVERED by BUF-95-K.Williams at BUF 9. 95-K.William.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L
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