Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 31–19 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New York Jets 10–17 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Michael Thomas
- Top passer
- B. Petty
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:52) (Shotgun) 9-B.Petty pass short left INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Robertson (20-K.Crawley) at…
- Game date
- 2017-12-17
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the New York Jets 31–19 on 2017-12-17. Michael Thomas posted a game-high +8.37 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 0 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
 New Orleans Saints | 10 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets
(11:41) 3-W.Lutz 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(3:11) 22-M.Ingram left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(11:04) 79-B.Qvale reported in as eligible. 29-B.Powell left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(6:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 41-A.Kamara for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, YAC 4
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(:13) 7-C.Catanzaro 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(8:12) 7-C.Catanzaro 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(7:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 2
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(1:55) 9-B.Petty pass short right to 25-E.McGuire for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -2, YAC 4
(1:43) 22-M.Ingram right tackle for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 11:41FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 5
- Score
- 0-3
(11:41) 3-W.Lutz 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 3:11TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 0-9
(3:11) 22-M.Ingram left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 3:07XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 0-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 11:04TD Brandon PowellPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 6-10
(11:04) 79-B.Qvale reported in as eligible. 29-B.Powell left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 10:58XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 7-10
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:17TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 10
- Score
- 7-16
(6:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 41-A.Kamara for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, YAC 4
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:12XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 7-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:13FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 11
- Score
- 10-17
(:13) 7-C.Catanzaro 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 8:12FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 8
- Score
- 13-17
(8:12) 7-C.Catanzaro 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 7:42TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 4
- Score
- 13-23
(7:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 2
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 7:39XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 13-24
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 1:55TD EME. McGuirePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 19-24
(1:55) 9-B.Petty pass short right to 25-E.McGuire for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -2, YAC 4
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:43TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 50
- Score
- 19-30
(1:43) 22-M.Ingram right tackle for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:33XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 19-31
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).
- 1Michael Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.37 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 2E. McGuire · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 3Melvin Ingram · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +3.52 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 4Melvin Ingram · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 5A. Seferian-Jenkins · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 6J. Natson · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.64 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
- 7J. Natson · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 8
Julian Hill · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.63 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 (+8.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.76 EPA per play.
Michael Thomas's top snap (-3.82 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-B.Coleman to NYJ 19 for 12 yards (41-B.Skrine). FUMBLES (41-B.Skrine), RECOVERED by NYJ-41-B.Skrine at NYJ 15. 41-B.Skrine to NYJ 23 for 8 yards (13-M.Thomas). Pass 9, Y
Biggest single play (-6.47 EPA): B. Petty — (4:52) (Shotgun) 9-B.Petty pass short left INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Robertson (20-K.Crawley) at NO 47. 52-C.Robertson to NYJ 33 for 20 yards (22-M.Forte).
Quarterback report card
B. Petty led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Petty (New York Jets) · 45 dropbacks · 42.2% completion · -14.0% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.39 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 37 dropbacks · 70.3% completion · +1.8% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.132 | -0.002 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.0% | 43.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.120 | -0.062 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.014 | +0.030 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.002 | +0.132 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.6% | 62.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.13 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.00 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 14 drives, -0.14 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, -12.11 total EPA, 4 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 York Jets — Brandon Powell
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Michael Thomas (D. Brees pass)
- New York Jets — E. McGuire (B. Petty pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New York Jets — C. Catanzaro
- New York Jets — C. Catanzaro
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NYJ 5 (Q1 11:41) — (11:41) 3-W.Lutz 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q1 3:11) — (3:11) 22-M.Ingram left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 3:07) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q2 11:04) — (11:04) 79-B.Qvale reported in as eligible. 29-B.Powell left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 10:58) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYJ 10 (Q2 6:17) — (6:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 41-A.Kamara for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, YAC 4; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 6:12) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NO 11 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) 7-C.Catanzaro 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NO 8 (Q3 8:12) — (8:12) 7-C.Catanzaro 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–6. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q4 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 2; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 7:39) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) 9-B.Petty pass short right to 25-E.McGuire for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -2, YAC 4; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYJ 50 (Q4 1:43) — (1:43) 22-M.Ingram right tackle for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 1:33) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q3 4:52) — (4:52) (Shotgun) 9-B.Petty pass short left INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Robertson (20-K.Crawley) at NO 47. 52-C.Robertson to NYJ 33 for 20 yards (22-M.Forte).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 3:21) — (3:21) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-B.Coleman to NYJ 7 for 6 yards (33-Ja.Adams). FUMBLES (33-Ja.Adams), RECOVERED by NYJ-48-J.Jenkins at NYJ 17. 48-J.Jenkins to NYJ 17 for no gain (71-R.Ramczyk).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 1:22) — (1:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 16-B.Coleman INTERCEPTED by 92-L.Williams [75-X.Cooper] at NO 17. 92-L.Williams to NO 11 for 6 yards (11-T.Lewis). NO-67-L.Warford was injured
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 13:42) — (13:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 22-M.Ingram pushed ob at NYJ 10 for 54 yards (58-D.Lee). NYJ-58-D.Lee was injured during the play. His return is Probable. Pass -4, YAC 58
- New York Jets (Q3 9:19) — (9:19) (Shotgun) 9-B.Petty pass deep right to 25-E.McGuire pushed ob at NO 8 for 38 yards (51-M.Te'o). Pass 35, YAC 3
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q3 4:52) — (4:52) (Shotgun) 9-B.Petty pass short left INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Robertson (20-K.Crawley) at NO 47. 52-C.Robertson to NYJ 33 for 20 yards (22-M.Forte).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:43) — (1:43) 22-M.Ingram right tackle for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 1:22) — (1:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 16-B.Coleman INTERCEPTED by 92-L.Williams [75-X.Cooper] at NO 17. 92-L.Williams to NO 11 for 6 yards (11-T.Lewis). NO-67-L.Warford was injured
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 3:21) — (3:21) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-B.Coleman to NYJ 7 for 6 yards (33-Ja.Adams). FUMBLES (33-Ja.Adams), RECOVERED by NYJ-48-J.Jenkins at NYJ 17. 48-J.Jenkins to NYJ 17 for no gain (71-R.Ramczyk).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 11:41 · NYJ 5 · Score 0-3
(11:41) 3-W.Lutz 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 3:11 · NYJ 1 · Score 0-9
(3:11) 22-M.Ingram left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 3:07 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 11:04 · NO 2 · Score 6-10
(11:04) 79-B.Qvale reported in as eligible. 29-B.Powell left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 10:58 · NO 15 · Score 7-10
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 6:17 · NYJ 10 · Score 7-16
(6:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 41-A.Kamara for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, YAC 4 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 6:12 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:13 · NO 11 · Score 10-17
(:13) 7-C.Catanzaro 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 8:12 · NO 8 · Score 13-17
(8:12) 7-C.Catanzaro 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 7:42 · NYJ 4 · Score 13-23
(7:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 2 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 7:39 · NYJ 15 · Score 13-24
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 1:55 · NO 2 · Score 19-24
(1:55) 9-B.Petty pass short right to 25-E.McGuire for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -2, YAC 4 - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 1:43 · NYJ 50 · Score 19-30
(1:43) 22-M.Ingram right tackle for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 1:33 · NYJ 15 · Score 19-31
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.
- 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.
- B. Petty (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs New Orleans Saints on 2017-12-17?
The New Orleans Saints beat the New York Jets 31-19 in Week 15, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: New York Jets 0, New Orleans Saints 10; Q2: New York Jets 10, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: New York Jets 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Q4: New York Jets 6, New Orleans Saints 14; Final: New York Jets 19, New Orleans Saints 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q1 3:11) New York Jets touchdown — B. Powell (Q2 11:04) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (D. Brees pass) (Q2 6:17) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q4 7:42) New York Jets touchdown — E. McGuire (B. Petty pass) (Q4 1:55) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q4 1:43) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 11:41, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 0:13, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q3 8:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs New Orleans Saints?
B. Petty (New York Jets), 42.2% completion, -14.0% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.39 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 70.3% completion, +1.8% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.29 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs New Orleans Saints?
Michael Thomas (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.37 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (-3.82 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-B.Coleman to NYJ 19 for 12 yards (41-B.Skrine). FUMBLES (41-B.Skrine), RECOVERED by NYJ-41-B.Skrine at NYJ 15. 41-B.Skrine to NYJ.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W
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