Saints 26–17 Packers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 7, 2017

Quick answer

Winner: New Orleans Saints
Final score: New Orleans Saints 26–17 Green Bay Packers
Halftime: New Orleans Saints 7–14 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: D. Brees
Top passer: D. Brees
Biggest EPA play: (6:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 16-B.Coleman INTERCEPTED by 23-D.…
Game date: 2017-10-22

Game summary

The New Orleans Saints beat the Green Bay Packers 26–17 on 2017-10-22, overcoming Green Bay Packers's 14–7 halftime lead. D. Brees posted a game-high +14.26 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
New Orleans Saints	0	7	9	10	0	26
Green Bay Packers	7	7	0	3	0	17

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NONew Orleans Saints

NO 46

GB 22

+3NO 28

+3GB 26

GB 1

GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 13:09TD
Andre Jones Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
NO 46
Score
0-6
(13:09) 33-A.Jones right guard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 13:00XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 12:35TD
Melvin Ingram
Points+6
Yard line
GB 12
Score
6-7
(12:35) 65-S.Kelemete reported in as eligible. 22-M.Ingram left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 12:31XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
7-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 8:45TD
BHB. Hundley
Points+6
Yard line
NO 14
Score
7-13
(8:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley scrambles left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 8:37XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
7-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 11:29TD
Brandon Coleman
Points+6
Yard line
GB 22
Score
13-14
(11:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 16-B.Coleman for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 4:12FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
GB 10
Score
16-14
(4:12) 3-W.Lutz 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 14:50FG
Maxx Crosby
Points+3
Yard line
NO 28
Score
16-17
(14:50) 2-M.Crosby 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 10:26FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
GB 26
Score
19-17
(10:26) 3-W.Lutz 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 4:57TD
DBD. Brees
Points+6
Yard line
GB 1
Score
25-17
(4:57) 61-J.LeRibeus reported in as eligible. 9-D.Brees up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 4:55XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
26-17
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).

1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +14.26 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
2T. Ginn · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +9.52 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
3Andre Jones Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +4.97 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
4Michael Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
5Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
6Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
7Melvin Ingram · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.26 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
8B. Hundley · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.22 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 (+14.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.

D. Brees's top snap (-4.31 EPA): (6:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 16-B.Coleman INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at GB -4. Touchback.

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) · 39 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +4.2% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +14.26 total EPA
B. Hundley (Green Bay Packers) · 33 dropbacks · 36.4% completion · -16.8% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.39 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New Orleans Saints	Green Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.162	+0.018
Offensive success rate	43.3%	38.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.366	+0.012
Rush EPA/play	+0.073	+0.168
Defensive EPA/play	-0.018	-0.162
Defensive success rate	61.6%	56.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New Orleans Saints: +0.16 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
Green Bay Packers: +0.02 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)

Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +1.28 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +14.60 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Green Bay Packers — Andre Jones Jr. (Q1 13:09)
New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram (Q2 12:35)
Green Bay Packers — B. Hundley (Q2 8:45)
New Orleans Saints — Brandon Coleman (D. Brees pass) (Q3 11:29)
New Orleans Saints — D. Brees (Q4 4:57)

Field goals

New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz (Q3 4:12)
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 14:50)
New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz (Q4 10:26)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NO 46 (Q1 13:09) — (13:09) 33-A.Jones right guard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 13:00) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the GB 12 (Q2 12:35) — (12:35) 65-S.Kelemete reported in as eligible. 22-M.Ingram left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 12:31) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NO 14 (Q2 8:45) — (8:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley scrambles left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 8:37) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel..

The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 9–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the GB 22 (Q3 11:29) — (11:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 16-B.Coleman for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the GB 10 (Q3 4:12) — (4:12) 3-W.Lutz 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the NO 28 (Q4 14:50) — (14:50) 2-M.Crosby 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the GB 26 (Q4 10:26) — (10:26) 3-W.Lutz 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 4:57) — (4:57) 61-J.LeRibeus reported in as eligible. 9-D.Brees up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 4:55) — 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 Orleans Saints (Q3 8:48) — (8:48) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 19-T.Ginn pushed ob at GB 37 for 47 yards (21-H.Clinton-Dix). [WPA +13.1% · EPA +3.34]
Green Bay Packers (Q1 13:09) — (13:09) 33-A.Jones right guard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +3.74]
Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 2-M.Crosby 59 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel. [WPA -11.2% · EPA -1.36]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 12:35) — (12:35) 65-S.Kelemete reported in as eligible. 22-M.Ingram left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +2.40]
New Orleans Saints (Q3 12:48) — (12:48) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 13-M.Thomas to GB 26 for 21 yards (21-H.Clinton-Dix) [76-M.Daniels]. [WPA +9.4% · EPA +2.79]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New Orleans Saints (Q1 6:33) — (6:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 16-B.Coleman INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at GB -4. Touchback. [WPA -9.2% · EPA -4.31]
Green Bay Packers (Q1 13:09) — (13:09) 33-A.Jones right guard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +3.74]
New Orleans Saints (Q1 3:56) — (3:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn to GB 39 for 40 yards (31-D.House). [WPA +5.5% · EPA +3.35]
New Orleans Saints (Q3 8:48) — (8:48) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 19-T.Ginn pushed ob at GB 37 for 47 yards (21-H.Clinton-Dix). [WPA +13.1% · EPA +3.34]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 13:09 · NO 46 · Score 0-6
(13:09) 33-A.Jones right guard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 13:00 · NO 15 · Score 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 12:35 · GB 12 · Score 6-7
(12:35) 65-S.Kelemete reported in as eligible. 22-M.Ingram left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 12:31 · GB 15 · Score 7-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 8:45 · NO 14 · Score 7-13
(8:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley scrambles left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 8:37 · NO 15 · Score 7-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 11:29 · GB 22 · Score 13-14
(11:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 16-B.Coleman for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 4:12 · GB 10 · Score 16-14
(4:12) 3-W.Lutz 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 14:50 · NO 28 · Score 16-17
(14:50) 2-M.Crosby 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 10:26 · GB 26 · Score 19-17
(10:26) 3-W.Lutz 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 4:57 · GB 1 · Score 25-17
(4:57) 61-J.LeRibeus reported in as eligible. 9-D.Brees up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 4:55 · GB 15 · Score 26-17
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.
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).
B. Hundley (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers on 2017-10-22?

The New Orleans Saints beat the Green Bay Packers 26-17 in Week 7, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q3: New Orleans Saints 9, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: New Orleans Saints 10, Green Bay Packers 3; Final: New Orleans Saints 26, Green Bay Packers 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (Q1 13:09) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q2 12:35) Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Hundley (Q2 8:45) New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Coleman (D. Brees pass) (Q3 11:29) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Brees (Q4 4:57) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q3 4:12, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 14:50, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 10:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers?

D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 69.2% completion, +4.2% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +14.26 total passing EPA. B. Hundley (Green Bay Packers), 36.4% completion, -16.8% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.39 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers?

D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.26 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (-4.31 EPA): (6:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 16-B.Coleman INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at GB -4. Touchback..

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W

Green Bay Packers

Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L

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