Quick answer
- Winner
- LA
- Final score
- LA 26–23 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- LA 10–13 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Brandin Cooks
- Top passer
- Jared Goff
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:42) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle intended for 30-T.Gurley INTERCEPTED by 56-D.…
- Game date
- 2019-01-20
Game summary
The LA beat the New Orleans Saints 26–23 on 2019-01-20, overcoming New Orleans Saints's 13–10 halftime lead. Brandin Cooks posted a game-high +6.73 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA | 0 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 26 |
 New Orleans Saints | 13 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LALA
(10:07) 3-W.Lutz 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(7:10) 3-W.Lutz 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(1:40) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 45-G.Griffin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(9:49) 4-G.Zuerlein 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(:28) 30-T.Gurley left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(8:37) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 7-T.Hill for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -3, YAC 5
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(3:09) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 89-T.Higbee for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(5:06) 4-G.Zuerlein 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(1:45) 3-W.Lutz 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(:19) 4-G.Zuerlein 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(11:47) 4-G.Zuerlein 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 10:07FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 19
- Score
- 0-3
(10:07) 3-W.Lutz 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 7:10FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 10
- Score
- 0-6
(7:10) 3-W.Lutz 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 1:40TD GGG. GriffinPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 5
- Score
- 0-12
(1:40) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 45-G.Griffin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 1:35XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 15
- Score
- 0-13
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- LALA
Q2 9:49FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 18
- Score
- 3-13
(9:49) 4-G.Zuerlein 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LALA
Q2 0:28TD TGT. GurleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 9-13
(:28) 30-T.Gurley left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q2 0:23XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 10-13
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 8:37TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 10-19
(8:37) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 7-T.Hill for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -3, YAC 5
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 8:34XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 15
- Score
- 10-20
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- LALA
Q3 3:09TD Tyler HigbeePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 16-20
(3:09) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 89-T.Higbee for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0
- LALA
Q3 3:06XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 17-20
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LALA
Q4 5:06FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 20-20
(5:06) 4-G.Zuerlein 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:45FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 13
- Score
- 20-23
(1:45) 3-W.Lutz 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- LALA
Q4 0:19FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 30
- Score
- 23-23
(:19) 4-G.Zuerlein 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LALA
OT 11:47FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 39
- Score
- 26-23
(11:47) 4-G.Zuerlein 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Brandin Cooks · LA · Receiving · +6.73 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play - 2
Gerald Everett · LA · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play - 3
Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play - 4
Johnny Hekker · LA · Passing · +3.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.35 EPA/play - 5S. Shields · LA · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.35 EPA/play
- 6D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +2.74 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 7
Josh Reynolds · LA · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 8
Jared Goff · LA · Passing · +2.12 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.05 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
Brandin Cooks — LA · Receiving
Brandin Cooks posted the highest total EPA (+6.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.84 EPA per play.
Brandin Cooks's top snap (+2.72 EPA): (:48) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 12-B.Cooks to NO 6 for 36 yards (26-P.Williams). Pass 31, YAC 5
Biggest single play (-4.52 EPA): Jared Goff — (8:42) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle intended for 30-T.Gurley INTERCEPTED by 56-D.Davis at LA 17. 56-D.Davis to LA 16 for 1 yard (30-T.Gurley).
Quarterback report card
Jared Goff led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jared Goff (LA) · 44 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · -4.5% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.12 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 43 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · -2.2% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | LA | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.006 | -0.038 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.7% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.121 | +0.045 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.183 | -0.397 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.038 | -0.006 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 57.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (LA +0.01, New Orleans Saints -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- LA: +0.01 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.04 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- LA: 11 drives, +0.53 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -3.16 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — G. Griffin (D. Brees pass)
- LA — T. Gurley
- New Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill (D. Brees pass)
- LA — Tyler Higbee (Jared Goff pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- LA — Greg Zuerlein
- LA — Greg Zuerlein
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- LA — Greg Zuerlein
- LA — Greg Zuerlein
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 13–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LA 19 (Q1 10:07) — (10:07) 3-W.Lutz 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LA 10 (Q1 7:10) — (7:10) 3-W.Lutz 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q1 1:40) — (1:40) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 45-G.Griffin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 1:35) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The second quarter: LA won the period 10–0. LA connected on a field goal from the NO 18 (Q2 9:49) — (9:49) 4-G.Zuerlein 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q2 0:28) — (:28) 30-T.Gurley left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 0:23) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q3 8:37) — (8:37) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 7-T.Hill for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -3, YAC 5; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 8:34) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; LA found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q3 3:09) — (3:09) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 89-T.Higbee for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0; LA added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 3:06) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: LA won the period 6–3. LA connected on a field goal from the NO 6 (Q4 5:06) — (5:06) 4-G.Zuerlein 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LA 13 (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) 3-W.Lutz 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; LA connected on a field goal from the NO 30 (Q4 0:19) — (:19) 4-G.Zuerlein 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Overtime: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the NO 39 (OT 11:47) — (11:47) 4-G.Zuerlein 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- LA (OT 11:47) — (11:47) 4-G.Zuerlein 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- New Orleans Saints (OT 14:03) — (14:03) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left intended for 10-T.Smith INTERCEPTED by 43-J.Johnson [56-D.Fowler] at LA 46. 43-J.Johnson to LA 46 for no gain (13-M.Thomas).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 19-T.Ginn to LA 13 for 43 yards (20-L.Joyner). Pass 42, YAC 1
- LA (Q4 0:19) — (:19) 4-G.Zuerlein 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- New Orleans Saints (OT 14:53) — (14:53) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete deep middle to 85-D.Arnold. PENALTY on LA-26-M.Barron, Defensive Pass Interference, 14 yards, enforced at NO 26 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- LA (Q1 8:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle intended for 30-T.Gurley INTERCEPTED by 56-D.Davis at LA 17. 56-D.Davis to LA 16 for 1 yard (30-T.Gurley).
- New Orleans Saints (OT 14:03) — (14:03) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left intended for 10-T.Smith INTERCEPTED by 43-J.Johnson [56-D.Fowler] at LA 46. 43-J.Johnson to LA 46 for no gain (13-M.Thomas).
- LA (Q2 14:23) — (14:23) (Punt formation) 6-J.Hekker pass short right to 37-S.Shields ran ob at LA 42 for 12 yards (31-C.Banjo). Pass 3, YAC 9
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 19-T.Ginn to LA 13 for 43 yards (20-L.Joyner). Pass 42, YAC 1
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 10:07 · LA 19 · Score 0-3
(10:07) 3-W.Lutz 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 7:10 · LA 10 · Score 0-6
(7:10) 3-W.Lutz 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 1:40 · LA 5 · Score 0-12
(1:40) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 45-G.Griffin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 1:35 · LA 15 · Score 0-13
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - LA FG (+3) — Q2 9:49 · NO 18 · Score 3-13
(9:49) 4-G.Zuerlein 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 0:28 · NO 6 · Score 9-13
(:28) 30-T.Gurley left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 0:23 · NO 15 · Score 10-13
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 8:37 · LA 2 · Score 10-19
(8:37) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 7-T.Hill for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -3, YAC 5 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 8:34 · LA 15 · Score 10-20
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - LA TD (+6) — Q3 3:09 · NO 1 · Score 16-20
(3:09) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 89-T.Higbee for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0 - LA XP (+1) — Q3 3:06 · NO 15 · Score 17-20
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - LA FG (+3) — Q4 5:06 · NO 6 · Score 20-20
(5:06) 4-G.Zuerlein 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 1:45 · LA 13 · Score 20-23
(1:45) 3-W.Lutz 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - LA FG (+3) — Q4 0:19 · NO 30 · Score 23-23
(:19) 4-G.Zuerlein 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - LA FG (+3) — OT 11:47 · NO 39 · Score 26-23
(11:47) 4-G.Zuerlein 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Brandin Cooks (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jared Goff (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won LA vs New Orleans Saints on 2019-01-20?
The LA beat the New Orleans Saints 26-23 in Divisional, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in LA vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: LA 0, New Orleans Saints 13; Q2: LA 10, New Orleans Saints 0; Q3: LA 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: LA 6, New Orleans Saints 3; Q5: LA 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Final: LA 26, New Orleans Saints 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — G. Griffin (D. Brees pass) (Q1 1:40) LA touchdown — T. Gurley (Q2 0:28) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (D. Brees pass) (Q3 8:37) LA touchdown — T. Higbee (J. Goff pass) (Q3 3:09) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 10:07, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 7:10, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 9:49, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 5:06, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 1:45, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 0:19, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (OT 11:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs New Orleans Saints?
Jared Goff (LA), 56.8% completion, -4.5% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.12 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 60.5% completion, -2.2% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.74 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs New Orleans Saints?
Brandin Cooks (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.73 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.72 EPA): (:48) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 12-B.Cooks to NO 6 for 36 yards (26-P.Williams). Pass 31, YAC 5.
Was LA vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. LA won 26-23 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 14-3 Now 15-3 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 14-3 Now 14-4 L
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