Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 33–18 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 12–7 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Sterling Shepard
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:45) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 22-W.Gallman to NO 47 for 4 yards (26-P.Williams). …
- Game date
- 2018-09-30
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the New York Giants 33–18 on 2018-09-30. Sterling Shepard posted a game-high +8.84 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 33 |
 New York Giants | 7 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 18 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(8:30) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 87-S.Shepard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(15:00) 3-W.Lutz 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(7:23) 3-W.Lutz 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(3:40) 3-W.Lutz 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(:15) 3-W.Lutz 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(7:20) #7 - T.Hill at QB. (Shotgun) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(2:12) 2-A.Rosas 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(6:50) 41-A.Kamara right tackle to NYG 1 for 3 yards (99-M.Edwards, 35-C.Riley). New Orleans challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 41-A.Kamara right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(3:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-E.Manning pass to 87-S.Shepard is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(2:16) 41-A.Kamara right guard for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 8:30TD Sterling ShepardPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 0-6
(8:30) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 87-S.Shepard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 8:24XP ARA. RosasPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 0-7
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 15:00FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 24
- Score
- 3-7
(15:00) 3-W.Lutz 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 7:23FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 16
- Score
- 6-7
(7:23) 3-W.Lutz 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 3:40FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 19
- Score
- 9-7
(3:40) 3-W.Lutz 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:15FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 7
- Score
- 12-7
(:15) 3-W.Lutz 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:20TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 9
- Score
- 18-7
(7:20) #7 - T.Hill at QB. (Shotgun) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:16XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 19-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 2:12FG ARA. RosasPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 14
- Score
- 19-10
(2:12) 2-A.Rosas 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 6:50TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 4
- Score
- 25-10
(6:50) 41-A.Kamara right tackle to NYG 1 for 3 yards (99-M.Edwards, 35-C.Riley). New Orleans challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 41-A.Kamara right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 6:47XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 26-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 3:48TD Saquon BarkleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 26-16
(3:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 3:44Safety EME. ManningPoints+2
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 26-18
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-E.Manning pass to 87-S.Shepard is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:16TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 49
- Score
- 32-18
(2:16) 41-A.Kamara right guard for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:06XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 33-18
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).
- 1Sterling Shepard · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.84 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 2Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +8.55 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 3D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +6.83 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 4Michael Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 5
Julian Hill · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play - 6Saquon Barkley · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 7
Justin Hardee Sr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.05 EPA/play - 8
Trysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +2.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.27 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
Sterling Shepard — NYG · Receiving
Sterling Shepard posted the highest total EPA (+8.84) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.80 EPA per play.
Sterling Shepard's top snap (+2.90 EPA): (4:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 87-S.Shepard pushed ob at NO 2 for 19 yards (20-K.Crawley).
Biggest single play (-7.30 EPA): E. Manning — (4:45) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 22-W.Gallman to NO 47 for 4 yards (26-P.Williams). FUMBLES (26-P.Williams), RECOVERED by NO-23-M.Lattimore at NYG 48. 23-M.Lattimore pushed ob at NYG 11 for 37 y
Quarterback report card
E. Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 47 dropbacks · 66.0% completion · +7.5% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.61 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 37 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -6.4% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.83 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.176 | -0.062 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.3% | 44.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.240 | -0.034 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.249 | -0.096 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.062 | -0.176 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.8% | 54.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.18 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: -0.06 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, +15.17 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 10 drives, -4.81 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — Sterling Shepard (E. Manning pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara
- New York Giants — Saquon Barkley
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New York Giants — A. Rosas
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q1 8:30) — (8:30) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 87-S.Shepard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 8:24) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 12–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NYG 24 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 3-W.Lutz 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NYG 16 (Q2 7:23) — (7:23) 3-W.Lutz 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NYG 19 (Q2 3:40) — (3:40) 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 NYG 7 (Q2 0:15) — (:15) 3-W.Lutz 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 9 (Q3 7:20) — (7:20) #7 - T.Hill at QB. (Shotgun) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 7:16) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the NO 14 (Q3 2:12) — (2:12) 2-A.Rosas 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–8. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q4 6:50); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 6:47) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q4 3:48) — (3:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants registered a safety from the NO 2 (Q4 3:44) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-E.Manning pass to 87-S.Shepard is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 49 (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) 41-A.Kamara right guard for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 2:06) — 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 Giants (Q2 4:45) — (4:45) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 22-W.Gallman to NO 47 for 4 yards (26-P.Williams). FUMBLES (26-P.Williams), RECOVERED by NO-23-M.Lattimore at NYG 48. 23-M.Lattimore pushed ob at NYG 11 for 37 y
- New York Giants (Q2 2:42) — (2:42) 9-R.Dixon punts 36 yards to NO 37, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 87-B.Tate MUFFS catch, and recovers at NYG 49. 87-B.Tate to NYG 47 for 2 yards (51-Z.DeOssie).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 9:45) — (9:45) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 89-J.Hill pushed ob at NYG 23 for 22 yards (55-R.Armstrong).
- New York Giants (Q3 11:59) — (11:59) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 34 for -9 yards (56-D.Davis).
- New York Giants (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 27 for -8 yards (56-D.Davis).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q2 4:45) — (4:45) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 22-W.Gallman to NO 47 for 4 yards (26-P.Williams). FUMBLES (26-P.Williams), RECOVERED by NO-23-M.Lattimore at NYG 48. 23-M.Lattimore pushed ob at NYG 11 for 37 y
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) 41-A.Kamara right guard for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 1:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 40 for -4 yards (95-T.Davison). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 6:59) — (6:59) (Punt formation) 7-T.Hill pass short right to 34-J.Hardee to NO 43 for 10 yards (36-S.Chandler).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 8:30 · NO 2 · Score 0-6
(8:30) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 87-S.Shepard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 8:24 · NO 15 · Score 0-7
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · NYG 24 · Score 3-7
(15:00) 3-W.Lutz 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 7:23 · NYG 16 · Score 6-7
(7:23) 3-W.Lutz 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 3:40 · NYG 19 · Score 9-7
(3:40) 3-W.Lutz 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:15 · NYG 7 · Score 12-7
(:15) 3-W.Lutz 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 7:20 · NYG 9 · Score 18-7
(7:20) #7 - T.Hill at QB. (Shotgun) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 7:16 · NYG 15 · Score 19-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 2:12 · NO 14 · Score 19-10
(2:12) 2-A.Rosas 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 6:50 · NYG 4 · Score 25-10
(6:50) 41-A.Kamara right tackle to NYG 1 for 3 yards (99-M.Edwards, 35-C.Riley). New Orleans challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 41-A.Kamara right tackle for 4 yar - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 6:47 · NYG 15 · Score 26-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 3:48 · NO 1 · Score 26-16
(3:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q4 3:44 · NO 2 · Score 26-18
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-E.Manning pass to 87-S.Shepard is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 2:16 · NYG 49 · Score 32-18
(2:16) 41-A.Kamara right guard for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 2:06 · NYG 15 · Score 33-18
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.
- Sterling Shepard (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- D. Brees (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants on 2018-09-30?
The New Orleans Saints beat the New York Giants 33-18 in Week 4, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, New York Giants 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 12, New York Giants 0; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, New York Giants 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 14, New York Giants 8; Final: New Orleans Saints 33, New York Giants 18.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — S. Shepard (E. Manning pass) (Q1 8:30) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q3 7:20) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q4 6:50) New York Giants touchdown — S. Barkley (Q4 3:48) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q4 2:16) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 7:23, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 3:40, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 0:15, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — A. Rosas (Q3 2:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 66.0% completion, +7.5% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.61 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 48.6% completion, -6.4% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.83 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants?
Sterling Shepard (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.84 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+2.90 EPA): (4:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 87-S.Shepard pushed ob at NO 2 for 19 yards (20-K.Crawley)..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
New York Giants
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
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