Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 43–19 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 13–26 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- Arian Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:59) 11-A.Smith pass short right intended for 13-M.Harris INTERCEPTED by 34-J.Hardee at …
- Game date
- 2018-10-08
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Washington Commanders 43–19 on 2018-10-08. D. Brees posted a game-high +22.80 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 30 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 3 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
 New Orleans Saints | 6 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 43 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders
(10:45) 22-M.Ingram left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(2:42) 3-D.Hopkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(10:41) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 89-J.Hill for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(8:41) 3-D.Hopkins 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(3:47) 74-J.Bushrod reported in as eligible. 22-M.Ingram left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(2:46) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 10-T.Smith for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, YAC 38 PENALTY on NO-13-M.Thomas, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. With this TD pass completion, NO #9 D.Brees becomes the NFL's all-time leader in passing yardage.
(:29) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(12:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 10-T.Smith for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 28, YAC 7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(6:48) T.Hill at quarterback. D.Brees at wide receiver. (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(14:15) 3-W.Lutz 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(10:29) 52-R.Anderson reported in as eligible. 46-K.Bibbs left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 10:45TD Points+6
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 0-6
(10:45) 22-M.Ingram left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 2:42FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 19
- Score
- 3-6
(2:42) 3-D.Hopkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 10:41TD Julian HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 3-12
(10:41) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 89-J.Hill for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 10:38XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 3-13
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 8:41FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 35
- Score
- 6-13
(8:41) 3-D.Hopkins 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 3:47TD Points+6
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 6-19
(3:47) 74-J.Bushrod reported in as eligible. 22-M.Ingram left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 3:43XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 6-20
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:46TD Tyron SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 62
- Score
- 6-26
(2:46) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 10-T.Smith for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, YAC 38 PENALTY on NO-13-M.Thomas, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. With this TD pass completion, NO #9 D.Brees becomes the NFL's all-time leader in passing yardage.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:29TD Arian SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 4
- Score
- 12-26
(:29) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:26XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 13-26
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 12:29TD Tyron SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 35
- Score
- 13-32
(12:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 10-T.Smith for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 28, YAC 7
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 12:23XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 13-33
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 6:48TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 13-39
(6:48) T.Hill at quarterback. D.Brees at wide receiver. (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 6:43XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 13-40
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 14:15FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 26
- Score
- 13-43
(14:15) 3-W.Lutz 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 10:29TD KBK. BibbsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 19-43
(10:29) 52-R.Anderson reported in as eligible. 46-K.Bibbs left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +22.80 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 2Tyron Smith · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.78 EPA/play
- 3Michael Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 4Arian Smith · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +4.29 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.15 EPA/play
- 5
Blake Watson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play - 6Jamison Crowder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 7P. Richardson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 8Julian Hill · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.11 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 (+22.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.69 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (-5.28 EPA): (1:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 81-C.Meredith to NO 39 for 2 yards (31-F.Moreau). FUMBLES (31-F.Moreau), RECOVERED by WAS-96-P.McPhee at NO 40. 96-P.McPhee pushed ob at NO 16 for 24 yards (71-R.Ramczyk).
Biggest single play (-8.01 EPA): Arian Smith — (7:59) 11-A.Smith pass short right intended for 13-M.Harris INTERCEPTED by 34-J.Hardee at NO 19. 34-J.Hardee to WAS 4 for 77 yards (86-J.Reed).
Quarterback report card
Arian Smith led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Arian Smith (Washington Commanders) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · -4.8% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -10.31 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 33 dropbacks · 78.8% completion · +15.2% CPOE · +0.69 EPA/play · +22.80 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.117 | +0.224 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.5% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.240 | +0.691 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.056 | -0.006 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.224 | +0.117 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 60.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: -0.12 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.22 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, +17.70 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 9 drives, -8.87 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 Orleans Saints — Julian Hill (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram
- New Orleans Saints — Tyron Smith (D. Brees pass)
- Washington Commanders — Arian Smith
- New Orleans Saints — Tyron Smith (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill
- Washington Commanders — K. Bibbs
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins
- Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins
- 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 6–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q1 10:45) — (10:45) 22-M.Ingram left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NO 19 (Q1 2:42) — (2:42) 3-D.Hopkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 20–10. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q2 10:41) — (10:41) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 89-J.Hill for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 10:38) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NO 35 (Q2 8:41) — (8:41) 3-D.Hopkins 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q2 3:47) — (3:47) 74-J.Bushrod reported in as eligible. 22-M.Ingram left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 3:43) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 62 (Q2 2:46); Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q2 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 0:26) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 35 (Q3 12:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 10-T.Smith for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 28, YAC 7; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 12:23) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q3 6:48) — (6:48) T.Hill at quarterback. D.Brees at wide receiver. (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 6:43) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the WAS 26 (Q4 14:15) — (14:15) 3-W.Lutz 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q4 10:29) — (10:29) 52-R.Anderson reported in as eligible. 46-K.Bibbs left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 6:10) — (6:10) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 25-C.Thompson pushed ob at NO 30 for 17 yards (29-K.Coleman). Pass 5, YAC 12
- Washington Commanders (Q1 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-P.Richardson to NO 5 for 23 yards (24-V.Bell). NO-53-A.Klein was injured during the play. His return is Probable. Pass 22, YAC 1
- Washington Commanders (Q1 3:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith sacked at NO 19 for -12 yards (98-S.Rankins).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 5:53) — (5:53) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 81-C.Meredith to WAS 8 for 46 yards (31-F.Moreau; 53-Z.Brown). Pass 26, YAC 20
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 11:33) — (11:33) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 22-M.Ingram pushed ob at WAS 2 for 28 yards (36-D.Swearinger). Pass -5, YAC 33
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 7:59) — (7:59) 11-A.Smith pass short right intended for 13-M.Harris INTERCEPTED by 34-J.Hardee at NO 19. 34-J.Hardee to WAS 4 for 77 yards (86-J.Reed).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 2:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith sacked at NO 29 for -7 yards (92-M.Davenport). FUMBLES (92-M.Davenport), RECOVERED by NO-53-A.Klein at NO 35. 53-A.Klein to WAS 48 for 17 yards (76-M.Moses).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 1:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 81-C.Meredith to NO 39 for 2 yards (31-F.Moreau). FUMBLES (31-F.Moreau), RECOVERED by WAS-96-P.McPhee at NO 40. 96-P.McPhee pushed ob at NO 16 for 24 yar
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 2:46) — (2:46) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 10-T.Smith for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, YAC 38 PENALTY on NO-13-M.Thomas, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. With this TD pass completion, N
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 10:45 · WAS 2 · Score 0-6
(10:45) 22-M.Ingram left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 2:42 · NO 19 · Score 3-6
(2:42) 3-D.Hopkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 10:41 · WAS 1 · Score 3-12
(10:41) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 89-J.Hill for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 10:38 · WAS 15 · Score 3-13
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 8:41 · NO 35 · Score 6-13
(8:41) 3-D.Hopkins 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 3:47 · WAS 1 · Score 6-19
(3:47) 74-J.Bushrod reported in as eligible. 22-M.Ingram left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 3:43 · WAS 15 · Score 6-20
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 2:46 · WAS 62 · Score 6-26
(2:46) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 10-T.Smith for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, YAC 38 PENALTY on NO-13-M.Thomas, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. With this TD pass completion, N - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 0:29 · NO 4 · Score 12-26
(:29) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 0:26 · NO 15 · Score 13-26
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 12:29 · WAS 35 · Score 13-32
(12:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 10-T.Smith for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 28, YAC 7 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 12:23 · WAS 15 · Score 13-33
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 6:48 · WAS 1 · Score 13-39
(6:48) T.Hill at quarterback. D.Brees at wide receiver. (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 6:43 · WAS 15 · Score 13-40
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 14:15 · WAS 26 · Score 13-43
(14:15) 3-W.Lutz 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 10:29 · NO 1 · Score 19-43
(10:29) 52-R.Anderson reported in as eligible. 46-K.Bibbs left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- Arian Smith (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs New Orleans Saints on 2018-10-08?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Washington Commanders 43-19 in Week 5, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Washington Commanders 3, New Orleans Saints 6; Q2: Washington Commanders 10, New Orleans Saints 20; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, New Orleans Saints 14; Q4: Washington Commanders 6, New Orleans Saints 3; Final: Washington Commanders 19, New Orleans Saints 43.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q1 10:45) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Hill (D. Brees pass) (Q2 10:41) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q2 3:47) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Smith (D. Brees pass) (Q2 2:46) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Smith (Q2 0:29) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Smith (D. Brees pass) (Q3 12:29) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (Q3 6:48) Washington Commanders touchdown — K. Bibbs (Q4 10:29) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 2:42, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 8:41, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 14:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs New Orleans Saints?
Arian Smith (Washington Commanders), 53.5% completion, -4.8% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -10.31 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 78.8% completion, +15.2% CPOE, +0.69 EPA per dropback, +22.80 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.80 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (-5.28 EPA): (1:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 81-C.Meredith to NO 39 for 2 yards (31-F.Moreau). FUMBLES (31-F.Moreau), RECOVERED by WAS-96-P.McPhee at NO 40. 96-P.McPhee pushed ob.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
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