Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 34–17 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 20–7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- Jameis Winston
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:19) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep right intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 43-M.W…
- Game date
- 2019-11-17
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34–17 on 2019-11-17. D. Brees posted a game-high +10.85 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(8:49) 3-W.Lutz 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(:54) 3-W.Lutz 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(:03) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(5:19) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 87-J.Cook for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(2:47) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short middle to 25-P.Barber for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(11:13) 9-M.Gay 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(5:32) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 19-T.Ginn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(1:31) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short middle to 12-C.Godwin for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(5:19) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep right intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Williams at NO 45. 43-M.Williams for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 8:49FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 26
- Score
- 3-0
(8:49) 3-W.Lutz 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 0:54FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 8
- Score
- 6-0
(:54) 3-W.Lutz 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 0:03TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 16
- Score
- 12-0
(:03) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 0:00XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 13-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:19TD James Cook IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 3
- Score
- 19-0
(5:19) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 87-J.Cook for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:13XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 20-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 2:47TD PBP. BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 20-6
(2:47) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short middle to 25-P.Barber for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 2:42XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 20-7
9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 11:13FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NO 37
- Score
- 20-10
(11:13) 9-M.Gay 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 5:32TD TGT. GinnPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 6
- Score
- 26-10
(5:32) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 19-T.Ginn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 5:27XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 27-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 1:31TD Chris GodwinPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 30
- Score
- 27-16
(1:31) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short middle to 12-C.Godwin for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 1:22XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 27-17
9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:19TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 67
- Score
- 33-17
(5:19) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep right intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Williams at NO 45. 43-M.Williams for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:07XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 34-17
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 · +10.85 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 2Michael Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.35 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 3
Scotty Miller · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play - 4James Cook III · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
- 5P. Barber · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
- 6Chris Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 7T. Ginn · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 8C. Brate · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.13 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 (+10.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+3.57 EPA): (8:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas pushed ob at TB 17 for 41 yards (39-A.Adams).
Biggest single play (-6.01 EPA): Jameis Winston — (5:19) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep right intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Williams at NO 45. 43-M.Williams for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Jameis Winston led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 60 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -2.5% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -6.12 total EPA- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 36 dropbacks · 77.8% completion · +14.6% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +10.85 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.132 | -0.139 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.6% | 39.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.233 | -0.102 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.023 | -0.480 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.139 | -0.132 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.0% | 52.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.13 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.14 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, +11.07 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, -11.38 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 — Michael Thomas (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — James Cook III (D. Brees pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Barber (Jameis Winston pass)
- New Orleans Saints — T. Ginn (D. Brees pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chris Godwin (Jameis Winston pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Mykel Williams
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Matt Gay
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 TB 26 (Q1 8:49) — (8:49) 3-W.Lutz 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TB 8 (Q1 0:54) — (:54) 3-W.Lutz 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 16 (Q1 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 0:00) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q2 5:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 87-J.Cook for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 5:13) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q2 2:47) — (2:47) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short middle to 25-P.Barber for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 2:42) — 9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 37 (Q3 11:13) — (11:13) 9-M.Gay 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 6 (Q3 5:32) — (5:32) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 19-T.Ginn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 5:27) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 30 (Q3 1:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short middle to 12-C.Godwin for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 1:22) — 9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 67 (Q4 5:19); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 5:07) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 0:10) — (:10) 3-J.Winston pass short right intended for 80-O.Howard INTERCEPTED by 56-D.Davis (43-M.Williams) at TB 17. 56-D.Davis to TB 16 for 1 yard (80-O.Howard).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 12:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 87-J.Cook to TB 30 for 30 yards (39-A.Adams).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 10:59) — (10:59) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill sacked at TB 37 for -9 yards (34-M.Edwards).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 3:43) — (3:43) 3-J.Winston pass deep right to 10-S.Miller for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 3-J.Winston pass deep righ
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 8:22) — (8:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas pushed ob at TB 17 for 41 yards (39-A.Adams).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 5:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep right intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Williams at NO 45. 43-M.Williams for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:52) — (2:52) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 26-P.Williams at NO 0. Touchback. Penalty on TB-84-C.Brate, Illegal Motion, declined.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 0:10) — (:10) 3-J.Winston pass short right intended for 80-O.Howard INTERCEPTED by 56-D.Davis (43-M.Williams) at TB 17. 56-D.Davis to TB 16 for 1 yard (80-O.Howard).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 3:43) — (3:43) 3-J.Winston pass deep right to 10-S.Miller for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 3-J.Winston pass deep righ
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 8:49 · TB 26 · Score 3-0
(8:49) 3-W.Lutz 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 0:54 · TB 8 · Score 6-0
(:54) 3-W.Lutz 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 0:03 · TB 16 · Score 12-0
(:03) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 0:00 · TB 15 · Score 13-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 5:19 · TB 3 · Score 19-0
(5:19) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 87-J.Cook for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 5:13 · TB 15 · Score 20-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 2:47 · NO 6 · Score 20-6
(2:47) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short middle to 25-P.Barber for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 2:42 · NO 15 · Score 20-7
9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 11:13 · NO 37 · Score 20-10
(11:13) 9-M.Gay 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 5:32 · TB 6 · Score 26-10
(5:32) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 19-T.Ginn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 5:27 · TB 15 · Score 27-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 1:31 · NO 30 · Score 27-16
(1:31) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short middle to 12-C.Godwin for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 1:22 · NO 15 · Score 27-17
9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 5:19 · NO 67 · Score 33-17
(5:19) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep right intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Williams at NO 45. 43-M.Williams for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 5:07 · TB 15 · Score 34-17
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).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2019-11-17?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34-17 in Week 11, 2019.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: New Orleans Saints 34, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q1 0:03) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Cook (D. Brees pass) (Q2 5:19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — P. Barber (J. Winston pass) (Q2 2:47) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Ginn (D. Brees pass) (Q3 5:32) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Godwin (J. Winston pass) (Q3 1:31) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Williams (Q4 5:19) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 8:49, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 0:54, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gay (Q3 11:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 50.0% completion, -2.5% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -6.12 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 77.8% completion, +14.6% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +10.85 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.85 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+3.57 EPA): (8:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas pushed ob at TB 17 for 41 yards (39-A.Adams)..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L
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