Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 38–28 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 10–14 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Michael Thomas
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:34) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 87-J.Cook for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2019-12-22
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Tennessee Titans 38–28 on 2019-12-22, overcoming Tennessee Titans's 14–10 halftime lead. Michael Thomas posted a game-high +12.75 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 10 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
 Tennessee Titans | 14 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(8:03) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 81-J.Smith for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(5:00) 11-A.Brown left end for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(13:41) (Field Goal formation) 3-W.Lutz 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(2:34) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 87-J.Cook for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(14:07) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(7:10) 41-A.Kamara left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(4:36) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 19-T.Sharpe for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(1:24) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 87-J.Cook for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(7:33) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 19-T.Sharpe for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-C.Granderson]. Penalty on NO-53-A.Klein, Defensive Holding, declined.
7-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(2:16) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 8:03TD Jonnu SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 41
- Score
- 0-6
(8:03) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 81-J.Smith for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 7:55XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 0-7
7-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 5:00TD Anthony BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 49
- Score
- 0-13
(5:00) 11-A.Brown left end for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 4:50XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 0-14
7-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 13:41FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 29
- Score
- 3-14
(13:41) (Field Goal formation) 3-W.Lutz 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:34TD James Cook IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 61
- Score
- 9-14
(2:34) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 87-J.Cook for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:23XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 10-14
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 14:07TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 40
- Score
- 16-14
(14:07) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 14:00XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 17-14
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:10TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 23-14
(7:10) 41-A.Kamara left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:08XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 24-14
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 4:36TD TST. SharpePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 36
- Score
- 24-20
(4:36) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 19-T.Sharpe for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 4:25XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 24-21
7-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 1:24TD James Cook IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 16
- Score
- 30-21
(1:24) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 87-J.Cook for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 1:18XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 31-21
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 7:33TD TST. SharpePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 7
- Score
- 31-27
(7:33) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 19-T.Sharpe for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-C.Granderson]. Penalty on NO-53-A.Klein, Defensive Holding, declined.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 7:27XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 31-28
7-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:16TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 37-28
(2:16) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:10XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 38-28
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).
- 1Michael Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +12.75 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 2D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +9.75 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 3T. Sharpe · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.14 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 4James Cook III · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 5Jonnu Smith · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 6Anthony Brown · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +4.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.11 EPA/play
- 7Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.23 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 8
Carlton Davis III · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.53 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
Michael Thomas — NO · Receiving
Michael Thomas posted the highest total EPA (+12.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 17 counted snaps, they averaged +0.75 EPA per play.
Michael Thomas's top snap (+3.46 EPA): (10:25) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 13-M.Thomas to TEN 46 for 26 yards (31-K.Byard).
Biggest single play (+5.52 EPA): D. Brees — (2:34) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 87-J.Cook for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 45 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +3.3% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +9.75 total EPA
- Ryan Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · +1.8% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.52 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.152 | +0.001 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.7% | 42.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.192 | +0.042 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.081 | +0.036 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.001 | -0.152 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.3% | 54.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs +0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.15 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: +0.00 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 14 drives, +13.94 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, +0.04 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — Jonnu Smith (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- Tennessee Titans — Anthony Brown
- New Orleans Saints — James Cook III (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara
- Tennessee Titans — T. Sharpe (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- New Orleans Saints — James Cook III (D. Brees pass)
- Tennessee Titans — T. Sharpe (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Michael Thomas (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NO 41 (Q1 8:03) — (8:03) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 81-J.Smith for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 7:55) — 7-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NO 49 (Q1 5:00) — (5:00) 11-A.Brown left end for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 4:50) — 7-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TEN 29 (Q2 13:41) — (13:41) (Field Goal formation) 3-W.Lutz 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TEN 61 (Q2 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 87-J.Cook for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 2:23) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 21–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TEN 40 (Q3 14:07) — (14:07) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q3 14:00) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q3 7:10) — (7:10) 41-A.Kamara left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q3 7:08) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NO 36 (Q3 4:36) — (4:36) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 19-T.Sharpe for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 4:25) — 7-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TEN 16 (Q3 1:24) — (1:24) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 87-J.Cook for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q3 1:18) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q4 7:33); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 7:27) — 7-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 2:10) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 4:23) — (4:23) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 14-K.Raymond to NO 39 for 23 yards (22-C.Gardner-Johnson; 20-J.Jenkins). FUMBLES (22-C.Gardner-Johnson), RECOVERED by NO-22-C.Gardner-Johnson at NO 38. 22-C.Ga
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 4:26) — (4:26) (Punt formation) 7-T.Hill pass incomplete short right to 34-J.Hardee.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 87-J.Cook for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 14:07) — (14:07) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 10:25) — (10:25) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 13-M.Thomas to TEN 46 for 26 yards (31-K.Byard).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 87-J.Cook for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 4:23) — (4:23) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 14-K.Raymond to NO 39 for 23 yards (22-C.Gardner-Johnson; 20-J.Jenkins). FUMBLES (22-C.Gardner-Johnson), RECOVERED by NO-22-C.Gardner-Johnson at NO 38. 22-C.Ga
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 5:00) — (5:00) 11-A.Brown left end for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 8:03) — (8:03) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 81-J.Smith for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 8:03 · NO 41 · Score 0-6
(8:03) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 81-J.Smith for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 7:55 · NO 15 · Score 0-7
7-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 5:00 · NO 49 · Score 0-13
(5:00) 11-A.Brown left end for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 4:50 · NO 15 · Score 0-14
7-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 13:41 · TEN 29 · Score 3-14
(13:41) (Field Goal formation) 3-W.Lutz 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 2:34 · TEN 61 · Score 9-14
(2:34) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 87-J.Cook for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 2:23 · TEN 15 · Score 10-14
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 14:07 · TEN 40 · Score 16-14
(14:07) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 14:00 · TEN 15 · Score 17-14
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 7:10 · TEN 1 · Score 23-14
(7:10) 41-A.Kamara left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 7:08 · TEN 15 · Score 24-14
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 4:36 · NO 36 · Score 24-20
(4:36) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 19-T.Sharpe for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 4:25 · NO 15 · Score 24-21
7-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 1:24 · TEN 16 · Score 30-21
(1:24) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 87-J.Cook for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 1:18 · TEN 15 · Score 31-21
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 7:33 · NO 7 · Score 31-27
(7:33) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 19-T.Sharpe for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-C.Granderson]. Penalty on NO-53-A.Klein, Defensive Holding, declined. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 7:27 · NO 15 · Score 31-28
7-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 2:16 · TEN 2 · Score 37-28
(2:16) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 2:10 · TEN 15 · Score 38-28
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.
- Michael Thomas (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 Tennessee Titans on 2019-12-22?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Tennessee Titans 38-28 in Week 16, 2019.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Tennessee Titans 14; Q2: New Orleans Saints 10, Tennessee Titans 0; Q3: New Orleans Saints 21, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Tennessee Titans 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 38, Tennessee Titans 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. Smith (R. Tannehill pass) (Q1 8:03) Tennessee Titans touchdown — A. Brown (Q1 5:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Cook (D. Brees pass) (Q2 2:34) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q3 14:07) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q3 7:10) Tennessee Titans touchdown — T. Sharpe (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 4:36) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Cook (D. Brees pass) (Q3 1:24) Tennessee Titans touchdown — T. Sharpe (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 7:33) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q4 2:16) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 13:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Tennessee Titans?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 60.0% completion, +3.3% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +9.75 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 47.2% completion, +1.8% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.52 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Tennessee Titans?
Michael Thomas (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.75 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 17 snaps. Their top snap (+3.46 EPA): (10:25) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 13-M.Thomas to TEN 46 for 26 yards (31-K.Byard)..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 11-3 Now 12-3 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 8-6 Now 8-7 L
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