Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 42–10 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 35–3 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- Kyle Allen
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:10) (Shotgun) 3-W.Grier pass short right intended for 88-G.Olsen INTERCEPTED by 53-A.K…
- Game date
- 2019-12-29
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 42–10 on 2019-12-29. D. Brees posted a game-high +22.33 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 14 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
 Carolina Panthers | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(10:54) (Shotgun) 41-A.Kamara up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(1:05) 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 41-A.Kamara left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(12:10) (Shotgun) 3-W.Grier pass short right intended for 88-G.Olsen INTERCEPTED by 53-A.Klein at CAR 14. 53-A.Klein for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(6:32) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 10-T.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(2:17) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 87-J.Cook for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(:36) 4-J.Slye 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(4:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 7-T.Hill for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(:37) (Shotgun) 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 10:54TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 6-0
(10:54) (Shotgun) 41-A.Kamara up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 10:48XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 7-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 1:05TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 13-0
(1:05) 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 41-A.Kamara left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 1:01XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 14-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 12:10TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 91
- Score
- 20-0
(12:10) (Shotgun) 3-W.Grier pass short right intended for 88-G.Olsen INTERCEPTED by 53-A.Klein at CAR 14. 53-A.Klein for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 12:04XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 21-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:32TD Tyron SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 27-0
(6:32) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 10-T.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:27XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 28-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:17TD James Cook IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 21
- Score
- 34-0
(2:17) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 87-J.Cook for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:11XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 35-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:36FG Joey SlyePoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 5
- Score
- 35-3
(:36) 4-J.Slye 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 4:36TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 45
- Score
- 41-3
(4:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 7-T.Hill for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 4:24XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 42-3
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 0:37TD Christian McCaffreyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 42-9
(:37) (Shotgun) 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 0:32XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 42-10
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +22.33 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 2B. Zylstra · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.54 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 3Trysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.77 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.77 EPA/play
- 4Tyron Smith · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.28 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 5James Cook III · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.15 EPA/play
- 6R. Bonnafon · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 7
Julian Hill · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play - 8Latavius Murray · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.24 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 (+22.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+5.77 EPA): (4:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 7-T.Hill for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.20 EPA): Will Grier — (12:10) (Shotgun) 3-W.Grier pass short right intended for 88-G.Olsen INTERCEPTED by 53-A.Klein at CAR 14. 53-A.Klein for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Kyle Allen led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Kyle Allen (Carolina Panthers) · 45 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -5.3% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.69 total EPA- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +2.6% CPOE · +0.70 EPA/play · +22.33 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.244 | -0.215 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.8% | 40.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.682 | -0.234 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.093 | -0.628 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.215 | -0.244 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.1% | 48.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs -0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.24 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.21 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, -18.91 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 14 drives, +20.70 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 — Alvin Kamara
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara
- New Orleans Saints — A.J. Klein
- New Orleans Saints — Tyron Smith (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — James Cook III (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill (D. Brees pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Christian McCaffrey
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — Joey Slye
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 15 (Q1 10:54) — (10:54) (Shotgun) 41-A.Kamara up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 10:48) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q1 1:05) — (1:05) 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 41-A.Kamara left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 1:01) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 21–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 91 (Q2 12:10); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 12:04) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 6:32) — (6:32) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 10-T.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 6:27) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 21 (Q2 2:17) — (2:17) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 87-J.Cook for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 2:11) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 5 (Q2 0:36) — (:36) 4-J.Slye 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 45 (Q3 4:36) — (4:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 7-T.Hill for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 4:24) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q3 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 0:32) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 13:11) — (13:11) (Shotgun) 3-W.Grier FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 32, RECOVERED by NO-90-M.Brown at NO 32. 90-M.Brown to NO 32 for no gain (22-C.McCaffrey).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 1:10) — (1:10) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete deep left to 13-M.Thomas. New Orleans challenged the play for possible defensive pass interference, and the play was REVERSED. 9-D.Brees pass incomplete deep left to 1
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 12:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 3-W.Grier pass short right intended for 88-G.Olsen INTERCEPTED by 53-A.Klein at CAR 14. 53-A.Klein for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 2:32) — (2:32) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 41-A.Kamara to CAR 32 for 15 yards (56-J.Carter).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 10:54) — (10:54) (Shotgun) 41-A.Kamara up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 12:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 3-W.Grier pass short right intended for 88-G.Olsen INTERCEPTED by 53-A.Klein at CAR 14. 53-A.Klein for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 4:36) — (4:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 7-T.Hill for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 13:11) — (13:11) (Shotgun) 3-W.Grier FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 32, RECOVERED by NO-90-M.Brown at NO 32. 90-M.Brown to NO 32 for no gain (22-C.McCaffrey).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short right intended for 18-D.White INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Jenkins at NO -6. Touchback.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 10:54 · CAR 15 · Score 6-0
(10:54) (Shotgun) 41-A.Kamara up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 10:48 · CAR 15 · Score 7-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 1:05 · CAR 1 · Score 13-0
(1:05) 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 41-A.Kamara left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 1:01 · CAR 15 · Score 14-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 12:10 · NO 91 · Score 20-0
(12:10) (Shotgun) 3-W.Grier pass short right intended for 88-G.Olsen INTERCEPTED by 53-A.Klein at CAR 14. 53-A.Klein for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 12:04 · CAR 15 · Score 21-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 6:32 · CAR 1 · Score 27-0
(6:32) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 10-T.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 6:27 · CAR 15 · Score 28-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 2:17 · CAR 21 · Score 34-0
(2:17) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 87-J.Cook for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 2:11 · CAR 15 · Score 35-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:36 · NO 5 · Score 35-3
(:36) 4-J.Slye 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 4:36 · CAR 45 · Score 41-3
(4:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 7-T.Hill for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 4:24 · CAR 15 · Score 42-3
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 0:37 · NO 1 · Score 42-9
(:37) (Shotgun) 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 0:32 · NO 15 · Score 42-10
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
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.
- Kyle Allen (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers on 2019-12-29?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 42-10 in Week 17, 2019.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 14, Carolina Panthers 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 21, Carolina Panthers 3; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 42, Carolina Panthers 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q1 10:54) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q1 1:05) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Klein (Q2 12:10) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Smith (D. Brees pass) (Q2 6:32) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Cook (D. Brees pass) (Q2 2:17) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (D. Brees pass) (Q3 4:36) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. McCaffrey (Q3 0:37) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Slye (Q2 0:36, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
Kyle Allen (Carolina Panthers), 55.6% completion, -5.3% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.69 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 59.4% completion, +2.6% CPOE, +0.70 EPA per dropback, +22.33 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.33 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+5.77 EPA): (4:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 7-T.Hill for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 12-3 Now 13-3 W
Carolina Panthers
Entered 5-10 Now 5-11 L
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