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NFL · Week 6 · October 13, 2019 · 11 min read

New Orleans Saints vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2019 Week 6 Recap

Saints defeat Jaguars 13–6 in Week 6

James Cook III led Fantasy Impact as Saints prevailed in a 13–6 Week 6 finish.

New Orleans Saints 13 5–1 Winner
Final 13–6
Jacksonville Jaguars 6 2–4
Winner
New Orleans Saints
Final score
13–6
Halftime
Tied 3–3 at halftime
Top passer
Teddy Bridgewater
FantasyHQ MVP
James Cook III
Game date
October 13, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • James Cook III
    James Cook III 3 REC · 37 YDS · 1 TD +7.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Latavius Murray
    Latavius Murray 3 REC · 35 YDS · 1 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Teddy Bridgewater
    Teddy Bridgewater 24/39 · 222 YDS · 2 TD +2.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • Leonard Fournette
    Leonard Fournette 6 REC · 46 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • S.DeValve 1 REC · 16 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Gardner Minshew II
    Gardner Minshew II +0.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New Orleans Saints
Final score
New Orleans Saints 13–6 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Tied 3–3 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
James Cook III
Top passer
Teddy Bridgewater
Biggest EPA play
(:38) 5-T.Bridgewater kneels to JAX 9 for -1 yards.
Game date
2019-10-13

Game summary

The New Orleans Saints beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 13–6 on 2019-10-13. James Cook III posted a game-high +7.31 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 7 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
New Orleans Saints3037013
Jacksonville Jaguars033006

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NONew Orleans Saints
JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 2:33FG
    Wil Lutz

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 29
    Score
    3-0

    (2:33) 3-W.Lutz 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

  2. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 2:44FG
    JLJ. Lambo

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 4
    Score
    3-3

    (2:44) 4-J.Lambo 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Orzech, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  3. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q3 8:42FG
    Wil Lutz

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 3
    Score
    6-3

    (8:42) 3-W.Lutz 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 3:14FG
    JLJ. Lambo

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 14
    Score
    6-6

    (3:14) 4-J.Lambo 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Orzech, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  5. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 11:53TD
    James Cook III

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 4
    Score
    12-6

    (11:53) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 87-J.Cook for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 11:49XP
    Wil Lutz

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    13-6

    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).

  1. 1James Cook IIIJames Cook III · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.44 EPA/play
  2. 2Leonard FournetteLeonard Fournette · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  3. 3Latavius MurrayLatavius Murray · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
  4. 4Teddy BridgewaterTeddy Bridgewater · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +2.54 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  5. 5Trysten HillTrysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  6. 6Michael ThomasMichael Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  7. 7T. Ginn · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +0.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
  8. 8S. DeValve · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

James Cook III

FantasyHQ Game MVP

James Cook III — NO · Receiving

James Cook III posted the highest total EPA (+7.31) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.44 EPA per play.

James Cook III's top snap (+2.87 EPA): (4:16) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 87-J.Cook to JAX 27 for 13 yards (37-T.Herndon).

Biggest single play (-4.20 EPA): Teddy Bridgewater — (:38) 5-T.Bridgewater kneels to JAX 9 for -1 yards.

Quarterback report card

Teddy Bridgewater led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Teddy BridgewaterTeddy Bridgewater (New Orleans Saints) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +1.1% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.54 total EPA
  • Gardner Minshew IIGardner Minshew II (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 35 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -14.2% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -7.18 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew Orleans SaintsJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play-0.050-0.195
Offensive success rate41.2%32.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.065-0.205
Rush EPA/play-0.059-0.249
Defensive EPA/play+0.195+0.050
Defensive success rate67.1%58.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New Orleans Saints: -0.05 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.20 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, -13.66 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, -3.98 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • James Cook IIINew Orleans Saints — James Cook III (Teddy Bridgewater pass) (Q4 11:53)

Field goals

  • Wil LutzNew Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz (Q1 2:33)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lambo (Q2 2:44)
  • Wil LutzNew Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz (Q3 8:42)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lambo (Q3 3:14)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the JAX 29 (Q1 2:33) — (2:33) 3-W.Lutz 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the NO 4 (Q2 2:44) — (2:44) 4-J.Lambo 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Orzech, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the JAX 3 (Q3 8:42) — (8:42) 3-W.Lutz 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the NO 14 (Q3 3:14) — (3:14) 4-J.Lambo 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Orzech, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the JAX 4 (Q4 11:53) — (11:53) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 87-J.Cook for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 11:49) — 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 Orleans Saints (Q4 11:53) — (11:53) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 87-J.Cook for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.4% · EPA +2.51]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 14:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill left end pushed ob at JAX 25 for 19 yards (22-C.Davis). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +2.48]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 3:56) — (3:56) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew sacked at NO 14 for -4 yards (94-C.Jordan). [WPA -10.5% · EPA -1.96]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 7:46) — (7:46) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew pass deep middle to 17-D.Chark to NO 32 for 22 yards (23-M.Lattimore). [WPA +10.0% · EPA +2.22]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 7:59) — (7:59) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 28-L.Murray to JAX 49 for 9 yards (22-C.Davis; 25-D.Hayden). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +2.14]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:38) — (:38) 5-T.Bridgewater kneels to JAX 9 for -1 yards. [EPA -4.20]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew pass short middle intended for 17-D.Chark INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Lattimore at NO 40. 23-M.Lattimore to NO 40 for no gain (17-D.Chark). [WPA -3.0% · EPA -3.18]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 4:16) — (4:16) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 87-J.Cook to JAX 27 for 13 yards (37-T.Herndon). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +2.87]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 9:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew pass incomplete short middle to 18-C.Conley. [WPA -6.5% · EPA -2.85]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 2:33 · JAX 29 · Score 3-0
    (2:33) 3-W.Lutz 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 2:44 · NO 4 · Score 3-3
    (2:44) 4-J.Lambo 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Orzech, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  3. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 8:42 · JAX 3 · Score 6-3
    (8:42) 3-W.Lutz 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 3:14 · NO 14 · Score 6-6
    (3:14) 4-J.Lambo 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Orzech, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  5. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 11:53 · JAX 4 · Score 12-6
    (11:53) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 87-J.Cook for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 11:49 · JAX 15 · Score 13-6
    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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • James Cook III (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Gardner Minshew II (JAX) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2019-10-13?

The New Orleans Saints beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 13-6 in Week 6, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: New Orleans Saints 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Final: New Orleans Saints 13, Jacksonville Jaguars 6.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Cook (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q4 11:53) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 2:33, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 2:44, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q3 8:42, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Lambo (Q3 3:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Teddy Bridgewater (New Orleans Saints), 61.5% completion, +1.1% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.54 total passing EPA. Gardner Minshew II (Jacksonville Jaguars), 40.0% completion, -14.2% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -7.18 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

James Cook III (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.31 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+2.87 EPA): (4:16) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 87-J.Cook to JAX 27 for 13 yards (37-T.Herndon)..

Was New Orleans Saints vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. New Orleans Saints won 13-6 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L