Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 31–9 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 6–10 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left intended for 42-Z.Line INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Peter…
- Game date
- 2019-10-27
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Arizona Cardinals 31–9 on 2019-10-27. D. Brees posted a game-high +11.80 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals
(5:46) 5-Z.Gonzalez 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(14:17) 3-W.Lutz 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(9:03) 28-L.Murray right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(5:23) 5-Z.Gonzalez 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(5:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 28-L.Murray for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 12
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(1:47) 5-Z.Gonzalez 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(12:52) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 7-T.Hill for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(5:23) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 4
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 5:46FG Zane GonzalezPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 13
- Score
- 3-0
(5:46) 5-Z.Gonzalez 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:17FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 7
- Score
- 3-3
(14:17) 3-W.Lutz 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:03TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 8
- Score
- 3-9
(9:03) 28-L.Murray right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 8:59XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 3-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 5:23FG Zane GonzalezPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 13
- Score
- 6-10
(5:23) 5-Z.Gonzalez 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 5:33TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 6-16
(5:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 28-L.Murray for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 12
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 5:25XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 6-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 1:47FG Zane GonzalezPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 32
- Score
- 9-17
(1:47) 5-Z.Gonzalez 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:52TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 5
- Score
- 9-23
(12:52) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 7-T.Hill for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:48XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 9-24
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:23TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 9
- Score
- 9-30
(5:23) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 4
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:18XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 9-31
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 · +11.80 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 2Michael Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +9.56 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 3C. Clay · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +7.38 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.46 EPA/play
- 4Trysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.15 EPA/play
- 5
Darnell Washington · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play - 6
Demone Harris · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play - 7
Christian Kirk · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play - 8Christian Kirk · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.92 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.08 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 (+11.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (-4.03 EPA): (9:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left intended for 42-Z.Line INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Peterson [98-C.Peters] at ARI 21. 21-P.Peterson ran ob at ARI 21 for no gain.
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 · 75.6% completion · +5.6% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +11.80 total EPA
Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) · 36 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · -9.0% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -8.80 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.257 | +0.065 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.8% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.280 | +0.262 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.491 | +0.082 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.065 | +0.257 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 67.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.26 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.07 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 10 drives, -16.47 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +5.89 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 — Latavius Murray
- New Orleans Saints — Latavius Murray (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Michael Thomas (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — Zane Gonzalez
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- Arizona Cardinals — Zane Gonzalez
- Arizona Cardinals — Zane Gonzalez
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NO 13 (Q1 5:46) — (5:46) 5-Z.Gonzalez 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ARI 7 (Q2 14:17) — (14:17) 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 ARI 8 (Q2 9:03) — (9:03) 28-L.Murray right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 8:59) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NO 13 (Q2 5:23) — (5:23) 5-Z.Gonzalez 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ARI 15 (Q3 5:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 28-L.Murray for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 12; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 5:25) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NO 32 (Q3 1:47) — (1:47) 5-Z.Gonzalez 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q4 12:52) — (12:52) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 7-T.Hill for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 12:48) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ARI 9 (Q4 5:23) — (5:23) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 4; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 5:18) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 8:36) — (8:36) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep left to 85-C.Clay to NO 14 for 47 yards (43-M.Williams). Pass 31, YAC 16
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 2:43) — (2:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 7-T.Hill pushed ob at ARI 24 for 22 yards (35-D.Thompson). Pass 5, YAC 17
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 9:05) — (9:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left intended for 42-Z.Line INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Peterson [98-C.Peters] at ARI 21. 21-P.Peterson ran ob at ARI 21 for no gain.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:06) — (:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 85-D.Arnold for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on NO-72-T.Armstead, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at ARI 20 - No Play.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 9:00) — (9:00) 3-W.Lutz 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. INJURY UPDATE: ARI #54 Marsh, concussion protocol.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 9:05) — (9:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left intended for 42-Z.Line INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Peterson [98-C.Peters] at ARI 21. 21-P.Peterson ran ob at ARI 21 for no gain.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 8:36) — (8:36) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep left to 85-C.Clay to NO 14 for 47 yards (43-M.Williams). Pass 31, YAC 16
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:35) — (:35) 5-T.Bridgewater kneels to ARI 13 for -1 yards.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 7:36) — (7:36) 29-C.Edmonds left guard to ARI 30 for no gain (93-D.Onyemata).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 5:46 · NO 13 · Score 3-0
(5:46) 5-Z.Gonzalez 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 14:17 · ARI 7 · Score 3-3
(14:17) 3-W.Lutz 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 9:03 · ARI 8 · Score 3-9
(9:03) 28-L.Murray right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 8:59 · ARI 15 · Score 3-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 5:23 · NO 13 · Score 6-10
(5:23) 5-Z.Gonzalez 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 5:33 · ARI 15 · Score 6-16
(5:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 28-L.Murray for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 12 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 5:25 · ARI 15 · Score 6-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 1:47 · NO 32 · Score 9-17
(1:47) 5-Z.Gonzalez 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 12:52 · ARI 5 · Score 9-23
(12:52) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 7-T.Hill for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 12:48 · ARI 15 · Score 9-24
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 5:23 · ARI 9 · Score 9-30
(5:23) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 4 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 5:18 · ARI 15 · Score 9-31
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).
- Kenneth Murray, Jr. (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints on 2019-10-27?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Arizona Cardinals 31-9 in Week 8, 2019.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 3, New Orleans Saints 10; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 3, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, New Orleans Saints 14; Final: Arizona Cardinals 9, New Orleans Saints 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — L. Murray (Q2 9:03) New Orleans Saints touchdown — L. Murray (D. Brees pass) (Q3 5:33) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (D. Brees pass) (Q4 12:52) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q4 5:23) Arizona Cardinals field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q1 5:46, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 14:17, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q2 5:23, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q3 1:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 75.6% completion, +5.6% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +11.80 total passing EPA. Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals), 52.8% completion, -9.0% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -8.80 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.80 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (-4.03 EPA): (9:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left intended for 42-Z.Line INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Peterson [98-C.Peters] at ARI 21. 21-P.Peterson ran ob at ARI 21 for no gain..
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 6-1 Now 7-1 W
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