Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 52–33 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 14–24 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- Kirk Cousins
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:00) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 17-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 47-H.Nickerson…
- Game date
- 2020-12-25
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Minnesota Vikings 52–33 on 2020-12-25. D. Brees posted a game-high +11.25 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 33 |
 New Orleans Saints | 14 | 10 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 52 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings
(12:19) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(8:54) 33-D.Cook left tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
(5:14) 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 41-A.Kamara right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(14:17) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(10:21) 23-M.Boone left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
(:42) 41-A.Kamara left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(9:46) 69-R.Hill reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 84-I.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 1
(4:42) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(:28) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 84-I.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
(12:07) 41-A.Kamara right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(4:03) #7 T.Hill at quarterback. (Shotgun) 68-D.Kelly and 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. INJURY UPDATE: New Orleans #58 K.Alexander, ankle, OUT for the remainder of the game.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(2:15) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-20-J.Jenkins, Unnecessary Roughness, declined. PENALTY on NO-27-M.Jenkins, Unnecessary Roughness, 1 yard, enforced between downs. Pass 1, YAC 0
(1:55) 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 41-A.Kamara right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 12:19TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 40
- Score
- 0-6
(12:19) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 12:11XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 8:54TD Dylan CookPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 6-7
(8:54) 33-D.Cook left tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 8:46XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 7-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 5:14TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 7-13
(5:14) 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 41-A.Kamara right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 5:10XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 7-14
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:17FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 12
- Score
- 7-17
(14:17) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 10:21TD Mike BoonePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 4
- Score
- 13-17
(10:21) 23-M.Boone left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 10:14XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 14-17
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:42TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 5
- Score
- 14-23
(:42) 41-A.Kamara left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:38XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 14-24
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 9:46TD Irv Smith Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 20-24
(9:46) 69-R.Hill reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 84-I.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 1
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 4:42TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 6
- Score
- 20-30
(4:42) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 4:38XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 20-31
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 0:28TD Irv Smith Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 4
- Score
- 26-31
(:28) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 84-I.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 0:22XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 27-31
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:07TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 7
- Score
- 27-37
(12:07) 41-A.Kamara right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:01XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 27-38
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 4:03TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 27-44
(4:03) #7 T.Hill at quarterback. (Shotgun) 68-D.Kelly and 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. INJURY UPDATE: New Orleans #58 K.Alexander, ankle, OUT for the remainder of the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 4:00XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 27-45
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 2:15TD Adam ThielenPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 33-45
(2:15) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-20-J.Jenkins, Unnecessary Roughness, declined. PENALTY on NO-27-M.Jenkins, Unnecessary Roughness, 1 yard, enforced between downs. Pass 1, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:55TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 3
- Score
- 33-51
(1:55) 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 41-A.Kamara right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:50XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 33-52
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 · +11.25 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 2Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +9.96 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 3
Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +8.80 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 4Irv Smith Jr. · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.11 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 5
Adam Trautman · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.22 EPA/play - 6Adam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 7Trysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +3.16 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 8
James Cook III · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 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 (+11.25) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (-6.26 EPA): (11:00) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 17-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 47-H.Nickerson at NO 23. 47-H.Nickerson pushed ob at NO 18 for 5 yards (17-E.Sanders).
Quarterback report card
Kirk Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 47 dropbacks · 57.4% completion · +1.0% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +8.80 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 27 dropbacks · 70.4% completion · +6.3% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +11.25 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.116 | +0.319 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.9% | 64.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.187 | +0.396 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.228 | +0.395 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.319 | -0.116 |
| Defensive success rate | 35.2% | 56.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.32 vs +0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.12 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.32 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +9.49 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +29.03 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara
- Minnesota Vikings — Dylan Cook
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara
- Minnesota Vikings — Mike Boone
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara
- Minnesota Vikings — Irv Smith Jr. (Kirk Cousins pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara
- Minnesota Vikings — Irv Smith Jr. (Kirk Cousins pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara
- New Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill
- Minnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (Kirk Cousins pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIN 40 (Q1 12:19) — (12:19) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 12:11) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NO 15 (Q1 8:54) — (8:54) 33-D.Cook left tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 8:46) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 5:14) — (5:14) 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 41-A.Kamara right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 5:10) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–7. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the MIN 12 (Q2 14:17) — (14:17) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q2 10:21) — (10:21) 23-M.Boone left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 10:14) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q2 0:42) — (:42) 41-A.Kamara left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 0:38) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 13–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q3 9:46) — (9:46) 69-R.Hill reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 84-I.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 1; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q3 4:42) — (4:42) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 4:38) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q3 0:28) — (:28) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 84-I.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 0:22) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 21–6. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIN 7 (Q4 12:07) — (12:07) 41-A.Kamara right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 12:01) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 4:03); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 4:00) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q4 2:15); New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 41-A.Kamara right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 1:50) — 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 (Q3 11:00) — (11:00) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 17-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 47-H.Nickerson at NO 23. 47-H.Nickerson pushed ob at NO 18 for 5 yards (17-E.Sanders).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 14:53) — (14:53) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 87-J.Cook pushed ob at MIN 19 for 44 yards (26-C.Jones). Pass 15, YAC 29
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 12:19) — (12:19) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 5:10) — (5:10) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 87-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 38-H.Hand at MIN 8. 38-H.Hand to MIN 12 for 4 yards (87-J.Cook).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 8:54) — (8:54) 33-D.Cook left tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 11:00) — (11:00) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 17-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 47-H.Nickerson at NO 23. 47-H.Nickerson pushed ob at NO 18 for 5 yards (17-E.Sanders).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 14:53) — (14:53) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 87-J.Cook pushed ob at MIN 19 for 44 yards (26-C.Jones). Pass 15, YAC 29
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 5:10) — (5:10) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 87-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 38-H.Hand at MIN 8. 38-H.Hand to MIN 12 for 4 yards (87-J.Cook).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:05) — (2:05) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 82-A.Trautman pushed ob at MIN 3 for 41 yards (47-H.Nickerson). Pass 15, YAC 26
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 12:19 · MIN 40 · Score 0-6
(12:19) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 12:11 · MIN 15 · Score 0-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 8:54 · NO 15 · Score 6-7
(8:54) 33-D.Cook left tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 8:46 · NO 15 · Score 7-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 5:14 · MIN 1 · Score 7-13
(5:14) 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 41-A.Kamara right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 5:10 · MIN 15 · Score 7-14
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 14:17 · MIN 12 · Score 7-17
(14:17) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 10:21 · NO 4 · Score 13-17
(10:21) 23-M.Boone left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 10:14 · NO 15 · Score 14-17
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:42 · MIN 5 · Score 14-23
(:42) 41-A.Kamara left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:38 · MIN 15 · Score 14-24
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 9:46 · NO 2 · Score 20-24
(9:46) 69-R.Hill reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 84-I.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 1 - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 4:42 · MIN 6 · Score 20-30
(4:42) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 4:38 · MIN 15 · Score 20-31
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 0:28 · NO 4 · Score 26-31
(:28) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 84-I.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 0:22 · NO 15 · Score 27-31
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 12:07 · MIN 7 · Score 27-37
(12:07) 41-A.Kamara right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 12:01 · MIN 15 · Score 27-38
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 4:03 · MIN 1 · Score 27-44
(4:03) #7 T.Hill at quarterback. (Shotgun) 68-D.Kelly and 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. INJURY UPDATE: New Orleans #58 K.Alexander, ankle, OUT for th - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 4:00 · MIN 15 · Score 27-45
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:15 · NO 1 · Score 33-45
(2:15) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-20-J.Jenkins, Unnecessary Roughness, declined. PENALTY on NO-27-M.Jenkins, Unnecessary Roughness, 1 y - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 1:55 · MIN 3 · Score 33-51
(1:55) 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 41-A.Kamara right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 1:50 · MIN 15 · Score 33-52
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 Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints on 2020-12-25?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Minnesota Vikings 52-33 in Week 16, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, New Orleans Saints 14; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, New Orleans Saints 10; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 13, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 6, New Orleans Saints 21; Final: Minnesota Vikings 33, New Orleans Saints 52.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q1 12:19) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (Q1 8:54) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q1 5:14) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Boone (Q2 10:21) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q2 0:42) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — I. Smith (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 9:46) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q3 4:42) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — I. Smith (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 0:28) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q4 12:07) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (Q4 4:03) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 2:15) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q4 1:55) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 14:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints?
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 57.4% completion, +1.0% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +8.80 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 70.4% completion, +6.3% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +11.25 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.25 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (-6.26 EPA): (11:00) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 17-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 47-H.Nickerson at NO 23. 47-H.Nickerson pushed ob at NO 18 for 5 yards (17-E.Sanders)..
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 10-4 Now 11-4 W
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