Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 30–27 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 20–10 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Eli Sanders
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:04) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 16-B.Fowler INTERCEPTED by 24-N.Ad…
- Game date
- 2020-10-12
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Los Angeles Chargers 30–27 on 2020-10-12, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 20–10 halftime lead. Eli Sanders posted a game-high +7.19 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 6 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
(6:33) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 0
(:01) 3-W.Lutz 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(11:07) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 0
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
(4:30) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 86-H.Henry for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 0
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
(:16) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(4:57) 3-W.Lutz 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(11:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 87-J.Cook for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 31, YAC 10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(3:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 81-M.Williams for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 37, YAC 27
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
(:58) 7-T.Hill at quarterback, (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(5:11) 3-W.Lutz 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 6:33TD Kyle AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 17
- Score
- 6-0
(6:33) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 0:01FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 30
- Score
- 6-3
(:01) 3-W.Lutz 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 11:07TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 4
- Score
- 12-3
(11:07) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 0
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 11:01XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 13-3
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 4:30TD Hunter HenryPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 3
- Score
- 19-3
(4:30) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 86-H.Henry for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 0
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 4:25XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 20-3
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:16TD DBD. BreesPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 20-9
(:16) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:14XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 20-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 4:57FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 35
- Score
- 20-13
(4:57) 3-W.Lutz 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 11:29TD James Cook IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 41
- Score
- 20-19
(11:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 87-J.Cook for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 31, YAC 10
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 11:21XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 20-20
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 3:50TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 64
- Score
- 26-20
(3:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 81-M.Williams for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 37, YAC 27
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 3:40XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 27-20
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 0:58TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 9
- Score
- 27-26
(:58) 7-T.Hill at quarterback, (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 0:52XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 27-27
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
OT 5:11FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 18
- Score
- 27-30
(5:11) 3-W.Lutz 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Eli Sanders · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.19 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 2James Cook III · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.28 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
- 3Mykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.18 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 4
Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +5.24 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play - 5Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.63 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.32 EPA/play
- 6Jalen Guyton · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 7D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
- 8Latavius Murray · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.79 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
Eli Sanders — NO · Receiving
Eli Sanders posted the highest total EPA (+7.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.
Eli Sanders's top snap (+2.36 EPA): (5:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 17-E.Sanders to NO 37 for 14 yards (26-C.Hayward Jr.). Pass 14, YAC 0
Biggest single play (-6.57 EPA): D. Brees — (6:04) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 16-B.Fowler INTERCEPTED by 24-N.Adderley at NO 40. 24-N.Adderley to NO 1 for 39 yards (75-A.Peat; 87-J.Cook).
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) · 50 dropbacks · 66.0% completion · -0.1% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.12 total EPA
- Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +1.1% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +5.24 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.036 | -0.025 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.0% | 46.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.131 | -0.032 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.148 | -0.091 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.025 | +0.036 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.7% | 63.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers -0.04, New Orleans Saints -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.04 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.03 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, -3.36 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 14 drives, -2.37 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Justin Herbert pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Mykel Williams (Justin Herbert pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Hunter Henry (Justin Herbert pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. Brees
- New Orleans Saints — James Cook III (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Mykel Williams (Justin Herbert pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NO 17 (Q1 6:33) — (6:33) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LAC 30 (Q1 0:01) — (:01) 3-W.Lutz 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q2 11:07) — (11:07) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 0; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 11:01) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q2 4:30) — (4:30) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 86-H.Henry for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 0; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 4:25) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 0:14) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LAC 35 (Q3 4:57) — (4:57) 3-W.Lutz 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LAC 41 (Q4 11:29) — (11:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 87-J.Cook for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 31, YAC 10; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 11:21) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NO 64 (Q4 3:50) — (3:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 81-M.Williams for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 37, YAC 27; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 3:40) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LAC 9 (Q4 0:58) — (:58) 7-T.Hill at quarterback, (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 0:52) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
Overtime: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LAC 18 (OT 5:11) — (5:11) 3-W.Lutz 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:50) — (3:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 81-M.Williams for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 37, YAC 27
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 4-M.Badgley 50 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
- New Orleans Saints (OT 5:11) — (5:11) 3-W.Lutz 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 11:29) — (11:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 87-J.Cook for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 31, YAC 10
- Los Angeles Chargers (OT 4:23) — (4:23) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 81-M.Williams to LAC 49 for 5 yards (23-M.Lattimore). LAC-81-M.Williams was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 6:04) — (6:04) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 16-B.Fowler INTERCEPTED by 24-N.Adderley at NO 40. 24-N.Adderley to NO 1 for 39 yards (75-A.Peat; 87-J.Cook).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:50) — (3:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 81-M.Williams for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 37, YAC 27
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 11:29) — (11:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 87-J.Cook for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 31, YAC 10
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 13:12) — (13:12) 1-T.Long punts 58 yards to NO 21, Center-45-C.Mazza. 12-M.Callaway ran ob at NO 39 for 18 yards (40-G.Nabers). Penalty on NO-48-J.Gray, Offensive Holding, declined. PENALTY on NO-24-D.Washingt
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 6:33 · NO 17 · Score 6-0
(6:33) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 0:01 · LAC 30 · Score 6-3
(:01) 3-W.Lutz 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 11:07 · NO 4 · Score 12-3
(11:07) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 0 - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 11:01 · NO 15 · Score 13-3
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 4:30 · NO 3 · Score 19-3
(4:30) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 86-H.Henry for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 0 - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 4:25 · NO 15 · Score 20-3
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:16 · LAC 1 · Score 20-9
(:16) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:14 · LAC 15 · Score 20-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 4:57 · LAC 35 · Score 20-13
(4:57) 3-W.Lutz 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 11:29 · LAC 41 · Score 20-19
(11:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 87-J.Cook for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 31, YAC 10 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 11:21 · LAC 15 · Score 20-20
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 3:50 · NO 64 · Score 26-20
(3:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 81-M.Williams for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 37, YAC 27 - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 3:40 · NO 15 · Score 27-20
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 0:58 · LAC 9 · Score 27-26
(:58) 7-T.Hill at quarterback, (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 0:52 · LAC 15 · Score 27-27
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — OT 5:11 · LAC 18 · Score 27-30
(5:11) 3-W.Lutz 36 yard field goal 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.
- Eli Sanders (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs New Orleans Saints on 2020-10-12?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Los Angeles Chargers 30-27 in Week 5, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 6, New Orleans Saints 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 14, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, New Orleans Saints 3; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, New Orleans Saints 14; Q5: Los Angeles Chargers 0, New Orleans Saints 3; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 27, New Orleans Saints 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs New Orleans Saints?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (J. Herbert pass) (Q1 6:33) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 11:07) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — H. Henry (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 4:30) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Brees (Q2 0:16) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Cook (D. Brees pass) (Q4 11:29) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 3:50) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (Q4 0:58) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 0:01, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q3 4:57, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (OT 5:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 66.0% completion, -0.1% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.12 total passing EPA. Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 50.0% completion, +1.1% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +5.24 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs New Orleans Saints?
Eli Sanders (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.19 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 14 snaps. Their top snap (+2.36 EPA): (5:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 17-E.Sanders to NO 37 for 14 yards (26-C.Hayward Jr.). Pass 14, YAC 0.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New Orleans Saints won 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
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