Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 28–13 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 14–3 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kendrick Bourne
- Top passer
- Marcus Jones
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) 10-M.Jones pass short middle intended for 81-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Jenkins a…
- Game date
- 2021-09-26
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the New England Patriots 28–13 on 2021-09-26. Kendrick Bourne posted a game-high +6.27 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
 New England Patriots | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(7:40) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short middle to 41-A.Kamara for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(1:50) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short middle to 1-M.Callaway for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [23-K.Dugger]. Penalty on NE-31-J.Jones, Defensive Holding, declined.
6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(:39) 6-N.Folk 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(15:00) 10-M.Jones pass short middle intended for 81-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Jenkins at NE 34. 27-M.Jenkins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(1:35) 6-N.Folk 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. NE 6-Folk 35th consecutive FG, t-8th all-time (Vinatieri & Tucker).
(9:28) 10-M.Jones pass deep right to 84-K.Bourne for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(2:41) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 7-T.Hill. 7-T.Hill right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 7:40TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 11
- Score
- 6-0
(7:40) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short middle to 41-A.Kamara for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 7:35XP ARA. RosasPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 7-0
6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:50TD Marquez CallawayPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 7
- Score
- 13-0
(1:50) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short middle to 1-M.Callaway for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [23-K.Dugger]. Penalty on NE-31-J.Jones, Defensive Holding, declined.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:44XP ARA. RosasPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 14-0
6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:39FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 27
- Score
- 14-3
(:39) 6-N.Folk 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 15:00TD MJM. JenkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 75
- Score
- 20-3
(15:00) 10-M.Jones pass short middle intended for 81-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Jenkins at NE 34. 27-M.Jenkins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 14:51XP ARA. RosasPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 21-3
6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 1:35FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 8
- Score
- 21-6
(1:35) 6-N.Folk 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. NE 6-Folk 35th consecutive FG, t-8th all-time (Vinatieri & Tucker).
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 9:28TD Kendrick BournePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 22
- Score
- 21-12
(9:28) 10-M.Jones pass deep right to 84-K.Bourne for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 9:22XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 21-13
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:41TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 4
- Score
- 27-13
(2:41) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 7-T.Hill. 7-T.Hill right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:37XP ARA. RosasPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 28-13
6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Kendrick Bourne · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.27 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 2
Demone Harris · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play - 3Marquez Callaway · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 4
Jameis Winston · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +4.08 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 5Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 6
Marcus Jones · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play - 7
Jakobi Meyers · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 8Brandon Bolden · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 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
Kendrick Bourne — NE · Receiving
Kendrick Bourne posted the highest total EPA (+6.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.78 EPA per play.
Kendrick Bourne's top snap (+2.49 EPA): (9:28) 10-M.Jones pass deep right to 84-K.Bourne for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.47 EPA): Marcus Jones — (15:00) 10-M.Jones pass short middle intended for 81-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Jenkins at NE 34. 27-M.Jenkins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Marcus Jones led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Marcus Jones (New England Patriots) · 57 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · -1.0% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -16.12 total EPA
- Jameis Winston (New Orleans Saints) · 26 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +3.0% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +4.08 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.035 | -0.233 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.3% | 36.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.190 | -0.283 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.036 | -0.171 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.233 | +0.035 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.3% | 48.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: -0.04 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: -0.23 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, -20.96 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -2.77 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara (Jameis Winston pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Marquez Callaway (Jameis Winston pass)
- New Orleans Saints — M. Jenkins
- New England Patriots — Kendrick Bourne (Marcus Jones pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill
Field goals
- New England Patriots — Nick Folk
- New England Patriots — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NE 11 (Q1 7:40) — (7:40) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short middle to 41-A.Kamara for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 7:35) — 6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NE 7 (Q2 1:50); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 1:44) — 6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NO 27 (Q2 0:39) — (:39) 6-N.Folk 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 75 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 10-M.Jones pass short middle intended for 81-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Jenkins at NE 34. 27-M.Jenkins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 14:51) — 6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NO 8 (Q3 1:35).
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NO 22 (Q4 9:28) — (9:28) 10-M.Jones pass deep right to 84-K.Bourne for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 9:22) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q4 2:41) — (2:41) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 7-T.Hill. 7-T.Hill right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 2:37) — 6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q2 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 26-P.Williams [55-K.Elliss] at NO 45. 26-P.Williams to NE 9 for 46 yards (25-B.Bolden). FUMBLES (25-B.Bolden), reco
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 4:16) — (4:16) 6-A.Rosas 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- New England Patriots (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 10-M.Jones pass short middle intended for 81-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Jenkins at NE 34. 27-M.Jenkins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 7:40) — (7:40) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short middle to 41-A.Kamara for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 0:13) — (:13) 6-A.Rosas 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 10-M.Jones pass short middle intended for 81-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Jenkins at NE 34. 27-M.Jenkins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 26-P.Williams [55-K.Elliss] at NO 45. 26-P.Williams to NE 9 for 46 yards (25-B.Bolden). FUMBLES (25-B.Bolden), reco
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 4:16) — (4:16) 6-A.Rosas 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 0:13) — (:13) 6-A.Rosas 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 7:40 · NE 11 · Score 6-0
(7:40) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short middle to 41-A.Kamara for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 7:35 · NE 15 · Score 7-0
6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 1:50 · NE 7 · Score 13-0
(1:50) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short middle to 1-M.Callaway for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [23-K.Dugger]. Penalty on NE-31-J.Jones, Defensive Holding, declined. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 1:44 · NE 15 · Score 14-0
6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:39 · NO 27 · Score 14-3
(:39) 6-N.Folk 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · NO 75 · Score 20-3
(15:00) 10-M.Jones pass short middle intended for 81-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Jenkins at NE 34. 27-M.Jenkins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 14:51 · NE 15 · Score 21-3
6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 1:35 · NO 8 · Score 21-6
(1:35) 6-N.Folk 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. NE 6-Folk 35th consecutive FG, t-8th all-time (Vinatieri & Tucker). - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 9:28 · NO 22 · Score 21-12
(9:28) 10-M.Jones pass deep right to 84-K.Bourne for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 9:22 · NO 15 · Score 21-13
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 2:41 · NE 4 · Score 27-13
(2:41) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 7-T.Hill. 7-T.Hill right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 2:37 · NE 15 · Score 28-13
6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
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.
- Kendrick Bourne (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs New England Patriots on 2021-09-26?
The New Orleans Saints beat the New England Patriots 28-13 in Week 3, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs New England Patriots?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, New England Patriots 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 7, New England Patriots 3; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, New England Patriots 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, New England Patriots 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 28, New England Patriots 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs New England Patriots?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (J. Winston pass) (Q1 7:40) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Callaway (J. Winston pass) (Q2 1:50) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Jenkins (Q3 15:00) New England Patriots touchdown — K. Bourne (M. Jones pass) (Q4 9:28) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (Q4 2:41) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q2 0:39, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q3 1:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs New England Patriots?
Marcus Jones (New England Patriots), 52.6% completion, -1.0% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -16.12 total passing EPA. Jameis Winston (New Orleans Saints), 50.0% completion, +3.0% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +4.08 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs New England Patriots?
Kendrick Bourne (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.27 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.49 EPA): (9:28) 10-M.Jones pass deep right to 84-K.Bourne for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
New England Patriots
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
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