Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 27–20 LA
- Halftime
- LA 20–10 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Andy Dalton
- Top passer
- Andy Dalton
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:55) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 12-C.Olave for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-A.…
- Game date
- 2022-11-20
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the LA 27–20 on 2022-11-20, overcoming LA's 20–10 halftime lead. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +10.68 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA | 7 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LALA
(4:19) 3-W.Lutz 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(4:08) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 15-T.Atwell for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 46, YAC 16
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
(12:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 83-J.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, YAC 0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 1-Al.Robinson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, YAC 0
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
(10:27) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 5-J.Landry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(5:55) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 12-C.Olave for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-A.Donald]. Pass 40, YAC 13
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(14:51) 8-M.Gay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
(9:09) 3-W.Lutz 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(:11) 8-M.Gay 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 4:19FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 28
- Score
- 0-3
(4:19) 3-W.Lutz 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- LALA
Q1 4:08TD Tutu AtwellPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 62
- Score
- 6-3
(4:08) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 15-T.Atwell for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 46, YAC 16
- LALA
Q1 4:00XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 7-3
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 12:16TD Josh JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 8
- Score
- 7-9
(12:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 83-J.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 12:11XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 15
- Score
- 7-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- LALA
Q2 0:22TD Matthew StaffordPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 13-10
(:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 1-Al.Robinson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, YAC 0
- LALA
Q2 0:19TD Points+7
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 14-10
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 10:27TD JLJ. LandryPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 7
- Score
- 14-16
(10:27) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 5-J.Landry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 10:23XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 15
- Score
- 14-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 5:55TD Chris OlavePoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 53
- Score
- 14-23
(5:55) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 12-C.Olave for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-A.Donald]. Pass 40, YAC 13
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 5:47XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 15
- Score
- 14-24
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- LALA
Q4 14:51FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 17-24
(14:51) 8-M.Gay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 9:09FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 6
- Score
- 17-27
(9:09) 3-W.Lutz 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- LALA
Q4 0:11FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NO 40
- Score
- 20-27
(:11) 8-M.Gay 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Andy Dalton · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +10.68 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 2Chris Olave · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.66 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 3Tutu Atwell · LA · Receiving · +5.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.20 EPA/play
- 4Josh Johnson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 5J. Landry · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 6Al. Robinson · LA · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 7
Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play - 8Matthew Stafford · LA · Passing · +2.60 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.12 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
Andy Dalton — NO · Passing
Andy Dalton posted the highest total EPA (+10.68) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
Andy Dalton's top snap (+5.45 EPA): (5:55) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 12-C.Olave for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-A.Donald]. Pass 40, YAC 13
Quarterback report card
Andy Dalton led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Andy Dalton (New Orleans Saints) · 28 dropbacks · 75.0% completion · +14.4% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +10.68 total EPA
- Matthew Stafford (LA) · 21 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · -1.3% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +2.60 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | LA | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.037 | +0.074 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.0% | 48.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.039 | +0.283 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.042 | -0.136 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.074 | +0.037 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.4% | 61.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- LA: -0.04 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.07 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- LA: 11 drives, -3.00 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +5.48 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- LA — Tutu Atwell (Matthew Stafford pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Josh Johnson (Andy Dalton pass)
- LA — Matthew Stafford
- New Orleans Saints — J. Landry (Andy Dalton pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Chris Olave (Andy Dalton pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- LA — Matt Gay
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- LA — Matt Gay
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: LA won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LA 28 (Q1 4:19) — (4:19) 3-W.Lutz 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; LA found the end zone from the NO 62 (Q1 4:08) — (4:08) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 15-T.Atwell for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 46, YAC 16; LA added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 4:00) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: LA won the period 13–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q2 12:16) — (12:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 83-J.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 12:11) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; LA found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 1-Al.Robinson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, YAC 0; LA found the end zone from the NO 15 (Q2 0:19) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 7 (Q3 10:27) — (10:27) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 5-J.Landry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 10:23) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 53 (Q3 5:55) — (5:55) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 12-C.Olave for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-A.Donald]. Pass 40, YAC 13; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 5:47) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin..
The fourth quarter: LA won the period 6–3. LA connected on a field goal from the NO 15 (Q4 14:51) — (14:51) 8-M.Gay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LA 6 (Q4 9:09) — (9:09) 3-W.Lutz 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; LA connected on a field goal from the NO 40 (Q4 0:11) — (:11) 8-M.Gay 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- LA (Q1 4:08) — (4:08) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 15-T.Atwell for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 46, YAC 16
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 5:55) — (5:55) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 12-C.Olave for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-A.Donald]. Pass 40, YAC 13
- LA (Q2 5:29) — (5:29) (Shotgun) 23-K.Williams right guard to NO 35 for -1 yards (98-P.Turner, 56-D.Davis). NO-98-P.Turner was injured during the play. His return is Doubtful. LA-68-T.Nsekhe was injured during the pl
- LA (Q2 7:44) — (7:44) 3-C.Akers left end to NO 42 for 13 yards (32-T.Mathieu).
- LA (Q3 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 23-K.Williams left tackle to NO 19 for 17 yards (6-M.Maye).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 5:55) — (5:55) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 12-C.Olave for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-A.Donald]. Pass 40, YAC 13
- LA (Q1 4:08) — (4:08) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 15-T.Atwell for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 46, YAC 16
- LA (Q2 5:29) — (5:29) (Shotgun) 23-K.Williams right guard to NO 35 for -1 yards (98-P.Turner, 56-D.Davis). NO-98-P.Turner was injured during the play. His return is Doubtful. LA-68-T.Nsekhe was injured during the pl
- LA (Q2 7:44) — (7:44) 3-C.Akers left end to NO 42 for 13 yards (32-T.Mathieu).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 4:19 · LA 28 · Score 0-3
(4:19) 3-W.Lutz 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - LA TD (+6) — Q1 4:08 · NO 62 · Score 6-3
(4:08) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 15-T.Atwell for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 46, YAC 16 - LA XP (+1) — Q1 4:00 · NO 15 · Score 7-3
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 12:16 · LA 8 · Score 7-9
(12:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 83-J.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 12:11 · LA 15 · Score 7-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 0:22 · NO 6 · Score 13-10
(:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 1-Al.Robinson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, YAC 0 - LA TD (+7) — Q2 0:19 · NO 15 · Score 14-10
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 10:27 · LA 7 · Score 14-16
(10:27) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 5-J.Landry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 10:23 · LA 15 · Score 14-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 5:55 · LA 53 · Score 14-23
(5:55) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 12-C.Olave for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-A.Donald]. Pass 40, YAC 13 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 5:47 · LA 15 · Score 14-24
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - LA FG (+3) — Q4 14:51 · NO 15 · Score 17-24
(14:51) 8-M.Gay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 9:09 · LA 6 · Score 17-27
(9:09) 3-W.Lutz 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - LA FG (+3) — Q4 0:11 · NO 40 · Score 20-27
(:11) 8-M.Gay 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
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.
- Andy Dalton (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Andy Dalton (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won LA vs New Orleans Saints on 2022-11-20?
The New Orleans Saints beat the LA 27-20 in Week 11, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in LA vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: LA 7, New Orleans Saints 3; Q2: LA 13, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: LA 0, New Orleans Saints 14; Q4: LA 6, New Orleans Saints 3; Final: LA 20, New Orleans Saints 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs New Orleans Saints?
LA touchdown — T. Atwell (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 4:08) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Johnson (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 12:16) LA touchdown — M. Stafford (Q2 0:22) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Landry (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 10:27) New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Olave (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 5:55) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 4:19, 3 pts) LA field goal — M. Gay (Q4 14:51, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 9:09, 3 pts) LA field goal — M. Gay (Q4 0:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs New Orleans Saints?
Andy Dalton (New Orleans Saints), 75.0% completion, +14.4% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +10.68 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (LA), 52.4% completion, -1.3% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +2.60 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs New Orleans Saints?
Andy Dalton (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.68 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+5.45 EPA): (5:55) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 12-C.Olave for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-A.Donald]. Pass 40, YAC 13.
Was LA vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New Orleans Saints won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 3-7 Now 4-7 W
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