Saints 19–27 Vikings: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 10, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings?

J. Dobbs (Minnesota Vikings), 52.3% completion, +1.9% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +13.34 total passing EPA. J. Winston (New Orleans Saints), 44.8% completion, -5.8% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.49 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings?

J. Dobbs (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.34 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+4.06 EPA): (:22) (Shotgun) 15-J.Dobbs pass deep middle to 87-T.Hockenson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 27–19 New Orleans Saints
Halftime: New Orleans Saints 3–24 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Joshua Dobbs
Top passer: Joshua Dobbs
Biggest EPA play: (13:21) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass deep right to 12-C.Olave to MIN 17 for 26 yards (7-B.Mu…
Game date: 2023-11-12

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the New Orleans Saints 27–19 on 2023-11-12. Joshua Dobbs posted a game-high +13.34 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
New Orleans Saints	3	0	8	8	0	19
Minnesota Vikings	3	21	3	0	0	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NONew Orleans Saints

+3NO 22

+3MIN 30

NO 2

NO 7

NO 28

MIN 14

+2MIN 2

MIN 15

+2MIN 2

MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 10:52FG
Greg Joseph
Points+3
Yard line
NO 22
Score
0-3
(10:52) 1-G.Joseph 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 1:23FG
Blake Grupe
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 30
Score
3-3
(1:23) 19-B.Grupe 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 10:17TD
Ty Chandler
Points+6
Yard line
NO 2
Score
3-9
(10:17) Direct snap to 32-T.Chandler. 32-T.Chandler left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 10:14XP
Greg Joseph
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
3-10
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 3:40TD
Joshua Dobbs
Points+6
Yard line
NO 7
Score
3-16
(3:40) (Shotgun) 15-J.Dobbs scrambles left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 3:30XP
Greg Joseph
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
3-17
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:22TD
T.J. Hockenson
Points+6
Yard line
NO 28
Score
3-23
(:22) (Shotgun) 15-J.Dobbs pass deep middle to 87-T.Hockenson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:16XP
Greg Joseph
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
3-24
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:13FG
Greg Joseph
Points+3
Yard line
NO 15
Score
3-27
(10:13) 1-G.Joseph 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 5:31TD
Chris Olave
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 14
Score
9-27
(5:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short right to 12-C.Olave for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 5:26Safety
Alvin Kamara
Points+2
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
11-27
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 41-A.Kamara rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 11:48TD
A.T. Perry
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
17-27
(11:48) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short right to 17-A.Perry for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 11:40Safety
Alvin Kamara
Points+2
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
19-27
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 41-A.Kamara rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Joshua Dobbs · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +13.34 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
2T.J. Hockenson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +9.20 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
3Chris Olave · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.53 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
4Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +4.56 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
5A.T. Perry · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
6Brandon Powell · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
7Jordan Addison · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.11 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
8Jalen Nailor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.10 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

Joshua Dobbs — MIN · Passing

Joshua Dobbs posted the highest total EPA (+13.34) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.

Joshua Dobbs's top snap (+4.06 EPA): (:22) (Shotgun) 15-J.Dobbs pass deep middle to 87-T.Hockenson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+4.59 EPA): Jameis Winston — (13:21) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass deep right to 12-C.Olave to MIN 17 for 26 yards (7-B.Murphy).

Quarterback report card

Joshua Dobbs led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Joshua Dobbs (Minnesota Vikings) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · +1.9% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +13.34 total EPA
Jameis Winston (New Orleans Saints) · 29 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · -5.8% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.49 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New Orleans Saints	Minnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play	-0.078	+0.009
Offensive success rate	34.1%	44.6%
Pass EPA/play	-0.090	+0.303
Rush EPA/play	+0.135	-0.268
Defensive EPA/play	-0.009	+0.078
Defensive success rate	55.4%	65.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New Orleans Saints: -0.08 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Minnesota Vikings: +0.01 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, +0.84 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -6.43 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — Ty Chandler (Q2 10:17)
Minnesota Vikings — Joshua Dobbs (Q2 3:40)
Minnesota Vikings — T.J. Hockenson (Joshua Dobbs pass) (Q2 0:22)
New Orleans Saints — Chris Olave (Jameis Winston pass) (Q3 5:31)
New Orleans Saints — A.T. Perry (Jameis Winston pass) (Q4 11:48)

Field goals

Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph (Q1 10:52)
New Orleans Saints — Blake Grupe (Q1 1:23)
Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph (Q3 10:13)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NO 22 (Q1 10:52) — (10:52) 1-G.Joseph 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the MIN 30 (Q1 1:23) — (1:23) 19-B.Grupe 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 21–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q2 10:17) — (10:17) Direct snap to 32-T.Chandler. 32-T.Chandler left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 10:14) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q2 3:40) — (3:40) (Shotgun) 15-J.Dobbs scrambles left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 3:30) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NO 28 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 15-J.Dobbs pass deep middle to 87-T.Hockenson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 0:16) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright..

The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 8–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NO 15 (Q3 10:13) — (10:13) 1-G.Joseph 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIN 14 (Q3 5:31) — (5:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short right to 12-C.Olave for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the MIN 2 (Q3 5:26) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 41-A.Kamara rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 8–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIN 15 (Q4 11:48) — (11:48) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short right to 17-A.Perry for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the MIN 2 (Q4 11:40) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 41-A.Kamara rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass deep middle intended for 22-R.Shaheed INTERCEPTED by 7-B.Murphy at MIN 9. 7-B.Murphy to MIN 13 for 4 yards (17-A.Perry). Penalty on NO-75-A.Peat, Offensive Holding, d [WPA -8.1% · EPA -3.40]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 13:22) — (13:22) 15-J.Dobbs pass deep right to 3-J.Addison ran ob at NO 28 for 27 yards (32-T.Mathieu) [99-K.Saunders]. [WPA +8.0% · EPA +2.04]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 11:54) — (11:54) (Shotgun) 15-J.Dobbs pass short right to 87-T.Hockenson to NO 4 for 24 yards (29-P.Adebo). [WPA +8.0% · EPA +2.69]
New Orleans Saints (Q1 3:14) — (3:14) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 17-A.Perry to MIN 23 for 23 yards (22-H.Smith). [WPA +7.3% · EPA +1.76]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 13:48) — (13:48) (Shotgun) 15-J.Dobbs pass short middle to 4-B.Powell to NO 33 for 11 yards (1-A.Taylor). Penalty on NO-6-M.Maye, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +6.6% · EPA +1.24]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New Orleans Saints (Q4 13:21) — (13:21) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass deep right to 12-C.Olave to MIN 17 for 26 yards (7-B.Murphy). [WPA +2.7% · EPA +4.59]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 15-J.Dobbs pass deep middle to 87-T.Hockenson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.3% · EPA +4.06]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 1-G.Joseph 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. [WPA -2.1% · EPA -3.42]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass deep middle intended for 22-R.Shaheed INTERCEPTED by 7-B.Murphy at MIN 9. 7-B.Murphy to MIN 13 for 4 yards (17-A.Perry). Penalty on NO-75-A.Peat, Offensive Holding, d [WPA -8.1% · EPA -3.40]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 10:52 · NO 22 · Score 0-3
(10:52) 1-G.Joseph 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 1:23 · MIN 30 · Score 3-3
(1:23) 19-B.Grupe 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 10:17 · NO 2 · Score 3-9
(10:17) Direct snap to 32-T.Chandler. 32-T.Chandler left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 10:14 · NO 15 · Score 3-10
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 3:40 · NO 7 · Score 3-16
(3:40) (Shotgun) 15-J.Dobbs scrambles left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 3:30 · NO 15 · Score 3-17
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:22 · NO 28 · Score 3-23
(:22) (Shotgun) 15-J.Dobbs pass deep middle to 87-T.Hockenson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:16 · NO 15 · Score 3-24
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 10:13 · NO 15 · Score 3-27
(10:13) 1-G.Joseph 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 5:31 · MIN 14 · Score 9-27
(5:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short right to 12-C.Olave for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q3 5:26 · MIN 2 · Score 11-27
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 41-A.Kamara rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 11:48 · MIN 15 · Score 17-27
(11:48) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short right to 17-A.Perry for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q4 11:40 · MIN 2 · Score 19-27
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 41-A.Kamara rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Joshua Dobbs (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jameis Winston (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings on 2023-11-12?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the New Orleans Saints 27-19 in Week 10, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: New Orleans Saints 3, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q2: New Orleans Saints 0, Minnesota Vikings 21; Q3: New Orleans Saints 8, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 8, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: New Orleans Saints 19, Minnesota Vikings 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Chandler (Q2 10:17) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Dobbs (Q2 3:40) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Hockenson (J. Dobbs pass) (Q2 0:22) New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Olave (J. Winston pass) (Q3 5:31) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Perry (J. Winston pass) (Q4 11:48) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q1 10:52, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Grupe (Q1 1:23, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q3 10:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings?

Joshua Dobbs (Minnesota Vikings), 52.3% completion, +1.9% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +13.34 total passing EPA. Jameis Winston (New Orleans Saints), 44.8% completion, -5.8% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.49 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings?

Joshua Dobbs (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.34 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+4.06 EPA): (:22) (Shotgun) 15-J.Dobbs pass deep middle to 87-T.Hockenson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W

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