Lions 33–28 Saints: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?

J. Goff (Detroit Lions), 57.1% completion, -1.6% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +7.94 total passing EPA. D. Carr (New Orleans Saints), 70.8% completion, +9.7% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +7.33 total passing EPA.

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

S. LaPorta (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.65 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.34 EPA): (2:59) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 87-S.LaPorta pushed ob at NO 14 for 48 yards (29-P.Adebo)..

Quick answer

Winner: Detroit Lions
Final score: Detroit Lions 33–28 New Orleans Saints
Halftime: Detroit Lions 24–7 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Sam LaPorta
Top passer: Jared Goff
Biggest EPA play: (11:15) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 83-J.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 32-B.Branch at…
Game date: 2023-12-03

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the New Orleans Saints 33–28 on 2023-12-03. Sam LaPorta posted a game-high +11.65 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Detroit Lions	21	3	3	6	0	33
New Orleans Saints	0	7	14	7	0	28

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions

NO 2

NO 25

+3NO 8

NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q1 11:19TD
D.J. Montgomery
Points+6
Yard line
NO 2
Score
6-0
(11:19) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 5-D.Montgomery right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 11:15XP
Riley Patterson
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
7-0
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 10:28TD
Sam LaPorta
Points+6
Yard line
NO 13
Score
13-0
(10:28) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 87-S.LaPorta for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 10:24XP
Riley Patterson
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
14-0
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 8:21TD
ASA. St
Points+6
Yard line
NO 25
Score
20-0
(8:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 8:15XP
Riley Patterson
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
21-0
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:11TD
Jimmy Graham
Points+6
Yard line
DET 6
Score
21-6
(9:11) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 80-J.Graham for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:08XP
Blake Grupe
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
21-7
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:10FG
Riley Patterson
Points+3
Yard line
NO 8
Score
24-7
(:10) 36-R.Patterson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 10:08TD
Alvin Kamara
Points+6
Yard line
DET 2
Score
24-13
(10:08) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 10:04XP
Blake Grupe
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
24-14
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 4:42TD
Trysten Hill
Points+6
Yard line
DET 1
Score
24-20
(4:42) (Shotgun) 73-M.Garcia, 67-L.Young and 99-K.Saunders reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 4:34XP
Blake Grupe
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
24-21
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 0:01FG
Riley Patterson
Points+3
Yard line
NO 13
Score
27-21
(:01) 36-R.Patterson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 14:15TD
Joshua Williams
Points+6
Yard line
NO 19
Score
33-21
(14:15) 9-J.Williams right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 7:35TD
Alvin Kamara
Points+6
Yard line
DET 1
Score
33-27
(7:35) 41-A.Kamara right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 7:30XP
Blake Grupe
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
33-28
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Sam LaPorta · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +11.65 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
2Chris Olave · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.64 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
3Jared Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +7.94 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
4Derek Carr · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +7.33 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
5Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.62 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
6Joshua Williams · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.37 EPA/play
7Joshua Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.08 EPA/play
8Foster Moreau · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.02 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

Sam LaPorta — DET · Receiving

Sam LaPorta posted the highest total EPA (+11.65) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.29 EPA per play.

Sam LaPorta's top snap (+3.34 EPA): (2:59) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 87-S.LaPorta pushed ob at NO 14 for 48 yards (29-P.Adebo).

Biggest single play (-6.70 EPA): Derek Carr — (11:15) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 83-J.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 32-B.Branch at NO 30. 32-B.Branch to NO 17 for 13 yards (74-J.Hurst).

Quarterback report card

Jared Goff led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) · 28 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -1.6% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +7.94 total EPA
Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints) · 24 dropbacks · 70.8% completion · +9.7% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +7.33 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Detroit Lions	New Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play	+0.052	-0.060
Offensive success rate	39.0%	41.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.283	+0.194
Rush EPA/play	+0.035	-0.240
Defensive EPA/play	+0.060	-0.052
Defensive success rate	58.1%	61.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Detroit Lions: +0.05 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
New Orleans Saints: -0.06 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 12 drives, +3.97 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, -5.18 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — D.J. Montgomery (Q1 11:19)
Detroit Lions — Sam LaPorta (Jared Goff pass) (Q1 10:28)
Detroit Lions — A. St (Jared Goff pass) (Q1 8:21)
New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Graham (Derek Carr pass) (Q2 9:11)
New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara (Q3 10:08)
New Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill (Q3 4:42)
Detroit Lions — Joshua Williams (Q4 14:15)
New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara (Q4 7:35)

Field goals

Detroit Lions — Riley Patterson (Q2 0:10)
Detroit Lions — Riley Patterson (Q3 0:01)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 21–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q1 11:19) — (11:19) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 5-D.Montgomery right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 11:15) — 36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 13 (Q1 10:28) — (10:28) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 87-S.LaPorta for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 10:24) — 36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 25 (Q1 8:21) — (8:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 8:15) — 36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q2 9:11) — (9:11) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 80-J.Graham for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 9:08) — 19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the NO 8 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 36-R.Patterson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q3 10:08) — (10:08) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 10:04) — 19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q3 4:42) — (4:42) (Shotgun) 73-M.Garcia, 67-L.Young and 99-K.Saunders reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 4:34) — 19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the NO 13 (Q3 0:01) — (:01) 36-R.Patterson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–6. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 19 (Q4 14:15) — (14:15) 9-J.Williams right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 7:35) — (7:35) 41-A.Kamara right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 7:30) — 19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New Orleans Saints (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 4-D.Carr to NO 24 for -1 yards. FUMBLES, touched at NO 25, RECOVERED by DET-93-J.Paschal at NO 26. [WPA -12.2% · EPA -5.90]
Detroit Lions (Q4 2:48) — (2:48) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 87-S.LaPorta to NO 47 for 10 yards (31-J.Howden). [WPA +11.9% · EPA +1.60]
New Orleans Saints (Q1 11:15) — (11:15) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 83-J.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 32-B.Branch at NO 30. 32-B.Branch to NO 17 for 13 yards (74-J.Hurst). [WPA -10.5% · EPA -6.70]
Detroit Lions (Q3 2:59) — (2:59) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 87-S.LaPorta pushed ob at NO 14 for 48 yards (29-P.Adebo). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +3.34]
Detroit Lions (Q1 12:28) — (12:28) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 9-J.Williams to DET 47 for 11 yards (29-P.Adebo). Penalty on NO-29-P.Adebo, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. PENALTY on NO-96-C.Granderson, Roughing the Pass [WPA +8.8% · EPA +2.08]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New Orleans Saints (Q1 11:15) — (11:15) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 83-J.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 32-B.Branch at NO 30. 32-B.Branch to NO 17 for 13 yards (74-J.Hurst). [WPA -10.5% · EPA -6.70]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 4-D.Carr to NO 24 for -1 yards. FUMBLES, touched at NO 25, RECOVERED by DET-93-J.Paschal at NO 26. [WPA -12.2% · EPA -5.90]
New Orleans Saints (Q3 10:52) — (10:52) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 12-C.Olave to DET 2 for 33 yards (23-J.Jacobs) [79-J.Cominsky]. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +4.15]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 8:56) — (8:56) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass deep left to 12-C.Olave pushed ob at DET 2 for 30 yards (31-K.Joseph). [WPA +5.8% · EPA +4.03]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 11:19 · NO 2 · Score 6-0
(11:19) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 5-D.Montgomery right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 11:15 · NO 15 · Score 7-0
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 10:28 · NO 13 · Score 13-0
(10:28) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 87-S.LaPorta for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 10:24 · NO 15 · Score 14-0
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 8:21 · NO 25 · Score 20-0
(8:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 8:15 · NO 15 · Score 21-0
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 9:11 · DET 6 · Score 21-6
(9:11) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 80-J.Graham for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 9:08 · DET 15 · Score 21-7
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:10 · NO 8 · Score 24-7
(:10) 36-R.Patterson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 10:08 · DET 2 · Score 24-13
(10:08) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 10:04 · DET 15 · Score 24-14
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 4:42 · DET 1 · Score 24-20
(4:42) (Shotgun) 73-M.Garcia, 67-L.Young and 99-K.Saunders reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 4:34 · DET 15 · Score 24-21
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 0:01 · NO 13 · Score 27-21
(:01) 36-R.Patterson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 14:15 · NO 19 · Score 33-21
(14:15) 9-J.Williams right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 7:35 · DET 1 · Score 33-27
(7:35) 41-A.Kamara right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 7:30 · DET 15 · Score 33-28
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.

Key takeaways

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

Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Sam LaPorta (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Derek Carr (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints on 2023-12-03?

The Detroit Lions beat the New Orleans Saints 33-28 in Week 13, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?

Q1: Detroit Lions 21, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 3, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: Detroit Lions 3, New Orleans Saints 14; Q4: Detroit Lions 6, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: Detroit Lions 33, New Orleans Saints 28.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?

Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Montgomery (Q1 11:19) Detroit Lions touchdown — S. LaPorta (J. Goff pass) (Q1 10:28) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. St (J. Goff pass) (Q1 8:21) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Carr pass) (Q2 9:11) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q3 10:08) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (Q3 4:42) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Williams (Q4 14:15) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q4 7:35) Detroit Lions field goal — R. Patterson (Q2 0:10, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — R. Patterson (Q3 0:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?

Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 57.1% completion, -1.6% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +7.94 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints), 70.8% completion, +9.7% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +7.33 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?

Sam LaPorta (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.65 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.34 EPA): (2:59) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 87-S.LaPorta pushed ob at NO 14 for 48 yards (29-P.Adebo)..

Was Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Detroit Lions won 33-28 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W

New Orleans Saints

Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L

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