Giants 6–24 Saints: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?

T. DeVito (New York Giants), 46.5% completion, -9.2% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -15.61 total passing EPA. D. Carr (New Orleans Saints), 74.2% completion, +11.9% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +13.79 total passing EPA.

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

D. Carr (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.79 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+3.16 EPA): (14:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 17-A.Perry to NYG 23 for 16 yards (22-A.Jackson; 19-I.Simmons)..

Quick answer

Winner: New Orleans Saints
Final score: New Orleans Saints 24–6 New York Giants
Halftime: New York Giants 6–7 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Derek Carr
Top passer: Tommy DeVito
Biggest EPA play: (3:48) (Shotgun) 15-T.DeVito pass deep right to 86-D.Slayton to NO 31 for 33 yards (56-D.D…
Game date: 2023-12-17

Game summary

The New Orleans Saints beat the New York Giants 24–6 on 2023-12-17. Derek Carr posted a game-high +13.79 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
New York Giants	3	3	0	0	0	6
New Orleans Saints	7	0	10	7	0	24

Scoring Map

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

NYGNew York Giants

+3NO 38

NYG 7

+3NO 21

NYG 23

+3NYG 32

NYG 1

NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NYGNew York Giants
Q1 10:06FG
Randy Bullock
Points+3
Yard line
NO 38
Score
3-0
(10:06) 46-R.Bullock 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 0:34TD
Keith Kirkwood
Points+6
Yard line
NYG 7
Score
3-6
(:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 18-K.Kirkwood for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 0:29XP
Blake Grupe
Points+1
Yard line
NYG 15
Score
3-7
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:05FG
Jamie Gillan
Points+3
Yard line
NO 21
Score
6-7
(:05) 6-J.Gillan 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-80-G.Olszewski.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 8:44TD
Josh Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
NYG 23
Score
6-13
(8:44) 73-M.Garcia reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 83-J.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 8:39XP
Blake Grupe
Points+1
Yard line
NYG 15
Score
6-14
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 4:22FG
Blake Grupe
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 32
Score
6-17
(4:22) 19-B.Grupe 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 10:51TD
Jimmy Graham
Points+6
Yard line
NYG 1
Score
6-23
(10:51) 73-M.Garcia reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 10:47XP
Blake Grupe
Points+1
Yard line
NYG 15
Score
6-24
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).

1Derek Carr · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +13.79 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
2A.T. Perry · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play
3Rashid Shaheed · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
4Josh Johnson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
5Wan'Dale Robinson · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
6Darius Slayton · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
7Daniel Bellinger · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
8Keith Kirkwood · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.35 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

Derek Carr — NO · Passing

Derek Carr posted the highest total EPA (+13.79) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.

Derek Carr's top snap (+3.16 EPA): (14:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 17-A.Perry to NYG 23 for 16 yards (22-A.Jackson; 19-I.Simmons).

Biggest single play (+4.15 EPA): Tommy DeVito — (3:48) (Shotgun) 15-T.DeVito pass deep right to 86-D.Slayton to NO 31 for 33 yards (56-D.Davis). NO-28-L.Johnson was injured during the play.

Quarterback report card

Tommy DeVito led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Tommy DeVito (New York Giants) · 43 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · -9.2% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -15.61 total EPA
Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints) · 31 dropbacks · 74.2% completion · +11.9% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +13.79 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New York Giants	New Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play	-0.196	+0.067
Offensive success rate	26.0%	43.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.337	+0.412
Rush EPA/play	-0.222	-0.261
Defensive EPA/play	-0.067	+0.196
Defensive success rate	56.8%	74.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New York Giants: -0.20 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
New Orleans Saints: +0.07 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

New Orleans Saints: 9 drives, +4.96 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
New York Giants: 9 drives, -15.13 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

New Orleans Saints — Keith Kirkwood (Derek Carr pass) (Q1 0:34)
New Orleans Saints — Josh Johnson (Derek Carr pass) (Q3 8:44)
New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Graham (Derek Carr pass) (Q4 10:51)

Field goals

New York Giants — Randy Bullock (Q1 10:06)
New York Giants — Jamie Gillan (Q2 0:05)
New Orleans Saints — Blake Grupe (Q3 4:22)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the NO 38 (Q1 10:06) — (10:06) 46-R.Bullock 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 7 (Q1 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 18-K.Kirkwood for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 0:29) — 19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley..

The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the NO 21 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 6-J.Gillan 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-80-G.Olszewski..

The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 23 (Q3 8:44) — (8:44) 73-M.Garcia reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 83-J.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 8:39) — 19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NYG 32 (Q3 4:22) — (4:22) 19-B.Grupe 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 10:51) — (10:51) 73-M.Garcia reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 10:47) — 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 York Giants (Q2 8:30) — (8:30) (Shotgun) 15-T.DeVito pass short middle to 12-D.Waller to NO 49 for 29 yards (32-T.Mathieu). [WPA +8.4% · EPA +3.52]
New Orleans Saints (Q3 8:44) — (8:44) 73-M.Garcia reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 83-J.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +2.11]
New York Giants (Q2 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 15-T.DeVito pass short right to 82-D.Bellinger to NYG 33 for 5 yards (1-A.Taylor). PENALTY on NO-1-A.Taylor, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NYG 33. [WPA +8.1% · EPA +2.62]
New York Giants (Q2 6:17) — (6:17) (Shotgun) 15-T.DeVito sacked at NO 45 for -9 yards (90-B.Bresee). [WPA -7.9% · EPA -1.90]
New Orleans Saints (Q1 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 18-K.Kirkwood for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.6% · EPA +2.35]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New York Giants (Q4 3:48) — (3:48) (Shotgun) 15-T.DeVito pass deep right to 86-D.Slayton to NO 31 for 33 yards (56-D.Davis). NO-28-L.Johnson was injured during the play. [WPA +0.1% · EPA +4.15]
New York Giants (Q2 8:30) — (8:30) (Shotgun) 15-T.DeVito pass short middle to 12-D.Waller to NO 49 for 29 yards (32-T.Mathieu). [WPA +8.4% · EPA +3.52]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 14:22) — (14:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 17-A.Perry to NYG 23 for 16 yards (22-A.Jackson; 19-I.Simmons). [WPA +2.8% · EPA +3.16]
New York Giants (Q4 9:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 15-T.DeVito pass short left to 17-W.Robinson to NO 46 for 8 yards (29-P.Adebo). [WPA +0.6% · EPA +2.86]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 10:06 · NO 38 · Score 3-0
(10:06) 46-R.Bullock 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 0:34 · NYG 7 · Score 3-6
(:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 18-K.Kirkwood for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 0:29 · NYG 15 · Score 3-7
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · NO 21 · Score 6-7
(:05) 6-J.Gillan 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-80-G.Olszewski.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 8:44 · NYG 23 · Score 6-13
(8:44) 73-M.Garcia reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 83-J.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 8:39 · NYG 15 · Score 6-14
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 4:22 · NYG 32 · Score 6-17
(4:22) 19-B.Grupe 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 10:51 · NYG 1 · Score 6-23
(10:51) 73-M.Garcia reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 10:47 · NYG 15 · Score 6-24
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.

New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Tommy DeVito (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Derek Carr (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints on 2023-12-17?

The New Orleans Saints beat the New York Giants 24-6 in Week 15, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?

Q1: New York Giants 3, New Orleans Saints 7; Q2: New York Giants 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Q3: New York Giants 0, New Orleans Saints 10; Q4: New York Giants 0, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: New York Giants 6, New Orleans Saints 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?

New Orleans Saints touchdown — K. Kirkwood (D. Carr pass) (Q1 0:34) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Johnson (D. Carr pass) (Q3 8:44) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Carr pass) (Q4 10:51) New York Giants field goal — R. Bullock (Q1 10:06, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Gillan (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Grupe (Q3 4:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?

Tommy DeVito (New York Giants), 46.5% completion, -9.2% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -15.61 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints), 74.2% completion, +11.9% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +13.79 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?

Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.79 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+3.16 EPA): (14:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 17-A.Perry to NYG 23 for 16 yards (22-A.Jackson; 19-I.Simmons)..

Season records after this game

New York Giants

Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L

New Orleans Saints

Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W

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