Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 34–0 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 21–0 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Michael Thomas
- Top passer
- Derek Carr
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:11) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle intended for 38-R.Stevenson INTERCEPTED by 3…
- Game date
- 2023-10-08
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the New England Patriots 34–0 on 2023-10-08. Michael Thomas posted a game-high +5.57 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
 New England Patriots | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(7:11) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle intended for 38-R.Stevenson INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Mathieu [96-C.Granderson] at NE 27. 32-T.Mathieu for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
(14:27) NO 4-Carr now at QB. 73-M.Garcia reported in as eligible. 41-A.Kamara right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
(10:53) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 12-C.Olave for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
(11:40) 19-B.Grupe 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
(13:10) NO 4-Carr now at QB. (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 87-F.Moreau for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
(5:47) 19-B.Grupe 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 7:11TD Tyrann MathieuPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 76
- Score
- 6-0
(7:11) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle intended for 38-R.Stevenson INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Mathieu [96-C.Granderson] at NE 27. 32-T.Mathieu for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 7:02XP Blake GrupePoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 7-0
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:27TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 13-0
(14:27) NO 4-Carr now at QB. 73-M.Garcia reported in as eligible. 41-A.Kamara right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:23XP Blake GrupePoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 14-0
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 10:53TD Chris OlavePoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 5
- Score
- 20-0
(10:53) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 12-C.Olave for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 10:47XP Blake GrupePoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 21-0
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 11:40FG Blake GrupePoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 35
- Score
- 24-0
(11:40) 19-B.Grupe 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 13:10TD Foster MoreauPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 6
- Score
- 30-0
(13:10) NO 4-Carr now at QB. (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 87-F.Moreau for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 13:03XP Blake GrupePoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 31-0
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:47FG Blake GrupePoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 35
- Score
- 34-0
(5:47) 19-B.Grupe 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Michael Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.57 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 2
Derek Carr · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +3.64 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play - 3
Demario Douglas · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play - 4
Kolton Miller · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play - 5Foster Moreau · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
- 6
Rashid Shaheed · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play - 7
Trysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +0.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play - 8Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +0.75 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.03 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
Michael Thomas — NO · Receiving
Michael Thomas posted the highest total EPA (+5.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.80 EPA per play.
Michael Thomas's top snap (+3.37 EPA): (2:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 13-M.Thomas to NE 37 for 26 yards (2-J.Mills).
Biggest single play (-6.90 EPA): Marcus Jones — (7:11) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle intended for 38-R.Stevenson INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Mathieu [96-C.Granderson] at NE 27. 32-T.Mathieu for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints) · 29 dropbacks · 62.1% completion · +10.2% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +3.64 total EPA
Marcus Jones (New England Patriots) · 26 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -12.4% CPOE · -0.65 EPA/play · -16.86 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.028 | -0.624 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.2% | 20.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.151 | -0.698 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.102 | -0.750 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.624 | +0.028 |
| Defensive success rate | 79.2% | 62.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.62), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: -0.03 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: -0.62 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 14 drives, -44.91 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 15 drives, -2.68 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Tyrann Mathieu
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara
- New Orleans Saints — Chris Olave (Derek Carr pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Foster Moreau (Derek Carr pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — Blake Grupe
- New Orleans Saints — Blake Grupe
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 NO 76 (Q1 7:11); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 7:02) — 19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q2 14:27) — (14:27) NO 4-Carr now at QB. 73-M.Garcia reported in as eligible. 41-A.Kamara right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 14:23) — 19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NE 5 (Q2 10:53) — (10:53) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 12-C.Olave for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 10:47) — 19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NE 35 (Q3 11:40) — (11:40) 19-B.Grupe 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NE 6 (Q4 13:10) — (13:10) NO 4-Carr now at QB. (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 87-F.Moreau for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 13:03) — 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 NE 35 (Q4 5:47) — (5:47) 19-B.Grupe 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q1 7:11) — (7:11) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle intended for 38-R.Stevenson INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Mathieu [96-C.Granderson] at NE 27. 32-T.Mathieu for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q1 5:47) — (5:47) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep left to 81-D.Douglas to NE 48 for 24 yards (23-M.Lattimore). PENALTY on NO-23-M.Lattimore, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NE 48. New Orleans challen
- New England Patriots (Q1 3:45) — (3:45) 37-C.Ryland 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 2:03) — (2:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 13-M.Thomas to NE 37 for 26 yards (2-J.Mills).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 11:23) — (11:23) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at NO 46 for -9 yards (8-J.Bentley).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q1 7:11) — (7:11) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle intended for 38-R.Stevenson INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Mathieu [96-C.Granderson] at NE 27. 32-T.Mathieu for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q3 14:04) — (14:04) 10-M.Jones FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 29, RECOVERED by NO-94-C.Jordan at NE 29.
- New England Patriots (Q3 1:13) — (1:13) 10-M.Jones pass deep right intended for 14-T.Montgomery INTERCEPTED by 20-P.Werner (31-J.Howden) at NE 31. 20-P.Werner to NE 31 for no gain (14-T.Montgomery).
- New England Patriots (Q1 5:47) — (5:47) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep left to 81-D.Douglas to NE 48 for 24 yards (23-M.Lattimore). PENALTY on NO-23-M.Lattimore, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NE 48. New Orleans challen
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 7:11 · NO 76 · Score 6-0
(7:11) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle intended for 38-R.Stevenson INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Mathieu [96-C.Granderson] at NE 27. 32-T.Mathieu for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 7:02 · NE 15 · Score 7-0
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 14:27 · NE 2 · Score 13-0
(14:27) NO 4-Carr now at QB. 73-M.Garcia reported in as eligible. 41-A.Kamara right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 14:23 · NE 15 · Score 14-0
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 10:53 · NE 5 · Score 20-0
(10:53) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 12-C.Olave for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 10:47 · NE 15 · Score 21-0
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 11:40 · NE 35 · Score 24-0
(11:40) 19-B.Grupe 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 13:10 · NE 6 · Score 30-0
(13:10) NO 4-Carr now at QB. (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 87-F.Moreau for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 13:03 · NE 15 · Score 31-0
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 5:47 · NE 35 · Score 34-0
(5:47) 19-B.Grupe 53 yard field goal 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.
- Michael Thomas (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Derek Carr (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Marcus Jones (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs New England Patriots on 2023-10-08?
The New Orleans Saints beat the New England Patriots 34-0 in Week 5, 2023.
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 14, New England Patriots 0; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, New England Patriots 0; Q4: New Orleans Saints 10, New England Patriots 0; Final: New Orleans Saints 34, New England Patriots 0.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs New England Patriots?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Mathieu (Q1 7:11) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q2 14:27) New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Olave (D. Carr pass) (Q2 10:53) New Orleans Saints touchdown — F. Moreau (D. Carr pass) (Q4 13:10) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Grupe (Q3 11:40, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Grupe (Q4 5:47, 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?
Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints), 62.1% completion, +10.2% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +3.64 total passing EPA. Marcus Jones (New England Patriots), 46.2% completion, -12.4% CPOE, -0.65 EPA per dropback, -16.86 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs New England Patriots?
Michael Thomas (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.57 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.37 EPA): (2:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 13-M.Thomas to NE 37 for 26 yards (2-J.Mills)..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
New England Patriots
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
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