Saints 13–26 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2024

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Kansas City Chiefs?

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 59.6% completion, +10.1% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +8.43 total passing EPA. D. Carr (New Orleans Saints), 60.0% completion, +9.4% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.82 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Kansas City Chiefs?

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (-7.74 EPA): (1:54) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 9-J.Smith-Schuster INTERCEPTED by 50-K.Saunders (29-P.Adebo) at NO -2. 50-K.Saunders to NO 35 for 37 yards (62-J.Thuney.

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 26–13 New Orleans Saints
Halftime: New Orleans Saints 7–19 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Patrick Mahomes
Top passer: Patrick Mahomes
Biggest EPA play: (1:54) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 9-J.Smith-Schuster INTERCEPTE…
Game date: 2024-10-07

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the New Orleans Saints 26–13 on 2024-10-07. Patrick Mahomes posted a game-high +8.43 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 19 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
New Orleans Saints	0	7	6	0	0	13
Kansas City Chiefs	7	12	13	0	0	26

Scoring Map

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

NONew Orleans Saints

KC 43

+1KC 15

+3KC 35

KC 6

+3NO 20

+3KC 35

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 6:40TD
Kareem Hunt
Points+6
Yard line
NO 5
Score
0-6
(6:40) (Shotgun) 29-K.Hunt right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 6:34XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
0-7
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 12:42FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
NO 8
Score
0-10
(12:42) 7-H.Butker 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 8:43TD
Rashid Shaheed
Points+6
Yard line
KC 43
Score
6-10
(8:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 22-R.Shaheed for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN [51-M.Danna].
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 8:36XP
Blake Grupe
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
7-10
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 1:35FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
NO 16
Score
7-13
(1:35) 7-H.Butker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 1:32FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
KC 35
Score
7-13
7-H.Butker kicks 66 yards from KC 35 to NO -1. 21-Ja.Williams to NO 21 for 22 yards (48-C.Christiansen).
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:09FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
NO 9
Score
7-16
(:09) 7-H.Butker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 14:22TD
Foster Moreau
Points+6
Yard line
KC 6
Score
13-16
(14:22) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 87-F.Moreau for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 12:00TD
Travis Kelce
Points+6
Yard line
NO 3
Score
13-22
(12:00) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 87-T.Kelce. 1-X.Worthy right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 11:56XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
13-23
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 3:07FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
NO 20
Score
13-26
(3:07) 7-H.Butker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 3:03FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
KC 35
Score
13-26
7-H.Butker kicks 65 yards from KC 35 to landing zone to end zone, Touchback to the NO 20.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +8.43 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
2Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.15 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
3Foster Moreau · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
4Mecole Hardman Jr. · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
5Kareem Hunt · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.38 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
6Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
7Noah Gray · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
8Josh Johnson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.29 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

Patrick Mahomes — KC · Passing

Patrick Mahomes posted the highest total EPA (+8.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 47 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.

Patrick Mahomes's top snap (-7.74 EPA): (1:54) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 9-J.Smith-Schuster INTERCEPTED by 50-K.Saunders (29-P.Adebo) at NO -2. 50-K.Saunders to NO 35 for 37 yards (62-J.Thuney).

Quarterback report card

Patrick Mahomes led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 47 dropbacks · 59.6% completion · +10.1% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +8.43 total EPA
Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +9.4% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.82 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New Orleans Saints	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	-0.086	+0.094
Offensive success rate	37.7%	56.7%
Pass EPA/play	-0.085	+0.179
Rush EPA/play	-0.130	+0.085
Defensive EPA/play	-0.094	+0.086
Defensive success rate	43.3%	62.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New Orleans Saints: -0.09 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: +0.09 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +9.15 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, -5.96 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Kansas City Chiefs — Kareem Hunt (Q1 6:40)
New Orleans Saints — Rashid Shaheed (Derek Carr pass) (Q2 8:43)
New Orleans Saints — Foster Moreau (Derek Carr pass) (Q4 14:22)
Kansas City Chiefs — Xavier Worthy (Q4 12:00)

Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q2 12:42)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q2 1:35)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q2 1:32)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q2 0:09)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 3:07)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 3:03)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NO 5 (Q1 6:40) — (6:40) (Shotgun) 29-K.Hunt right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 6:34) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 12–7. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NO 8 (Q2 12:42) — (12:42) 7-H.Butker 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the KC 43 (Q2 8:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 22-R.Shaheed for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN [51-M.Danna].; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 8:36) — 19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NO 16 (Q2 1:35) — (1:35) 7-H.Butker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the KC 35 (Q2 1:32) — 7-H.Butker kicks 66 yards from KC 35 to NO -1. 21-Ja.Williams to NO 21 for 22 yards (48-C.Christiansen).; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NO 9 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 7-H.Butker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 13–6. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the KC 6 (Q4 14:22) — (14:22) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 87-F.Moreau for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q4 12:00) — (12:00) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 87-T.Kelce. 1-X.Worthy right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 11:56) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NO 20 (Q4 3:07) — (3:07) 7-H.Butker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the KC 35 (Q4 3:03) — 7-H.Butker kicks 65 yards from KC 35 to landing zone to end zone, Touchback to the NO 20..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New Orleans Saints (Q1 12:04) — (12:04) 4-D.Carr pass deep right intended for 22-R.Shaheed INTERCEPTED by 6-B.Cook at KC 22. 6-B.Cook to KC 22 for no gain (22-R.Shaheed). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -4.33]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 9-J.Smith-Schuster INTERCEPTED by 50-K.Saunders (29-P.Adebo) at NO -2. 50-K.Saunders to NO 35 for 37 yards (62-J.Thuney). [WPA -9.1% · EPA -7.74]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:35) — (13:35) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 9-J.Smith-Schuster pushed ob at NO 14 for 50 yards (24-J.Abram). [WPA +8.5% · EPA +3.41]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 8:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 22-R.Shaheed for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN [51-M.Danna]. [WPA +8.4% · EPA +4.62]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 10:18) — (10:18) 7-H.Butker 51 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza. [WPA -6.6% · EPA -2.88]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 9-J.Smith-Schuster INTERCEPTED by 50-K.Saunders (29-P.Adebo) at NO -2. 50-K.Saunders to NO 35 for 37 yards (62-J.Thuney). [WPA -9.1% · EPA -7.74]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 8:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 22-R.Shaheed for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN [51-M.Danna]. [WPA +8.4% · EPA +4.62]
New Orleans Saints (Q1 12:04) — (12:04) 4-D.Carr pass deep right intended for 22-R.Shaheed INTERCEPTED by 6-B.Cook at KC 22. 6-B.Cook to KC 22 for no gain (22-R.Shaheed). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -4.33]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:35) — (13:35) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 9-J.Smith-Schuster pushed ob at NO 14 for 50 yards (24-J.Abram). [WPA +8.5% · EPA +3.41]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 6:40 · NO 5 · Score 0-6
(6:40) (Shotgun) 29-K.Hunt right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 6:34 · NO 15 · Score 0-7
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 12:42 · NO 8 · Score 0-10
(12:42) 7-H.Butker 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 8:43 · KC 43 · Score 6-10
(8:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 22-R.Shaheed for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN [51-M.Danna].
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 8:36 · KC 15 · Score 7-10
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 1:35 · NO 16 · Score 7-13
(1:35) 7-H.Butker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 1:32 · KC 35 · Score 7-13
7-H.Butker kicks 66 yards from KC 35 to NO -1. 21-Ja.Williams to NO 21 for 22 yards (48-C.Christiansen).
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · NO 9 · Score 7-16
(:09) 7-H.Butker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 14:22 · KC 6 · Score 13-16
(14:22) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 87-F.Moreau for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 12:00 · NO 3 · Score 13-22
(12:00) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 87-T.Kelce. 1-X.Worthy right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 11:56 · NO 15 · Score 13-23
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 3:07 · NO 20 · Score 13-26
(3:07) 7-H.Butker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 3:03 · KC 35 · Score 13-26
7-H.Butker kicks 65 yards from KC 35 to landing zone to end zone, Touchback to the NO 20.

Key takeaways

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

Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Patrick Mahomes (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Derek Carr (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2024-10-07?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the New Orleans Saints 26-13 in Week 5, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 7, Kansas City Chiefs 12; Q4: New Orleans Saints 6, Kansas City Chiefs 13; Final: New Orleans Saints 13, Kansas City Chiefs 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Hunt (Q1 6:40) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Shaheed (D. Carr pass) (Q2 8:43) New Orleans Saints touchdown — F. Moreau (D. Carr pass) (Q4 14:22) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — X. Worthy (Q4 12:00) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 12:42, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 1:35, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 1:32, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 3:07, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 3:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 59.6% completion, +10.1% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +8.43 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints), 60.0% completion, +9.4% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.82 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (-7.74 EPA): (1:54) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 9-J.Smith-Schuster INTERCEPTED by 50-K.Saunders (29-P.Adebo) at NO -2. 50-K.Saunders to NO 35 for 37 yards (62-J.Thuney.

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W

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