Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 25–19 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 28–16 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Drake Maye
- Top passer
- Spencer Rattler
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:50) (Shotgun) 2-S.Rattler pass short middle to 83-J.Johnson to 50 for 14 yards (14-R.Sp…
- Game date
- 2025-10-12
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the New Orleans Saints 25–19 on 2025-10-12. Drake Maye posted a game-high +19.29 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 14 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
 New Orleans Saints | 6 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots
(12:54) 19-B.Grupe 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
(11:03) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 3-D.Douglas for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
(5:09) 19-B.Grupe 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
(:42) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 9-K.Boutte for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
(9:47) (Shotgun) 79-L.Fortner reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
(1:55) 19-B.Grupe 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
(:38) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 9-K.Boutte for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-1-A.Taylor, Unnecessary Roughness, 1 yard, enforced between downs.
(Run formation) PENALTY on NO-92-D.Godchaux, Encroachment, 0 yards, enforced at NO 1 - No Play.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-D.Maye rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT FAILS. The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-D.Maye rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(7:29) 36-A.Borregales 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
(13:46) 19-B.Grupe 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 12:54FG Blake GrupePoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 16
- Score
- 0-3
(12:54) 19-B.Grupe 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 11:03TD Demario DouglasPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 53
- Score
- 6-3
(11:03) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 3-D.Douglas for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 10:52XP Andy BorregalesPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 7-3
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 5:09FG Blake GrupePoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 30
- Score
- 7-6
(5:09) 19-B.Grupe 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 0:42TD Kayshon BouttePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 25
- Score
- 13-6
(:42) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 9-K.Boutte for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 0:33XP Andy BorregalesPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 14-6
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:47TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 14-12
(9:47) (Shotgun) 79-L.Fortner reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:42XP Blake GrupePoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 14-13
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:55FG Blake GrupePoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 20
- Score
- 14-16
(1:55) 19-B.Grupe 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:38TD Kayshon BouttePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 29
- Score
- 20-16
(:38) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 9-K.Boutte for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-1-A.Taylor, Unnecessary Roughness, 1 yard, enforced between downs.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:31TD Davon GodchauxPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 20-16
(Run formation) PENALTY on NO-92-D.Godchaux, Encroachment, 0 yards, enforced at NO 1 - No Play.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:31Safety Drake MayePoints+2
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 22-16
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-D.Maye rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT FAILS. The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-D.Maye rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 7:29FG Andy BorregalesPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 25-16
(7:29) 36-A.Borregales 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 13:46FG Blake GrupePoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 36
- Score
- 25-19
(13:46) 19-B.Grupe 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Drake Maye · New England Patriots · Passing · +19.29 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 2Kayshon Boutte · New England Patriots · Receiving · +10.84 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play
- 3Demario Douglas · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 4
Stefon Diggs · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play - 5
Mack Hollins · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play - 6
Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 7
Chris Olave · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 8
Hunter Henry · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 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
Drake Maye — NE · Passing
Drake Maye posted the highest total EPA (+19.29) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
Drake Maye's top snap (+4.50 EPA): (11:03) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 3-D.Douglas for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.67 EPA): Spencer Rattler — (8:50) (Shotgun) 2-S.Rattler pass short middle to 83-J.Johnson to 50 for 14 yards (14-R.Spillane; 53-C.Elliss). New England challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED.
Quarterback report card
Spencer Rattler led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Spencer Rattler (New Orleans Saints) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +6.6% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.12 total EPA- Drake Maye (New England Patriots) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +10.8% CPOE · +0.55 EPA/play · +19.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.093 | +0.007 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 49.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.551 | -0.061 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.381 | -0.060 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.007 | -0.093 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.7% | 51.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.09 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.01 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 9 drives, +7.41 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 9 drives, +0.47 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — Demario Douglas (Drake Maye pass)
- New England Patriots — Kayshon Boutte (Drake Maye pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill
- New England Patriots — Kayshon Boutte (Drake Maye pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — Blake Grupe
- New Orleans Saints — Blake Grupe
- New Orleans Saints — Blake Grupe
- New England Patriots — Andy Borregales
- New Orleans Saints — Blake Grupe
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–6. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NE 16 (Q1 12:54) — (12:54) 19-B.Grupe 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NO 53 (Q1 11:03) — (11:03) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 3-D.Douglas for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 10:52) — 36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NE 30 (Q1 5:09) — (5:09) 19-B.Grupe 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NO 25 (Q1 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 9-K.Boutte for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 0:33) — 36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–10. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q2 9:47) — (9:47) (Shotgun) 79-L.Fortner reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 9:42) — 19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NE 20 (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) 19-B.Grupe 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NO 29 (Q2 0:38); New England Patriots found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q2 0:31) — (Run formation) PENALTY on NO-92-D.Godchaux, Encroachment, 0 yards, enforced at NO 1 - No Play.; New England Patriots registered a safety from the NO 1 (Q2 0:31).
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NO 6 (Q3 7:29) — (7:29) 36-A.Borregales 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NE 36 (Q4 13:46) — (13:46) 19-B.Grupe 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q2 5:54) — (5:54) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye Aborted. 65-G.Bradbury FUMBLES at NO 45, recovered by NE-10-D.Maye at NE 47.
- New England Patriots (Q1 11:03) — (11:03) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 3-D.Douglas for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 8:50) — (8:50) (Shotgun) 2-S.Rattler pass short middle to 83-J.Johnson to 50 for 14 yards (14-R.Spillane; 53-C.Elliss). New England challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 14:53) — (14:53) (Shotgun) 2-S.Rattler pass deep right to 12-C.Olave pushed ob at NE 22 for 53 yards (23-K.Dugger).
- New England Patriots (Q4 2:40) — (2:40) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 9-K.Boutte pushed ob at NO 49 for 21 yards (4-K.McKinstry). New England challenged the runner was out of bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 8:50) — (8:50) (Shotgun) 2-S.Rattler pass short middle to 83-J.Johnson to 50 for 14 yards (14-R.Spillane; 53-C.Elliss). New England challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED.
- New England Patriots (Q1 11:03) — (11:03) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 3-D.Douglas for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q3 11:28) — (11:28) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short right to 8-S.Diggs to NO 22 for 14 yards (4-K.McKinstry).
- New England Patriots (Q2 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 9-K.Boutte for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-1-A.Taylor, Unnecessary Roughness, 1 yard, enforced between downs.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 12:54 · NE 16 · Score 0-3
(12:54) 19-B.Grupe 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 11:03 · NO 53 · Score 6-3
(11:03) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 3-D.Douglas for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 10:52 · NO 15 · Score 7-3
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 5:09 · NE 30 · Score 7-6
(5:09) 19-B.Grupe 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 0:42 · NO 25 · Score 13-6
(:42) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 9-K.Boutte for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 0:33 · NO 15 · Score 14-6
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 9:47 · NE 1 · Score 14-12
(9:47) (Shotgun) 79-L.Fortner reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 9:42 · NE 15 · Score 14-13
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 1:55 · NE 20 · Score 14-16
(1:55) 19-B.Grupe 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 0:38 · NO 29 · Score 20-16
(:38) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 9-K.Boutte for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-1-A.Taylor, Unnecessary Roughness, 1 yard, enforced between downs. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 0:31 · NO 1 · Score 20-16
(Run formation) PENALTY on NO-92-D.Godchaux, Encroachment, 0 yards, enforced at NO 1 - No Play. - New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q2 0:31 · NO 1 · Score 22-16
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-D.Maye rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT FAILS. The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10 - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 7:29 · NO 6 · Score 25-16
(7:29) 36-A.Borregales 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 13:46 · NE 36 · Score 25-19
(13:46) 19-B.Grupe 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Drake Maye (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Spencer Rattler (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs New Orleans Saints on 2025-10-12?
The New England Patriots beat the New Orleans Saints 25-19 in Week 6, 2025.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: New England Patriots 14, New Orleans Saints 6; Q2: New England Patriots 14, New Orleans Saints 10; Q3: New England Patriots 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Q4: New England Patriots 0, New Orleans Saints 3; Final: New England Patriots 25, New Orleans Saints 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs New Orleans Saints?
New England Patriots touchdown — D. Douglas (D. Maye pass) (Q1 11:03) New England Patriots touchdown — K. Boutte (D. Maye pass) (Q1 0:42) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (Q2 9:47) New England Patriots touchdown — K. Boutte (D. Maye pass) (Q2 0:38) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Grupe (Q1 12:54, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Grupe (Q1 5:09, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Grupe (Q2 1:55, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Borregales (Q3 7:29, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Grupe (Q4 13:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs New Orleans Saints?
Spencer Rattler (New Orleans Saints), 57.1% completion, +6.6% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.12 total passing EPA. Drake Maye (New England Patriots), 51.4% completion, +10.8% CPOE, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +19.29 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs New Orleans Saints?
Drake Maye (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.29 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+4.50 EPA): (11:03) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 3-D.Douglas for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New England Patriots vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. New England Patriots won 25-19 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
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