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2019-09-09 · 2019 week 1 · NFL · Mercedes-Benz Superdome (dome, astroturf) · Coaches: Bill O'Brien (away), Sean Payton (home) · Referee John Hussey · Line: New Orleans Saints +6.5, O/U 52

Houston Texans 2019 · New Orleans Saints 2019 · 2019 season

Score by quarter

1234T
HST0147728
NOR03141330

Scoring plays

QtrClockTeamPlayScore
Q214:19HST(14:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.6–0
Q214:13HST7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.7–0
Q29:27NOR(9:27) 3-W.Lutz 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.7–3
Q21:51HST(1:51) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 013–3
Q21:47HST7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.14–3
Q312:57NOR(12:57) (Shotgun) 28-L.Murray left guard for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.14–9
Q312:51NOR3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.14–10
Q38:24HST(8:24) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.20–10
Q38:20HST7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.21–10
Q32:43NOR(2:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 7-T.Hill for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 021–16
Q32:39NOR3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. PENALTY on HOU-97-A.Blackson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.21–17
Q415:00NOR(15:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 10-T.Smith for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 14, YAC 021–23
Q414:55NOR3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.21–24
Q40:55NOR(:55) 3-W.Lutz 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.21–27
Q40:43HST(:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 12-K.Stills for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [24-V.Bell]. Pass 32, YAC 527–27
Q40:37HST7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.28–27
Q40:02NOR(:02) 3-W.Lutz 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.28–30

Win probability

HST scores — 6–0 · (14:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.HST scores — 7–0 · 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.NOR scores — 7–3 · (9:27) 3-W.Lutz 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.HST scores — 13–3 · (1:51) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0HST scores — 14–3 · 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.NOR scores — 14–9 · (12:57) (Shotgun) 28-L.Murray left guard for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.NOR scores — 14–10 · 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.HST scores — 20–10 · (8:24) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.HST scores — 21–10 · 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.NOR scores — 21–16 · (2:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 7-T.Hill for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 0NOR scores — 21–17 · 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. PENALTY on HOU-97-A.Blackson, Unnecessary RoughnessNOR scores — 21–23 · (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 10-T.Smith for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 14, YAC 0NOR scores — 21–24 · 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.NOR scores — 21–27 · (:55) 3-W.Lutz 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.HST scores — 27–27 · (:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 12-K.Stills for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [24-V.Bell]. Pass 32, YAC 5HST scores — 28–27 · 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.NOR scores — 28–30 · (:02) 3-W.Lutz 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.NORHST50%Q1Q2Q3Q4

Home win probability through the game (nflfastR model). Dots mark scores. The dashed line is the Vegas-informed model, which starts from the closing point spread. NOR closed at 100%.

Turning points

QtrClockTeamPlayWin prob.SwingEPA
Q40:02NOR(:02) 3-W.Lutz 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.48% → 100%+52%+1.33
Q40:43HST(:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 12-K.Stills for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [24-V.Bell]. Pass 32, YAC 524% → 52%+28%+4.29
Q40:50HST(:50) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins pushed ob at NO 37 for 38 yards (23-M.Lattimore) [92-M.Davenport]. Pass 34, YAC 410% → 24%+14%+2.09
Q214:19HST(14:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.49% → 62%+14%+4.11
Q44:25HST(4:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson sacked at HOU 45 for -11 yards (91-T.Hendrickson).34% → 21%-14%-1.95
Q415:00NOR(15:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 10-T.Smith for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 14, YAC 050% → 63%+13%+2.53
Q312:57NOR(12:57) (Shotgun) 28-L.Murray left guard for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.24% → 37%+12%+2.97
Q13:04NOR(3:04) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 28-L.Murray INTERCEPTED by 59-W.Mercilus at HOU 4. 59-W.Mercilus to HOU 6 for 2 yards (89-J.Hill).71% → 59%-12%-5.13

The eight plays that moved the offense's win probability the most (WPA); EPA is expected points added.

Team stats

Houston TexansNew Orleans Saints
First downs2025
Total yards448518
Passing yards268370
Rushing yards180148
Comp–Att20–3032–43
Passing TD32
Interceptions thrown11
Sacks taken61
Rushing attempts2321
Rushing TD11
Turnovers11
Fumbles lost00
Penalties–yards8–697–48

Houston Texans

Passing

PlayerCmpAttYdsTDIntSkRate
Deshaun Watson QB2030268316114.3

Rushing

PlayerRushYdsTDY/CFL
Carlos Hyde RB108308.30
Duke Johnson RB95706.30
Deshaun Watson QB440110.00

Receiving

PlayerRecTgtYdsTDY/R
DeAndre Hopkins WR813111213.9
Will Fuller WR2369034.5
Kenny Stills WR3337112.3
Duke Johnson RB453308.2
Jordan Akins TE1217017.0
Carlos Hyde RB11202.0
Darren Fells TE0100
DeAndre Carter WR11-10-1.0

Defense

PlayerTklTFLSacksIntPDFFTD
Whitney Mercilus DE111100
Carlos Watkins DE000100

Kicking

PlayerFGFGALngXPXPAPuntsP Yds
Trevor Daniel P00004172
Ka'imi Fairbairn K004400

New Orleans Saints

Passing

PlayerCmpAttYdsTDIntSkRate
Drew Brees QB3243370211105.8

Rushing

PlayerRushYdsTDY/CFL
Alvin Kamara RB139707.50
Latavius Murray RB64317.20
Taysom Hill TE2804.00

Receiving

PlayerRecTgtYdsTDY/R
Michael Thomas WR1013123012.3
Ted Ginn WR77101014.4
Alvin Kamara RB7872010.3
Jared Cook TE2337018.5
Tre'Quan Smith WR2226113.0
Taysom Hill TE12919.0
Latavius Murray RB23402.0
Josh Hill TE11-20-2.0

Defense

PlayerTklTFLSacksIntPDFFTD
Cameron Jordan LB010000
P.J. Williams S110000
Malcom Brown DT010000
Marcus Williams FS001200
Alex Anzalone MLB110000
Trey Hendrickson LB220000

Kicking

PlayerFGFGALngXPXPAPuntsP Yds
Wil Lutz K34583300
Thomas Morstead P0000288

Total QBR

QuarterbackTeamQBRPts addedPlaysEPAPassRunSack
Deshaun WatsonHST90.37.34611.44.14.3-2.6
Drew BreesNOR73.74.1437.97.60.0-0.5

Charting & personnel

Houston TexansNew Orleans Saints
Dropbacks under pressure27%27%
Time to throw (avg s)2.732.85
Defenders in box faced (avg)6.15.9
Top personnel1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR ×53
1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR ×14
1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR ×36
2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR ×10
2 QB, 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR ×8

From NFL participation data, by the team on offense.

Advanced box score (Pro Football Reference)

Houston Texans

Passing under pressure

PlayerPrsPrs%BlitzHurryHitSkBadThBadTh%Drops
Deshaun Watson1539.5%14546517.2%2

Rushing

PlayerAttYBCYBC/AYACYAC/ABrkTkl
Carlos Hyde10595.9242.41
Duke Johnson9333.7242.71
Deshaun Watson44010.000.00

Receiving

PlayerDropsDrop%BrkTklIntRat
DeAndre Hopkins323.1%00128.5
Kenny Stills00.0%00157.6
Duke Johnson00.0%0094.2
Jordan Akins00.0%1079.2
DeAndre Carter00.0%0079.2
Carlos Hyde00.0%1079.2
Will Fuller00.0%0170.1
Darren Fells00.0%0039.6

Coverage & pass rush

PlayerTgtCmpYdsTDRatPrsHurrySkTklMTkl
Aaron Colvin871061158.3000.051
Justin Reid55421141.2000.091
Bradley Roby54440103.3000.092
Zach Cunningham54670118.7000.051
Johnathan Joseph5424086.7000.081
Tashaun Gipson44820118.7000.030
Jahleel Addae434077.1000.020
Benardrick McKinney211056.2000.061
Whitney Mercilus100.0211.050
Carlos Watkins00110.021
Angelo Blackson00100.020
DJ Reader00100.010
Jacob Martin00100.010

New Orleans Saints

Passing under pressure

PlayerPrsPrs%BlitzHurryHitSkBadThBadTh%Drops
Drew Brees920.5%8531512.8%1

Rushing

PlayerAttYBCYBC/AYACYAC/ABrkTkl
Alvin Kamara13765.8211.63
Latavius Murray6376.261.01
Taysom Hill252.531.51

Receiving

PlayerDropsDrop%BrkTklIntRat
Michael Thomas17.7%00105.6
Taysom Hill150.0%00102.1
Tre'Quan Smith00.0%00158.3
Ted Ginn00.0%00118.7
Jared Cook00.0%00109.0
Alvin Kamara00.0%20104.2
Josh Hill00.0%0079.2
Latavius Murray00.0%1130.6

Coverage & pass rush

PlayerTgtCmpYdsTDRatPrsHurrySkTklMTkl
Marshon Lattimore85471118.2000.040
Demario Davis4312077.1220.051
P.J. Williams43411146.9101.040
Vonn Bell4230075.0100.070
Eli Apple33820118.7100.031
Marcus Williams3229197.9000.020
A.J. Klein2117079.2220.041
Alex Anzalone11100108.3101.050
Cameron Jordan00311.051
Trey Hendrickson00312.030
Marcus Davenport00210.020
Malcom Brown00100.520
Shy Tuttle00100.510
Snap counts

Houston Texans

PlayerPosOffOff%DefDef%STST%
Senio KelemeteG64100%00%517%
Laremy TunsilT64100%00%517%
Seantrel HendersonT64100%00%517%
Zach FultonG64100%00%517%
Nick MartinC64100%00%00%
Deshaun WatsonQB64100%00%00%
DeAndre HopkinsWR6398%00%00%
Will FullerWR6297%00%00%
Jordan AkinsTE4570%00%00%
Duke JohnsonRB4164%00%00%
Darren FellsTE3250%00%517%
DeAndre CarterWR2742%00%827%
Kenny StillsWR2742%00%00%
Carlos HydeRB2336%00%00%
Bradley RobyCB00%66100%13%
Tashaun GipsonFS00%66100%00%
Justin ReidSS00%66100%00%
Johnathan JosephCB00%66100%00%
Zach CunninghamLB00%6294%1343%
Benardrick McKinneyLB00%6192%310%
J.J. WattDE00%6091%517%
Whitney MercilusLB00%6091%00%
Aaron ColvinCB00%5786%00%
DJ ReaderNT00%3959%827%
Carlos WatkinsDE00%2741%827%
Angelo BlacksonDE00%2741%827%
Jahleel AddaeFS00%1929%1653%
Brennan ScarlettLB00%1827%1964%
Brandon DunnNT00%1523%827%
Jacob MartinLB00%812%723%
Keion CrossenCB00%58%1550%
Dylan ColeLB00%46%1757%
A.J. MooreFS00%00%2480%
Barkevious MingoLB00%00%1964%
Peter KalambayiLB00%00%1757%
Buddy HowellRB00%00%1757%
Cullen GillaspiaRB00%00%1757%
Taiwan JonesRB00%00%1653%
Lonnie JohnsonCB00%00%1343%
Ka'imi FairbairnK00%00%1033%
Trevor DanielP00%00%1033%
Jon WeeksLS00%00%1033%
Max ScharpingG00%00%517%
Roderick JohnsonT00%00%517%
Jerell AdamsTE00%00%517%

New Orleans Saints

PlayerPosOffOff%DefDef%STST%
Erik McCoyC66100%00%723%
Andrus PeatG66100%00%723%
Terron ArmsteadT66100%00%723%
Ryan RamczykT66100%00%723%
Larry WarfordG66100%00%723%
Drew BreesQB66100%00%00%
Michael ThomasWR5989%00%00%
Alvin KamaraRB5076%00%00%
Ted GinnWR4974%00%00%
Tre'Quan SmithWR4264%00%00%
Jared CookTE4264%00%00%
Josh HillTE3248%00%1447%
Latavius MurrayRB1827%00%00%
Taysom HillQB1523%00%2377%
Keith KirkwoodWR1218%00%517%
Zach LineFB1015%00%1653%
Deonte HartyWR12%00%1033%
Vonn BellSS00%64100%827%
Demario DavisLB00%64100%00%
Eli AppleCB00%64100%00%
Marshon LattimoreCB00%64100%00%
Cameron JordanDE00%6398%517%
Marcus WilliamsFS00%6195%00%
P.J. WilliamsCB00%5180%930%
A.J. KleinLB00%4875%1240%
Malcom BrownNT00%4875%517%
Marcus DavenportDE00%4773%517%
Trey HendricksonDE00%3453%1240%
Shy TuttleDT00%3148%517%
Alex AnzaloneLB00%2945%27%
Taylor StallworthNT00%2234%517%
Mitchell LoewenDE00%1117%00%
C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS00%35%2170%
Justin HardeeCB00%00%2377%
J.T. GraySS00%00%1860%
Kaden EllissLB00%00%1860%
Dwayne WashingtonRB00%00%1860%
Wil LutzK00%00%1240%
Kiko AlonsoLB00%00%1137%
Thomas MorsteadP00%00%1033%
Zach WoodLS00%00%930%
Nick EastonC00%00%723%
Will ClappC00%00%723%
Patrick RobinsonCB00%00%517%
Injury report, week 1 (12)
TeamPlayerPosInjuryGame statusPractice
HSTGreg ManczCAnkleQuestionableLimited Participation in Practice
HSTKeke CouteeWRAnkleQuestionableLimited Participation in Practice
HSTTytus HowardTFingerQuestionableFull Participation in Practice
HSTCarlos WatkinsDENon-Football InjuryFull Participation in Practice
HSTJustin ReidSShoulderFull Participation in Practice
HSTZach FultonGToeFull Participation in Practice
NORCraig RobertsonLBHamstringQuestionableLimited Participation in Practice
NORMario EdwardsDEHamstringOutDid Not Participate In Practice
NORSheldon RankinsDTAchillesOutLimited Participation in Practice
NORAlex AnzaloneLBShoulderFull Participation in Practice
NORDwayne WashingtonRBAnkleFull Participation in Practice
NORZach LineRBKneeFull Participation in Practice

Officials

PositionOfficial#
RefereeJohn Hussey35
Back JudgeBrad Freeman88
Down JudgeKevin Codey16
Field JudgeAllen Baynes56
Line JudgeCarl Johnson101
Side JudgeJabir Walker26
UmpireAlan Eck76

Play-by-play

Show every play (178)

Each play carries its expected points added, the offense's win probability before the snap and, where charted, formation, personnel and play tags.

Quarter 1

  • 15:00 GAME EPA +0.0 WP 43%
  • 15:00 HST 3-W.Lutz kicks 65 yards from NO 35 to end zone, Touchback. EPA +0.0 WP 43%
  • 15:00 HST 1 & 10 (15:00) 23-C.Hyde right guard to HOU 34 for 9 yards (56-D.Davis). EPA +0.9 WP 43% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 14:33 HST 2 & 1 (14:33) (Shotgun) 23-C.Hyde left guard to HOU 38 for 4 yards (26-P.Williams; 24-V.Bell). EPA -0.1 WP 46% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 14:00 HST 1 & 10 (14:00) (Shotgun) PENALTY on HOU-87-D.Fells, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at HOU 38 - No Play. EPA -0.6 WP 45% 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 13:37 HST 1 & 15 (13:37) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass incomplete short middle to 25-D.Johnson. EPA -0.6 WP 43% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure ANGLE COVER_3
  • 13:33 HST 2 & 15 (13:33) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins to HOU 44 for 11 yards (43-M.Williams). New Orleans challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass incomplete short middle to 10-D.Hopkins (43-M.Williams). EPA -0.9 WP 41% EMPTY 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR IN COVER_4
  • 13:31 HST 3 & 15 (13:31) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson sacked at HOU 27 for -6 yards (sack split by 94-C.Jordan and 90-M.Brown). EPA -1.4 WP 39% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 12:50 HST 4 & 21 (12:50) 8-T.Daniel punts 54 yards to NO 19, Center-46-J.Weeks. 11-D.Harris to NO 33 for 14 yards (33-A.Moore). PENALTY on NO-34-J.Hardee, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at NO 24. EPA +0.8 WP 34%
  • 12:39 NOR 1 & 10 (12:39) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 41-A.Kamara pushed ob at NO 23 for 9 yards (24-J.Joseph). Pass -6, YAC 15 EPA +0.8 WP 60% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR FLAT COVER_6
  • 11:59 NOR 2 & 1 (11:59) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 13-M.Thomas pushed ob at NO 47 for 24 yards (20-J.Reid). Pass 16, YAC 8 EPA +1.4 WP 62% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR CROSS COVER_1
  • 11:23 NOR 1 & 10 (11:23) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 28-L.Murray to 50 for 3 yards (97-A.Blackson). Pass -2, YAC 5 EPA -0.3 WP 65% SHOTGUN 2 QB, 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR pressure FLAT COVER_3
  • 10:38 NOR 2 & 7 (10:38) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 28-L.Murray to HOU 49 for 1 yard (55-B.McKinney). Pass -7, YAC 8 EPA -0.9 WP 64% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR pressure FLAT COVER_1
  • 9:58 NOR 3 & 6 (9:58) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 19-T.Ginn to HOU 45 for 4 yards (24-J.Joseph). EPA -1.0 WP 62% SHOTGUN 2 RB, 0 TE, 3 WR CROSS COVER_2
  • 9:15 NOR 4 & 2 (9:15) 6-T.Morstead punts 35 yards to HOU 10, Center-49-Z.Wood, fair catch by 14-D.Carter. EPA -0.9 WP 59%
  • 9:08 HST 1 & 10 (9:08) (Shotgun) 25-D.Johnson left guard to HOU 21 for 11 yards (43-M.Williams). EPA +0.7 WP 41% PISTOL 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 8:35 HST 1 & 10 (8:35) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass incomplete short left to 88-J.Akins. EPA -0.6 WP 43% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR pressure CROSS COVER_3
  • 8:31 HST 2 & 10 (8:31) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson sacked at HOU 17 for -4 yards (sack split by 90-M.Brown and 94-C.Jordan). EPA -1.4 WP 41% EMPTY 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 7:47 HST 3 & 14 (7:47) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 25-D.Johnson to HOU 23 for 6 yards (56-D.Davis). Pass 4, YAC 2 EPA -0.7 WP 37% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR ANGLE COVER_3
  • 7:06 HST 4 & 8 (7:06) 8-T.Daniel punts 41 yards to NO 36, Center-46-J.Weeks. 11-D.Harris to HOU 49 for 15 yards (46-J.Weeks; 38-G.Howell). EPA -1.2 WP 35%
  • 6:57 NOR 1 & 10 (6:57) (Shotgun) 41-A.Kamara left tackle to HOU 42 for 7 yards (21-B.Roby). EPA +0.2 WP 65% PISTOL 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 6:26 NOR 2 & 3 (6:26) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete deep left to 87-J.Cook. EPA -0.8 WP 66% EMPTY 2 QB, 1 RB, 2 TE, 1 WR GO COVER_1
  • 6:22 NOR 3 & 3 (6:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas pushed ob at HOU 28 for 14 yards (21-B.Roby). Pass 5, YAC 9 EPA +1.9 WP 63% SHOTGUN 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR OUT COVER_2
  • 5:48 NOR 1 & 10 (5:48) 41-A.Kamara left end to HOU 27 for 1 yard (21-B.Roby; 41-Z.Cunningham). Kamara fumbled the ball after the play, but was ruled down by contact. EPA -0.4 WP 71% SINGLEBACK 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
  • 4:59 NOR 2 & 9 (4:59) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 13-M.Thomas to HOU 22 for 5 yards (21-B.Roby). Pass 5, YAC 0 EPA +0.1 WP 70% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR CROSS COVER_1
  • 4:16 NOR 3 & 4 (4:16) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 87-J.Cook ran ob at HOU 16 for 6 yards (37-J.Addae). Pass 6, YAC 0 EPA +1.1 WP 70% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR OUT COVER_4
  • 3:39 NOR 1 & 10 (3:39) 28-L.Murray left guard to HOU 11 for 5 yards (41-Z.Cunningham). EPA +0.0 WP 72% SINGLEBACK 2 QB, 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
  • 3:04 NOR 2 & 5 (3:04) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 28-L.Murray INTERCEPTED by 59-W.Mercilus at HOU 4. 59-W.Mercilus to HOU 6 for 2 yards (89-J.Hill). EPA -5.1 WP 71% SINGLEBACK 2 QB, 1 RB, 2 TE, 1 WR pressure OUT COVER_1
  • 2:55 HST 1 & 10 (2:55) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 15-W.Fuller to NO 40 for 54 yards (25-E.Apple). Pass 50, YAC 4 EPA +3.5 WP 41% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR GO COVER_3
  • 2:17 HST 1 & 10 (2:17) 23-C.Hyde right end to NO 33 for 7 yards (24-V.Bell). EPA +0.4 WP 52% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 1:39 HST 2 & 3 (1:39) 23-C.Hyde right guard to NO 33 for no gain (94-C.Jordan). PENALTY on HOU-76-S.Henderson, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NO 33 - No Play. EPA -1.6 WP 53% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
  • 1:12 HST 2 & 13 (1:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins to NO 30 for 13 yards (70-M.Loewen). Pass -3, YAC 16 EPA +1.9 WP 46% EMPTY 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR SCREEN COVER_3
  • 0:35 HST 1 & 10 (:35) 25-D.Johnson left tackle to NO 29 for 1 yard (94-C.Jordan). EPA -0.4 WP 54% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 0:00 HST END QUARTER 1 EPA +0.0 WP 54%

Quarter 2

  • 15:00 HST 2 & 9 (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass incomplete deep right to 10-D.Hopkins. EPA -0.8 WP 54% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR POST COVER_3
  • 14:57 HST 3 & 9 (14:57) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins to NO 21 for 8 yards (23-M.Lattimore). Pass 8, YAC 0 Houston challenged the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout #1.) EPA +0.0 WP 50% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR SLANT COVER_3
  • 14:19 Timeout #1 by HOU at 14:19. EPA +0.0 WP 49%
  • 14:19 HST 4 & 1 (14:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TD EPA +4.1 WP 49% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
  • 14:13 HST 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. EPA +0.1 WP 62%
  • 14:13 NOR 7-K.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to NO 0. 11-D.Harris to NO 21 for 21 yards (34-T.Jones; 44-C.Gillaspia). EPA -0.3 WP 38%
  • 14:07 NOR 1 & 10 (14:07) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 13-M.Thomas. EPA -0.6 WP 37% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR SLANT COVER_1
  • 14:05 NOR 2 & 10 (14:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 41-A.Kamara to NO 27 for 6 yards (24-J.Joseph). Pass 4, YAC 1 EPA +0.1 WP 36% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR OUT COVER_6
  • 13:40 NOR 3 & 4 (13:40) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 87-J.Cook pushed ob at HOU 42 for 31 yards (39-T.Gipson). Pass 17, YAC 15 EPA +2.6 WP 36% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR CORNER COVER_1
  • 12:58 NOR 1 & 10 (12:58) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas pushed ob at HOU 27 for 15 yards (20-J.Reid). Pass 15, YAC 0 EPA +0.8 WP 42% PISTOL 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR pressure OUT COVER_4
  • 12:22 NOR 1 & 10 (12:22) 41-A.Kamara left guard to HOU 22 for 5 yards (55-B.McKinney). EPA +0.0 WP 47% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 11:43 NOR 2 & 5 (11:43) Lining up at quarterback is #7 T.Hill. (Shotgun) 41-A.Kamara right guard to HOU 20 for 2 yards (59-W.Mercilus). EPA -0.5 WP 46% SHOTGUN 2 QB, 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
  • 10:56 NOR 3 & 3 (10:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 41-A.Kamara ran ob at HOU 15 for 5 yards. Pass 5, YAC 0 EPA +1.1 WP 45% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR FLAT COVER_4
  • 10:17 NOR 1 & 10 (10:17) 41-A.Kamara left tackle to HOU 14 for 1 yard (55-B.McKinney; 51-D.Cole). EPA -0.5 WP 47% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
  • 9:40 NOR 2 & 9 (9:40) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right. EPA -0.8 WP 45% EMPTY 2 QB, 1 RB, 2 TE, 1 WR pressure COVER_1
  • 9:32 NOR 3 & 9 (9:32) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right. #7 T.Hill lined up in the slot. EPA -0.9 WP 42% PISTOL 2 QB, 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR pressure COVER_3
  • 9:27 NOR 4 & 9 (9:27) 3-W.Lutz 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. EPA +0.2 WP 39%
  • 9:22 HST 3-W.Lutz kicks 65 yards from NO 35 to end zone, Touchback. EPA +0.0 WP 56%
  • 9:22 HST 1 & 10 (9:22) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins to HOU 28 for 3 yards (23-M.Lattimore). Pass 3, YAC 0 EPA -0.5 WP 56% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR OUT COVER_3
  • 8:57 HST 2 & 7 (8:57) 25-D.Johnson left tackle to HOU 29 for 1 yard (90-M.Brown). EPA -0.5 WP 54% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 8:15 HST 3 & 6 (8:15) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins to HOU 39 for 10 yards (47-A.Anzalone) [94-C.Jordan]. Pass 6, YAC 4 EPA +1.8 WP 56% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure HITCH COVER_4
  • 7:43 HST 1 & 10 (7:43) 4-D.Watson pass incomplete deep right to 10-D.Hopkins. EPA -0.5 WP 60% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR CROSS COVER_3
  • 7:36 HST 2 & 10 (7:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 25-D.Johnson to HOU 48 for 9 yards (24-V.Bell). Pass -3, YAC 12 EPA +0.6 WP 58% EMPTY 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR SCREEN COVER_3
  • 7:00 HST 3 & 1 (7:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 12-K.Stills to NO 48 for 4 yards (25-E.Apple). Pass -3, YAC 7 EPA +0.6 WP 63% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR CROSS COVER_3
  • 6:22 HST 1 & 10 (6:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 23-C.Hyde to NO 46 for 2 yards (53-A.Klein). Pass -2, YAC 4 EPA -0.4 WP 64% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR FLAT COVER_1
  • 5:42 HST 2 & 8 (5:42) 23-C.Hyde left tackle to NO 26 for 20 yards (24-V.Bell). EPA +1.7 WP 63% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 5:08 HST 1 & 10 (5:08) 23-C.Hyde left guard to NO 25 for 1 yard (56-D.Davis; 26-P.Williams). EPA -0.5 WP 69% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 4:30 HST 2 & 9 (4:30) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson scrambles up the middle to NO 24 for 1 yard (70-M.Loewen). EPA -0.5 WP 68% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
  • 3:44 HST 3 & 8 (3:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass incomplete deep right to 15-W.Fuller [56-D.Davis]. PENALTY on NO-26-P.Williams, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at NO 24 - No Play. EPA +1.3 WP 67% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 3:38 HST 1 & 10 (3:38) (Shotgun) 25-D.Johnson left guard to NO 15 for 4 yards (90-M.Brown). EPA +0.0 WP 71% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 3:01 HST 2 & 6 (3:01) 23-C.Hyde left end to NO 13 for 2 yards (43-M.Williams). PENALTY on HOU-88-J.Akins, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NO 15 - No Play. EPA -1.3 WP 70% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
  • 2:41 HST 2 & 16 (2:41) 4-D.Watson left guard to NO 25 for no gain (95-T.Stallworth; 94-C.Jordan). EPA -0.3 WP 67% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
  • 2:36 Timeout #1 by NO at 02:36. EPA +0.0 WP 65%
  • 2:36 HST 3 & 16 (2:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 88-J.Akins to NO 13 for 12 yards (56-D.Davis). PENALTY on NO-94-C.Jordan, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at NO 25 - No Play. EPA +0.4 WP 65% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 2:10 HST 3 & 11 (2:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 25-D.Johnson pushed ob at NO 7 for 13 yards (25-E.Apple). EPA +2.2 WP 67% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR FLAT COVER_2
  • 2:00 HST 1 & 7 (2:00) (Shotgun) PENALTY on HOU-78-L.Tunsil, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at NO 7 - No Play. EPA -0.7 WP 73% 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
  • 2:00 HST 1 & 12 (2:00) (Shotgun) 23-C.Hyde right end to NO 7 for 5 yards (43-M.Williams; 24-V.Bell). EPA +0.1 WP 71% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 1:56 Timeout #2 by NO at 01:56. EPA +0.0 WP 73%
  • 1:56 HST 2 & 7 (1:56) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 25-D.Johnson pushed ob at NO 2 for 5 yards (26-P.Williams). Pass 0, YAC 5 EPA +0.1 WP 73% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR FLAT COVER_3
  • 1:51 HST 3 & 2 (1:51) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0 TD EPA +2.0 WP 75% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR SLANT COVER_0
  • 1:47 HST 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. EPA +0.1 WP 79%
  • 1:47 NOR 7-K.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to end zone, Touchback. Penalty on NO-89-J.Hill, Illegal Formation, declined. EPA +0.0 WP 21%
  • 1:47 NOR 1 & 10 (1:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 10-T.Smith to NO 37 for 12 yards (39-T.Gipson; 22-A.Colvin). Pass 12, YAC 0 EPA +0.5 WP 21% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR HITCH COVER_6
  • 1:27 NOR 1 & 10 (1:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short left to 13-M.Thomas. EPA -0.5 WP 23% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure HITCH COVER_1
  • 1:23 NOR 2 & 10 (1:23) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 41-A.Kamara to NO 30 for -7 yards (55-B.McKinney). Pass -7, YAC 0 EPA -0.9 WP 21% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR SCREEN COVER_1
  • 0:48 NOR 3 & 17 (:48) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 13-M.Thomas to NO 46 for 16 yards (21-B.Roby). The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 13-M.Thomas to NO 47 for 17 yards (21-B.Roby). Pass 16, YAC 1 10 second runoff. EPA +0.8 WP 18% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR OUT COVER_3
  • 0:14 NOR 1 & 10 (:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short left to 13-M.Thomas (91-C.Watkins). EPA -0.3 WP 24% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR HITCH COVER_6
  • 0:09 NOR 2 & 10 (:09) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas to HOU 38 for 15 yards (21-B.Roby). EPA +1.2 WP 23% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR HITCH COVER_3
  • 0:04 Timeout #3 by NO at 00:04. EPA +0.0 WP 22%
  • 0:04 NOR 1 & 10 (:04) 3-W.Lutz 56 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. EPA -1.9 WP 22%
  • 0:00 END QUARTER 2 WP 20%

Quarter 3

  • 15:00 NOR 7-K.Fairbairn kicks 63 yards from HOU 35 to NO 2. 11-D.Harris to NO 17 for 15 yards (51-D.Cole). EPA -0.6 WP 20%
  • 14:57 NOR 1 & 10 (14:57) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 19-T.Ginn pushed ob at NO 28 for 11 yards (24-J.Joseph). Pass 11, YAC 0 EPA +0.7 WP 20% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR OUT COVER_4
  • 14:22 NOR 1 & 10 (14:22) 28-L.Murray left tackle to NO 29 for 1 yard (59-W.Mercilus). EPA -0.4 WP 21% SINGLEBACK 2 QB, 1 RB, 2 TE, 1 WR
  • 13:47 NOR 2 & 9 (13:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 41-A.Kamara ran ob at HOU 30 for 41 yards (20-J.Reid). Pass 6, YAC 35 EPA +2.9 WP 19% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure ANGLE COVER_1
  • 13:05 NOR 1 & 10 (13:05) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 7-T.Hill. EPA -0.5 WP 26% SINGLEBACK 2 QB, 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR FLAT COVER_4
  • 12:57 NOR 2 & 10 (12:57) (Shotgun) 28-L.Murray left guard for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TD EPA +3.0 WP 24% PISTOL 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
  • 12:51 NOR 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. EPA +0.1 WP 37%
  • 12:51 HST 3-W.Lutz kicks 65 yards from NO 35 to end zone, Touchback. EPA +0.0 WP 63%
  • 12:51 HST 1 & 10 (12:51) (Shotgun) 23-C.Hyde left end to HOU 38 for 13 yards (56-D.Davis). EPA +0.8 WP 63% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 12:17 HST 1 & 10 (12:17) 4-D.Watson pass incomplete short left to 10-D.Hopkins. EPA -0.6 WP 65% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure CROSS COVER_3
  • 12:11 HST 2 & 10 (12:11) (Shotgun) 25-D.Johnson left tackle to HOU 40 for 2 yards (94-C.Jordan). EPA -0.8 WP 64% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 11:26 HST 3 & 8 (11:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 15-W.Fuller to NO 45 for 15 yards (47-A.Anzalone). Pass 15, YAC 0 EPA +2.5 WP 63% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR IN COVER_2
  • 10:46 HST 1 & 10 (10:46) (Shotgun) 23-C.Hyde left tackle to NO 45 for no gain (91-T.Hendrickson). EPA -0.6 WP 72% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 10:06 HST 2 & 10 (10:06) 4-D.Watson pass incomplete short left. EPA -0.9 WP 71% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure COVER_1
  • 9:59 HST 3 & 10 (9:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson scrambles right end ran ob at NO 27 for 18 yards (47-A.Anzalone). EPA +2.7 WP 68% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 9:21 HST 1 & 10 (9:21) 23-C.Hyde left tackle to NO 21 for 6 yards (92-M.Davenport). EPA +0.2 WP 75% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 8:40 HST 2 & 4 (8:40) 4-D.Watson pass deep right intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Lattimore at NO 3. 23-M.Lattimore ran ob at NO 43 for 40 yards (88-J.Akins). PENALTY on NO-70-M.Loewen, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at NO 21 - No Play. EPA +0.5 WP 77% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
  • 8:24 HST 1 & 10 (8:24) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TD EPA +2.0 WP 78% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR POST COVER_4
  • 8:20 HST 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. EPA +0.1 WP 81%
  • 8:20 NOR 7-K.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to end zone, Touchback. EPA +0.0 WP 19%
  • 8:20 NOR 1 & 10 (8:20) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 41-A.Kamara to NO 36 for 11 yards (20-J.Reid). Pass 3, YAC 8 EPA +0.7 WP 19% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR pressure ANGLE COVER_6
  • 7:38 NOR 1 & 10 (7:38) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 41-A.Kamara ran ob at NO 43 for 7 yards (21-B.Roby). Pass 3, YAC 4 EPA +0.2 WP 20% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR OUT COVER_2
  • 7:03 NOR 2 & 3 (7:03) 28-L.Murray right guard to NO 47 for 4 yards (98-D.Reader). EPA +0.4 WP 22% SINGLEBACK 2 QB, 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
  • 6:28 NOR 1 & 10 (6:28) #7 T.Hill at quarterback. (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill left end pushed ob at NO 49 for 2 yards (20-J.Reid). EPA -0.5 WP 22% SHOTGUN 2 QB, 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
  • 5:54 NOR 2 & 8 (5:54) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 19-T.Ginn to HOU 41 for 10 yards (22-A.Colvin). Pass 10, YAC 0 EPA +1.2 WP 20% EMPTY 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR HITCH COVER_4
  • 5:23 NOR 1 & 10 (5:23) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 19-T.Ginn to HOU 30 for 11 yards (22-A.Colvin). Pass 9, YAC 2 EPA +0.6 WP 22% EMPTY 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR HITCH COVER_4
  • 4:42 NOR 1 & 10 (4:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas pushed ob at HOU 23 for 7 yards (21-B.Roby). Pass 5, YAC 2 EPA +0.5 WP 23% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR HITCH COVER_3
  • 4:10 NOR 2 & 3 (4:10) 41-A.Kamara right tackle to HOU 15 for 8 yards (91-C.Watkins; 54-J.Martin). EPA +0.5 WP 26% SINGLEBACK 2 QB, 1 RB, 2 TE, 1 WR
  • 3:28 NOR 1 & 10 (3:28) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 41-A.Kamara [97-A.Blackson]. EPA -0.5 WP 24% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure FLAT COVER_1
  • 3:22 NOR 2 & 10 (3:22) #7 T.Hill at quarterback. (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill left end to HOU 9 for 6 yards (20-J.Reid). EPA -0.2 WP 22% SHOTGUN 2 QB, 1 RB, 0 TE, 3 WR
  • 2:43 NOR 3 & 4 (2:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 7-T.Hill for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 0 TD EPA +2.4 WP 24% SHOTGUN 2 QB, 1 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR GO COVER_1
  • 2:39 NOR 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. PENALTY on HOU-97-A.Blackson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. EPA +0.1 WP 33%
  • 2:39 HST 6-T.Morstead kicks 46 yards from 50 to HOU 4. 14-D.Carter to HOU 16 for 12 yards (22-C.Gardner-Johnson). EPA -0.6 WP 67%
  • 2:35 HST 1 & 10 (2:35) 4-D.Watson pass incomplete short left to 87-D.Fells [25-E.Apple]. EPA -0.7 WP 65% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure FLAT COVER_1
  • 2:32 HST 2 & 10 (2:32) 25-D.Johnson left tackle to HOU 18 for 2 yards (53-A.Klein). EPA -0.6 WP 63% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 1:59 HST 3 & 8 (1:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right intended for 15-W.Fuller INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Williams at NO 36. 43-M.Williams to NO 36 for no gain (10-D.Hopkins). PENALTY on HOU-10-D.Hopkins, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NO 36. EPA -2.4 WP 61% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR CORNER COVER_1
  • 1:48 NOR 1 & 10 (1:48) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas pushed ob at HOU 40 for 9 yards (20-J.Reid). Pass 7, YAC 2 EPA +0.6 WP 41% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR HITCH COVER_4
  • 1:07 NOR 2 & 1 (1:07) 41-A.Kamara left end to HOU 12 for 28 yards (55-B.McKinney; 39-T.Gipson). FUMBLES (55-B.McKinney), recovered by NO-87-J.Cook at HOU 14. 87-J.Cook to HOU 12 for 2 yards (41-Z.Cunningham). EPA +1.6 WP 48% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 0:13 Timeout #1 by NO at 00:13. EPA +0.0 WP 56%
  • 0:13 NOR 1 & 10 (:13) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 89-J.Hill to HOU 14 for -2 yards (20-J.Reid; 59-W.Mercilus). Pass -4, YAC 2 EPA -0.8 WP 56% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR FLAT COVER_1
  • 0:00 NOR END QUARTER 3 EPA +0.0 WP 50%

Quarter 4

  • 15:00 NOR 2 & 12 (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 10-T.Smith for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 14, YAC 0 TD EPA +2.5 WP 50% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR SLANT COVER_1
  • 14:55 NOR 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. EPA +0.1 WP 63%
  • 14:55 HST 3-W.Lutz kicks 65 yards from NO 35 to end zone, Touchback. EPA +0.0 WP 36%
  • 14:55 HST 1 & 10 (14:55) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 12-K.Stills to HOU 21 for -4 yards (23-M.Lattimore). Pass -4, YAC 0 EPA -1.4 WP 36% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR CROSS COVER_2
  • 14:13 HST 2 & 14 (14:13) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 88-J.Akins ran ob at HOU 38 for 17 yards (47-A.Anzalone). Penalty on NO-56-D.Davis, Defensive Holding, declined. Pass 4, YAC 13 EPA +2.1 WP 32% EMPTY 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR pressure OUT COVER_3
  • 13:43 HST 1 & 10 (13:43) (Shotgun) 23-C.Hyde right guard ran ob at NO 44 for 18 yards (56-D.Davis). EPA +1.1 WP 38% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
  • 13:01 HST 1 & 10 (13:01) 4-D.Watson sacked at 50 for -6 yards (47-A.Anzalone). EPA -1.2 WP 45% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
  • 12:15 HST 2 & 16 (12:15) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 14-D.Carter to HOU 49 for -1 yards (24-V.Bell). Pass -4, YAC 3 EPA -0.9 WP 35% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR SCREEN COVER_3
  • 11:33 HST 3 & 17 (11:33) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson sacked at HOU 43 for -6 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). Penalty on HOU-76-S.Henderson, Offensive Holding, declined. EPA -1.5 WP 32% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 11:03 HST 4 & 23 (11:03) 8-T.Daniel punts 53 yards to NO 4, Center-46-J.Weeks, fair catch by 11-D.Harris. PENALTY on HOU-34-T.Jones, Illegal Substitution, 5 yards, enforced at HOU 43 - No Play. EPA -0.0 WP 26%
  • 10:55 HST 4 & 28 (10:55) 8-T.Daniel punts 34 yards to NO 28, Center-46-J.Weeks, downed by HOU-46-J.Weeks. EPA -1.1 WP 24%
  • 10:47 NOR 1 & 10 (10:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete deep middle to 41-A.Kamara [98-D.Reader]. PENALTY on NO-71-R.Ramczyk, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NO 28 - No Play. EPA -1.0 WP 75% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 10:41 NOR 1 & 20 (10:41) (Shotgun) 41-A.Kamara right tackle to NO 46 for 28 yards (24-J.Joseph). EPA +2.1 WP 73% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 9:56 NOR 1 & 10 (9:56) 28-L.Murray right tackle to NO 45 for -1 yards (91-C.Watkins; 41-Z.Cunningham). EPA -0.9 WP 79% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
  • 9:17 NOR 2 & 11 (9:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at NO 37 for -8 yards (59-W.Mercilus). EPA -1.6 WP 76% EMPTY 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 8:36 NOR 3 & 19 (8:36) (Shotgun) 41-A.Kamara left guard to NO 43 for 6 yards (59-W.Mercilus). EPA -0.8 WP 73% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 7:53 NOR 4 & 13 (7:53) 6-T.Morstead punts 53 yards to HOU 4, Center-49-Z.Wood, out of bounds. EPA +0.5 WP 71%
  • 7:44 HST 1 & 10 (7:44) (Shotgun) 25-D.Johnson left guard to HOU 8 for 4 yards (92-M.Davenport). EPA -0.3 WP 28% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 7:15 HST 2 & 6 (7:15) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass incomplete short left to 10-D.Hopkins. EPA -0.7 WP 26% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR HITCH COVER_4
  • 7:11 HST 3 & 6 (7:11) (Shotgun) PENALTY on HOU-25-D.Johnson, False Start, 4 yards, enforced at HOU 8 - No Play. EPA -0.3 WP 24% 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 7:11 HST 3 & 10 (7:11) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 10-D.Hopkins to HOU 25 for 21 yards (24-V.Bell). Pass 21, YAC 0 EPA +2.4 WP 23% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR POST COVER_6
  • 6:34 HST 1 & 10 (6:34) (Shotgun) 25-D.Johnson right end to NO 43 for 32 yards (53-A.Klein). NO-43-M.Williams was injured during the play. His return is Probable. EPA +2.0 WP 34% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 5:47 HST 1 & 10 (5:47) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson sacked at NO 44 for -1 yards (26-P.Williams). EPA -0.8 WP 45% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 5:06 HST 2 & 11 (5:06) (Shotgun) 25-D.Johnson left guard to NO 44 for no gain (94-C.Jordan). EPA -0.9 WP 40% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 4:25 HST 3 & 11 (4:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson sacked at HOU 45 for -11 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). EPA -1.9 WP 34% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 3:38 HST 4 & 22 (3:38) 8-T.Daniel punts 43 yards to NO 12, Center-46-J.Weeks. 11-D.Harris to NO 12 for no gain. PENALTY on NO-11-D.Harris, Invalid Fair Catch Signal, 5 yards, enforced at NO 12. EPA +0.2 WP 21%
  • 3:29 NOR 1 & 10 (3:29) 41-A.Kamara left end to NO 9 for 2 yards (21-B.Roby). EPA -0.2 WP 74% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
  • 2:53 NOR 2 & 8 (2:53) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas to NO 15 for 6 yards (97-A.Blackson; 24-J.Joseph). EPA +0.3 WP 73% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR HITCH COVER_4
  • 2:05 NOR 3 & 2 (2:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn to HOU 44 for 41 yards (22-A.Colvin). Pass 35, YAC 6 EPA +2.7 WP 81% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR POST COVER_1
  • 1:57 NOR 1 & 10 (1:57) 41-A.Kamara right guard to HOU 33 for 11 yards (20-J.Reid). EPA +0.6 WP 92% SINGLEBACK 2 QB, 1 RB, 2 TE, 1 WR
  • 1:51 Timeout #1 by HOU at 01:51. EPA +0.0 WP 93%
  • 1:51 NOR 1 & 10 (1:51) 28-L.Murray right tackle to HOU 29 for 4 yards (55-B.McKinney). EPA -0.4 WP 93% I_FORM 2 RB, 2 TE, 1 WR
  • 1:47 Timeout #2 by HOU at 01:47. EPA +0.0 WP 94%
  • 1:47 NOR 2 & 6 (1:47) 41-A.Kamara left end to HOU 34 for -5 yards (41-Z.Cunningham). EPA -1.9 WP 94% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 1:41 Timeout #3 by HOU at 01:41. EPA +0.0 WP 93%
  • 1:41 NOR 3 & 11 (1:41) 41-A.Kamara left tackle to HOU 29 for 5 yards (37-J.Addae). EPA +0.9 WP 93% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
  • 0:55 Timeout #2 by NO at 00:55. EPA +0.0 WP 95%
  • 0:55 NOR 4 & 6 (:55) 3-W.Lutz 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. EPA +1.0 WP 95%
  • 0:50 HST 3-W.Lutz kicks 65 yards from NO 35 to end zone, Touchback. EPA +0.0 WP 10%
  • 0:50 HST 1 & 10 (:50) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins pushed ob at NO 37 for 38 yards (23-M.Lattimore) [92-M.Davenport]. Pass 34, YAC 4 EPA +2.1 WP 10% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR GO COVER_4
  • 0:43 HST 1 & 10 (:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 12-K.Stills for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [24-V.Bell]. Pass 32, YAC 5 TD EPA +4.3 WP 24% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure POST COVER_3
  • 0:37 HST 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. PENALTY on NO-22-C.Gardner-Johnson, Roughing the Kicker, 8 yards, enforced at NO 15 - No Play. EPA +0.0 WP 52%
  • 0:37 HST 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. EPA +0.0 WP 52%
  • 0:37 NOR 7-K.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to end zone, Touchback. EPA +0.0 WP 47%
  • 0:37 NOR 1 & 10 (:37) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 19-T.Ginn to NO 40 for 15 yards (24-J.Joseph) [54-J.Martin]. Pass 11, YAC 4 EPA +0.2 WP 47% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure HITCH COVER_1
  • 0:21 NOR 1 & 10 (:21) (No Huddle) 9-D.Brees spiked the ball to stop the clock. EPA -0.2 WP 44% 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR COVER_3
  • 0:20 NOR 2 & 10 (:20) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas to HOU 49 for 11 yards (20-J.Reid; 35-K.Crossen). Pass 11, YAC 0 EPA +0.1 WP 40% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR OUT COVER_1
  • 0:07 NOR 1 & 10 (:07) (No Huddle) 9-D.Brees spiked the ball to stop the clock. EPA -0.1 WP 44% 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR COVER_3
  • 0:06 NOR 2 & 10 (:06) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 19-T.Ginn to HOU 40 for 9 yards (22-A.Colvin). Pass 9, YAC 0 EPA +1.1 WP 43% EMPTY 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR HITCH PREVENT
  • 0:02 Timeout #3 by NO at 00:02. EPA +0.0 WP 48%
  • 0:02 NOR 3 & 1 (:02) 3-W.Lutz 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. EPA +1.3 WP 48%
  • 0:00 NOR END GAME