Game story
In Week 10 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-11-15, the New Orleans Saints took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 28–23 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +1.51 total EPA, and +0.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Avery (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.05 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+25.2% win probability) landed in the third quarter when New Orleans Saints changed the game: 3-Josh.Brown kicks 67 yards from LA 30 to NO 3. 15-C.Roby for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 14 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Avery · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +8.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 2 B. Gibson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +7.03 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 3 R. Bush · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +6.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 4 D. Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 5 D. Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.69 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 6 R. Bush · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 7 R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.00 EPA/play
- 8 R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.71 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.71 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Avery — LA · Receiving
D. Avery posted the highest total EPA (+8.05) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.34 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.74 EPA) came from New Orleans Saints: 3-Josh.Brown kicks 67 yards from LA 30 to NO 3. 15-C.Roby for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — R. Bush
- Los Angeles Rams — D. Avery (M. Bulger pass)
- New Orleans Saints — R. Bush (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Jackson
- New Orleans Saints — C. Roby
- New Orleans Saints — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — D. Avery (M. Bulger pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — R. Neill
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q2 44:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 25-R.Bush up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 44:14) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NO 29 (Q2 39:31) — (9:31) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left to 17-D.Avery for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 39:23) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 15 (Q2 36:58) — (6:58) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 25-R.Bush for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 36:51) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q2 31:04) — (1:04) 39-S.Jackson right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 30:55) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 30 (Q3 30:00) — 3-Josh.Brown kicks 67 yards from LA 30 to NO 3. 15-C.Roby for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 29:49) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the NO 14 (Q3 22:12) — (7:12) 3-Josh.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–6. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 27 (Q4 12:24) — (12:24) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 17-R.Meachem for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 12:15) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NO 19 (Q4 2:50) — (2:50) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep right to 17-D.Avery for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 30:00) — 3-Josh.Brown kicks 67 yards from LA 30 to NO 3. 15-C.Roby for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 10-M.Bulger pass incomplete deep right to 16-D.Amendola. Penalty on LA-70-A.Barron, Offensive Holding, declined.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 39:31) — (9:31) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left to 17-D.Avery for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 18:43) — (3:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston to LA 1 for 8 yards (21-O.Atogwe). FUMBLES (21-O.Atogwe), ball out of bounds in End Zone, Touchback.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 51:54) — (6:54) 10-M.Bulger pass deep right intended for 14-K.Burton INTERCEPTED by 28-U.Young at NO -2. 28-U.Young to NO 22 for 24 yards (35-S.Gado). LA-14-K.Burton was injured during the play. His return is
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 30:00) — 3-Josh.Brown kicks 67 yards from LA 30 to NO 3. 15-C.Roby for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 18:43) — (3:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston to LA 1 for 8 yards (21-O.Atogwe). FUMBLES (21-O.Atogwe), ball out of bounds in End Zone, Touchback.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 51:54) — (6:54) 10-M.Bulger pass deep right intended for 14-K.Burton INTERCEPTED by 28-U.Young at NO -2. 28-U.Young to NO 22 for 24 yards (35-S.Gado). LA-14-K.Burton was injured during the play. His return is
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 55:24) — (10:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 88-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 21-O.Atogwe (58-D.Vobora) at LA 44. 21-O.Atogwe to NO 47 for 9 yards (85-D.Thomas).
Quarterback report card
M.Bulger led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) · 43 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +0.4% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.51 total EPA
- D.Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 27 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +9.1% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.130 | +0.023 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.9% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.041 | +0.035 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.090 | +0.036 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.023 | -0.130 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 54.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, +2.03 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +9.61 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- D. Avery (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Brees (NO) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 44:20 · LA 3 · Score 6-0
(14:20) (Shotgun) 25-R.Bush up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 44:14 · LA 2 · Score 7-0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 39:31 · NO 29 · Score 7-6
(9:31) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left to 17-D.Avery for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 39:23 · NO 2 · Score 7-7
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 36:58 · LA 15 · Score 13-7
(6:58) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 25-R.Bush for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 36:51 · LA 2 · Score 14-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 31:04 · NO 2 · Score 14-13
(1:04) 39-S.Jackson right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 30:55 · NO 2 · Score 14-14
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 30:00 · LA 30 · Score 20-14
3-Josh.Brown kicks 67 yards from LA 30 to NO 3. 15-C.Roby for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 29:49 · LA 2 · Score 21-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 22:12 · NO 14 · Score 21-17
(7:12) 3-Josh.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 12:24 · LA 27 · Score 27-17
(12:24) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 17-R.Meachem for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 12:15 · LA 2 · Score 28-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 2:50 · NO 19 · Score 28-23
(2:50) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep right to 17-D.Avery for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Los Angeles Rams 28-23 in Week 10, 2009 on 2009-11-15.
What was the final score of New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was New Orleans Saints 28, Los Angeles Rams 23 (NO 28-23 LA) in Week 10, 2009 on 2009-11-15.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q2: New Orleans Saints 14, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Los Angeles Rams 6; Final: New Orleans Saints 28, Los Angeles Rams 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (Q2 44:20) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Avery (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 39:31) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (D. Brees pass) (Q2 36:58) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Jackson (Q2 31:04) New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Roby (Q3 30:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q4 12:24) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Avery (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 2:50) Los Angeles Rams field goal — R. Neill (Q3 22:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams), 60.5% completion, +0.4% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.51 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 66.7% completion, +9.1% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.11 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams?
D. Avery (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +8.05 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.74 EPA): 3-Josh.Brown kicks 67 yards from LA 30 to NO 3. 15-C.Roby for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +25.2%.
Was New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. New Orleans Saints won 28-23 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 8-0 Now 9-0 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 1-7 Now 1-8 L
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