New Orleans Saints vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2009 Week 2 Recap

Game story

In Week 2 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-09-20, the New Orleans Saints took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 48–22 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Kolb (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with -6.98 total EPA, and +0.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.93 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+17.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (9:13) 4-K.Kolb pass deep left to 10-D.Jackson for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +14.93 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
2. 2 M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +9.54 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
3. 3 D. Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
4. 4 J. Avant · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.44 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
5. 5 R. Bush · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.17 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
6. 6 D. Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
7. 7 H. Evans · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
8. 8 M. Bell · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.46 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q1 55:59)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Jackson (K. Kolb pass) (Q1 54:13)
• New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q2 30:50)
• New Orleans Saints — H. Evans (D. Brees pass) (Q3 28:49)
• New Orleans Saints — M. Bell (Q3 26:44)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Avant (K. Kolb pass) (Q3 15:34)
• New Orleans Saints — R. Bush (Q4 9:42)
• New Orleans Saints — D. Sharper (Q4 1:10)

Field goals

• New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q1 46:59)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q2 32:42)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q2 30:03)
• New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q3 19:14)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PHI 15 (Q1 55:59) — (10:59) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-58-T.Cole, Defensive Holding, declined.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 55:54) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NO 71 (Q1 54:13) — (9:13) 4-K.Kolb pass deep left to 10-D.Jackson for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 54:03) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the PHI 5 (Q1 46:59) — (1:59) 3-J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell..

The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–6. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NO 5 (Q2 32:42); New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PHI 25 (Q2 30:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 30:43) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NO 14 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 2-D.Akers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 17–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PHI 11 (Q3 28:49); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 28:39) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PHI 7 (Q3 26:44) — (11:44) 21-M.Bell right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 26:39) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the PHI 7 (Q3 19:14) — (4:14) 3-J.Carney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q3 15:34); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 15:29) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–2. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PHI 19 (Q4 9:42) — (9:42) 25-R.Bush up the middle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 9:36) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the PHI 99 (Q4 3:41) — (3:41) 9-D.Brees right end to NO -9 for -10 yards. FUMBLES, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 11 (Q4 1:10); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 0:55) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 54:13) — (9:13) 4-K.Kolb pass deep left to 10-D.Jackson for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.3% · EPA +5.41]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 30:00) — 6-T.Morstead kicks 68 yards from NO 30 to PHI 2. 31-E.Hobbs to PHI 22 for 20 yards (27-M.Jenkins). FUMBLES (27-M.Jenkins), RECOVERED by NO-39-C.Reis at PHI 22. 39-C.Reis to PHI 22 for no gain (34-E.Bu [WPA -11.9% · EPA -5.15]
• New Orleans Saints (Q2 31:20) — (1:20) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 25-R.Bush to PHI 25 for 29 yards (21-J.Hanson). [WPA +10.5% · EPA +1.74]
• New Orleans Saints (Q2 41:05) — (11:05) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 85-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 56-A.Jordan at PHI 24. 56-A.Jordan to PHI 27 for 3 yards (25-R.Bush). [WPA -10.4% · EPA -4.41]
• New Orleans Saints (Q2 42:45) — (12:45) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 19-D.Henderson ran ob at PHI 37 for 17 yards. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +2.81]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 1:10) — (1:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short right intended for 87-B.Celek INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at NO 3. 42-D.Sharper for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.4% · EPA -10.70]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 54:13) — (9:13) 4-K.Kolb pass deep left to 10-D.Jackson for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.3% · EPA +5.41]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 30:00) — 6-T.Morstead kicks 68 yards from NO 30 to PHI 2. 31-E.Hobbs to PHI 22 for 20 yards (27-M.Jenkins). FUMBLES (27-M.Jenkins), RECOVERED by NO-39-C.Reis at PHI 22. 39-C.Reis to PHI 22 for no gain (34-E.Bu [WPA -11.9% · EPA -5.15]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 28:03) — (13:03) 4-K.Kolb pass short right intended for 10-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 58-S.Shanle at PHI 27. 58-S.Shanle ran ob at PHI 24 for 3 yards. [WPA -8.3% · EPA -4.71]

Quarterback report card

K.Kolb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• K.Kolb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 53 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +0.4% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.98 total EPA
• D.Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 36 dropbacks · 69.4% completion · +10.5% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +14.93 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, +21.31 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 14 drives, -10.04 total EPA, 5 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.
• D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) 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.

1. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 55:59 · PHI 15 · Score 6-0
   (10:59) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-58-T.Cole, Defensive Holding, declined.
2. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 55:54 · PHI 2 · Score 7-0
   3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
3. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 54:13 · NO 71 · Score 7-6
   (9:13) 4-K.Kolb pass deep left to 10-D.Jackson for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 54:03 · NO 2 · Score 7-7
   2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
5. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 46:59 · PHI 5 · Score 10-7
   (1:59) 3-J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
6. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 32:42 · NO 5 · Score 10-10
   (2:42) 2-D.Akers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. Penalty on NO-22-T.Porter, Running Into the Kicker, declined.
7. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 30:50 · PHI 25 · Score 16-10
   (:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 30:43 · PHI 2 · Score 17-10
   3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
9. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · NO 14 · Score 17-13
   (:03) 2-D.Akers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
10. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 28:49 · PHI 11 · Score 23-13
    (13:49) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 44-H.Evans for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Philadelphia challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Tim
11. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 28:39 · PHI 2 · Score 24-13
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
12. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 26:44 · PHI 7 · Score 30-13
    (11:44) 21-M.Bell right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 26:39 · PHI 2 · Score 31-13
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
14. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 19:14 · PHI 7 · Score 34-13
    (4:14) 3-J.Carney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
15. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 15:34 · NO 3 · Score 34-19
    (:34) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short right to 81-J.Avant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. New Orleans challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Tim
16. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 15:29 · NO 2 · Score 34-20
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
17. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 9:42 · PHI 19 · Score 40-20
    (9:42) 25-R.Bush up the middle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
18. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 9:36 · PHI 2 · Score 41-20
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
19. Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q4 3:41 · PHI 99 · Score 41-22
    (3:41) 9-D.Brees right end to NO -9 for -10 yards. FUMBLES, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
20. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 1:10 · NO 11 · Score 47-22
    (1:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short right intended for 87-B.Celek INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at NO 3. 42-D.Sharper for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
21. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 0:55 · PHI 2 · Score 48-22
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.