Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 45–27 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 10–28 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- Matthew Stafford
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:43) 21-M.Bell left tackle to DET 32 for -2 yards (98-L.Cohen). FUMBLES (98-L.Cohen), to…
- Game date
- 2009-09-13
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Detroit Lions 45–27 on 2009-09-13. D. Brees posted a game-high +25.19 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 3 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
 New Orleans Saints | 14 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 45 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(12:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(9:42) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 17-R.Meachem for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(5:18) 4-J.Hanson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris.
(14:11) 34-Kv.Smith left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris.
(3:49) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 88-J.Shockey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-26-L.Delmas, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(1:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 88-J.Shockey for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-D.White]. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(11:50) 9-M.Stafford up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris.
(6:15) 3-J.Carney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(3:26) 4-J.Hanson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris.
(3:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 19-D.Henderson for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(1:43) 21-M.Bell left tackle to DET 32 for -2 yards (98-L.Cohen). FUMBLES (98-L.Cohen), touched at DET 32, RECOVERED by DET-26-L.Delmas at DET 35. 26-L.Delmas for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-29-E.King was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris.
(8:38) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 44-H.Evans for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 12:17TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 9
- Score
- 0-6
(12:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 12:11XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 9:42TD RMR. MeachemPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 39
- Score
- 0-13
(9:42) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 17-R.Meachem for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 9:34XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 5:18FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NO 29
- Score
- 3-14
(5:18) 4-J.Hanson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 14:11TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 4
- Score
- 9-14
(14:11) 34-Kv.Smith left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 14:06XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 3:49TD JSJ. ShockeyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 10-20
(3:49) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 88-J.Shockey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-26-L.Delmas, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 3:45XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 10-21
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:17TD JSJ. ShockeyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 10-27
(1:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 88-J.Shockey for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-D.White]. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:10XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 10-28
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 11:50TD Matthew StaffordPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 16-28
(11:50) 9-M.Stafford up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 11:47XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 17-28
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 6:15FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 20
- Score
- 17-31
(6:15) 3-J.Carney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 3:26FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 20-31
(3:26) 4-J.Hanson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 3:11TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 58
- Score
- 20-37
(3:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 19-D.Henderson for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 3:03XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 20-38
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 1:43TD Markquese BellPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 30
- Score
- 26-38
(1:43) 21-M.Bell left tackle to DET 32 for -2 yards (98-L.Cohen). FUMBLES (98-L.Cohen), touched at DET 32, RECOVERED by DET-26-L.Delmas at DET 35. 26-L.Delmas for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-29-E.King was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 1:29XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 27-38
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 8:38TD HEH. EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 13
- Score
- 27-44
(8:38) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 44-H.Evans for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 8:29XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 27-45
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +25.19 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 2H. Evans · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 3J. Shockey · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 4R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play
- 5R. Bush · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.52 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 6
Drake Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.05 EPA/play - 7C. Fitzsimmons · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 8Darrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.21 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
D. Brees — NO · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+25.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.72 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+4.54 EPA): (3:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 19-D.Henderson for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-11.09 EPA): Markquese Bell — (1:43) 21-M.Bell left tackle to DET 32 for -2 yards (98-L.Cohen). FUMBLES (98-L.Cohen), touched at DET 32, RECOVERED by DET-26-L.Delmas at DET 35. 26-L.Delmas for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-29-E.King wa
Quarterback report card
Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 38 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · -15.9% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -13.19 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 35 dropbacks · 74.3% completion · +15.4% CPOE · +0.72 EPA/play · +25.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.092 | +0.085 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.0% | 58.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.347 | +0.720 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.054 | -0.357 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.085 | +0.092 |
| Defensive success rate | 41.3% | 62.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints 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):
- Detroit Lions: -0.09 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.09 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 14 drives, -7.24 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, +7.84 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass)
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — J. Shockey (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — J. Shockey (D. Brees pass)
- Detroit Lions — Matthew Stafford
- New Orleans Saints — Darrell Henderson (D. Brees pass)
- Detroit Lions — Markquese Bell
- New Orleans Saints — H. Evans (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 9 (Q1 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 12:11) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 39 (Q1 9:42) — (9:42) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 17-R.Meachem for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 9:34) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the NO 29 (Q1 5:18) — (5:18) 4-J.Hanson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q2 14:11) — (14:11) 34-Kv.Smith left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 14:06) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 3:49); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 3:45) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 15 (Q2 1:17); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 1:10) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 17–10. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q3 11:50) — (11:50) 9-M.Stafford up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 11:47) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DET 20 (Q3 6:15) — (6:15) 3-J.Carney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the NO 6 (Q3 3:26) — (3:26) 4-J.Hanson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 58 (Q3 3:11) — (3:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 19-D.Henderson for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 3:03) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 30 (Q3 1:43); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 1:29) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 13 (Q4 8:38) — (8:38) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 44-H.Evans for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 8:29) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 14:11) — (14:11) 34-Kv.Smith left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 6:11) — 6-T.Morstead kicks 69 yards from NO 30 to DET 1. 21-A.Brown to NO 12 for 87 yards (27-M.Jenkins).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at NO 4. 42-D.Sharper to DET 45 for 51 yards (66-S.Peterman). PENALTY on DET, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at DE
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 10:38) — (10:38) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 19-D.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 32-A.Henry [90-G.Jackson] at DET -2. 32-A.Henry to DET 24 for 26 yards (19-D.Henderson).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 1:43) — (1:43) 21-M.Bell left tackle to DET 32 for -2 yards (98-L.Cohen). FUMBLES (98-L.Cohen), touched at DET 32, RECOVERED by DET-26-L.Delmas at DET 35. 26-L.Delmas for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-29-E.King wa
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 1:43) — (1:43) 21-M.Bell left tackle to DET 32 for -2 yards (98-L.Cohen). FUMBLES (98-L.Cohen), touched at DET 32, RECOVERED by DET-26-L.Delmas at DET 35. 26-L.Delmas for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-29-E.King wa
- Detroit Lions (Q2 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at NO 4. 42-D.Sharper to DET 45 for 51 yards (66-S.Peterman). PENALTY on DET, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at DE
- Detroit Lions (Q4 5:02) — (5:02) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at NO 13. 42-D.Sharper to NO 41 for 28 yards (70-D.Loper). PENALTY on DET-51-D.Raiola, Personal Foul
- Detroit Lions (Q3 14:11) — (14:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson pushed ob at NO 3 for 64 yards (31-P.Prioleau).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 12:17 · DET 9 · Score 0-6
(12:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 12:11 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 9:42 · DET 39 · Score 0-13
(9:42) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 17-R.Meachem for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 9:34 · DET 2 · Score 0-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 5:18 · NO 29 · Score 3-14
(5:18) 4-J.Hanson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 14:11 · NO 4 · Score 9-14
(14:11) 34-Kv.Smith left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 14:06 · NO 2 · Score 10-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 3:49 · DET 1 · Score 10-20
(3:49) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 88-J.Shockey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-26-L.Delmas, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 3:45 · DET 2 · Score 10-21
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 1:17 · DET 15 · Score 10-27
(1:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 88-J.Shockey for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-D.White]. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 1:10 · DET 2 · Score 10-28
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 11:50 · NO 1 · Score 16-28
(11:50) 9-M.Stafford up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 11:47 · NO 2 · Score 17-28
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 6:15 · DET 20 · Score 17-31
(6:15) 3-J.Carney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 3:26 · NO 6 · Score 20-31
(3:26) 4-J.Hanson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 3:11 · DET 58 · Score 20-37
(3:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 19-D.Henderson for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 3:03 · DET 2 · Score 20-38
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 1:43 · DET 30 · Score 26-38
(1:43) 21-M.Bell left tackle to DET 32 for -2 yards (98-L.Cohen). FUMBLES (98-L.Cohen), touched at DET 32, RECOVERED by DET-26-L.Delmas at DET 35. 26-L.Delmas for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-29-E.King wa - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 1:29 · NO 2 · Score 27-38
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 8:38 · DET 13 · Score 27-44
(8:38) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 44-H.Evans for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 8:29 · DET 2 · Score 27-45
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints on 2009-09-13?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Detroit Lions 45-27 in Week 1, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Detroit Lions 3, New Orleans Saints 14; Q2: Detroit Lions 7, New Orleans Saints 14; Q3: Detroit Lions 17, New Orleans Saints 10; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: Detroit Lions 27, New Orleans Saints 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q1 12:17) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q1 9:42) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 14:11) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Shockey (D. Brees pass) (Q2 3:49) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Shockey (D. Brees pass) (Q2 1:17) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Stafford (Q3 11:50) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Henderson (D. Brees pass) (Q3 3:11) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Bell (Q3 1:43) New Orleans Saints touchdown — H. Evans (D. Brees pass) (Q4 8:38) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 5:18, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q3 6:15, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 3:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 42.1% completion, -15.9% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -13.19 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 74.3% completion, +15.4% CPOE, +0.72 EPA per dropback, +25.19 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.19 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+4.54 EPA): (3:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 19-D.Henderson for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Now 0-1 L
New Orleans Saints
Now 1-0 W
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