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NFL · Week 10 · November 15, 2009 · 12 min read

New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2009 Week 10 Recap

Saints defeat Rams 28–23 in Week 10

D.Avery led Fantasy Impact as Saints prevailed in a 28–23 Week 10 finish.

New Orleans Saints 28 9–0 Winner
Final 28–23
Los Angeles Rams 23 1–8
Winner
New Orleans Saints
Final score
28–23
Halftime
Tied 14–14 at halftime
Top passer
M. Bulger
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Avery
Game date
November 15, 2009

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • R.Bush 6 CAR · 83 YDS · 1 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Darrell Henderson
    Darrell Henderson 4 REC · 72 YDS +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Drake Thomas
    Drake Thomas 5 REC · 45 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • D.Avery 4 REC · 67 YDS · 2 TD +8.1 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Gibson 7 REC · 93 YDS +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Fells 3 REC · 51 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
New Orleans Saints
Final score
New Orleans Saints 28–23 LA
Halftime
Tied 14–14 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. Avery
Top passer
M. Bulger
Biggest EPA play
3-Josh.Brown kicks 67 yards from LA 30 to NO 3. 15-C.Roby for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2009-11-15

Game summary

The New Orleans Saints beat the LA 28–23 on 2009-11-15. D. Avery posted a game-high +8.05 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4——T
New Orleans Saints14770028
LA14360023

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NONew Orleans Saints
LALA

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 14:20TD
    RBR. Bush

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 3
    Score
    6-0

    (14:20) (Shotgun) 25-R.Bush up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 14:14XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    7-0

    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.

  3. LALA
    Q2 9:31TD
    DAD. Avery

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 29
    Score
    7-6

    (9:31) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left to 17-D.Avery for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LALA
    Q2 9:23XP
    RNR. Neill

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    7-7

    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  5. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 6:58TD
    RBR. Bush

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    13-7

    (6:58) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 25-R.Bush for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 6:51XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    14-7

    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.

  7. LALA
    Q2 1:04TD
    Shedrick Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    14-13

    (1:04) 39-S.Jackson right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. LALA
    Q2 0:55XP
    RNR. Neill

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    14-14

    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  9. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q3 15:00TD
    CRC. Roby

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 30
    Score
    20-14

    3-Josh.Brown kicks 67 yards from LA 30 to NO 3. 15-C.Roby for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q3 14:49XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    21-14

    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.

  11. LALA
    Q3 7:12FG
    RNR. Neill

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 14
    Score
    21-17

    (7:12) 3-Josh.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  12. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 12:24TD
    RMR. Meachem

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 27
    Score
    27-17

    (12:24) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 17-R.Meachem for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 12:15XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    28-17

    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.

  14. LALA
    Q4 2:50TD
    DAD. Avery

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 19
    Score
    28-23

    (2:50) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep right to 17-D.Avery for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1D. Avery · LA · Receiving · +8.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Gibson · LA · Receiving · +7.03 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
  3. 3R. Bush · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +6.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
  4. 4Darrell HendersonDarrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  5. 5Drake ThomasDrake Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.69 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
  6. 6R. Bush · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
  7. 7R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.00 EPA/play
  8. 8R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.71 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.71 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. Avery — LA · Receiving

D. Avery posted the highest total EPA (+8.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.34 EPA per play.

D. Avery's top snap (+4.43 EPA): (9:31) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left to 17-D.Avery for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+6.74 EPA): C. Roby — 3-Josh.Brown kicks 67 yards from LA 30 to NO 3. 15-C.Roby for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

M. Bulger led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Bulger (LA) · 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.

StatNew Orleans SaintsLA
Offensive EPA/play+0.130+0.023
Offensive success rate45.9%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 rate50.0%54.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

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.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New Orleans Saints: +0.13 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • LA: +0.02 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • LA: 11 drives, +2.03 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +9.61 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • New Orleans Saints — R. Bush (Q2 14:20)
  • LA — D. Avery (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 9:31)
  • New Orleans Saints — R. Bush (D. Brees pass) (Q2 6:58)
  • Shedrick JacksonLA — Shedrick Jackson (Q2 1:04)
  • New Orleans Saints — C. Roby (Q3 15:00)
  • New Orleans Saints — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q4 12:24)
  • LA — D. Avery (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 2:50)

Field goals

  • LA — R. Neill (Q3 7:12)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q2 14:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 25-R.Bush up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 14:14) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; LA found the end zone from the NO 29 (Q2 9:31) — (9:31) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left to 17-D.Avery for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 9:23) — 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 6:58) — (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 6:51) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; LA found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q2 1:04) — (1:04) 39-S.Jackson right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 0:55) — 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 15:00) — 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 14:49) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; LA connected on a field goal from the NO 14 (Q3 7:12) — (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.; LA 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.

  • New Orleans Saints (Q3 15:00) — 3-Josh.Brown kicks 67 yards from LA 30 to NO 3. 15-C.Roby for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +25.2% · EPA +6.74]
  • LA (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 10-M.Bulger pass incomplete deep right to 16-D.Amendola. Penalty on LA-70-A.Barron, Offensive Holding, declined. [WPA -19.5% · EPA -1.48]
  • LA (Q2 9:31) — (9:31) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left to 17-D.Avery for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.1% · EPA +4.43]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q3 3:43) — (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. [WPA -15.4% · EPA -6.19]
  • LA (Q1 6:54) — (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 [WPA -13.9% · EPA -4.95]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New Orleans Saints (Q3 15:00) — 3-Josh.Brown kicks 67 yards from LA 30 to NO 3. 15-C.Roby for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +25.2% · EPA +6.74]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q3 3:43) — (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. [WPA -15.4% · EPA -6.19]
  • LA (Q1 6:54) — (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 [WPA -13.9% · EPA -4.95]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 10:24) — (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). [WPA -10.4% · EPA -4.84]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 14:20 · LA 3 · Score 6-0
    (14:20) (Shotgun) 25-R.Bush up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 14:14 · LA 2 · Score 7-0
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
  3. LA TD (+6) — Q2 9:31 · NO 29 · Score 7-6
    (9:31) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left to 17-D.Avery for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. LA XP (+1) — Q2 9:23 · NO 2 · Score 7-7
    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  5. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 6:58 · LA 15 · Score 13-7
    (6:58) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 25-R.Bush for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 6:51 · LA 2 · Score 14-7
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
  7. LA TD (+6) — Q2 1:04 · NO 2 · Score 14-13
    (1:04) 39-S.Jackson right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. LA XP (+1) — Q2 0:55 · NO 2 · Score 14-14
    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  9. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · LA 30 · Score 20-14
    3-Josh.Brown kicks 67 yards from LA 30 to NO 3. 15-C.Roby for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 14:49 · LA 2 · Score 21-14
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
  11. LA FG (+3) — Q3 7:12 · NO 14 · Score 21-17
    (7:12) 3-Josh.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. LA 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.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • D. Avery (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs LA on 2009-11-15?

The New Orleans Saints beat the LA 28-23 in Week 10, 2009.

What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs LA?

Q2: New Orleans Saints 14, LA 14; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, LA 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, LA 6; Final: New Orleans Saints 28, LA 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs LA?

New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (Q2 14:20) LA touchdown — D. Avery (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 9:31) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (D. Brees pass) (Q2 6:58) LA touchdown — S. Jackson (Q2 1:04) New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Roby (Q3 15:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q4 12:24) LA touchdown — D. Avery (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 2:50) LA field goal — R. Neill (Q3 7:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs LA?

M. Bulger (LA), 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 FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs LA?

D. Avery (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.05 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+4.43 EPA): (9:31) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left to 17-D.Avery for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was New Orleans Saints vs LA a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. New Orleans Saints won 28-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

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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