Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 38–7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 17–7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- J. Freeman
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:10) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman sacked at TB 12 for -13 yards (55-S.Fujita). FUMBLES (55-S.F…
- Game date
- 2009-11-22
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38–7 on 2009-11-22. D. Brees posted a game-high +11.40 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(5:09) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 80-M.Clayton for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
(1:12) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 17-R.Meachem for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(4:16) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Carney 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 17-R.Meachem for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(10:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 85-D.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. PENALTY on TB, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(4:56) (No Huddle) 21-M.Bell up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(10:16) 21-M.Bell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 5:09TD MCM. ClaytonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 18
- Score
- 0-6
(5:09) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 80-M.Clayton for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 4:58XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 0-7
(Kick formation) 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 1:12TD RMR. MeachemPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 4
- Score
- 6-7
(1:12) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 17-R.Meachem for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 1:04XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-7
(Kick formation) 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 4:16FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 20
- Score
- 10-7
(4:16) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Carney 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:35TD RMR. MeachemPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 6
- Score
- 16-7
(:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 17-R.Meachem for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:28XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 17-7
(Kick formation) 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 10:43TD Drake ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 11
- Score
- 23-7
(10:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 85-D.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 10:36XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 24-7
(Kick formation) 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. PENALTY on TB, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 4:56TD Markquese BellPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 3
- Score
- 30-7
(4:56) (No Huddle) 21-M.Bell up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 4:50XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 31-7
(Kick formation) 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 10:16TD Markquese BellPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 37-7
(10:16) 21-M.Bell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 10:12XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 38-7
(Kick formation) 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 · +11.40 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2Drake Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.95 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 3P. Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +5.24 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 4Markquese Bell · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +4.27 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 5M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 6E. Graham · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +3.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 7R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 8C. Roby · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +0.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.27 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 (+11.40) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+3.17 EPA): (10:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 85-D.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.72 EPA): J. Freeman — (12:10) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman sacked at TB 12 for -13 yards (55-S.Fujita). FUMBLES (55-S.Fujita), RECOVERED by NO-69-T.Hargrove at TB 15. 69-T.Hargrove to TB 15 for no gain (52-J.Faine).
Quarterback report card
J. Freeman led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 39 dropbacks · 43.6% completion · -8.2% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -15.64 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 29 dropbacks · 65.5% completion · +4.5% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +11.40 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.256 | -0.200 |
| Offensive success rate | 56.4% | 40.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.393 | -0.401 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.170 | +0.097 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.200 | -0.256 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.2% | 43.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.26 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.20 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +19.97 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, -15.18 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Clayton (J. Freeman pass)
- New Orleans Saints — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Drake Thomas (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Markquese Bell
- New Orleans Saints — Markquese Bell
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 18 (Q1 5:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 80-M.Clayton for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 4:58) — (Kick formation) 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q1 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 17-R.Meachem for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 1:04) — (Kick formation) 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TB 20 (Q2 4:16) — (4:16) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Carney 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 6 (Q2 0:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 17-R.Meachem for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 0:28) — (Kick formation) 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 11 (Q3 10:43) — (10:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 85-D.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 10:36); New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q3 4:56) — (4:56) (No Huddle) 21-M.Bell up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 4:50) — (Kick formation) 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q4 10:16) — (10:16) 21-M.Bell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 10:12) — (Kick formation) 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 5:41) — (5:41) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle intended for 89-A.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Jenkins [41-R.Harper] at TB 43. 27-M.Jenkins to TB 29 for 14 yards (65-J.Trueblood).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 12:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman sacked at TB 12 for -13 yards (55-S.Fujita). FUMBLES (55-S.Fujita), RECOVERED by NO-69-T.Hargrove at TB 15. 69-T.Hargrove to TB 15 for no gain (52-J.Faine).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 6:20) — (6:20) 34-E.Graham left tackle to NO 36 for 12 yards (42-D.Sharper). PENALTY on NO-42-D.Sharper, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at NO 36.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 17-R.Meachem for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 1:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston to TB 26 for 21 yards (21-S.Piscitelli).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 12:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman sacked at TB 12 for -13 yards (55-S.Fujita). FUMBLES (55-S.Fujita), RECOVERED by NO-69-T.Hargrove at TB 15. 69-T.Hargrove to TB 15 for no gain (52-J.Faine).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 5:41) — (5:41) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle intended for 89-A.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Jenkins [41-R.Harper] at TB 43. 27-M.Jenkins to TB 29 for 14 yards (65-J.Trueblood).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 7:09) — (7:09) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left intended for 80-M.Clayton INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Vilma at NO 39. 51-J.Vilma to NO 45 for 6 yards (76-J.Zuttah).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 5:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 80-M.Clayton for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 5:09 · NO 18 · Score 0-6
(5:09) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 80-M.Clayton for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 4:58 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
(Kick formation) 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 1:12 · TB 4 · Score 6-7
(1:12) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 17-R.Meachem for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 1:04 · TB 2 · Score 7-7
(Kick formation) 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 4:16 · TB 20 · Score 10-7
(4:16) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Carney 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:35 · TB 6 · Score 16-7
(:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 17-R.Meachem for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:28 · TB 2 · Score 17-7
(Kick formation) 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 10:43 · TB 11 · Score 23-7
(10:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 85-D.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 10:36 · TB 2 · Score 24-7
(Kick formation) 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. PENALTY on TB, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 4:56 · TB 3 · Score 30-7
(4:56) (No Huddle) 21-M.Bell up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 4:50 · TB 2 · Score 31-7
(Kick formation) 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 10:16 · TB 1 · Score 37-7
(10:16) 21-M.Bell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 10:12 · TB 2 · Score 38-7
(Kick formation) 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.
- J. Freeman (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2009-11-22?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38-7 in Week 11, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q3: New Orleans Saints 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: New Orleans Saints 38, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Clayton (J. Freeman pass) (Q1 5:09) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q1 1:12) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:35) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q3 10:43) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Bell (Q3 4:56) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Bell (Q4 10:16) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 4:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 43.6% completion, -8.2% CPOE, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -15.64 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 65.5% completion, +4.5% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +11.40 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.40 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+3.17 EPA): (10:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 85-D.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 9-0 Now 10-0 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 1-8 Now 1-9 L
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