Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 38–17 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 10–24 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 19-D.Henderson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pas…
- Game date
- 2009-11-30
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the New England Patriots 38–17 on 2009-11-30. D. Brees posted a game-high +23.55 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(11:18) 3-J.Carney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. Ball struck left upright and bounced in. Kick is GOOD.
(3:39) 39-L.Maroney right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(13:04) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -7, Catch 25
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(10:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 19-D.Henderson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Catch 51
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(4:17) 3-S.Gostkowski 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(1:57) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 17-R.Meachem for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 37, Catch 1
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(10:28) 39-L.Maroney left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(9:06) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-D.Dinkins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, Catch 0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(7:55) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, Catch 3
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 11:18FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 12
- Score
- 0-3
(11:18) 3-J.Carney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. Ball struck left upright and bounced in. Kick is GOOD.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 3:39TD LML. MaroneyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 4
- Score
- 6-3
(3:39) 39-L.Maroney right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 3:34XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 13:04TD PTP. ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 18
- Score
- 7-9
(13:04) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -7, Catch 25
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 12:55XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-10
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 10:02TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 75
- Score
- 7-16
(10:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 19-D.Henderson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Catch 51
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:53XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 4:17FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 18
- Score
- 10-17
(4:17) 3-S.Gostkowski 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:57TD RMR. MeachemPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 38
- Score
- 10-23
(1:57) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 17-R.Meachem for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 37, Catch 1
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:50XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 10-24
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 10:28TD LML. MaroneyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 16-24
(10:28) 39-L.Maroney left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 10:24XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 17-24
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:06TD DDD. DinkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 17-30
(9:06) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-D.Dinkins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, Catch 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:02XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 17-31
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 7:55TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 20
- Score
- 17-37
(7:55) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, Catch 3
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 7:49XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 17-38
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 · +23.55 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 2M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.45 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 3Darrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 4S. Aiken · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.13 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 5R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.85 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 6L. Maroney · New England Patriots · Rushing · +3.10 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 7Keldric Faulk · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 8S. Morris · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 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 (+23.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.98 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+5.50 EPA): (10:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 19-D.Henderson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Catch 51
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 40 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · +1.1% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -4.20 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 24 dropbacks · 75.0% completion · +18.3% CPOE · +0.98 EPA/play · +23.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.022 | +0.278 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.3% | 55.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.144 | +0.981 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.232 | -0.035 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.278 | +0.022 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.8% | 54.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.28 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: -0.02 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.28 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, -1.93 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +18.63 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — L. Maroney
- New Orleans Saints — P. Thomas (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Darrell Henderson (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass)
- New England Patriots — L. Maroney
- New Orleans Saints — D. Dinkins (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NE 12 (Q1 11:18); New England Patriots found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q1 3:39) — (3:39) 39-L.Maroney right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 3:34) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 21–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NE 18 (Q2 13:04) — (13:04) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -7, Catch 25; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 12:55) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NE 75 (Q2 10:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 19-D.Henderson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Catch 51; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 9:53) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NO 18 (Q2 4:17) — (4:17) 3-S.Gostkowski 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NE 38 (Q2 1:57) — (1:57) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 17-R.Meachem for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 37, Catch 1; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 1:50) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q3 10:28) — (10:28) 39-L.Maroney left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 10:24) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q3 9:06) — (9:06) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-D.Dinkins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, Catch 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 9:02) — 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 NE 20 (Q4 7:55) — (7:55) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, Catch 3; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 7:49) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 10:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 19-D.Henderson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Catch 51
- New England Patriots (Q1 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 81-R.Moss INTERCEPTED by 34-M.McKenzie at NO 33. 34-M.McKenzie to NO 41 for 8 yards (33-K.Faulk).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 0:28) — (:28) 23-P.Thomas left guard to NE 29 for 26 yards (31-B.Meriweather, 30-B.McGowan).
- New England Patriots (Q2 7:55) — (7:55) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 88-S.Aiken to NO 35 for 33 yards (27-M.Jenkins). Pass 19, Catch 14
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 10:24) — (10:24) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston to NE 6 for 68 yards (31-B.Meriweather). Pass 22, Catch 46
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 10:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 19-D.Henderson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Catch 51
- New England Patriots (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at NO 37. 42-D.Sharper to NE 25 for 38 yards (83-W.Welker).
- New England Patriots (Q1 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 81-R.Moss INTERCEPTED by 34-M.McKenzie at NO 33. 34-M.McKenzie to NO 41 for 8 yards (33-K.Faulk).
- New England Patriots (Q3 11:14) — (11:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-R.Moss to NO 2 for 47 yards (27-M.Jenkins, 42-D.Sharper). Pass 37, Catch 10
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 11:18 · NE 12 · Score 0-3
(11:18) 3-J.Carney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. Ball struck left upright and bounced in. Kick is GOOD. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 3:39 · NO 4 · Score 6-3
(3:39) 39-L.Maroney right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 3:34 · NO 2 · Score 7-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 13:04 · NE 18 · Score 7-9
(13:04) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -7, Catch 25 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 12:55 · NE 2 · Score 7-10
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 10:02 · NE 75 · Score 7-16
(10:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 19-D.Henderson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Catch 51 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 9:53 · NE 2 · Score 7-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 4:17 · NO 18 · Score 10-17
(4:17) 3-S.Gostkowski 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 1:57 · NE 38 · Score 10-23
(1:57) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 17-R.Meachem for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 37, Catch 1 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 1:50 · NE 2 · Score 10-24
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 10:28 · NO 2 · Score 16-24
(10:28) 39-L.Maroney left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 10:24 · NO 2 · Score 17-24
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 9:06 · NE 2 · Score 17-30
(9:06) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-D.Dinkins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, Catch 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 9:02 · NE 2 · Score 17-31
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 7:55 · NE 20 · Score 17-37
(7:55) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, Catch 3 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 7:49 · NE 2 · Score 17-38
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.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs New Orleans Saints on 2009-11-30?
The New Orleans Saints beat the New England Patriots 38-17 in Week 12, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: New England Patriots 7, New Orleans Saints 3; Q2: New England Patriots 3, New Orleans Saints 21; Q3: New England Patriots 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: New England Patriots 0, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: New England Patriots 17, New Orleans Saints 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs New Orleans Saints?
New England Patriots touchdown — L. Maroney (Q1 3:39) New Orleans Saints touchdown — P. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q2 13:04) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Henderson (D. Brees pass) (Q2 10:02) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q2 1:57) New England Patriots touchdown — L. Maroney (Q3 10:28) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Dinkins (D. Brees pass) (Q3 9:06) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q4 7:55) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q1 11:18, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 4:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs New Orleans Saints?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 52.5% completion, +1.1% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -4.20 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 75.0% completion, +18.3% CPOE, +0.98 EPA per dropback, +23.55 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.55 total EPA on Passing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+5.50 EPA): (10:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 19-D.Henderson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Catch 51.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 7-3 Now 7-4 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 10-0 Now 11-0 W
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