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NFL · Week 17 · January 3, 2010 · 12 min read

New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers: 2009 Week 17 Recap

Panthers defeat Saints 23–10 in Week 17

D.Jarrett led Fantasy Impact as Panthers prevailed in a 10–23 Week 17 finish.

New Orleans Saints 10 13–3
Final 10–23
Carolina Panthers 23 8–8 Winner
Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
10–23
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 3–17 Carolina Panthers
Top passer
M. Brunell
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Jarrett
Game date
January 3, 2010

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • La'Darius Hamilton
    La'Darius Hamilton 10 CAR · 48 YDS · 1 TD +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Dinkins 4 REC · 20 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Humphrey 1 REC · 7 YDS +0.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • D.Jarrett 5 REC · 68 YDS · 1 TD +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Josaiah Stewart
    Josaiah Stewart 16 CAR · 125 YDS · 1 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Muhammad 7 REC · 85 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
Carolina Panthers 23–10 New Orleans Saints
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 3–17 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. Jarrett
Top passer
M. Brunell
Biggest EPA play
(14:20) 28-J.Stewart right tackle for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2010-01-03

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 23–10 on 2010-01-03. D. Jarrett posted a game-high +6.97 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
New Orleans Saints0370010
Carolina Panthers71060023

Scoring Map

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

NONew Orleans Saints
CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 14:20TD
    Josaiah Stewart

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 67
    Score
    0-6

    (14:20) 28-J.Stewart right tackle for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 14:08XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    0-7

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  3. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 11:19FG
    GHG. Hartley

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 17
    Score
    3-7

    (11:19) 5-G.Hartley 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.

  4. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 0:20TD
    DJD. Jarrett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 30
    Score
    3-13

    (:20) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass deep middle to 80-D.Jarrett for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld.

  5. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 0:13XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    3-14

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  6. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 0:05FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 23
    Score
    3-17

    (:05) 4-J.Kasay 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  7. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 8:11FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 21
    Score
    3-20

    (8:11) 4-J.Kasay 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  8. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 5:12FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 19
    Score
    3-23

    (5:12) 4-J.Kasay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  9. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q3 0:10TD
    La'Darius Hamilton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 1
    Score
    9-23

    (:10) 30-L.Hamilton left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q3 0:07XP
    GHG. Hartley

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    10-23

    5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1D. Jarrett · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
  2. 2Josaiah StewartJosaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +4.75 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  3. 3La'Darius HamiltonLa'Darius Hamilton · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +4.34 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  4. 4Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Dinkins · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Hoover · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  7. 7T. Humphrey · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +0.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  8. 8Malachi MooreMalachi Moore · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.00 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. Jarrett — CAR · Receiving

D. Jarrett posted the highest total EPA (+6.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.39 EPA per play.

D. Jarrett's top snap (+5.42 EPA): (:20) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass deep middle to 80-D.Jarrett for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld.

Biggest single play (+5.71 EPA): Josaiah Stewart — (14:20) 28-J.Stewart right tackle for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

M. Brunell led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Brunell (New Orleans Saints) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -8.5% CPOE · -0.45 EPA/play · -13.37 total EPA
  • Malachi MooreMalachi Moore (Carolina Panthers) · 26 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -2.6% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.55 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew Orleans SaintsCarolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play-0.155-0.019
Offensive success rate38.0%37.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.446-0.021
Rush EPA/play-0.097-0.149
Defensive EPA/play+0.019+0.155
Defensive success rate63.0%62.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New Orleans Saints: -0.15 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: -0.02 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 15 drives, -1.53 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • New Orleans Saints: 14 drives, -12.26 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Josaiah StewartCarolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart (Q1 14:20)
  • Carolina Panthers — D. Jarrett (Malachi Moore pass) (Q2 0:20)
  • La'Darius HamiltonNew Orleans Saints — La'Darius Hamilton (Q3 0:10)

Field goals

  • New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley (Q2 11:19)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q2 0:05)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q3 8:11)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q3 5:12)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 67 (Q1 14:20) — (14:20) 28-J.Stewart right tackle for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 14:08) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 17 (Q2 11:19) — (11:19) 5-G.Hartley 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 30 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass deep middle to 80-D.Jarrett for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 0:13) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 23 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 4-J.Kasay 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–6. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 21 (Q3 8:11) — (8:11) 4-J.Kasay 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 19 (Q3 5:12) — (5:12) 4-J.Kasay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q3 0:10) — (:10) 30-L.Hamilton left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 0:07) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 14:20) — (14:20) 28-J.Stewart right tackle for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.0% · EPA +5.71]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass deep middle to 80-D.Jarrett for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld. [WPA +7.6% · EPA +5.42]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass short left to 80-D.Jarrett to NO 30 for 5 yards (20-R.Gay). [WPA +7.3% · EPA +0.74]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:13) — 5-R.Lloyd kicks 69 yards from CAR 30 to NO 1. 15-C.Roby to NO 23 for 22 yards (23-S.Martin). FUMBLES (23-S.Martin), RECOVERED by CAR-21-D.Wesley at NO 23. 21-D.Wesley to NO 23 for no gain (84-T.Humphr [WPA -7.1% · EPA -2.39]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q2 13:45) — (13:45) 25-R.Bush up the middle to CAR 25 for 16 yards (20-C.Gamble). [WPA +6.4% · EPA +1.88]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 14:20) — (14:20) 28-J.Stewart right tackle for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.0% · EPA +5.71]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass deep middle to 80-D.Jarrett for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld. [WPA +7.6% · EPA +5.42]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 11-M.Brunell pass short middle intended for 30-L.Hamilton INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers at CAR 23. 90-J.Peppers to CAR 23 for no gain (64-Z.Strief). [WPA -2.3% · EPA -4.36]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q3 7:23) — (7:23) 11-M.Brunell pass short left to 17-R.Meachem to NO 23 for 12 yards (30-C.Godfrey). FUMBLES (30-C.Godfrey), RECOVERED by CAR-31-R.Marshall at NO 27. 31-R.Marshall to NO 27 for no gain (17-R.Meac [WPA -0.8% · EPA -3.20]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 14:20 · NO 67 · Score 0-6
    (14:20) 28-J.Stewart right tackle for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 14:08 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  3. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 11:19 · CAR 17 · Score 3-7
    (11:19) 5-G.Hartley 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
  4. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 0:20 · NO 30 · Score 3-13
    (:20) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass deep middle to 80-D.Jarrett for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld.
  5. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 0:13 · NO 2 · Score 3-14
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  6. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · NO 23 · Score 3-17
    (:05) 4-J.Kasay 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  7. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 8:11 · NO 21 · Score 3-20
    (8:11) 4-J.Kasay 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  8. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 5:12 · NO 19 · Score 3-23
    (5:12) 4-J.Kasay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  9. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 0:10 · CAR 1 · Score 9-23
    (:10) 30-L.Hamilton left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 0:07 · CAR 2 · Score 10-23
    5-G.Hartley 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.

  • Carolina Panthers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • D. Jarrett (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • M. Brunell (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers on 2010-01-03?

The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 23-10 in Week 17, 2009.

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

Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 3, Carolina Panthers 10; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, Carolina Panthers 6; Final: New Orleans Saints 10, Carolina Panthers 23.

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

Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q1 14:20) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Jarrett (M. Moore pass) (Q2 0:20) New Orleans Saints touchdown — L. Hamilton (Q3 0:10) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q2 11:19, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 8:11, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 5:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?

M. Brunell (New Orleans Saints), 50.0% completion, -8.5% CPOE, -0.45 EPA per dropback, -13.37 total passing EPA. Malachi Moore (Carolina Panthers), 53.8% completion, -2.6% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.55 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?

D. Jarrett (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.97 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+5.42 EPA): (:20) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass deep middle to 80-D.Jarrett for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld..

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 13-2 Now 13-3 L

Carolina Panthers

Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W