Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 27–7 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 10–7 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- P. Thomas
- Top passer
- Tru Edwards
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:57) 9-D.Brees sacked at BUF 38 for -6 yards (94-A.Schobel). FUMBLES (94-A.Schobel), RE…
- Game date
- 2009-09-27
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Buffalo Bills 27–7 on 2009-09-27. P. Thomas posted a game-high +8.73 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 7 | 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
(10:07) 30-L.Hamilton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(14:56) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Moorman pass deep left to 92-R.Denney for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught along sideline at NO 6.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(4:20) 3-J.Carney 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(9:55) 23-P.Thomas left tackle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: H.Evans.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(3:25) 3-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(2:10) 23-P.Thomas right tackle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 10:07TD La'Darius HamiltonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 6-0
(10:07) 30-L.Hamilton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 10:04XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 14:56TD RDR. DenneyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 25
- Score
- 7-6
(14:56) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Moorman pass deep left to 92-R.Denney for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught along sideline at NO 6.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 14:48XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 4:20FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 9
- Score
- 10-7
(4:20) 3-J.Carney 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 9:55TD PTP. ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 34
- Score
- 16-7
(9:55) 23-P.Thomas left tackle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: H.Evans.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 9:45XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 17-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 3:25FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 17
- Score
- 20-7
(3:25) 3-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:10TD PTP. ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 19
- Score
- 26-7
(2:10) 23-P.Thomas right tackle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:03XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 27-7
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).
- 1P. Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +8.73 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 2M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.12 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 3
Joe Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play - 4B. Moorman · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +4.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.80 EPA/play
- 5R. Denney · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.80 EPA/play
- 6D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +3.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 7Darrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 8La'Darius Hamilton · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.93 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 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
P. Thomas — NO · Rushing
P. Thomas posted the highest total EPA (+8.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.
P. Thomas's top snap (+3.69 EPA): (9:55) 23-P.Thomas left tackle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: H.Evans.
Biggest single play (-5.38 EPA): D. Brees — (11:57) 9-D.Brees sacked at BUF 38 for -6 yards (94-A.Schobel). FUMBLES (94-A.Schobel), RECOVERED by BUF-94-A.Schobel at BUF 38.
Quarterback report card
Tru Edwards led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Tru Edwards (Buffalo Bills) · 42 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · -1.2% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -11.12 total EPA- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -5.7% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -6.86 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.139 | -0.131 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.7% | 35.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.202 | -0.147 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.370 | -0.207 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.131 | -0.139 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.3% | 57.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.14 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.13 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, -11.05 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 14 drives, +12.40 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — La'Darius Hamilton
- Buffalo Bills — R. Denney (B. Moorman pass)
- New Orleans Saints — P. Thomas
- New Orleans Saints — P. Thomas
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q1 10:07) — (10:07) 30-L.Hamilton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 10:04) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NO 25 (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Moorman pass deep left to 92-R.Denney for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught along sideline at NO 6.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 14:48) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the BUF 9 (Q2 4:20) — (4:20) 3-J.Carney 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 17–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the BUF 34 (Q4 9:55) — (9:55) 23-P.Thomas left tackle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: H.Evans.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 9:45) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the BUF 17 (Q4 3:25) — (3:25) 3-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the BUF 19 (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) 23-P.Thomas right tackle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 2:03) — 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 6:23) — (6:23) 6-T.Morstead punts 49 yards to BUF 33, Center-57-J.Kyle. 11-R.Parrish to BUF 33 for no gain (27-M.Jenkins). FUMBLES (27-M.Jenkins), RECOVERED by NO-27-M.Jenkins at BUF 32. 27-M.Jenkins to BUF 3
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 2:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short middle intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 91-W.Smith (32-J.Greer) at NO 23. 91-W.Smith to NO 23 for no gain (63-G.Hangartner). Receiver and orginal tip at B
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Moorman pass deep left to 92-R.Denney for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught along sideline at NO 6.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 11:57) — (11:57) 9-D.Brees sacked at BUF 38 for -6 yards (94-A.Schobel). FUMBLES (94-A.Schobel), RECOVERED by BUF-94-A.Schobel at BUF 38.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2) — End of half - 5:31 pm
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 11:57) — (11:57) 9-D.Brees sacked at BUF 38 for -6 yards (94-A.Schobel). FUMBLES (94-A.Schobel), RECOVERED by BUF-94-A.Schobel at BUF 38.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 6:23) — (6:23) 6-T.Morstead punts 49 yards to BUF 33, Center-57-J.Kyle. 11-R.Parrish to BUF 33 for no gain (27-M.Jenkins). FUMBLES (27-M.Jenkins), RECOVERED by NO-27-M.Jenkins at BUF 32. 27-M.Jenkins to BUF 3
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Moorman pass deep left to 92-R.Denney for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught along sideline at NO 6.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 2:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short middle intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 91-W.Smith (32-J.Greer) at NO 23. 91-W.Smith to NO 23 for no gain (63-G.Hangartner). Receiver and orginal tip at B
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 10:07 · BUF 1 · Score 6-0
(10:07) 30-L.Hamilton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 10:04 · BUF 2 · Score 7-0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 14:56 · NO 25 · Score 7-6
(14:56) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Moorman pass deep left to 92-R.Denney for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught along sideline at NO 6. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 14:48 · NO 2 · Score 7-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 4:20 · BUF 9 · Score 10-7
(4:20) 3-J.Carney 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 9:55 · BUF 34 · Score 16-7
(9:55) 23-P.Thomas left tackle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: H.Evans. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 9:45 · BUF 2 · Score 17-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 3:25 · BUF 17 · Score 20-7
(3:25) 3-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 2:10 · BUF 19 · Score 26-7
(2:10) 23-P.Thomas right tackle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 2:03 · BUF 2 · Score 27-7
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.
- P. Thomas (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Buffalo Bills on 2009-09-27?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Buffalo Bills 27-7 in Week 3, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, Buffalo Bills 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 3, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 17, Buffalo Bills 0; Final: New Orleans Saints 27, Buffalo Bills 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Buffalo Bills?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — L. Hamilton (Q1 10:07) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Denney (B. Moorman pass) (Q2 14:56) New Orleans Saints touchdown — P. Thomas (Q4 9:55) New Orleans Saints touchdown — P. Thomas (Q4 2:10) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 4:20, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 3:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Buffalo Bills?
Tru Edwards (Buffalo Bills), 47.6% completion, -1.2% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -11.12 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 47.1% completion, -5.7% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -6.86 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Buffalo Bills?
P. Thomas (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.73 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+3.69 EPA): (9:55) 23-P.Thomas left tackle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: H.Evans..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
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