Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 24–10 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New York Jets 3–17 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- P. Thomas
- Top passer
- M. Sanchez
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left intended for 81-D.Keller INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper a…
- Game date
- 2009-10-04
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the New York Jets 24–10 on 2009-10-04. P. Thomas posted a game-high +2.45 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(8:10) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Carney 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(15:00) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left intended for 81-D.Keller INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at NO 1. 42-D.Sharper for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-6-M.Sanchez, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(9:09) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at NYJ 0 for -5 yards (91-W.Smith). FUMBLES (91-W.Smith), RECOVERED by NO-92-R.Ayodele at NYJ 0. TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(1:52) 3-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(7:55) 20-T.Jones left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(6:13) 23-P.Thomas right guard for 1 yard, 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 8:10FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 16
- Score
- 0-3
(8:10) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Carney 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 15:00TD DSD. SharperPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 0-9
(15:00) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left intended for 81-D.Keller INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at NO 1. 42-D.Sharper for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-6-M.Sanchez, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:45XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 0-10
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:09TD MSM. SanchezPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 95
- Score
- 0-16
(9:09) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at NYJ 0 for -5 yards (91-W.Smith). FUMBLES (91-W.Smith), RECOVERED by NO-92-R.Ayodele at NYJ 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:00XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 0-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 1:52FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 20
- Score
- 3-17
(1:52) 3-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 7:55TD Truman JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 9-17
(7:55) 20-T.Jones left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 7:48XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-17
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 6:13TD PTP. ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 10-23
(6:13) 23-P.Thomas right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 6:07XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 10-24
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 · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 2
Drake Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play - 3M. Sanchez · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 4R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 5Luquay Washington · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 6H. Evans · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 7
Brandon Smith · New York Jets · Rushing · +0.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play - 8S. Greene · New York Jets · Rushing · +0.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.20 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 · Receiving
P. Thomas posted the highest total EPA (+2.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.
P. Thomas's top snap (-3.53 EPA): (3:52) 23-P.Thomas left tackle to NYJ 28 for no gain (91-S.Pouha).
Biggest single play (-11.33 EPA): M. Sanchez — (15:00) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left intended for 81-D.Keller INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at NO 1. 42-D.Sharper for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-6-M.Sanchez, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced be
Quarterback report card
M. Sanchez led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Sanchez (New York Jets) · 34 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -13.7% CPOE · -0.92 EPA/play · -31.11 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 33 dropbacks · 60.6% completion · -2.4% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.53 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.402 | -0.184 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.5% | 37.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.915 | -0.016 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.217 | -0.291 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.184 | +0.402 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.7% | 62.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.18 vs -0.40), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.40 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.18 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -15.29 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, -28.95 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 — D. Sharper
- New Orleans Saints — M. Sanchez
- New York Jets — Truman Jones
- New Orleans Saints — P. Thomas
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- New York Jets — J. Feely
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NYJ 16 (Q1 8:10) — (8:10) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Carney 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 15 (Q2 15:00); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 14:45) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 95 (Q2 9:09) — (9:09) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at NYJ 0 for -5 yards (91-W.Smith). FUMBLES (91-W.Smith), RECOVERED by NO-92-R.Ayodele at NYJ 0. TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 9:00) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NO 20 (Q2 1:52) — (1:52) 3-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the NO 15 (Q3 7:55) — (7:55) 20-T.Jones left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 7:48) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 6:13) — (6:13) 23-P.Thomas right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 6:07) — 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 York Jets (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left intended for 81-D.Keller INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at NO 1. 42-D.Sharper for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-6-M.Sanchez, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced be
- New York Jets (Q2 9:09) — (9:09) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at NYJ 0 for -5 yards (91-W.Smith). FUMBLES (91-W.Smith), RECOVERED by NO-92-R.Ayodele at NYJ 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 11:43) — (11:43) 23-P.Thomas right tackle to NYJ 36 for 8 yards (57-B.Scott).
- New York Jets (Q1 4:50) — (4:50) 9-S.Weatherford punts 34 yards to NO 4, Center-85-J.Dearth, downed by NYJ-50-V.Gholston.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 11:24) — (11:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 23-P.Thomas to NYJ 1 for 36 yards (52-D.Harris).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left intended for 81-D.Keller INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at NO 1. 42-D.Sharper for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-6-M.Sanchez, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced be
- New York Jets (Q4 1:24) — (1:24) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right intended for 83-C.Stuckey INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Gay [41-R.Harper] at NYJ 30. 20-R.Gay to NYJ 5 for 25 yards (29-L.Washington).
- New York Jets (Q2 9:09) — (9:09) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at NYJ 0 for -5 yards (91-W.Smith). FUMBLES (91-W.Smith), RECOVERED by NO-92-R.Ayodele at NYJ 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 9:15) — (9:15) 25-R.Bush left tackle to NO 33 for 3 yards (99-B.Thomas). FUMBLES (99-B.Thomas), RECOVERED by NYJ-21-D.Lowery at NO 34.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 8:10 · NYJ 16 · Score 0-3
(8:10) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Carney 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · NO 15 · Score 0-9
(15:00) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left intended for 81-D.Keller INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at NO 1. 42-D.Sharper for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-6-M.Sanchez, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced be - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 14:45 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-10
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 9:09 · NO 95 · Score 0-16
(9:09) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at NYJ 0 for -5 yards (91-W.Smith). FUMBLES (91-W.Smith), RECOVERED by NO-92-R.Ayodele at NYJ 0. TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 9:00 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 1:52 · NO 20 · Score 3-17
(1:52) 3-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 7:55 · NO 15 · Score 9-17
(7:55) 20-T.Jones left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 7:48 · NO 2 · Score 10-17
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 6:13 · NYJ 1 · Score 10-23
(6:13) 23-P.Thomas right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 6:07 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-24
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.
- M. Sanchez (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs New Orleans Saints on 2009-10-04?
The New Orleans Saints beat the New York Jets 24-10 in Week 4, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: New York Jets 0, New Orleans Saints 3; Q2: New York Jets 3, New Orleans Saints 14; Q3: New York Jets 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q4: New York Jets 0, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: New York Jets 10, New Orleans Saints 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Sharper (Q2 15:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Sanchez (Q2 9:09) New York Jets touchdown — T. Jones (Q3 7:55) New Orleans Saints touchdown — P. Thomas (Q4 6:13) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q1 8:10, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Feely (Q2 1:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs New Orleans Saints?
M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 41.2% completion, -13.7% CPOE, -0.92 EPA per dropback, -31.11 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 60.6% completion, -2.4% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.53 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs New Orleans Saints?
P. Thomas (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +2.45 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (-3.53 EPA): (3:52) 23-P.Thomas left tackle to NYJ 28 for no gain (91-S.Pouha)..
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 3-0 Now 3-1 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
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