Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 48–27 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Giants 17–34 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:44) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-H.Nicks pushed ob at NO 22 for 58 ya…
- Game date
- 2009-10-18
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the New York Giants 48–27 on 2009-10-18. D. Brees posted a game-high +30.22 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 34 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 27 | |
| 14 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 48 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +30.22 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play - 2
M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +12.26 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play - 3
Louis Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.22 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play - 4
R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play - 5

Derek Carr · New York Giants · Passing · +4.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play - 6
H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 7
J. Shockey · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 8
A. Bradshaw · New York Giants · Rushing · +2.36 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.24 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 (+30.22) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.92 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+3.71 EPA): (7:20) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 17-R.Meachem to NYG 2 for 34 yards (35-K.Dockery). FUMBLES (35-K.Dockery), ball out of bounds at NYG 2. Pass 31, Catch 3 New York Giants challenged the pass completion ruling, and the p
Biggest single play (+5.04 EPA): E. Manning — (14:44) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-H.Nicks pushed ob at NO 22 for 58 yards (42-D.Sharper). Pass 16, Catch 42
Quarterback report card
E. Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
E. Manning (New York Giants) · 34 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -9.5% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -6.57 total EPA
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 33 dropbacks · 69.7% completion · +19.0% CPOE · +0.92 EPA/play · +30.22 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.083 | +0.255 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 54.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.053 | +0.862 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.159 | -0.156 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.255 | -0.083 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.4% | 50.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs +0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.08 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.26 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +24.76 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 13 drives, +6.38 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 — Markquese Bell
New Orleans Saints — J. Shockey (D. Brees pass)
New Orleans Saints — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass)
New York Giants — A. Bradshaw
New Orleans Saints — Louis Moore (D. Brees pass)
New York Giants — M. Manningham (E. Manning pass)
New Orleans Saints — R. Bush
New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
New Orleans Saints — H. Evans
New York Giants — H. Nicks (Derek Carr pass)
Field goals
New York Giants — L. Tynes
New York Giants — L. Tynes
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q1 7:23) — (7:23) 21-M.Bell left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 7:19) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q1 2:26) — (2:26) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 88-J.Shockey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, Catch 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 2:11) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the NO 31 (Q1 0:08) — (:08) 9-L.Tynes 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 20–14. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 36 (Q2 12:47); New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 10 (Q2 7:47) — (7:47) 44-A.Bradshaw right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 7:41) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 12 (Q2 5:08) — (5:08) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 16-L.Moore for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 12, Catch 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 5:04) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 15 (Q2 3:25) — (3:25) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 82-M.Manningham for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 14, Catch 1; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 3:19) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 7 (Q2 0:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) 25-R.Bush left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 0:09) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 12 (Q3 4:14) — (4:14) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 12, Catch 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 4:10) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–7. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the NO 20 (Q4 12:13) — (12:13) 9-L.Tynes 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q4 7:07) — (7:07) 44-H.Evans left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 7:04) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 37 (Q4 3:21) — (3:21) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-B.McCray]. Pass 36, Catch 1; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 3:15) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 12:01) — (12:01) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 16-L.Moore to NYG 25 for 18 yards (41-C.Brown). Pass 13, Catch 5
- New York Giants (Q2 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 25 for -9 yards (41-R.Harper). FUMBLES (41-R.Harper), touched at NYG 25, RECOVERED by NO-58-S.Shanle at NYG 19. 58-S.Shanle to NYG 7 for 12 yards (89-K.Boss)
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 1:00) — (1:00) 23-P.Thomas left tackle to NYG 1 for no gain (53-B.Kehl, 72-O.Umenyiora). PENALTY on NO, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at NYG 1. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke t
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 7:23) — (7:23) 21-M.Bell left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 25, Catch 4 New York Giants challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun)
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q4 14:44) — (14:44) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-H.Nicks pushed ob at NO 22 for 58 yards (42-D.Sharper). Pass 16, Catch 42
- New York Giants (Q3 9:29) — (9:29) 10-E.Manning pass deep right intended for 88-H.Nicks INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Greer at NO 18. 32-J.Greer to NO 29 for 11 yards (88-H.Nicks).
- New York Giants (Q2 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 25 for -9 yards (41-R.Harper). FUMBLES (41-R.Harper), touched at NYG 25, RECOVERED by NO-58-S.Shanle at NYG 19. 58-S.Shanle to NYG 7 for 12 yards (89-K.Boss)
- New York Giants (Q4 3:21) — (3:21) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-B.McCray]. Pass 36, Catch 1
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 7:23 · NYG 2 · Score 0-6
(7:23) 21-M.Bell left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 7:19 · NYG 2 · Score 0-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 2:26 · NYG 1 · Score 0-13
(2:26) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 88-J.Shockey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, Catch 0
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 2:11 · NYG 2 · Score 0-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 0:08 · NO 31 · Score 3-14
(:08) 9-L.Tynes 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 12:47 · NYG 36 · Score 3-20
(12:47) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-20-M.Johnson, Illegal Contact, declined. Pass 36, Catch 0
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 7:47 · NO 10 · Score 9-20
(7:47) 44-A.Bradshaw right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 7:41 · NO 2 · Score 10-20
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 5:08 · NYG 12 · Score 10-26
(5:08) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 16-L.Moore for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 12, Catch 0
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 5:04 · NYG 2 · Score 10-27
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 3:25 · NO 15 · Score 16-27
(3:25) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 82-M.Manningham for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 14, Catch 1
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 3:19 · NO 2 · Score 17-27
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:15 · NYG 7 · Score 17-33
(:15) (Shotgun) 25-R.Bush left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:09 · NYG 2 · Score 17-34
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 4:14 · NYG 12 · Score 17-40
(4:14) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 12, Catch 0
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 4:10 · NYG 2 · Score 17-41
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 12:13 · NO 20 · Score 20-41
(12:13) 9-L.Tynes 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 7:07 · NYG 2 · Score 20-47
(7:07) 44-H.Evans left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 7:04 · NYG 2 · Score 20-48
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 3:21 · NO 37 · Score 26-48
(3:21) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-B.McCray]. Pass 36, Catch 1
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 3:15 · NO 2 · Score 27-48
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
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.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints on 2009-10-18?
The New Orleans Saints beat the New York Giants 48-27 in Week 6, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: New York Giants 3, New Orleans Saints 14; Q2: New York Giants 14, New Orleans Saints 20; Q3: New York Giants 0, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: New York Giants 10, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: New York Giants 27, New Orleans Saints 48.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Bell (Q1 7:23) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Shockey (D. Brees pass) (Q1 2:26) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q2 12:47) New York Giants touchdown — A. Bradshaw (Q2 7:47) New Orleans Saints touchdown — L. Moore (D. Brees pass) (Q2 5:08) New York Giants touchdown — M. Manningham (E. Manning pass) (Q2 3:25) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (Q2 0:15) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q3 4:14) New Orleans Saints touchdown — H. Evans (Q4 7:07) New York Giants touchdown — H. Nicks (D. Carr pass) (Q4 3:21) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q1 0:08, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q4 12:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 41.2% completion, -9.5% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -6.57 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 69.7% completion, +19.0% CPOE, +0.92 EPA per dropback, +30.22 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +30.22 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.71 EPA): (7:20) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 17-R.Meachem to NYG 2 for 34 yards (35-K.Dockery). FUMBLES (35-K.Dockery), ball out of bounds at NYG 2. Pass 31, Catch 3 New York Giants challeng.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 5-0 Now 5-1 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W