Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 30–20 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 17–6 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Meachem
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:17) 34-D.Williams left guard to CAR 1 for -1 yards (69-T.Hargrove). FUMBLES (69-T.Hargr…
- Game date
- 2009-11-08
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 30–20 on 2009-11-08, overcoming Carolina Panthers's 17–6 halftime lead. R. Meachem posted a game-high +6.97 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers
(14:11) 34-D.Williams right guard for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(6:58) 34-D.Williams right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(13:44) 3-J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(5:34) 4-J.Kasay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(:08) 3-J.Carney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(13:20) 23-P.Thomas right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(3:30) 4-J.Kasay 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, Catch 31
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(4:41) 3-J.Carney 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(2:17) 34-D.Williams left guard to CAR 1 for -1 yards (69-T.Hargrove). FUMBLES (69-T.Hargrove), RECOVERED by NO-69-T.Hargrove at CAR 1. 69-T.Hargrove for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 14:11TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 66
- Score
- 6-0
(14:11) 34-D.Williams right guard for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 14:00XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:58TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 7
- Score
- 13-0
(6:58) 34-D.Williams right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:53XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 14-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 13:44FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 5
- Score
- 14-3
(13:44) 3-J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 5:34FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 14
- Score
- 17-3
(5:34) 4-J.Kasay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:08FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 7
- Score
- 17-6
(:08) 3-J.Carney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 13:20TD PTP. ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 10
- Score
- 17-12
(13:20) 23-P.Thomas right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 13:14XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 17-13
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 3:30FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 20-13
(3:30) 4-J.Kasay 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 0:02TD RMR. MeachemPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 54
- Score
- 20-19
(:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, Catch 31
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 0:00XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 20-20
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 4:41FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 22
- Score
- 20-23
(4:41) 3-J.Carney 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:17TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 98
- Score
- 20-29
(2:17) 34-D.Williams left guard to CAR 1 for -1 yards (69-T.Hargrove). FUMBLES (69-T.Hargrove), RECOVERED by NO-69-T.Hargrove at CAR 1. 69-T.Hargrove for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:00XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 20-30
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).
- 1R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.97 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 2Darrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.20 EPA/play
- 3G. Barnidge · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 4
Kenny Moore II · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.96 EPA/play - 5J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +1.79 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 6Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 7
Josaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play - 8D. Jarrett · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.80 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.11 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
R. Meachem — NO · Receiving
R. Meachem posted the highest total EPA (+6.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.16 EPA per play.
R. Meachem's top snap (+5.37 EPA): (:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, Catch 31
Biggest single play (-7.10 EPA): Dorian Williams — (2:17) 34-D.Williams left guard to CAR 1 for -1 yards (69-T.Hargrove). FUMBLES (69-T.Hargrove), RECOVERED by NO-69-T.Hargrove at CAR 1. 69-T.Hargrove for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +5.2% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.11 total EPA
- J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -4.6% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.79 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.083 | -0.003 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.1% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.058 | -0.003 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.198 | -0.046 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.003 | +0.083 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 54.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: -0.08 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.00 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -7.59 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, -0.23 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams
- New Orleans Saints — P. Thomas
- New Orleans Saints — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Dorian Williams
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 66 (Q1 14:11) — (14:11) 34-D.Williams right guard for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 14:00) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q1 6:58) — (6:58) 34-D.Williams right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 6:53) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 6–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 5 (Q2 13:44) — (13:44) 3-J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 14 (Q2 5:34) — (5:34) 4-J.Kasay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 7 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 3-J.Carney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 10 (Q3 13:20) — (13:20) 23-P.Thomas right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 13:14) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 6 (Q3 3:30) — (3:30) 4-J.Kasay 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 54 (Q3 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, Catch 31; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 0:00) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 22 (Q4 4:41) — (4:41) 3-J.Carney 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 98 (Q4 2:17); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 2:00) — 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 (Q3 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, Catch 31
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) 34-D.Williams left guard to CAR 1 for -1 yards (69-T.Hargrove). FUMBLES (69-T.Hargrove), RECOVERED by NO-69-T.Hargrove at CAR 1. 69-T.Hargrove for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 14:11) — (14:11) 34-D.Williams right guard for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 82-G.Barnidge pushed ob at NO 45 for 19 yards (42-D.Sharper). Pass 5, Catch 14
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 11:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 12-M.Colston INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Gamble at CAR 4. 20-C.Gamble pushed ob at CAR 45 for 41 yards.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) 34-D.Williams left guard to CAR 1 for -1 yards (69-T.Hargrove). FUMBLES (69-T.Hargrove), RECOVERED by NO-69-T.Hargrove at CAR 1. 69-T.Hargrove for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 11:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 12-M.Colston INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Gamble at CAR 4. 20-C.Gamble pushed ob at CAR 45 for 41 yards.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 14:11) — (14:11) 34-D.Williams right guard for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 7:47) — (7:47) 9-D.Brees sacked at NO 5 for -6 yards (96-T.Brayton). FUMBLES (96-T.Brayton), RECOVERED by CAR-52-J.Beason at NO 11. 52-J.Beason to NO 11 for no gain (73-J.Evans).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 14:11 · NO 66 · Score 6-0
(14:11) 34-D.Williams right guard for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 14:00 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 6:58 · NO 7 · Score 13-0
(6:58) 34-D.Williams right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 6:53 · NO 2 · Score 14-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 13:44 · CAR 5 · Score 14-3
(13:44) 3-J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 5:34 · NO 14 · Score 17-3
(5:34) 4-J.Kasay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · CAR 7 · Score 17-6
(:08) 3-J.Carney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 13:20 · CAR 10 · Score 17-12
(13:20) 23-P.Thomas right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 13:14 · CAR 2 · Score 17-13
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 3:30 · NO 6 · Score 20-13
(3:30) 4-J.Kasay 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 0:02 · CAR 54 · Score 20-19
(:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, Catch 31 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 0:00 · CAR 2 · Score 20-20
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 4:41 · CAR 22 · Score 20-23
(4:41) 3-J.Carney 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 2:17 · NO 98 · Score 20-29
(2:17) 34-D.Williams left guard to CAR 1 for -1 yards (69-T.Hargrove). FUMBLES (69-T.Hargrove), RECOVERED by NO-69-T.Hargrove at CAR 1. 69-T.Hargrove for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 2:00 · CAR 2 · Score 20-30
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.
- R. Meachem (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- J. Delhomme (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints on 2009-11-08?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 30-20 in Week 9, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 14, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 3, New Orleans Saints 6; Q3: Carolina Panthers 3, New Orleans Saints 14; Q4: Carolina Panthers 0, New Orleans Saints 10; Final: Carolina Panthers 20, New Orleans Saints 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q1 14:11) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q1 6:58) New Orleans Saints touchdown — P. Thomas (Q3 13:20) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q3 0:02) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Williams (Q4 2:17) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 13:44, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 5:34, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 3:30, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 4:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 61.5% completion, +5.2% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.11 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 54.8% completion, -4.6% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +1.79 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
R. Meachem (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.97 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+5.37 EPA): (:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, Catch 31.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 7-0 Now 8-0 W
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