Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 45–14 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 14–35 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:52) 34-T.Hightower right tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2010-01-16
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Arizona Cardinals 45–14 on 2010-01-16. D. Brees posted a game-high +14.84 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 New Orleans Saints | 21 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(14:52) 34-T.Hightower right tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(9:22) 30-L.Hamilton right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(7:10) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 88-J.Shockey for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, YAC 1
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(2:43) 25-R.Bush left tackle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(9:45) 26-C.Wells right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. PENALTY on NO-27-M.Jenkins, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(6:57) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flea-flicker: #9 Brees handed off to #23 Thomas, who lateralled back to Brees, throwing to #19 Henderson for the touchdown. Pass 42, YAC 2.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(1:15) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(8:30) 5-G.Hartley 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(7:01) 5-B.Graham punts 45 yards to NO 17, Center-82-M.Leach. 25-R.Bush for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley 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.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 14:52TD THT. HightowerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 70
- Score
- 6-0
(14:52) 34-T.Hightower right tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 14:41XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-0
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 9:22TD La'Darius HamiltonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 7-6
(9:22) 30-L.Hamilton right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 9:17XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 7:10TD JSJ. ShockeyPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 17
- Score
- 7-13
(7:10) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 88-J.Shockey for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, YAC 1
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 7:02XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-14
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 2:43TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 46
- Score
- 7-20
(2:43) 25-R.Bush left tackle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 2:31XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-21
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 9:45TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 4
- Score
- 13-21
(9:45) 26-C.Wells right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 9:40XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 14-21
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. PENALTY on NO-27-M.Jenkins, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:57TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 44
- Score
- 14-27
(6:57) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flea-flicker: #9 Brees handed off to #23 Thomas, who lateralled back to Brees, throwing to #19 Henderson for the touchdown. Pass 42, YAC 2.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:48XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 14-28
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:15TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 14-34
(1:15) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:10XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 14-35
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 8:30FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 25
- Score
- 14-38
(8:30) 5-G.Hartley 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:01TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 62
- Score
- 14-44
(7:01) 5-B.Graham punts 45 yards to NO 17, Center-82-M.Leach. 25-R.Bush for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 6:42XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 14-45
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).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +14.84 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 2M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.21 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 3R. Bush · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +6.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 4Darrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 5T. Hightower · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +4.58 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 6J. Shockey · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 7E. Doucet · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.77 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 8P. Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.58 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.12 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 (+14.84) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+4.01 EPA): (6:57) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flea-flicker: #9 Brees handed off to #23 Thomas, who lateralled back to Brees, throwing to #19 Henderson for the touchdown. Pass 42, YAC 2.
Biggest single play (+6.11 EPA): T. Hightower — (14:52) 34-T.Hightower right tackle for 70 yards, 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) · 33 dropbacks · 69.7% completion · +9.3% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +14.84 total EPA
- Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 28 dropbacks · 60.7% completion · +1.1% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -7.35 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.201 | +0.198 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.1% | 54.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.200 | +0.450 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.043 | +0.069 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.198 | +0.201 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.0% | 54.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.20 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.20 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, -14.29 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +17.22 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — T. Hightower
- New Orleans Saints — La'Darius Hamilton
- New Orleans Saints — J. Shockey (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — R. Bush
- Arizona Cardinals — Carson Wells
- New Orleans Saints — Darrell Henderson (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — R. Bush
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 21–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NO 70 (Q1 14:52) — (14:52) 34-T.Hightower right tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 14:41) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q1 9:22) — (9:22) 30-L.Hamilton right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 9:17) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ARI 17 (Q1 7:10) — (7:10) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 88-J.Shockey for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, YAC 1; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 7:02) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ARI 46 (Q1 2:43) — (2:43) 25-R.Bush left tackle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 2:31) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q2 9:45) — (9:45) 26-C.Wells right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 9:40); New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ARI 44 (Q2 6:57); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 6:48) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q2 1:15) — (1:15) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 1:10) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ARI 25 (Q3 8:30) — (8:30) 5-G.Hartley 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 62 (Q3 7:01) — (7:01) 5-B.Graham punts 45 yards to NO 17, Center-82-M.Leach. 25-R.Bush for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 6:42) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 14:52) — (14:52) 34-T.Hightower right tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 9:12) — (9:12) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 85-J.Urban to ARI 46 for 28 yards (20-R.Gay). FUMBLES (20-R.Gay), RECOVERED by NO-42-D.Sharper at 50. 42-D.Sharper to ARI 37 for 13 yards (63-L.Sendle
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 9:22) — (9:22) 30-L.Hamilton right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 7:40) — (7:40) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston to ARI 44 for 26 yards (27-M.Adams). Pass 20, YAC 6
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 14:36) — (14:36) 23-P.Thomas right tackle to NO 29 for 1 yard (93-C.Campbell).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 14:52) — (14:52) 34-T.Hightower right tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 7:01) — (7:01) 5-B.Graham punts 45 yards to NO 17, Center-82-M.Leach. 25-R.Bush for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 5:58) — (5:58) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right INTERCEPTED by 91-W.Smith at ARI 32. 91-W.Smith to ARI 27 for 5 yards (75-L.Brown). ARI-13-K.Warner was injured during the play. His return is Questionabl
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 6:57) — (6:57) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flea-flicker: #9 Brees handed off to #23 Thomas, who lateralled back to Brees, throwing to #19 Henderson for the touchdown. P
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 14:52 · NO 70 · Score 6-0
(14:52) 34-T.Hightower right tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 14:41 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 9:22 · ARI 1 · Score 7-6
(9:22) 30-L.Hamilton right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 9:17 · ARI 2 · Score 7-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 7:10 · ARI 17 · Score 7-13
(7:10) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 88-J.Shockey for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, YAC 1 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 7:02 · ARI 2 · Score 7-14
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 2:43 · ARI 46 · Score 7-20
(2:43) 25-R.Bush left tackle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 2:31 · ARI 2 · Score 7-21
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 9:45 · NO 4 · Score 13-21
(9:45) 26-C.Wells right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 9:40 · NO 2 · Score 14-21
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. PENALTY on NO-27-M.Jenkins, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 6:57 · ARI 44 · Score 14-27
(6:57) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flea-flicker: #9 Brees handed off to #23 Thomas, who lateralled back to Brees, throwing to #19 Henderson for the touchdown. P - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 6:48 · ARI 2 · Score 14-28
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 1:15 · ARI 2 · Score 14-34
(1:15) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 1:10 · ARI 2 · Score 14-35
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 8:30 · ARI 25 · Score 14-38
(8:30) 5-G.Hartley 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 7:01 · NO 62 · Score 14-44
(7:01) 5-B.Graham punts 45 yards to NO 17, Center-82-M.Leach. 25-R.Bush for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 6:42 · ARI 2 · Score 14-45
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.
- 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.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints on 2010-01-16?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Arizona Cardinals 45-14 in Wild Card, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 7, New Orleans Saints 21; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, New Orleans Saints 14; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, New Orleans Saints 10; Final: Arizona Cardinals 14, New Orleans Saints 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Hightower (Q1 14:52) New Orleans Saints touchdown — L. Hamilton (Q1 9:22) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Shockey (D. Brees pass) (Q1 7:10) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (Q1 2:43) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Wells (Q2 9:45) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Henderson (D. Brees pass) (Q2 6:57) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q2 1:15) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (Q3 7:01) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q3 8:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 69.7% completion, +9.3% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +14.84 total passing EPA. Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 60.7% completion, +1.1% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -7.35 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.84 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+4.01 EPA): (6:57) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flea-flicker: #9 Brees handed off to #23 Thomas, who lateralled back to Brees, throwing to #19 Henderson .
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 11-6 Now 11-7 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 13-3 Now 14-3 W
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