Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 30–20 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 13–10 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Colston
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 16-L.Moore INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Rodg…
- Game date
- 2010-10-10
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the New Orleans Saints 30–20 on 2010-10-10, overcoming New Orleans Saints's 13–10 halftime lead. M. Colston posted a game-high +5.90 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(9:54) 3-J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(1:34) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 88-J.Shockey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(11:21) 4-J.Feely 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(2:31) (Shotgun) 6-M.Hall sacked at NO 2 for -1 yards (69-T.Hargrove). FUMBLES (69-T.Hargrove) [69-T.Hargrove], recovered by ARI-75-L.Brown at NO 2. 75-L.Brown for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. New Orleans challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #3 at 02:19.)
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(1:15) 3-J.Carney 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(9:09) 4-J.Feely 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(11:44) 4-J.Feely 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(10:49) 46-L.Betts left guard to NO 19 for -2 yards (90-D.Dockett). FUMBLES (90-D.Dockett), RECOVERED by ARI-25-K.Rhodes at NO 27. 25-K.Rhodes for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(1:55) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-J.Porter].
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 16-L.Moore INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie at NO 28. 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-74-J.Bushrod, Offensive Holding, declined.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 9:54FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 13
- Score
- 3-0
(9:54) 3-J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 1:34TD JSJ. ShockeyPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 9-0
(1:34) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 88-J.Shockey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 1:30XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 10-0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 11:21FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 19
- Score
- 10-3
(11:21) 4-J.Feely 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 2:31TD Logan BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 10-9
(2:31) (Shotgun) 6-M.Hall sacked at NO 2 for -1 yards (69-T.Hargrove). FUMBLES (69-T.Hargrove) [69-T.Hargrove], recovered by ARI-75-L.Brown at NO 2. 75-L.Brown for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. New Orleans challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #3 at 02:19.)
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 2:19XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-10
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:15FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 14
- Score
- 13-10
(1:15) 3-J.Carney 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 9:09FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 26
- Score
- 13-13
(9:09) 4-J.Feely 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 11:44FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 11
- Score
- 13-16
(11:44) 4-J.Feely 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 10:49TD LBL. BettsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 79
- Score
- 13-22
(10:49) 46-L.Betts left guard to NO 19 for -2 yards (90-D.Dockett). FUMBLES (90-D.Dockett), RECOVERED by ARI-25-K.Rhodes at NO 27. 25-K.Rhodes for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 10:39XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 13-23
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:55TD RMR. MeachemPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 35
- Score
- 19-23
(1:55) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-J.Porter].
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:49XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 20-23
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 0:24TD DRD. Rodgers-CromartiePoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 91
- Score
- 20-29
(:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 16-L.Moore INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie at NO 28. 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-74-J.Bushrod, Offensive Holding, declined.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 0:10XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 20-30
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.90 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 2R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 3A. Roberts · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 4Darrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 5L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 6B. Patrick · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 7L. Stephens-Howling · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.43 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 8Carson Wells · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.15 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
M. Colston — NO · Receiving
M. Colston posted the highest total EPA (+5.90) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
M. Colston's top snap (+2.55 EPA): (4:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston pushed ob at ARI 24 for 27 yards (29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie).
Biggest single play (-6.94 EPA): D. Brees — (:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 16-L.Moore INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie at NO 28. 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-74-J.Bushrod, Offensive
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) · 44 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +0.5% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.43 total EPA
Mike Hall Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -1.5% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.53 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.171 | -0.064 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.0% | 40.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.123 | -0.028 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.351 | -0.408 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.064 | +0.171 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.2% | 53.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: -0.17 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.06 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, -4.86 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -14.19 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — J. Shockey (D. Brees pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Logan Brown
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Betts
- New Orleans Saints — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — D. Rodgers-Cromartie
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ARI 13 (Q1 9:54) — (9:54) 3-J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q1 1:34) — (1:34) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 88-J.Shockey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 1:30) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NO 19 (Q2 11:21) — (11:21) 4-J.Feely 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q2 2:31); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 2:19) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ARI 14 (Q2 1:15) — (1:15) 3-J.Carney 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NO 26 (Q3 9:09) — (9:09) 4-J.Feely 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 17–7. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NO 11 (Q4 11:44) — (11:44) 4-J.Feely 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 79 (Q4 10:49); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 10:39) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ARI 35 (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-J.Porter].; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 1:49) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 91 (Q4 0:24); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 0:10) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 10:49) — (10:49) 46-L.Betts left guard to NO 19 for -2 yards (90-D.Dockett). FUMBLES (90-D.Dockett), RECOVERED by ARI-25-K.Rhodes at NO 27. 25-K.Rhodes for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 3:29) — (3:29) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 46-L.Betts INTERCEPTED by 51-P.Lenon at NO 4. 51-P.Lenon to NO 2 for 2 yards (46-L.Betts).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 13:39) — (13:39) (Shotgun) 6-M.Hall pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald to NO 31 for 17 yards (27-M.Jenkins). PENALTY on NO-27-M.Jenkins, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at NO 31.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson to ARI 14 for 39 yards (28-G.Toler).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 11:53) — (11:53) 6-M.Hall sacked at NO 19 for -10 yards (96-A.Brown).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 16-L.Moore INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie at NO 28. 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-74-J.Bushrod, Offensive
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 10:49) — (10:49) 46-L.Betts left guard to NO 19 for -2 yards (90-D.Dockett). FUMBLES (90-D.Dockett), RECOVERED by ARI-25-K.Rhodes at NO 27. 25-K.Rhodes for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 3:29) — (3:29) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 46-L.Betts INTERCEPTED by 51-P.Lenon at NO 4. 51-P.Lenon to NO 2 for 2 yards (46-L.Betts).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-J.Porter].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 9:54 · ARI 13 · Score 3-0
(9:54) 3-J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 1:34 · ARI 1 · Score 9-0
(1:34) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 88-J.Shockey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 1:30 · ARI 2 · Score 10-0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 11:21 · NO 19 · Score 10-3
(11:21) 4-J.Feely 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 2:31 · NO 1 · Score 10-9
(2:31) (Shotgun) 6-M.Hall sacked at NO 2 for -1 yards (69-T.Hargrove). FUMBLES (69-T.Hargrove) [69-T.Hargrove], recovered by ARI-75-L.Brown at NO 2. 75-L.Brown for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. New Orleans chal - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 2:19 · NO 2 · Score 10-10
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 1:15 · ARI 14 · Score 13-10
(1:15) 3-J.Carney 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 9:09 · NO 26 · Score 13-13
(9:09) 4-J.Feely 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 11:44 · NO 11 · Score 13-16
(11:44) 4-J.Feely 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 10:49 · ARI 79 · Score 13-22
(10:49) 46-L.Betts left guard to NO 19 for -2 yards (90-D.Dockett). FUMBLES (90-D.Dockett), RECOVERED by ARI-25-K.Rhodes at NO 27. 25-K.Rhodes for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 10:39 · NO 2 · Score 13-23
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 1:55 · ARI 35 · Score 19-23
(1:55) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-J.Porter]. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 1:49 · ARI 2 · Score 20-23
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 0:24 · ARI 91 · Score 20-29
(:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 16-L.Moore INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie at NO 28. 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-74-J.Bushrod, Offensive - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 0:10 · NO 2 · Score 20-30
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- M. Colston (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals on 2010-10-10?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the New Orleans Saints 30-20 in Week 5, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 10, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 3, Arizona Cardinals 10; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Arizona Cardinals 17; Final: New Orleans Saints 20, Arizona Cardinals 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Shockey (D. Brees pass) (Q1 1:34) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Brown (Q2 2:31) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Betts (Q4 10:49) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q4 1:55) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Rodgers-Cromartie (Q4 0:24) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q1 9:54, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q2 11:21, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 1:15, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q3 9:09, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q4 11:44, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 54.5% completion, +0.5% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.43 total passing EPA. Mike Hall Jr. (Arizona Cardinals), 54.8% completion, -1.5% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.53 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals?
M. Colston (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.90 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+2.55 EPA): (4:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston pushed ob at ARI 24 for 27 yards (29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie)..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
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