Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 30–27 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 20–13 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:55) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Robinson at…
- Game date
- 2011-10-09
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 30–27 on 2011-10-09. D. Brees posted a game-high +21.10 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 10 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 30 |
 Carolina Panthers | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(13:50) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 45-J.Collins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(6:18) 2-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(3:01) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-41-R.Harper, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(5:31) 28-M.Ingram left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-28-M.Ingram, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(4:01) 34-D.Williams left end for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(:02) 2-J.Kasay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(10:50) 2-J.Kasay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(3:52) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(12:40) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(:57) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 13:50TD JCJ. CollinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 6-0
(13:50) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 45-J.Collins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 13:50XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 7-0
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 6:18FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 5
- Score
- 10-0
(6:18) 2-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 3:01TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 54
- Score
- 10-6
(3:01) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-41-R.Harper, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:31TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 16-6
(5:31) 28-M.Ingram left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-28-M.Ingram, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:27XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 17-6
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 4:01TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 69
- Score
- 17-12
(4:01) 34-D.Williams left end for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 3:47XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 17-13
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:02FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 28
- Score
- 20-13
(:02) 2-J.Kasay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 10:50FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 19
- Score
- 23-13
(10:50) 2-J.Kasay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 3:52TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 23-19
(3:52) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 3:43XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 23-20
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 12:40TD GOG. OlsenPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 5
- Score
- 23-26
(12:40) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 12:32XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 23-27
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 0:57TD PTP. ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 6
- Score
- 29-27
(:57) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 0:50XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 30-27
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +21.10 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 2M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.45 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 3Jimmy Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.74 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 4C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +6.27 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 5Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +6.09 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 6L. Naanee · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 7P. Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 8Melvin Ingram · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.53 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.25 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 (+21.10) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 47 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (-3.25 EPA): (2:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 23-S.Martin at CAR 40. 23-S.Martin ran ob at CAR 41 for 1 yard.
Biggest single play (-6.90 EPA): C. Newton — (14:55) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Robinson at CAR 31. 21-P.Robinson to CAR 6 for 25 yards (34-D.Williams). PENALTY on CAR-34-D.Williams, Face Mask (15 Yard
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) · 47 dropbacks · 68.1% completion · +8.1% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +21.10 total EPA
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 37 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -5.1% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.214 | +0.189 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.5% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.449 | +0.169 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.002 | +0.328 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.189 | -0.214 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 50.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New Orleans Saints +0.21, Carolina Panthers +0.19) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.21 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: +0.19 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 9 drives, +14.20 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 9 drives, +19.94 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. Collins (D. Brees pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (C. Newton pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
- Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass)
- New Orleans Saints — P. Thomas (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Kasay
- New Orleans Saints — J. Kasay
- New Orleans Saints — J. Kasay
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–6. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q1 13:50) — (13:50) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 45-J.Collins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 13:50) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 5 (Q1 6:18) — (6:18) 2-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 54 (Q1 3:01).
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 5:31) — (5:31) 28-M.Ingram left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-28-M.Ingram, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 5:27) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 69 (Q2 4:01) — (4:01) 34-D.Williams left end for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 3:47) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 28 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 2-J.Kasay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 19 (Q3 10:50) — (10:50) 2-J.Kasay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q3 3:52) — (3:52) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 3:43) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 5 (Q4 12:40) — (12:40) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 12:32) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 6 (Q4 0:57) — (:57) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 0:50) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 14:55) — (14:55) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Robinson at CAR 31. 21-P.Robinson to CAR 6 for 25 yards (34-D.Williams). PENALTY on CAR-34-D.Williams, Face Mask (15 Yard
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass incomplete deep right to 89-S.Smith.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass incomplete deep right to 88-G.Olsen. PENALTY on NO-41-R.Harper, Defensive Pass Interference, 12 yards, enforced at CAR 39 - No Play.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 4:01) — (4:01) 34-D.Williams left end for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:57) — (:57) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 14:55) — (14:55) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Robinson at CAR 31. 21-P.Robinson to CAR 6 for 25 yards (34-D.Williams). PENALTY on CAR-34-D.Williams, Face Mask (15 Yard
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 3:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-41-R.Harper, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 4:01) — (4:01) 34-D.Williams left end for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 2:35) — (2:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 23-S.Martin at CAR 40. 23-S.Martin ran ob at CAR 41 for 1 yard.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 13:50 · CAR 1 · Score 6-0
(13:50) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 45-J.Collins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 13:50 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 6:18 · CAR 5 · Score 10-0
(6:18) 2-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 3:01 · NO 54 · Score 10-6
(3:01) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-41-R.Harper, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 5:31 · CAR 1 · Score 16-6
(5:31) 28-M.Ingram left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-28-M.Ingram, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 5:27 · CAR 2 · Score 17-6
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 4:01 · NO 69 · Score 17-12
(4:01) 34-D.Williams left end for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 3:47 · NO 2 · Score 17-13
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · CAR 28 · Score 20-13
(:02) 2-J.Kasay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 10:50 · CAR 19 · Score 23-13
(10:50) 2-J.Kasay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 3:52 · NO 1 · Score 23-19
(3:52) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 3:43 · NO 2 · Score 23-20
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 12:40 · NO 5 · Score 23-26
(12:40) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 12:32 · NO 2 · Score 23-27
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 0:57 · CAR 6 · Score 29-27
(:57) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 0:50 · CAR 2 · Score 30-27
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- 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 New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers on 2011-10-09?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 30-27 in Week 5, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 10, Carolina Panthers 6; Q2: New Orleans Saints 10, Carolina Panthers 7; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 30, Carolina Panthers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Collins (D. Brees pass) (Q1 13:50) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (C. Newton pass) (Q1 3:01) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q2 5:31) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q2 4:01) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q3 3:52) Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q4 12:40) New Orleans Saints touchdown — P. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q4 0:57) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 6:18, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 10:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 68.1% completion, +8.1% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +21.10 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 43.2% completion, -5.1% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.27 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.10 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (-3.25 EPA): (2:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 23-S.Martin at CAR 40. 23-S.Martin ran ob at CAR 41 for 1 yard..
Was New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New Orleans Saints won 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
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