Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 28–10 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 14–0 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jimmy Graham
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:56) 9-D.Brees sacked at CAR 46 for -7 yards (95-C.Johnson). FUMBLES (95-C.Johnson), REC…
- Game date
- 2014-10-30
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 28–10 on 2014-10-30. Jimmy Graham posted a game-high +9.53 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
 Carolina Panthers | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(2:44) 22-M.Ingram right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(:06) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(10:23) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(4:10) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(12:58) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(5:34) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:44TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 3
- Score
- 6-0
(2:44) 22-M.Ingram right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:38XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:06TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 13-0
(:06) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:03XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 14-0
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 10:23TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 10
- Score
- 14-6
(10:23) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 10:14XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 14-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 4:10TD DBD. BreesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 20-7
(4:10) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 4:04XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 21-7
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 12:58FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 14
- Score
- 21-10
(12:58) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:34TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 3
- Score
- 27-10
(5:34) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:30XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 28-10
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Jimmy Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +9.53 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 2D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +6.34 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 3
Brandin Cooks · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play - 4M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 5D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 6Melvin Ingram · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.76 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 7
Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play - 8R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.03 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
Jimmy Graham — NO · Receiving
Jimmy Graham posted the highest total EPA (+9.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.36 EPA per play.
Jimmy Graham's top snap (+2.78 EPA): (12:13) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 80-J.Graham to NO 41 for 27 yards (33-T.Boston).
Biggest single play (-6.07 EPA): D. Brees — (4:56) 9-D.Brees sacked at CAR 46 for -7 yards (95-C.Johnson). FUMBLES (95-C.Johnson), RECOVERED by CAR-97-M.Addison at CAR 47. 97-M.Addison to CAR 47 for no gain (41-E.Lorig).
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 · +9.8% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +6.34 total EPA
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 36 dropbacks · 27.8% completion · -20.2% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -9.45 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.110 | -0.149 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.1% | 42.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.162 | -0.262 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.083 | -0.127 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.149 | -0.110 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.7% | 53.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.11 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.15 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, -10.57 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +9.81 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Graham (D. Brees pass)
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
- New Orleans Saints — D. Brees
- New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q2 2:44) — (2:44) 22-M.Ingram right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 2:38) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 0:03) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 10 (Q3 10:23); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 10:14) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q3 4:10) — (4:10) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 4:04) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 14 (Q4 12:58) — (12:58) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q4 5:34) — (5:34) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 5:30) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 4:56) — (4:56) 9-D.Brees sacked at CAR 46 for -7 yards (95-C.Johnson). FUMBLES (95-C.Johnson), RECOVERED by CAR-97-M.Addison at CAR 47. 97-M.Addison to CAR 47 for no gain (41-E.Lorig).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 10:21) — (10:21) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 84-K.Stills INTERCEPTED by 92-D.Edwards (20-A.Cason) at CAR 3. 92-D.Edwards to CAR 27 for 24 yards (68-T.Lelito). The ball was deflected at th
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 3:36) — (3:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at CAR 1 for -7 yards (93-J.Galette). FUMBLES (93-J.Galette) [93-J.Galette], RECOVERED by NO-50-C.Lofton at CAR 4. 50-C.Lofton to CAR 4 for no gain (1-C.Newton).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 11:06) — (11:06) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 11-B.Bersin INTERCEPTED by 24-C.White at NO 26. 24-C.White to NO 28 for 2 yards (88-G.Olsen).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete deep right to 17-R.Meachem. PENALTY on CAR-20-A.Cason, Defensive Pass Interference, 32 yards, enforced at CAR 33 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 4:56) — (4:56) 9-D.Brees sacked at CAR 46 for -7 yards (95-C.Johnson). FUMBLES (95-C.Johnson), RECOVERED by CAR-97-M.Addison at CAR 47. 97-M.Addison to CAR 47 for no gain (41-E.Lorig).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 10:21) — (10:21) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 84-K.Stills INTERCEPTED by 92-D.Edwards (20-A.Cason) at CAR 3. 92-D.Edwards to CAR 27 for 24 yards (68-T.Lelito). The ball was deflected at th
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 3:36) — (3:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at CAR 1 for -7 yards (93-J.Galette). FUMBLES (93-J.Galette) [93-J.Galette], RECOVERED by NO-50-C.Lofton at CAR 4. 50-C.Lofton to CAR 4 for no gain (1-C.Newton).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 11:06) — (11:06) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 11-B.Bersin INTERCEPTED by 24-C.White at NO 26. 24-C.White to NO 28 for 2 yards (88-G.Olsen).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 2:44 · CAR 3 · Score 6-0
(2:44) 22-M.Ingram right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 2:38 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:06 · CAR 1 · Score 13-0
(:06) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:03 · CAR 2 · Score 14-0
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 10:23 · NO 10 · Score 14-6
(10:23) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirme - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 10:14 · NO 2 · Score 14-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 4:10 · CAR 1 · Score 20-7
(4:10) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 4:04 · CAR 2 · Score 21-7
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 12:58 · NO 14 · Score 21-10
(12:58) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 5:34 · CAR 3 · Score 27-10
(5:34) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 5:30 · CAR 2 · Score 28-10
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
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.
- Jimmy Graham (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- C. Newton (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers on 2014-10-30?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 28-10 in Week 9, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
Q2: New Orleans Saints 14, Carolina Panthers 0; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Carolina Panthers 3; Final: New Orleans Saints 28, Carolina Panthers 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q2 2:44) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:06) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q3 10:23) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Brees (Q3 4:10) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q4 5:34) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 12:58, 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), 61.5% completion, +9.8% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +6.34 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 27.8% completion, -20.2% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -9.45 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
Jimmy Graham (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.53 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.78 EPA): (12:13) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 80-J.Graham to NO 41 for 27 yards (33-T.Boston)..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
Carolina Panthers
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
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