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NFL · Week 8 · October 29, 2006 · 12 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. New Orleans Saints: 2006 Week 8 Recap

Ravens defeat Saints 35–22 in Week 8

M.Colston led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 35–22 Week 8 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 35 5–2 Winner
Final 35–22
New Orleans Saints 22 5–2
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
35–22
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 28–7 New Orleans Saints
Top passer
D. Brees
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Colston
Game date
October 29, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • S.McNair 17/27 · 175 YDS · 2 TD +13.4 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Heap 3 REC · 47 YDS · 1 TD +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Mason 6 REC · 67 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • M.Colston 6 REC · 163 YDS · 2 TD +19.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Jimmy Horn Jr.
    Jimmy Horn Jr. 5 REC · 126 YDS · 1 TD +11.7 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Copper 1 REC · 25 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 35–22 New Orleans Saints
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 28–7 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Colston
Top passer
D. Brees
Biggest EPA play
(8:13) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 87-J.Horn INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Landry [96-A.T…
Game date
2006-10-29

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the New Orleans Saints 35–22 on 2006-10-29. M. Colston posted a game-high +19.07 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Baltimore Ravens72170035
New Orleans Saints07015022

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

BALBaltimore Ravens
NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 7:59TD
    SMS. McNair

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 5
    Score
    6-0

    (7:59) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 7:55XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    7-0

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 12:24TD
    Chris Moore

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 4
    Score
    13-0

    (12:24) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short right to 84-C.Moore for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 12:20XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    14-0

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 6:17TD
    RPR. Prude

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 85
    Score
    20-0

    (6:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 27-A.Stecker INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Prude at NO 12. 27-R.Prude for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 6:09XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    21-0

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  7. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 4:15TD
    Jimmy Horn Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 32
    Score
    21-6

    (4:15) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 87-J.Horn for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 4:08XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    21-7

    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:15TD
    THT. Heap

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 6
    Score
    27-7

    (:15) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short right to 86-T.Heap for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:10XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    28-7

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  11. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 8:13TD
    DLD. Landry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 98
    Score
    34-7

    (8:13) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 87-J.Horn INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Landry [96-A.Thomas] at NO 12. 26-D.Landry for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 8:05XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    35-7

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  13. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 14:52TD
    MCM. Colston

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 47
    Score
    35-13

    (14:52) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 14:42XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    35-14

    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.

  15. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 0:41TD
    MCM. Colston

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 25
    Score
    35-20

    (:41) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-A.Thomas].

  16. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 0:36Safety
    DBD. Brees

    Points+2

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    35-22

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 83-B.Miller is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +19.07 total EPA · 6 snaps · +3.18 EPA/play
  2. 2S. McNair · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +13.41 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  3. 3Jimmy Horn Jr.Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +11.74 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.35 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +7.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.33 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.75 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Copper · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.86 EPA/play
  7. 7Dorian WilliamsDorian Williams · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.38 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Clayton · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.10 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 (+19.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +3.18 EPA per play.

M. Colston's top snap (+4.98 EPA): (:41) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-A.Thomas].

Biggest single play (-6.87 EPA): D. Brees — (8:13) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 87-J.Horn INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Landry [96-A.Thomas] at NO 12. 26-D.Landry for 12 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) · 52 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -4.1% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.70 total EPA
  • S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens) · 27 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +21.5% CPOE · +0.50 EPA/play · +13.41 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBaltimore RavensNew Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play+0.025-0.180
Offensive success rate42.9%36.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.497-0.076
Rush EPA/play-0.232-0.673
Defensive EPA/play+0.180-0.025
Defensive success rate63.4%57.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Baltimore Ravens: +0.03 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • New Orleans Saints: -0.18 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, +2.07 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -14.74 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Baltimore Ravens — S. McNair (Q1 7:59)
  • Chris MooreBaltimore Ravens — Chris Moore (S. McNair pass) (Q2 12:24)
  • Baltimore Ravens — R. Prude (Q2 6:17)
  • Jimmy Horn Jr.New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (D. Brees pass) (Q2 4:15)
  • Baltimore Ravens — T. Heap (S. McNair pass) (Q2 0:15)
  • Baltimore Ravens — D. Landry (Q3 8:13)
  • New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q4 14:52)
  • New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q4 0:41)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the NO 5 (Q1 7:59) — (7:59) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 7:55) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 21–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q2 12:24) — (12:24) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short right to 84-C.Moore for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 12:20) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 85 (Q2 6:17); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 6:09) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the BAL 32 (Q2 4:15) — (4:15) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 87-J.Horn for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 4:08) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q2 0:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short right to 86-T.Heap for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 0:10) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 98 (Q3 8:13); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 8:05) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 15–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the BAL 47 (Q4 14:52) — (14:52) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 14:42) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the BAL 25 (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-A.Thomas].; New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the BAL 2 (Q4 0:36) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 83-B.Miller is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 14:13) — (14:13) 31-J.Lewis left guard to BAL 47 for -2 yards (91-W.Smith). FUMBLES (91-W.Smith), RECOVERED by NO-99-H.Thomas at 50. Fumble occurred at Baltimore 47-yardline. [WPA -13.2% · EPA -5.20]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 4:30) — (4:30) 25-R.Bush pass deep right intended for 12-M.Colston INTERCEPTED by 52-R.Lewis at BAL 0. Touchback. [WPA -11.6% · EPA -4.73]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 7:00) — (7:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston to BAL 22 for 53 yards (21-C.McAlister). [WPA +10.9% · EPA +4.09]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 11:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short middle to 87-D.Williams to NO 30 for 12 yards (22-F.Thomas). [WPA +10.2% · EPA +2.38]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 12:57) — (12:57) 9-D.Brees FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 46, RECOVERED by BAL-21-C.McAlister at NO 43. 21-C.McAlister to NO 43 for no gain (78-J.Stinchcomb). [WPA -8.1% · EPA -3.80]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New Orleans Saints (Q3 8:13) — (8:13) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 87-J.Horn INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Landry [96-A.Thomas] at NO 12. 26-D.Landry for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -3.9% · EPA -6.87]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q2 6:17) — (6:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 27-A.Stecker INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Prude at NO 12. 27-R.Prude for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -4.9% · EPA -6.49]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 14:13) — (14:13) 31-J.Lewis left guard to BAL 47 for -2 yards (91-W.Smith). FUMBLES (91-W.Smith), RECOVERED by NO-99-H.Thomas at 50. Fumble occurred at Baltimore 47-yardline. [WPA -13.2% · EPA -5.20]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-A.Thomas]. [WPA -0.0% · EPA +4.98]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 7:59 · NO 5 · Score 6-0
    (7:59) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 7:55 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 12:24 · NO 4 · Score 13-0
    (12:24) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short right to 84-C.Moore for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 12:20 · NO 2 · Score 14-0
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  5. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 6:17 · BAL 85 · Score 20-0
    (6:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 27-A.Stecker INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Prude at NO 12. 27-R.Prude for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 6:09 · NO 2 · Score 21-0
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  7. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 4:15 · BAL 32 · Score 21-6
    (4:15) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 87-J.Horn for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 4:08 · BAL 2 · Score 21-7
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
  9. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 0:15 · NO 6 · Score 27-7
    (:15) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short right to 86-T.Heap for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 0:10 · NO 2 · Score 28-7
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  11. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 8:13 · BAL 98 · Score 34-7
    (8:13) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 87-J.Horn INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Landry [96-A.Thomas] at NO 12. 26-D.Landry for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 8:05 · NO 2 · Score 35-7
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  13. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 14:52 · BAL 47 · Score 35-13
    (14:52) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 14:42 · BAL 2 · Score 35-14
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
  15. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 0:41 · BAL 25 · Score 35-20
    (:41) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-A.Thomas].
  16. New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q4 0:36 · BAL 2 · Score 35-22
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 83-B.Miller is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Baltimore Ravens 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.
  • D. Brees (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • S. McNair (BAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs New Orleans Saints on 2006-10-29?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the New Orleans Saints 35-22 in Week 8, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs New Orleans Saints?

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 21, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 0, New Orleans Saints 15; Final: Baltimore Ravens 35, New Orleans Saints 22.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs New Orleans Saints?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — S. McNair (Q1 7:59) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. Moore (S. McNair pass) (Q2 12:24) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Prude (Q2 6:17) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (D. Brees pass) (Q2 4:15) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Heap (S. McNair pass) (Q2 0:15) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Landry (Q3 8:13) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q4 14:52) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q4 0:41) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs New Orleans Saints?

D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 46.2% completion, -4.1% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.70 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens), 63.0% completion, +21.5% CPOE, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +13.41 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs New Orleans Saints?

M. Colston (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.07 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+4.98 EPA): (:41) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-A.Thomas]..

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W

New Orleans Saints

Entered 5-1 Now 5-2 L