Game story
In Week 6 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-10-15, the New Orleans Saints took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 27–24 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) paced the passing game, with +7.26 total EPA, and +6.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Brown (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.17 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+31.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New Orleans Saints changed the game: (13:01) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 87-J.Horn for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-T.Cole].
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 0 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| New Orleans Saints | 10 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +13.17 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.19 EPA/play
- 2 J. Horn · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +9.78 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
- 3 D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +7.26 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 4 M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 5 D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +6.38 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 6 L. Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 7 R. Bush · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 8 R. Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.20 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Brown — PHI · Receiving
R. Brown posted the highest total EPA (+13.17) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Philadelphia Eagles's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +2.19 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.49 EPA) came from Philadelphia Eagles: (13:35) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 86-R.Brown for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — J. Horn (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — R. Brown (D. McNabb pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — L. Smith (D. McNabb pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — R. Brown
- New Orleans Saints — J. Horn (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the PHI 21 (Q1 54:01) — (9:01) 3-J.Carney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PHI 14 (Q1 45:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 87-J.Horn for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 45:19) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NO 29 (Q2 33:10) — (3:10) 2-D.Akers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-8-D.Johnson.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PHI 7 (Q2 30:19) — (:19) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 30:15) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NO 60 (Q3 28:35) — (13:35) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 86-R.Brown for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 28:20) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-8-D.Johnson.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q3 16:06) — (1:06) 5-D.McNabb pass short right to 82-L.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 16:03) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-8-D.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NO 15 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 86-R.Brown left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 14:54) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-8-D.Johnson.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PHI 48 (Q4 13:01) — (13:01) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 87-J.Horn for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-T.Cole].; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 12:52) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the PHI 13 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 3-J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 13:01) — (13:01) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 87-J.Horn for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-T.Cole].
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 3-J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 86-R.Brown left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 9:18) — (9:18) 5-D.McNabb sacked at NO 46 for -6 yards (94-C.Grant).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 3:08) — (3:08) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 80-M.Campbell to PHI 23 for 7 yards (54-J.Trotter).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 28:35) — (13:35) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 86-R.Brown for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 13:01) — (13:01) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 87-J.Horn for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-T.Cole].
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 43:42) — (13:42) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 89-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Sheppard at PHI 1. 26-L.Sheppard to PHI 30 for 29 yards (25-R.Bush).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 15:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 12-M.Colston INTERCEPTED by 97-D.Walker (75-J.Thomas) at NO 21. 97-D.Walker to NO 15 for 6 yards (25-R.Bush).
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) · 40 dropbacks · 67.5% completion · +6.8% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.26 total EPA
- D.McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 39 dropbacks · 48.7% completion · +5.6% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +6.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.060 | +0.046 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 53.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.164 | +0.136 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.019 | -0.141 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.046 | -0.060 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.1% | 50.6% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles +0.06, New Orleans Saints +0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +4.12 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, +4.61 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- R. Brown (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Brees (NO) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- D. McNabb (PHI) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 54:01 · PHI 21 · Score 0-3
(9:01) 3-J.Carney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 45:24 · PHI 14 · Score 0-9
(:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 87-J.Horn for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 45:19 · PHI 2 · Score 0-10
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 33:10 · NO 29 · Score 3-10
(3:10) 2-D.Akers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-8-D.Johnson. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 30:19 · PHI 7 · Score 3-16
(:19) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 30:15 · PHI 2 · Score 3-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 28:35 · NO 60 · Score 9-17
(13:35) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 86-R.Brown for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 28:20 · NO 2 · Score 10-17
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-8-D.Johnson. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 16:06 · NO 4 · Score 16-17
(1:06) 5-D.McNabb pass short right to 82-L.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 16:03 · NO 2 · Score 17-17
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-8-D.Johnson. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · NO 15 · Score 23-17
(15:00) 86-R.Brown left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · NO 2 · Score 24-17
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-8-D.Johnson. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 13:01 · PHI 48 · Score 24-23
(13:01) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 87-J.Horn for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-T.Cole]. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 12:52 · PHI 2 · Score 24-24
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · PHI 13 · Score 24-27
(:03) 3-J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs New Orleans Saints?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-24 in Week 6, 2006 on 2006-10-15.
What was the final score of Philadelphia Eagles vs New Orleans Saints?
The final score was Philadelphia Eagles 24, New Orleans Saints 27 (PHI 24-27 NO) in Week 6, 2006 on 2006-10-15.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 0, New Orleans Saints 10; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 3, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 14, New Orleans Saints 0; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 7, New Orleans Saints 10; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 24, New Orleans Saints 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (D. Brees pass) (Q1 45:24) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q2 30:19) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — R. Brown (D. McNabb pass) (Q3 28:35) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. Smith (D. McNabb pass) (Q3 16:06) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — R. Brown (Q4 15:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (D. Brees pass) (Q4 13:01) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q1 54:01, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 33:10, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 67.5% completion, +6.8% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.26 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 48.7% completion, +5.6% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +6.38 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Philadelphia Eagles vs New Orleans Saints?
R. Brown (Philadelphia Eagles) led the game in total EPA with +13.17 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.49 EPA): (13:35) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 86-R.Brown for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +31.0%.
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New Orleans Saints won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
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