Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 39–14 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 7–16 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Bush
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:35) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 25-R.Bush for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2007-01-21
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the New Orleans Saints 39–14 on 2007-01-21. R. Bush posted a game-high +10.81 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Chicago Bears | 3 | 13 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 39 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(:44) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(13:45) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(8:55) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(2:00) 20-T.Jones right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(:51) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(12:35) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 25-R.Bush for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(5:32) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete to 80-M.Campbell. PENALTY on NO-9-D.Brees, Intentional Grounding, 5 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
(14:32) 8-R.Grossman pass deep left to 80-B.Berrian for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-H.Thomas].
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(11:43) 32-C.Benson left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(4:28) 20-T.Jones right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 0:44FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 0-3
(:44) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 13:45FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 25
- Score
- 0-6
(13:45) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 8:55FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 0-9
(8:55) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 2:00TD Truman JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 0-15
(2:00) 20-T.Jones right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 1:56XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 0-16
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:51TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 13
- Score
- 6-16
(:51) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:46XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-16
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 12:35TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 88
- Score
- 13-16
(12:35) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 25-R.Bush for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 12:20XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 14-16
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 5:32Safety DBD. BreesPoints+2
- Yard line
- CHI 95
- Score
- 14-18
(5:32) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete to 80-M.Campbell. PENALTY on NO-9-D.Brees, Intentional Grounding, 5 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 14:32TD BBB. BerrianPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 33
- Score
- 14-24
(14:32) 8-R.Grossman pass deep left to 80-B.Berrian for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-H.Thomas].
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 14:23XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 14-25
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 11:43TD CBC. BensonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 12
- Score
- 14-31
(11:43) 32-C.Benson left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 11:37XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 14-32
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 4:28TD Truman JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 14-38
(4:28) 20-T.Jones right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 4:19XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 14-39
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Bush · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +10.81 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 2Truman Jones · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +7.57 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 3B. Berrian · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 4Darrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
- 5T. Copper · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 6
Dean Clark · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.26 EPA/play - 7D. McAllister · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 8
Ryan Davis · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.61 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
R. Bush — NO · Receiving
R. Bush posted the highest total EPA (+10.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.54 EPA per play.
R. Bush's top snap (+7.69 EPA): (12:35) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 25-R.Bush for 88 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) · 54 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -5.6% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -8.03 total EPA
- R. Grossman (Chicago Bears) · 26 dropbacks · 42.3% completion · -10.9% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -6.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.251 | +0.050 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.0% | 48.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.149 | -0.252 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.216 | +0.170 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.050 | +0.251 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.1% | 53.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: -0.25 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: +0.05 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 16 drives, +4.70 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 15 drives, -20.82 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — Truman Jones
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — R. Bush (D. Brees pass)
- Chicago Bears — B. Berrian (R. Grossman pass)
- Chicago Bears — C. Benson
- Chicago Bears — Truman Jones
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NO 1 (Q1 0:44) — (:44) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 13–7. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NO 25 (Q2 13:45) — (13:45) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NO 6 (Q2 8:55) — (8:55) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 20-T.Jones right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 1:56) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 13 (Q2 0:51) — (:51) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 0:46) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–2. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 88 (Q3 12:35) — (12:35) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 25-R.Bush for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 12:20) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; Chicago Bears registered a safety from the CHI 95 (Q3 5:32) — (5:32) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete to 80-M.Campbell. PENALTY on NO-9-D.Brees, Intentional Grounding, 5 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 21–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NO 33 (Q4 14:32) — (14:32) 8-R.Grossman pass deep left to 80-B.Berrian for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-H.Thomas].; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 14:23) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NO 12 (Q4 11:43) — (11:43) 32-C.Benson left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 11:37) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NO 15 (Q4 4:28) — (4:28) 20-T.Jones right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 4:19) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 5:38) — (5:38) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston to CHI 46 for 12 yards (46-C.Harris). FUMBLES (46-C.Harris), RECOVERED by CHI-31-N.Vasher at 50. 31-N.Vasher to NO 36 for 14 yards (78-J.St
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 12:35) — (12:35) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 25-R.Bush for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 7:02) — (7:02) (Field Goal formation) 4-B.Cundiff 47 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 14:22) — (14:22) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson to CHI 32 for 40 yards (33-C.Tillman) [93-A.Ogunleye].
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 0:41) — 9-R.Gould kicks 64 yards from CHI 30 to NO 6. 84-M.Lewis to NO 27 for 21 yards (29-A.Peterson). FUMBLES (29-A.Peterson), RECOVERED by CHI-38-D.Manning at NO 30. 38-D.Manning to NO 30 for no gain (Team
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 12:35) — (12:35) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 25-R.Bush for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 5:38) — (5:38) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston to CHI 46 for 12 yards (46-C.Harris). FUMBLES (46-C.Harris), RECOVERED by CHI-31-N.Vasher at 50. 31-N.Vasher to NO 36 for 14 yards (78-J.St
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 13:45) — (13:45) 9-D.Brees sacked at NO 26 for -4 yards (93-A.Ogunleye). Play Challenged by CHI and REVERSED. 9-D.Brees sacked at NO 26 for -4 yards (93-A.Ogunleye). FUMBLES (93-A.Ogunleye), RECOVERED by CHI-9
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 0:41) — 9-R.Gould kicks 64 yards from CHI 30 to NO 6. 84-M.Lewis to NO 27 for 21 yards (29-A.Peterson). FUMBLES (29-A.Peterson), RECOVERED by CHI-38-D.Manning at NO 30. 38-D.Manning to NO 30 for no gain (Team
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 0:44 · NO 1 · Score 0-3
(:44) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 13:45 · NO 25 · Score 0-6
(13:45) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 8:55 · NO 6 · Score 0-9
(8:55) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · NO 2 · Score 0-15
(2:00) 20-T.Jones right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 1:56 · NO 2 · Score 0-16
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:51 · CHI 13 · Score 6-16
(:51) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:46 · CHI 2 · Score 7-16
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 12:35 · CHI 88 · Score 13-16
(12:35) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 25-R.Bush for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 12:20 · CHI 2 · Score 14-16
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - Chicago Bears Safety (+2) — Q3 5:32 · CHI 95 · Score 14-18
(5:32) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete to 80-M.Campbell. PENALTY on NO-9-D.Brees, Intentional Grounding, 5 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 14:32 · NO 33 · Score 14-24
(14:32) 8-R.Grossman pass deep left to 80-B.Berrian for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-H.Thomas]. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 14:23 · NO 2 · Score 14-25
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 11:43 · NO 12 · Score 14-31
(11:43) 32-C.Benson left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 11:37 · NO 2 · Score 14-32
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 4:28 · NO 15 · Score 14-38
(4:28) 20-T.Jones right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 4:19 · NO 2 · Score 14-39
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Chicago Bears earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- R. Bush (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- R. Grossman (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears on 2007-01-21?
The Chicago Bears beat the New Orleans Saints 39-14 in Divisional, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Chicago Bears 3; Q2: New Orleans Saints 7, Chicago Bears 13; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, Chicago Bears 2; Q4: New Orleans Saints 0, Chicago Bears 21; Final: New Orleans Saints 14, Chicago Bears 39.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Jones (Q2 2:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:51) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (D. Brees pass) (Q3 12:35) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Berrian (R. Grossman pass) (Q4 14:32) Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Benson (Q4 11:43) Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Jones (Q4 4:28) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 0:44, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 13:45, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 8:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 50.0% completion, -5.6% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -8.03 total passing EPA. R. Grossman (Chicago Bears), 42.3% completion, -10.9% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -6.55 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?
R. Bush (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.81 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+7.69 EPA): (12:35) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 25-R.Bush for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 11-6 Now 11-7 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 14-3 Now 15-3 W
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