Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 38–31 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 24–17 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Colston
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:57) 39-W.Parker left guard to NO 14 for 72 yards (34-M.McKenzie).
- Game date
- 2006-11-12
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New Orleans Saints 38–31 on 2006-11-12, overcoming New Orleans Saints's 24–17 halftime lead. M. Colston posted a game-high +17.52 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 31 | |
| 14 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +17.52 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play - 2
D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +16.18 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play - 3
W. Parker · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +11.05 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play - 4
B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +10.72 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 5
H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play - 6
T. Copper · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.99 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play - 7
A. Stecker · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play - 8

Cedrick Wilson Jr. · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.13 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 (+17.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.75 EPA per play.
M. Colston's top snap (-4.73 EPA): (7:12) 25-R.Bush right end to NO 43 for 6 yards (50-L.Foote). FUMBLES (50-L.Foote), RECOVERED by PIT-25-R.Clark at NO 43. 25-R.Clark to NO 38 for 5 yards (12-M.Colston). Play Challenged by NO and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by N
Biggest single play (+5.49 EPA): W. Parker — (2:57) 39-W.Parker left guard to NO 14 for 72 yards (34-M.McKenzie).
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) · 53 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +1.3% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +16.18 total EPA
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 30 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · +1.4% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +10.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.186 | +0.301 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.7% | 44.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.305 | +0.357 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.049 | +0.415 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.301 | -0.186 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.4% | 44.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.30 vs +0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.19 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.30 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +18.04 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +22.30 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
New Orleans Saints — T. Copper (D. Brees pass)
New Orleans Saints — R. Bush
New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Cedrick Wilson Jr. (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker
Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker
New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister
Field goals
New Orleans Saints — J. Carney 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NO 37 (Q1 12:07) — (12:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 86-H.Ward for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 11:56) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q1 6:53) — (6:53) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 6:49) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q1 1:14) — (1:14) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 18-T.Copper for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 0:43) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 17–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the PIT 2 (Q2 8:23) — (8:23) 3-J.Carney 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PIT 15 (Q2 2:34) — (2:34) 25-R.Bush left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. On the reverse from #12 Colston; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 2:22) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NO 14 (Q2 1:23) — (1:23) 3-J.Reed 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) 26-D.McAllister left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 0:20) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NO 38 (Q3 7:03) — (7:03) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 80-C.Wilson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 6:55) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 39-W.Parker right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 14:55) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q4 10:00) — (10:00) 39-W.Parker left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 9:55) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q4 8:09); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 8:05) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 7:12) — (7:12) 25-R.Bush right end to NO 43 for 6 yards (50-L.Foote). FUMBLES (50-L.Foote), RECOVERED by PIT-25-R.Clark at NO 43. 25-R.Clark to NO 38 for 5 yards (12-M.Colston). Play Challenged by NO and Uphe
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 7:03) — (7:03) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 80-C.Wilson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 2:57) — (2:57) 39-W.Parker left guard to NO 14 for 72 yards (34-M.McKenzie).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 1:57) — (1:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 10-S.Holmes to NO 13 for 46 yards (29-J.Bullocks).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 3:39) — (3:39) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston to PIT 32 for 28 yards (23-T.Carter).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 2:57) — (2:57) 39-W.Parker left guard to NO 14 for 72 yards (34-M.McKenzie).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 10:47) — (10:47) 39-W.Parker right end to NO 4 for 76 yards (21-J.Craft).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 7:12) — (7:12) 25-R.Bush right end to NO 43 for 6 yards (50-L.Foote). FUMBLES (50-L.Foote), RECOVERED by PIT-25-R.Clark at NO 43. 25-R.Clark to NO 38 for 5 yards (12-M.Colston). Play Challenged by NO and Uphe
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 11:19) — (11:19) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 83-B.Miller to NO 33 for 4 yards (51-J.Farrior). FUMBLES (51-J.Farrior), RECOVERED by PIT-99-B.Keisel at NO 33. 99-B.Keisel to NO 32 for 1 yard (18-T.Copper).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 12:07 · NO 37 · Score 0-6
(12:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 86-H.Ward for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 11:56 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 6:53 · NO 2 · Score 0-13
(6:53) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 6:49 · NO 2 · Score 0-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 1:14 · PIT 3 · Score 6-14
(1:14) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 18-T.Copper for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 0:43 · PIT 2 · Score 7-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 8:23 · PIT 2 · Score 10-14
(8:23) 3-J.Carney 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 2:34 · PIT 15 · Score 16-14
(2:34) 25-R.Bush left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. On the reverse from #12 Colston
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 2:22 · PIT 2 · Score 17-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 1:23 · NO 14 · Score 17-17
(1:23) 3-J.Reed 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:23 · PIT 4 · Score 23-17
(:23) 26-D.McAllister left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:20 · PIT 2 · Score 24-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 7:03 · NO 38 · Score 24-23
(7:03) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 80-C.Wilson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 6:55 · NO 2 · Score 24-24
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · NO 3 · Score 24-30
(15:00) 39-W.Parker right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · NO 2 · Score 24-31
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 10:00 · NO 4 · Score 24-37
(10:00) 39-W.Parker left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 9:55 · NO 2 · Score 24-38
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 8:09 · PIT 4 · Score 30-38
(8:09) 26-D.McAllister Aborted. 52-J.Faine FUMBLES at PIT 4, recovered by NO-26-D.McAllister at PIT 4. 26-D.McAllister for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 8:05 · PIT 2 · Score 31-38
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- M. Colston (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2006-11-12?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New Orleans Saints 38-31 in Week 10, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q2: New Orleans Saints 17, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Final: New Orleans Saints 31, Pittsburgh Steelers 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 12:07) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 6:53) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Copper (D. Brees pass) (Q1 1:14) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (Q2 2:34) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (Q2 0:23) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Wilson (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 7:03) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Parker (Q4 15:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Parker (Q4 10:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (Q4 8:09) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 8:23, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 1:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 58.5% completion, +1.3% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +16.18 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 56.7% completion, +1.4% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +10.72 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
M. Colston (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.52 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (-4.73 EPA): (7:12) 25-R.Bush right end to NO 43 for 6 yards (50-L.Foote). FUMBLES (50-L.Foote), RECOVERED by PIT-25-R.Clark at NO 43. 25-R.Clark to NO 38 for 5 yards (12-M.Colston). Play Chall.
Was New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 38-31 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 2-6 Now 3-6 W