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NFL · Week 10 · November 12, 2006 · 12 min read

New Orleans Saints vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2006 Week 10 Recap

Steelers defeat Saints 38–31 in Week 10

M.Colston led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 31–38 Week 10 finish.

New Orleans Saints 31 6–3
Final 31–38
Pittsburgh Steelers 38 3–6 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
31–38
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 24–17 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
D. Brees
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Colston
Game date
November 12, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • M.Colston 10 REC · 169 YDS +17.5 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Brees 31/53 · 407 YDS · 1 TD +16.2 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Copper 6 REC · 92 YDS · 1 TD +7.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • W.Parker 22 CAR · 213 YDS · 2 TD +11.1 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Roethlisberger 17/30 · 250 YDS · 3 TD +10.7 Fantasy Impact
  • H.Ward 5 REC · 86 YDS · 1 TD +7.8 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
New Orleans Saints71707031
Pittsburgh Steelers143714038

Scoring Map

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

NONew Orleans Saints
PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

20 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 12:07TD
    HWH. Ward

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 37
    Score
    0-6

    (12:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 86-H.Ward for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 11:56XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    0-7

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 6:53TD
    Herb Miller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    0-13

    (6:53) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 6:49XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    0-14

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  5. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 1:14TD
    TCT. Copper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 3
    Score
    6-14

    (1:14) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 18-T.Copper for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 0:43XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    7-14

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

  7. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 8:23FG
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    10-14

    (8:23) 3-J.Carney 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.

  8. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 2:34TD
    RBR. Bush

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    16-14

    (2:34) 25-R.Bush left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. On the reverse from #12 Colston

  9. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 2:22XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    17-14

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

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 1:23FG
    Joe Reed

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 14
    Score
    17-17

    (1:23) 3-J.Reed 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  11. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 0:23TD
    DMD. McAllister

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 4
    Score
    23-17

    (:23) 26-D.McAllister left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 0:20XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    24-17

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

  13. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 7:03TD
    Cedrick Wilson Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 38
    Score
    24-23

    (7:03) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 80-C.Wilson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 6:55XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    24-24

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  15. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 15:00TD
    WPW. Parker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 3
    Score
    24-30

    (15:00) 39-W.Parker right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 14:55XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    24-31

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  17. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 10:00TD
    WPW. Parker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 4
    Score
    24-37

    (10:00) 39-W.Parker left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  18. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 9:55XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    24-38

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  19. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 8:09TD
    DMD. McAllister

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  20. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 8:05XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    31-38

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +17.52 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +16.18 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  3. 3W. Parker · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +11.05 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  4. 4B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +10.72 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  5. 5H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Copper · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.99 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
  7. 7A. Stecker · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
  8. 8Cedrick Wilson Jr.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.

StatNew Orleans SaintsPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play+0.186+0.301
Offensive success rate55.7%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 rate55.4%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) (Q1 12:07)
  • Herb MillerPittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 6:53)
  • New Orleans Saints — T. Copper (D. Brees pass) (Q1 1:14)
  • New Orleans Saints — R. Bush (Q2 2:34)
  • New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister (Q2 0:23)
  • Cedrick Wilson Jr.Pittsburgh Steelers — Cedrick Wilson Jr. (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 7:03)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker (Q4 15:00)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker (Q4 10:00)
  • New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister (Q4 8:09)

Field goals

  • New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q2 8:23)
  • Joe ReedPittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q2 1:23)
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 [WPA -17.4% · EPA -4.73]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 7:03) — (7:03) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 80-C.Wilson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.3% · EPA +3.41]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 2:57) — (2:57) 39-W.Parker left guard to NO 14 for 72 yards (34-M.McKenzie). [WPA +17.1% · EPA +5.49]
  • 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). [WPA +13.6% · EPA +3.61]
  • 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). [WPA +11.9% · EPA +2.84]
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). [WPA +17.1% · EPA +5.49]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 10:47) — (10:47) 39-W.Parker right end to NO 4 for 76 yards (21-J.Craft). [WPA +7.7% · EPA +5.33]
  • 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 [WPA -17.4% · EPA -4.73]
  • 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). [WPA -7.4% · EPA -4.61]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:23 · PIT 4 · Score 23-17
    (:23) 26-D.McAllister left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · NO 3 · Score 24-30
    (15:00) 39-W.Parker right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. 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.
  17. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 10:00 · NO 4 · Score 24-37
    (10:00) 39-W.Parker left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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