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NFL · Week 12 · November 26, 2006 · 12 min read

New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2006 Week 12 Recap

Saints defeat Falcons 31–13 in Week 12

D.Brees led Fantasy Impact as Saints prevailed in a 31–13 Week 12 finish.

New Orleans Saints 31 7–4 Winner
Final 31–13
Atlanta Falcons 13 5–6
Winner
New Orleans Saints
Final score
31–13
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 21–6 Atlanta Falcons
Top passer
M. Vick
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Brees
Game date
November 26, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • D.Brees 21/33 · 332 YDS · 2 TD +17.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Darrell Henderson
    Darrell Henderson 4 REC · 158 YDS · 1 TD +13.7 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Copper 1 REC · 48 YDS · 1 TD +6.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • A.Crumpler 1 REC · 43 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • F.McCrary 1 REC · 7 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Jonas Griffith
    Jonas Griffith 1 CAR · 9 YDS +0.2 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
New Orleans Saints
Final score
New Orleans Saints 31–13 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 21–6 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. Brees
Top passer
M. Vick
Biggest EPA play
(13:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 19-D.Henderson for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PE…
Game date
2006-11-26

Game summary

The New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons 31–13 on 2006-11-26. D. Brees posted a game-high +17.69 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
New Orleans Saints147710031
Atlanta Falcons3370013

Scoring Map

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

NONew Orleans Saints
ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 13:36TD
    Darrell Henderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 76
    Score
    6-0

    (13:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 19-D.Henderson for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-21-D.Hall, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty assessed on KO.

  2. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 13:25XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 4:46TD
    DMD. McAllister

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 1
    Score
    13-0

    (4:46) 26-D.McAllister left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 4:44XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    14-0

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

  5. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 1:17FG
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 4
    Score
    14-3

    (1:17) 5-M.Andersen 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.

  6. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 1:15FG
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 12
    Score
    14-6

    (1:15) 5-M.Andersen 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.

  7. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 0:07TD
    TCT. Copper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 48
    Score
    20-6

    (:07) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 18-T.Copper for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 0:00XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    21-6

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

  9. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q3 14:53TD
    WDW. Dunn

    Points+7

    Yard line
    NO 74
    Score
    21-6

    (14:53) 28-W.Dunn right tackle to ATL 32 for 6 yards (99-H.Thomas).

  10. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 8:11TD
    WDW. Dunn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 1
    Score
    21-12

    (8:11) 28-W.Dunn left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 8:04XP
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    21-13

    5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.

  12. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 5:53FG
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 8
    Score
    24-13

    (5:53) 3-J.Carney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.

  13. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 2:29TD
    DMD. McAllister

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 9
    Score
    30-13

    (2:29) 26-D.McAllister left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 2:23XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    31-13

    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. 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +17.69 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  2. 2Darrell HendersonDarrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +13.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +3.43 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Copper · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.63 EPA/play
  4. 4Jimmy Horn Jr.Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
  5. 5A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.57 EPA/play
  6. 6M. Karney · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  7. 7Blake MillerBlake Miller · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  8. 8R. Bush · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +0.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.12 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

D. Brees — NO · Passing

D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+17.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.

D. Brees's top snap (+7.76 EPA): (13:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 19-D.Henderson for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-21-D.Hall, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty assessed on KO.

Quarterback report card

M. Vick led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 37 dropbacks · 24.3% completion · -15.5% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.38 total EPA
  • D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +8.9% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +17.69 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew Orleans SaintsAtlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play+0.236-0.040
Offensive success rate46.7%42.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.536-0.010
Rush EPA/play+0.037-0.098
Defensive EPA/play+0.040-0.236
Defensive success rate57.4%53.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New Orleans Saints: +0.24 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: -0.04 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -3.77 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +17.69 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Darrell HendersonNew Orleans Saints — Darrell Henderson (D. Brees pass) (Q1 13:36)
  • New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister (Q1 4:46)
  • New Orleans Saints — T. Copper (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:07)
  • Atlanta Falcons — W. Dunn (Q3 8:11)
  • New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister (Q4 2:29)

Field goals

  • Atlanta Falcons — M. Andersen (Q1 1:17)
  • Atlanta Falcons — M. Andersen (Q2 1:15)
  • New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q4 5:53)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 76 (Q1 13:36); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 13:25) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q1 4:46) — (4:46) 26-D.McAllister left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 4:44) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 4 (Q1 1:17) — (1:17) 5-M.Andersen 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub..

The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 12 (Q2 1:15) — (1:15) 5-M.Andersen 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 48 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 18-T.Copper for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 0:00) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 74 (Q3 14:53) — (14:53) 28-W.Dunn right tackle to ATL 32 for 6 yards (99-H.Thomas).; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q3 8:11) — (8:11) 28-W.Dunn left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 8:04) — 5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 8 (Q4 5:53) — (5:53) 3-J.Carney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 9 (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) 26-D.McAllister left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 2:23) — 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 (Q1 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 19-D.Henderson for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-21-D.Hall, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty assessed on KO. [WPA +21.3% · EPA +7.76]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 18-T.Copper for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.5% · EPA +6.63]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q3 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick scrambles right end ran ob at ATL 49 for 38 yards (34-M.McKenzie). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +4.07]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q3 9:37) — (9:37) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 83-A.Crumpler pushed ob at NO 1 for 43 yards (29-J.Bullocks). [WPA +8.8% · EPA +3.57]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 8:00) — (8:00) 5-M.Andersen 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub. [WPA -8.7% · EPA -3.33]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 19-D.Henderson for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-21-D.Hall, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty assessed on KO. [WPA +21.3% · EPA +7.76]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 18-T.Copper for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.5% · EPA +6.63]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q3 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick scrambles right end ran ob at ATL 49 for 38 yards (34-M.McKenzie). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +4.07]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 3:16) — (3:16) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 19-D.Henderson to ATL 9 for 46 yards (20-A.Rossum). [WPA +0.5% · EPA +3.91]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 13:36 · ATL 76 · Score 6-0
    (13:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 19-D.Henderson for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-21-D.Hall, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty assessed on KO.
  2. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 13:25 · ATL 2 · Score 7-0
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
  3. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 4:46 · ATL 1 · Score 13-0
    (4:46) 26-D.McAllister left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 4:44 · ATL 2 · Score 14-0
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
  5. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 1:17 · NO 4 · Score 14-3
    (1:17) 5-M.Andersen 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
  6. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 1:15 · NO 12 · Score 14-6
    (1:15) 5-M.Andersen 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
  7. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:07 · ATL 48 · Score 20-6
    (:07) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 18-T.Copper for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · ATL 2 · Score 21-6
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
  9. New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 14:53 · NO 74 · Score 21-6
    (14:53) 28-W.Dunn right tackle to ATL 32 for 6 yards (99-H.Thomas).
  10. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 8:11 · NO 1 · Score 21-12
    (8:11) 28-W.Dunn left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 8:04 · NO 2 · Score 21-13
    5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
  12. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 5:53 · ATL 8 · Score 24-13
    (5:53) 3-J.Carney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
  13. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 2:29 · ATL 9 · Score 30-13
    (2:29) 26-D.McAllister left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 2:23 · ATL 2 · Score 31-13
    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.

  • New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • M. Vick (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons on 2006-11-26?

The New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-13 in Week 12, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: New Orleans Saints 14, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q2: New Orleans Saints 7, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 10, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: New Orleans Saints 31, Atlanta Falcons 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?

New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Henderson (D. Brees pass) (Q1 13:36) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (Q1 4:46) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Copper (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:07) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — W. Dunn (Q3 8:11) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (Q4 2:29) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Andersen (Q1 1:17, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Andersen (Q2 1:15, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 5:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?

M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 24.3% completion, -15.5% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.38 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 63.6% completion, +8.9% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +17.69 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?

D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.69 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+7.76 EPA): (13:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 19-D.Henderson for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-21-D.Hall, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty assessed .

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L

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