Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 34–10 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 3–14 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Bush
- Top passer
- Arian Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:51) 11-A.Smith pass deep right intended for 81-A.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 34-M.McKenzie a…
- Game date
- 2006-12-03
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the San Francisco 49ers 34–10 on 2006-12-03. R. Bush posted a game-high +14.20 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers(:25) 6-J.Nedney 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(12:17) 25-R.Bush left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SF and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by SF at 12:11.)
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(:50) 25-R.Bush left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(11:00) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 81-A.Bryant for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(9:06) 3-J.Carney 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 25-R.Bush for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(11:28) 25-R.Bush left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SF and Upheld. (Timeout #3 by SF at 11:18.)
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(2:36) 3-J.Carney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 0:25FG JNJ. NedneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 12
- Score
- 3-0
(:25) 6-J.Nedney 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 12:17TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 3-6
(12:17) 25-R.Bush left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SF and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by SF at 12:11.)
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 12:11XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 3-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:50TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 8
- Score
- 3-13
(:50) 25-R.Bush left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:43XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 3-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 11:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 48
- Score
- 9-14
(11:00) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 81-A.Bryant for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 10:52XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:06FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 10-17
(9:06) 3-J.Carney 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 0:17TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 5
- Score
- 10-23
(:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 25-R.Bush for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 0:12XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 10-24
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 11:28TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 10
- Score
- 10-30
(11:28) 25-R.Bush left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SF and Upheld. (Timeout #3 by SF at 11:18.)
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 11:18XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 10-31
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:36FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 10-34
(2:36) 3-J.Carney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Bush · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +14.20 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 2R. Bush · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +5.80 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 3D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +5.20 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 4Austin Bryant · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 5A. Battle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 6V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.31 EPA/play
- 7B. Gilmore · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.23 EPA/play
- 8
Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.11 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 (+14.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.58 EPA per play.
R. Bush's top snap (+6.25 EPA): (13:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 25-R.Bush ran ob at SF 18 for 74 yards.
Biggest single play (-7.36 EPA): Arian Smith — (10:51) 11-A.Smith pass deep right intended for 81-A.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 34-M.McKenzie at NO 40. 34-M.McKenzie to SF 1 for 59 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by SF-85-V.Davis at SF 1. 85-V.Davis to SF 1 f
Quarterback report card
Arian Smith led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 33 dropbacks · 42.4% completion · -4.4% CPOE · -0.45 EPA/play · -14.88 total EPA- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +1.6% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.20 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.237 | +0.101 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.9% | 46.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.451 | +0.168 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.086 | +0.108 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.101 | +0.237 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.4% | 56.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.24 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.10 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, +8.90 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, -15.67 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — R. Bush
- New Orleans Saints — R. Bush
- San Francisco 49ers — Austin Bryant (Arian Smith pass)
- New Orleans Saints — R. Bush (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — R. Bush
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NO 12 (Q1 0:25) — (:25) 6-J.Nedney 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q2 12:17) — (12:17) 25-R.Bush left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SF and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by SF at 12:11.); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 12:11) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SF 8 (Q2 0:50) — (:50) 25-R.Bush left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 0:43) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NO 48 (Q3 11:00) — (11:00) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 81-A.Bryant for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 10:52) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the SF 1 (Q3 9:06) — (9:06) 3-J.Carney 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SF 5 (Q3 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 25-R.Bush for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 0:12) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SF 10 (Q4 11:28) — (11:28) 25-R.Bush left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SF and Upheld. (Timeout #3 by SF at 11:18.); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 11:18) — 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 SF 15 (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) 3-J.Carney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 10:51) — (10:51) 11-A.Smith pass deep right intended for 81-A.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 34-M.McKenzie at NO 40. 34-M.McKenzie to SF 1 for 59 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by SF-85-V.Davis at SF 1. 85-V.Davis to SF 1 f
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 11:00) — (11:00) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 81-A.Bryant for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 4:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 84-B.Gilmore left end pushed ob at NO 42 for 12 yards (21-J.Craft, 29-J.Bullocks). Direct snap to #21 Frank Gore, rushes right, hands off to Gilmore rushing left, reverse.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 13:12) — (13:12) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 25-R.Bush to SF 1 for 14 yards (31-S.Davis, 27-W.Harris).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 3:43) — (3:43) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 83-A.Battle ran ob at NO 29 for 13 yards (23-O.Stoutmire).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 10:51) — (10:51) 11-A.Smith pass deep right intended for 81-A.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 34-M.McKenzie at NO 40. 34-M.McKenzie to SF 1 for 59 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by SF-85-V.Davis at SF 1. 85-V.Davis to SF 1 f
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 13:24) — (13:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 25-R.Bush ran ob at SF 18 for 74 yards.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 11:00) — (11:00) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 81-A.Bryant for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:50) — (:50) 25-R.Bush left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 0:25 · NO 12 · Score 3-0
(:25) 6-J.Nedney 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 12:17 · SF 1 · Score 3-6
(12:17) 25-R.Bush left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SF and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by SF at 12:11.) - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 12:11 · SF 2 · Score 3-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:50 · SF 8 · Score 3-13
(:50) 25-R.Bush left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:43 · SF 2 · Score 3-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 11:00 · NO 48 · Score 9-14
(11:00) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 81-A.Bryant for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 10:52 · NO 2 · Score 10-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 9:06 · SF 1 · Score 10-17
(9:06) 3-J.Carney 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 0:17 · SF 5 · Score 10-23
(:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 25-R.Bush for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 0:12 · SF 2 · Score 10-24
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 11:28 · SF 10 · Score 10-30
(11:28) 25-R.Bush left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SF and Upheld. (Timeout #3 by SF at 11:18.) - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 11:18 · SF 2 · Score 10-31
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 2:36 · SF 15 · Score 10-34
(2:36) 3-J.Carney 33 yard field goal 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.
- R. Bush (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Arian Smith (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs New Orleans Saints on 2006-12-03?
The New Orleans Saints beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-10 in Week 13, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 0, New Orleans Saints 14; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 7, New Orleans Saints 10; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 0, New Orleans Saints 10; Final: San Francisco 49ers 10, New Orleans Saints 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (Q2 12:17) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (Q2 0:50) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Bryant (A. Smith pass) (Q3 11:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (D. Brees pass) (Q3 0:17) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (Q4 11:28) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q1 0:25, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q3 9:06, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 2:36, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs New Orleans Saints?
Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 42.4% completion, -4.4% CPOE, -0.45 EPA per dropback, -14.88 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 54.8% completion, +1.6% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.20 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs New Orleans Saints?
R. Bush (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.20 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+6.25 EPA): (13:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 25-R.Bush ran ob at SF 18 for 74 yards..
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W
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