Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 42–17 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 21–7 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:19) 21-J.Jones left tackle for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jones's 77-yard TD run ties for 5t…
- Game date
- 2006-12-10
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Dallas Cowboys 42–17 on 2006-12-10. D. Brees posted a game-high +25.75 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 31 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(12:19) 21-J.Jones left tackle for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jones's 77-yard TD run ties for 5th longest in team history.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
(14:56) 44-M.Karney up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(10:24) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 44-M.Karney for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 89-J.Jones for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Coleman].
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(11:26) 7-M.Gramatica 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
(10:12) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 25-R.Bush for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(7:53) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball deflected through the hands of Fred Thomas at the NO 15 before being caught by Owens.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
(5:21) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 44-M.Karney pushed ob at DAL 1 for 5 yards (42-A.Henry). Play Challenged by NO and REVERSED. 9-D.Brees pass short left to 44-M.Karney for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(3:57) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 12:19TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 77
- Score
- 0-6
(12:19) 21-J.Jones left tackle for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jones's 77-yard TD run ties for 5th longest in team history.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 12:06XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 0-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:56TD MKM. KarneyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 6-7
(14:56) 44-M.Karney up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:53XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 10:24TD MKM. KarneyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 3
- Score
- 13-7
(10:24) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 44-M.Karney for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 10:19XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 14-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:50TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 27
- Score
- 20-7
(:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 89-J.Jones for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Coleman].
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:44XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 21-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 11:26FG MGM. GramaticaPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 21-10
(11:26) 7-M.Gramatica 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 10:12TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 61
- Score
- 27-10
(10:12) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 25-R.Bush for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:59XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 28-10
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 7:53TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 34
- Score
- 28-16
(7:53) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball deflected through the hands of Fred Thomas at the NO 15 before being caught by Owens.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 7:46XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 28-17
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 5:21TD MKM. KarneyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 6
- Score
- 34-17
(5:21) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 44-M.Karney pushed ob at DAL 1 for 5 yards (42-A.Henry). Play Challenged by NO and REVERSED. 9-D.Brees pass short left to 44-M.Karney for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 5:16XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 35-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 3:57TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DAL 42
- Score
- 41-17
(3:57) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 3:47XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 42-17
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).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +25.75 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 2T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +9.15 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 3Tyler Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +8.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.94 EPA/play
- 4R. Bush · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.54 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 5Darrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +4.12 EPA/play
- 6M. Karney · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 7Justin Jones · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +5.84 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 8Justin Jones · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.19 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 (+25.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.63 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+5.61 EPA): (10:12) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 25-R.Bush for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.57 EPA): Justin Jones — (12:19) 21-J.Jones left tackle for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jones's 77-yard TD run ties for 5th longest in team history.
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) · 41 dropbacks · 63.4% completion · +5.9% CPOE · +0.63 EPA/play · +25.75 total EPA
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 39 dropbacks · 41.0% completion · +0.3% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.96 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.342 | +0.045 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.1% | 47.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.628 | -0.050 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.333 | +0.380 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.045 | -0.342 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.9% | 46.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.34 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.34 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.04 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +3.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +32.81 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — Justin Jones
- New Orleans Saints — M. Karney
- New Orleans Saints — M. Karney (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Justin Jones (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — R. Bush (D. Brees pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Tyler Owens (T. Romo pass)
- New Orleans Saints — M. Karney (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Darrell Henderson (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Gramatica
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NO 77 (Q1 12:19) — (12:19) 21-J.Jones left tackle for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jones's 77-yard TD run ties for 5th longest in team history.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 12:06) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 21–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) 44-M.Karney up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 14:53) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q2 10:24) — (10:24) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 44-M.Karney for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 10:19) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DAL 27 (Q2 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 89-J.Jones for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Coleman].; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 0:44) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 21–10. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NO 6 (Q3 11:26) — (11:26) 7-M.Gramatica 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DAL 61 (Q3 10:12) — (10:12) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 25-R.Bush for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 9:59) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NO 34 (Q3 7:53); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 7:46) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DAL 6 (Q3 5:21); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 5:16) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DAL 42 (Q3 3:57) — (3:57) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 3:47) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 12:19) — (12:19) 21-J.Jones left tackle for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jones's 77-yard TD run ties for 5th longest in team history.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 14:39) — (14:39) 9-T.Romo pass deep right intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 23-O.Stoutmire at DAL 49. 23-O.Stoutmire ran ob at DAL 39 for 10 yards.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 7:53) — (7:53) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball deflected through the hands of Fred Thomas at the NO 15 before being caught by Owens.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 7-M.Gramatica 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 14:12) — (14:12) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 83-T.Glenn to NO 19 for 50 yards (58-S.Shanle). Play action pass play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 12:19) — (12:19) 21-J.Jones left tackle for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jones's 77-yard TD run ties for 5th longest in team history.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 7:53) — (7:53) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball deflected through the hands of Fred Thomas at the NO 15 before being caught by Owens.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 10:12) — (10:12) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 25-R.Bush for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 3:57) — (3:57) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 12:19 · NO 77 · Score 0-6
(12:19) 21-J.Jones left tackle for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jones's 77-yard TD run ties for 5th longest in team history. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 12:06 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 14:56 · DAL 2 · Score 6-7
(14:56) 44-M.Karney up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 14:53 · DAL 2 · Score 7-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 10:24 · DAL 3 · Score 13-7
(10:24) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 44-M.Karney for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 10:19 · DAL 2 · Score 14-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:50 · DAL 27 · Score 20-7
(:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 89-J.Jones for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Coleman]. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:44 · DAL 2 · Score 21-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 11:26 · NO 6 · Score 21-10
(11:26) 7-M.Gramatica 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 10:12 · DAL 61 · Score 27-10
(10:12) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 25-R.Bush for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 9:59 · DAL 2 · Score 28-10
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 7:53 · NO 34 · Score 28-16
(7:53) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball deflected through the hands of Fred Thomas at the NO 15 before being caught by Owens. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 7:46 · NO 2 · Score 28-17
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 5:21 · DAL 6 · Score 34-17
(5:21) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 44-M.Karney pushed ob at DAL 1 for 5 yards (42-A.Henry). Play Challenged by NO and REVERSED. 9-D.Brees pass short left to 44-M.Karney for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 5:16 · DAL 2 · Score 35-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 3:57 · DAL 42 · Score 41-17
(3:57) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 3:47 · DAL 2 · Score 42-17
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.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys on 2006-12-10?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Dallas Cowboys 42-17 in Week 14, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 21, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q3: New Orleans Saints 21, Dallas Cowboys 10; Final: New Orleans Saints 42, Dallas Cowboys 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Jones (Q1 12:19) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Karney (Q2 14:56) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Karney (D. Brees pass) (Q2 10:24) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Jones (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:50) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (D. Brees pass) (Q3 10:12) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q3 7:53) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Karney (D. Brees pass) (Q3 5:21) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Henderson (D. Brees pass) (Q3 3:57) Dallas Cowboys field goal — M. Gramatica (Q3 11:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 63.4% completion, +5.9% CPOE, +0.63 EPA per dropback, +25.75 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 41.0% completion, +0.3% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.96 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.75 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+5.61 EPA): (10:12) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 25-R.Bush for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 8-4 Now 8-5 L
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