Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 30–7 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 13–7 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Colston
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:58) 7-S.Weatherford punts 41 yards to NYG 17, Center-47-K.Houser. 29-C.Morton MUFFS ca…
- Game date
- 2006-12-24
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the New York Giants 30–7 on 2006-12-24. M. Colston posted a game-high +7.46 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
 New York Giants | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(13:00) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 17-P.Burress for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(9:27) 3-J.Carney 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(13:05) 3-J.Carney 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(1:56) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(8:05) 25-R.Bush left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. End Around.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(14:17) 26-D.McAllister up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(11:57) 3-J.Carney 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 13:00TD PBP. BurressPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 55
- Score
- 0-6
(13:00) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 17-P.Burress for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 12:43XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 0-7
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 9:27FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 14
- Score
- 3-7
(9:27) 3-J.Carney 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 13:05FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 8
- Score
- 6-7
(13:05) 3-J.Carney 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:56TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 12-7
(1:56) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:51XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 13-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 8:05TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 19-7
(8:05) 25-R.Bush left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. End Around.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:55XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 20-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 14:17TD DMD. McAllisterPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 9
- Score
- 26-7
(14:17) 26-D.McAllister up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 14:06XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 27-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 11:57FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 20
- Score
- 30-7
(11:57) 3-J.Carney 38 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).
- 1M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
- 2T. Copper · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.96 EPA/play
- 3R. Bush · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +4.98 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 4P. Burress · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.89 EPA/play
- 5M. Campbell · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 6D. McAllister · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 7M. Karney · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +0.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 8R. Bush · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +0.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.10 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 (+7.46) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.87 EPA per play.
M. Colston's top snap (+4.12 EPA): (1:56) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+5.58 EPA): S. Weatherford — (10:58) 7-S.Weatherford punts 41 yards to NYG 17, Center-47-K.Houser. 29-C.Morton MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NO-89-J.Jones at NYG 18. 89-J.Jones to NYG 18 for no gain (35-K.Dockery).
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) · 34 dropbacks · 38.2% completion · -23.2% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -3.92 total EPA
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 27 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -29.2% CPOE · -0.83 EPA/play · -22.51 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.013 | -0.427 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.1% | 33.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.115 | -0.834 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.082 | -0.365 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.427 | -0.013 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.7% | 62.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.43), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.01 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: -0.43 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 15 drives, +1.33 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 14 drives, -26.90 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — P. Burress (E. Manning pass)
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — R. Bush
- New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 55 (Q1 13:00) — (13:00) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 17-P.Burress for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 12:43) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NYG 14 (Q1 9:27) — (9:27) 3-J.Carney 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NYG 8 (Q2 13:05) — (13:05) 3-J.Carney 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 1:51) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q3 8:05) — (8:05) 25-R.Bush left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. End Around.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 7:55) — 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 NYG 9 (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) 26-D.McAllister up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 14:06) — 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 NYG 20 (Q4 11:57) — (11:57) 3-J.Carney 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q1 13:00) — (13:00) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 17-P.Burress for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 10:58) — (10:58) 7-S.Weatherford punts 41 yards to NYG 17, Center-47-K.Houser. 29-C.Morton MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NO-89-J.Jones at NYG 18. 89-J.Jones to NYG 18 for no gain (35-K.Dockery).
- New York Giants (Q2 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete short right to 80-J.Shockey.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 9:13) — (9:13) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 18-T.Copper pushed ob at NYG 2 for 40 yards (25-R.McQuarters).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 10:58) — (10:58) 7-S.Weatherford punts 41 yards to NYG 17, Center-47-K.Houser. 29-C.Morton MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NO-89-J.Jones at NYG 18. 89-J.Jones to NYG 18 for no gain (35-K.Dockery).
- New York Giants (Q4 13:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning Aborted. 60-S.O'Hara FUMBLES at NYG 33, RECOVERED by NO-94-C.Grant at NYG 24. 94-C.Grant to NYG 24 for no gain (67-K.McKenzie).
- New York Giants (Q1 13:00) — (13:00) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 17-P.Burress for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 13:00 · NO 55 · Score 0-6
(13:00) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 17-P.Burress for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 12:43 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 9:27 · NYG 14 · Score 3-7
(9:27) 3-J.Carney 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 13:05 · NYG 8 · Score 6-7
(13:05) 3-J.Carney 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 1:56 · NYG 2 · Score 12-7
(1:56) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 1:51 · NYG 2 · Score 13-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 8:05 · NYG 1 · Score 19-7
(8:05) 25-R.Bush left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. End Around. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 7:55 · NYG 2 · Score 20-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 14:17 · NYG 9 · Score 26-7
(14:17) 26-D.McAllister up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 14:06 · NYG 2 · Score 27-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 11:57 · NYG 20 · Score 30-7
(11:57) 3-J.Carney 38 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.
- M. Colston (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants on 2006-12-24?
The New Orleans Saints beat the New York Giants 30-7 in Week 16, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 3, New York Giants 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 10, New York Giants 0; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, New York Giants 0; Q4: New Orleans Saints 10, New York Giants 0; Final: New Orleans Saints 30, New York Giants 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — P. Burress (E. Manning pass) (Q1 13:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q2 1:56) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (Q3 8:05) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (Q4 14:17) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q1 9:27, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 13:05, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 11:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 38.2% completion, -23.2% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -3.92 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 33.3% completion, -29.2% CPOE, -0.83 EPA per dropback, -22.51 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants?
M. Colston (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.46 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+4.12 EPA): (1:56) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W
New York Giants
Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L
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