Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 31–21 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Tied 14–14 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Delhomme
- Top passer
- Jeremiah Martin
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:43) 10-J.Martin pass short right intended for 19-D.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Gambl…
- Game date
- 2006-12-31
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 31–21 on 2006-12-31. J. Delhomme posted a game-high +11.44 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(11:16) 25-R.Bush left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(5:58) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(12:09) 10-J.Martin pass short left to 35-J.Branch for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(1:06) 26-D.Foster left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(10:43) 10-J.Martin pass short right intended for 19-D.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Gamble at NO 18. 20-C.Gamble for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(4:58) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(:06) 30-F.McAfee up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(9:56) 4-J.Kasay 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Timeout #3 by NO at 07:16.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 11:16TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 0-6
(11:16) 25-R.Bush left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 11:09XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 5:58TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 22
- Score
- 6-7
(5:58) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 5:53XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 12:09TD JBJohari BranchPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 7
- Score
- 7-13
(12:09) 10-J.Martin pass short left to 35-J.Branch for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 12:01XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 7-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:06TD DFD. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 13-14
(1:06) 26-D.Foster left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:02XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 14-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 10:43TD CGC. GamblePoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 86
- Score
- 20-14
(10:43) 10-J.Martin pass short right intended for 19-D.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Gamble at NO 18. 20-C.Gamble for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 10:33XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 21-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 4:58TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 27-14
(4:58) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 4:52XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 28-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 0:06TD FMF. McAfeePoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 6
- Score
- 28-20
(:06) 30-F.McAfee up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 0:00XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 28-21
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 9:56FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 31-21
(9:56) 4-J.Kasay 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 7:16FG Points+3
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 31-21
Timeout #3 by NO at 07:16.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +11.44 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 2Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +10.11 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 3Darrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.45 EPA/play
- 4
Justin Jones · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.07 EPA/play - 5
Kisean Johnson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play - 6
Jonathan Owens · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play - 7F. McAfee · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 8D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +2.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 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
J. Delhomme — CAR · Passing
J. Delhomme posted the highest total EPA (+11.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.
J. Delhomme's top snap (+3.09 EPA): (5:58) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.06 EPA): Jeremiah Martin — (10:43) 10-J.Martin pass short right intended for 19-D.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Gamble at NO 18. 20-C.Gamble for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Jeremiah Martin led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jeremiah Martin (New Orleans Saints) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +12.4% CPOE · -0.42 EPA/play · -12.71 total EPA
- J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 27 dropbacks · 85.2% completion · +18.0% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +11.44 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.131 | -0.048 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.2% | 44.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.424 | -0.298 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.153 | +0.183 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.048 | -0.131 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.2% | 46.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.13 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.05 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, +10.12 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, -3.24 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — R. Bush
- Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Johari Branch (Jeremiah Martin pass)
- Carolina Panthers — D. Foster
- Carolina Panthers — C. Gamble
- Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass)
- New Orleans Saints — F. McAfee
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Carolina Panthers — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q1 11:16) — (11:16) 25-R.Bush left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 11:09) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 22 (Q1 5:58) — (5:58) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 5:53) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 7 (Q2 12:09) — (12:09) 10-J.Martin pass short left to 35-J.Branch for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 12:01) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q2 1:06) — (1:06) 26-D.Foster left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 1:02) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 17–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 86 (Q3 10:43) — (10:43) 10-J.Martin pass short right intended for 19-D.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Gamble at NO 18. 20-C.Gamble for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 10:33) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 15 (Q3 4:58) — (4:58) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 4:52) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 6 (Q3 0:06) — (:06) 30-F.McAfee up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 0:00) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 1 (Q3 9:56) — (9:56) 4-J.Kasay 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal (Q4 7:16) — Timeout #3 by NO at 07:16..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 10:43) — (10:43) 10-J.Martin pass short right intended for 19-D.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Gamble at NO 18. 20-C.Gamble for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 13:00) — (13:00) 10-J.Martin pass deep middle to 19-D.Henderson to CAR 7 for 65 yards (30-M.Minter).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 5:41) — (5:41) 10-J.Martin sacked at NO 35 for -6 yards (50-J.Anderson). FUMBLES (50-J.Anderson), touched at NO 35, RECOVERED by CAR-52-C.Draft at NO 31. 52-C.Draft to NO 24 for 7 yards (64-Z.Strief).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 1:06) — (1:06) 26-D.Foster left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 8:02) — (8:02) 10-J.Martin pass short right to 86-J.Owens to CAR 46 for 6 yards (52-C.Draft).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 10:43) — (10:43) 10-J.Martin pass short right intended for 19-D.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Gamble at NO 18. 20-C.Gamble for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 5:41) — (5:41) 10-J.Martin sacked at NO 35 for -6 yards (50-J.Anderson). FUMBLES (50-J.Anderson), touched at NO 35, RECOVERED by CAR-52-C.Draft at NO 31. 52-C.Draft to NO 24 for 7 yards (64-Z.Strief).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 13:00) — (13:00) 10-J.Martin pass deep middle to 19-D.Henderson to CAR 7 for 65 yards (30-M.Minter).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 1:06) — (1:06) 26-D.Foster left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 11:16 · CAR 1 · Score 0-6
(11:16) 25-R.Bush left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 11:09 · CAR 2 · Score 0-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 5:58 · NO 22 · Score 6-7
(5:58) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 5:53 · NO 2 · Score 7-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 12:09 · CAR 7 · Score 7-13
(12:09) 10-J.Martin pass short left to 35-J.Branch for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 12:01 · CAR 2 · Score 7-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 1:06 · NO 2 · Score 13-14
(1:06) 26-D.Foster left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 1:02 · NO 2 · Score 14-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 10:43 · CAR 86 · Score 20-14
(10:43) 10-J.Martin pass short right intended for 19-D.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Gamble at NO 18. 20-C.Gamble for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 10:33 · NO 2 · Score 21-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 4:58 · NO 15 · Score 27-14
(4:58) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 4:52 · NO 2 · Score 28-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 0:06 · CAR 6 · Score 28-20
(:06) 30-F.McAfee up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 0:00 · CAR 2 · Score 28-21
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 9:56 · NO 1 · Score 31-21
(9:56) 4-J.Kasay 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 7:16 · Score 31-21
Timeout #3 by NO at 07:16.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Carolina Panthers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jeremiah Martin (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- J. Delhomme (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints on 2006-12-31?
The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 31-21 in Week 17, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: Carolina Panthers 17, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: Carolina Panthers 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Final: Carolina Panthers 31, New Orleans Saints 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (Q1 11:16) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q1 5:58) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Branch (J. Martin pass) (Q2 12:09) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Foster (Q2 1:06) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Gamble (Q3 10:43) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q3 4:58) New Orleans Saints touchdown — F. McAfee (Q3 0:06) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 9:56, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 7:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
Jeremiah Martin (New Orleans Saints), 53.3% completion, +12.4% CPOE, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -12.71 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 85.2% completion, +18.0% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +11.44 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.44 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+3.09 EPA): (5:58) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 10-5 Now 10-6 L
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