Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 34–27 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 14–13 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Driver
- Top passer
- B. Favre
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:57) 4-B.Favre pass short right intended for 33-W.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 23-O.Stoutmir…
- Game date
- 2006-09-17
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Green Bay Packers 34–27 on 2006-09-17. D. Driver posted a game-high +14.75 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 34 |
 Green Bay Packers | 13 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(11:11) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(8:41) 16-D.Rayner 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(:53) 16-D.Rayner 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(7:44) 26-D.McAllister left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(:56) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(5:45) 3-J.Carney 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(3:07) 3-J.Carney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(14:18) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 89-R.Ferguson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(8:26) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(8:01) 26-D.McAllister left end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(4:23) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 23-N.Herron for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
GBGreen Bay PackersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 11:11TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 22
- Score
- 0-6
(11:11) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 11:06XP DRDaveren RaynerPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 0-7
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 8:41FG DRDaveren RaynerPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 0-10
(8:41) 16-D.Rayner 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 0:53FG DRDaveren RaynerPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 17
- Score
- 0-13
(:53) 16-D.Rayner 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 7:44TD DMD. McAllisterPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 3
- Score
- 6-13
(7:44) 26-D.McAllister left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 7:44XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 7-13
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:56TD Points+6
- Yard line
- GB 26
- Score
- 13-13
(:56) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:56XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 14-13
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 5:45FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 27
- Score
- 17-13
(5:45) 3-J.Carney 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 3:07FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 28
- Score
- 20-13
(3:07) 3-J.Carney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 14:18TD Reid FergusonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 4
- Score
- 20-19
(14:18) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 89-R.Ferguson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 14:18XP DRDaveren RaynerPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 20-20
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 8:26TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 35
- Score
- 26-20
(8:26) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 8:20XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 27-20
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 8:01TD DMD. McAllisterPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 23
- Score
- 33-20
(8:01) 26-D.McAllister left end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 7:54XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 34-20
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 4:23TD NHN. HerronPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 34-26
(4:23) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 23-N.Herron for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 4:18XP DRDaveren RaynerPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 34-27
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +14.75 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
- 2D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +8.30 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 3
Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play - 4Darrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.27 EPA/play
- 5B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +6.62 total EPA · 58 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 6M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 7Gary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.40 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 8R. Bush · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.62 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. Driver — GB · Receiving
D. Driver posted the highest total EPA (+14.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.84 EPA per play.
D. Driver's top snap (+3.86 EPA): (1:12) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 80-D.Driver ran ob at NO 7 for 42 yards (23-O.Stoutmire).
Biggest single play (-5.57 EPA): B. Favre — (7:57) 4-B.Favre pass short right intended for 33-W.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 23-O.Stoutmire [55-S.Fujita] at NO -1. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
B. Favre led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 58 dropbacks · 53.4% completion · -4.7% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +6.62 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 46 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · -0.3% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +8.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.095 | -0.026 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.2% | 42.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.180 | +0.114 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.170 | -0.459 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.026 | -0.095 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.4% | 59.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.10 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: -0.03 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 14 drives, -2.62 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 15 drives, +8.28 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — Gary Jennings (B. Favre pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister
- New Orleans Saints — Darrell Henderson (D. Brees pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Reid Ferguson (B. Favre pass)
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister
- Green Bay Packers — N. Herron (B. Favre pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — Daveren Rayner
- Green Bay Packers — Daveren Rayner
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NO 22 (Q1 11:11) — (11:11) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 11:06) — 16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the NO 6 (Q1 8:41) — (8:41) 16-D.Rayner 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the NO 17 (Q1 0:53) — (:53) 16-D.Rayner 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q2 7:44) — (7:44) 26-D.McAllister left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 7:44) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the GB 26 (Q2 0:56) — (:56) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 0:56) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 6–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the GB 27 (Q3 5:45) — (5:45) 3-J.Carney 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the GB 28 (Q3 3:07) — (3:07) 3-J.Carney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 89-R.Ferguson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 14:18) — 16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the GB 35 (Q4 8:26) — (8:26) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 8:20) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the GB 23 (Q4 8:01) — (8:01) 26-D.McAllister left end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 7:54) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q4 4:23) — (4:23) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 23-N.Herron for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 4:18) — 16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 7:57) — (7:57) 4-B.Favre pass short right intended for 33-W.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 23-O.Stoutmire [55-S.Fujita] at NO -1. Touchback.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 8:26) — (8:26) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 80-D.Driver ran ob at NO 7 for 42 yards (23-O.Stoutmire).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 89-R.Ferguson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 13:48) — (13:48) 9-D.Brees sacked at NO 38 for -7 yards (74-A.Kampman). FUMBLES (74-A.Kampman), RECOVERED by GB-74-A.Kampman at NO 38. 74-A.Kampman to NO 38 for no gain (80-M.Campbell). Yard marker changed due
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 7:57) — (7:57) 4-B.Favre pass short right intended for 33-W.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 23-O.Stoutmire [55-S.Fujita] at NO -1. Touchback.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 13:48) — (13:48) 9-D.Brees sacked at NO 38 for -7 yards (74-A.Kampman). FUMBLES (74-A.Kampman), RECOVERED by GB-74-A.Kampman at NO 38. 74-A.Kampman to NO 38 for no gain (80-M.Campbell). Yard marker changed due
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:10) — (8:10) 30-A.Green right end to GB 24 for -1 yards (94-C.Grant). FUMBLES (94-C.Grant), RECOVERED by NO-91-W.Smith at GB 23. 91-W.Smith to GB 23 for no gain (88-B.Franks).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:56) — (:56) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 11:11 · NO 22 · Score 0-6
(11:11) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 11:06 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 8:41 · NO 6 · Score 0-10
(8:41) 16-D.Rayner 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 0:53 · NO 17 · Score 0-13
(:53) 16-D.Rayner 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 7:44 · GB 3 · Score 6-13
(7:44) 26-D.McAllister left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 7:44 · GB 2 · Score 7-13
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:56 · GB 26 · Score 13-13
(:56) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:56 · GB 2 · Score 14-13
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 5:45 · GB 27 · Score 17-13
(5:45) 3-J.Carney 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 3:07 · GB 28 · Score 20-13
(3:07) 3-J.Carney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 14:18 · NO 4 · Score 20-19
(14:18) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 89-R.Ferguson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 14:18 · NO 2 · Score 20-20
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 8:26 · GB 35 · Score 26-20
(8:26) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 8:20 · GB 2 · Score 27-20
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 8:01 · GB 23 · Score 33-20
(8:01) 26-D.McAllister left end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 7:54 · GB 2 · Score 34-20
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 4:23 · NO 6 · Score 34-26
(4:23) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 23-N.Herron for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 4:18 · NO 2 · Score 34-27
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. Driver (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Favre (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers on 2006-09-17?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Green Bay Packers 34-27 in Week 2, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Green Bay Packers 13; Q2: New Orleans Saints 14, Green Bay Packers 0; Q3: New Orleans Saints 6, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: New Orleans Saints 14, Green Bay Packers 14; Final: New Orleans Saints 34, Green Bay Packers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (B. Favre pass) (Q1 11:11) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (Q2 7:44) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Henderson (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:56) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Ferguson (B. Favre pass) (Q4 14:18) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q4 8:26) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (Q4 8:01) Green Bay Packers touchdown — N. Herron (B. Favre pass) (Q4 4:23) Green Bay Packers field goal — D. Rayner (Q1 8:41, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — D. Rayner (Q1 0:53, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q3 5:45, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q3 3:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 53.4% completion, -4.7% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +6.62 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 56.5% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +8.30 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers?
D. Driver (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.75 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.86 EPA): (1:12) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 80-D.Driver ran ob at NO 7 for 42 yards (23-O.Stoutmire)..
Was New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New Orleans Saints won 34-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Green Bay Packers
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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