Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 21–18 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 3–7 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:28) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2006-10-01
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 21–18 on 2006-10-01. D. Brees posted a game-high +17.78 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 29 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(6:23) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 89-S.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(4:08) 3-J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(13:34) 26-D.McAllister up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(7:20) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 18-D.Carter for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(1:56) 26-D.Foster right end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(1:28) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 87-J.Horn is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:23TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 9
- Score
- 0-6
(6:23) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 89-S.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:19XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 4:08FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 12
- Score
- 3-7
(4:08) 3-J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 13:34TD DMD. McAllisterPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 3
- Score
- 9-7
(13:34) 26-D.McAllister up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 13:33XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 10-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 7:20TD DeWayne CarterPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 4
- Score
- 10-13
(7:20) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 18-D.Carter for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 7:15XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 7
- Score
- 10-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 1:56TD DFD. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 43
- Score
- 10-20
(1:56) 26-D.Foster right end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 1:45XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-21
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:28TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 86
- Score
- 16-21
(1:28) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:15Safety DBD. BreesPoints+2
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 18-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 87-J.Horn is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +17.78 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +10.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
- 3
Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play - 4D. Foster · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +7.08 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 5
Kisean Johnson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.45 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play - 6Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.21 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 7J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +4.69 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 8R. Bush · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.58 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 (+17.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+7.03 EPA): (1:28) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 43 dropbacks · 65.1% completion · +12.6% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +17.78 total EPA
- J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 30 dropbacks · 63.3% completion · +2.7% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +4.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.149 | +0.187 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.7% | 54.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.413 | +0.156 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.267 | +0.253 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.187 | -0.149 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.9% | 46.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New Orleans Saints +0.15, Carolina Panthers +0.19) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.15 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: +0.19 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, +13.80 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, +12.18 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister
- Carolina Panthers — DeWayne Carter (J. Delhomme pass)
- Carolina Panthers — D. Foster
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 9 (Q1 6:23) — (6:23) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 89-S.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 6:19) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 12 (Q2 4:08) — (4:08) 3-J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 15–14. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) 26-D.McAllister up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 13:33) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q4 7:20) — (7:20) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 18-D.Carter for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 7 (Q4 7:15) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 43 (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) 26-D.Foster right end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 1:45) — 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 86 (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the CAR 2 (Q4 1:15) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 87-J.Horn is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 3-J.Carney 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 13:10) — (13:10) 25-R.Bush left guard to CAR 20 for 1 yard (92-D.Lewis). Play Challenged by CAR and REVERSED. 25-R.Bush left guard to CAR 20 for 1 yard (92-D.Lewis). FUMBLES (92-D.Lewis), touched at CAR 20, RE
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 0:28) — (:28) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 85-E.Conwell (58-T.Davis). PENALTY on CAR-58-T.Davis, Defensive Pass Interference, 4 yards, enforced at CAR 35 - No Play.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 6:11) — (6:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 25-R.Bush pushed ob at CAR 9 for 32 yards (28-C.Branch).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 7:20) — (7:20) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 18-D.Carter for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) 26-D.Foster right end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 13:10) — (13:10) 25-R.Bush left guard to CAR 20 for 1 yard (92-D.Lewis). Play Challenged by CAR and REVERSED. 25-R.Bush left guard to CAR 20 for 1 yard (92-D.Lewis). FUMBLES (92-D.Lewis), touched at CAR 20, RE
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 6:11) — (6:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 25-R.Bush pushed ob at CAR 9 for 32 yards (28-C.Branch).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 6:23 · NO 9 · Score 0-6
(6:23) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 89-S.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 6:19 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 4:08 · CAR 12 · Score 3-7
(4:08) 3-J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 13:34 · CAR 3 · Score 9-7
(13:34) 26-D.McAllister up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 13:33 · CAR 2 · Score 10-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 7:20 · NO 4 · Score 10-13
(7:20) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 18-D.Carter for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 7:15 · NO 7 · Score 10-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 1:56 · NO 43 · Score 10-20
(1:56) 26-D.Foster right end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 1:45 · NO 2 · Score 10-21
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 1:28 · CAR 86 · Score 16-21
(1:28) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q4 1:15 · CAR 2 · Score 18-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 87-J.Horn is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- 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 Carolina Panthers on 2006-10-01?
The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 21-18 in Week 4, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 3, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: New Orleans Saints 15, Carolina Panthers 14; Final: New Orleans Saints 18, Carolina Panthers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q1 6:23) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (Q4 13:34) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Carter (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 7:20) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Foster (Q4 1:56) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q4 1:28) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 4:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 65.1% completion, +12.6% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +17.78 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 63.3% completion, +2.7% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +4.69 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.78 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+7.03 EPA): (1:28) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Carolina Panthers won 21-18 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 3-0 Now 3-1 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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