Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 24–21 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7–10 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Galloway
- Top passer
- B. Gradkowski
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:33) 9-J.Bidwell punts 45 yards to NO 35, Center-48-A.Economos. 25-R.Bush for 65 yards, …
- Game date
- 2006-10-08
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24–21 on 2006-10-08. J. Galloway posted a game-high +10.53 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(10:55) 7-B.Gradkowski pass deep left to 84-J.Galloway for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(1:15) 3-J.Carney 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(1:52) 26-D.McAllister up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(5:59) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 85-E.Conwell for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-S.Rice].
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(2:55) 40-M.Alstott left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(10:08) 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 81-A.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(4:33) 9-J.Bidwell punts 45 yards to NO 35, Center-48-A.Economos. 25-R.Bush for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-27-T.Cox, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 10:55TD JGJ. GallowayPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 18
- Score
- 6-0
(10:55) 7-B.Gradkowski pass deep left to 84-J.Galloway for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 10:49XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 1:15FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 3
- Score
- 7-3
(1:15) 3-J.Carney 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:52TD DMD. McAllisterPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 24
- Score
- 7-9
(1:52) 26-D.McAllister up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:44XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-10
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 5:59TD ECE. ConwellPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 9
- Score
- 7-16
(5:59) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 85-E.Conwell for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-S.Rice].
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 5:52XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 2:55TD MAM. AlstottPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 13-17
(2:55) 40-M.Alstott left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 2:50XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 14-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 10:08TD Arian SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 3
- Score
- 20-17
(10:08) 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 81-A.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 10:03XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 7
- Score
- 21-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 4:33TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 80
- Score
- 21-23
(4:33) 9-J.Bidwell punts 45 yards to NO 35, Center-48-A.Economos. 25-R.Bush for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-27-T.Cox, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 4:17XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 21-24
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).
- 1J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +10.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.63 EPA/play
- 2D. McAllister · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +3.93 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 3
Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play - 4E. Conwell · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 5M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 6
Michael Pittman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play - 7Michael Pittman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 8Arian Smith · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.34 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. Galloway — TB · Receiving
J. Galloway posted the highest total EPA (+10.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.63 EPA per play.
J. Galloway's top snap (+3.93 EPA): (4:18) 7-B.Gradkowski pass deep right to 84-J.Galloway to NO 2 for 52 yards (29-J.Bullocks).
Biggest single play (-5.99 EPA): J. Bidwell — (4:33) 9-J.Bidwell punts 45 yards to NO 35, Center-48-A.Economos. 25-R.Bush for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-27-T.Cox, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Quarterback report card
B. Gradkowski led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Gradkowski (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +7.3% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.21 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · -1.3% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.80 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.062 | -0.050 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.4% | 46.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.005 | -0.024 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.118 | +0.062 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.050 | +0.062 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.1% | 59.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tampa Bay Buccaneers -0.06, New Orleans Saints -0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.06 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.05 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, -4.03 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -5.52 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Galloway (B. Gradkowski pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister
- New Orleans Saints — E. Conwell (D. Brees pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Alstott
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Arian Smith (B. Gradkowski pass)
- New Orleans Saints — R. Bush
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 18 (Q1 10:55) — (10:55) 7-B.Gradkowski pass deep left to 84-J.Galloway for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 10:49) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TB 3 (Q1 1:15) — (1:15) 3-J.Carney 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 24 (Q2 1:52) — (1:52) 26-D.McAllister up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 1:44) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 9 (Q3 5:59) — (5:59) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 85-E.Conwell for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-S.Rice].; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 5:52) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q3 2:55) — (2:55) 40-M.Alstott left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 2:50) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 81-A.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 7 (Q4 10:03) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 80 (Q4 4:33); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 4:17) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) 9-J.Bidwell punts 45 yards to NO 35, Center-48-A.Economos. 25-R.Bush for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-27-T.Cox, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 11:44) — (11:44) 24-C.Williams up the middle pushed ob at NO 6 for 34 yards (41-R.Harper). PENALTY on NO-41-R.Harper, Personal Foul, 3 yards, enforced at NO 6.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) 7-B.Gradkowski pass short left to 24-C.Williams to NO 47 for -1 yards (66-B.Young) [66-B.Young].
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 7:36) — (7:36) 7-B.Gradkowski sacked at TB 27 for -5 yards (94-C.Grant). FUMBLES (94-C.Grant), touched at TB 27, RECOVERED by NO-77-R.Leisle at TB 25. 77-R.Leisle to TB 25 for no gain (69-A.Davis).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 2:53) — (2:53) 26-D.McAllister right guard to TB 3 for 57 yards (55-D.Brooks, 25-B.Kelly).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) 9-J.Bidwell punts 45 yards to NO 35, Center-48-A.Economos. 25-R.Bush for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-27-T.Cox, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 7:36) — (7:36) 7-B.Gradkowski sacked at TB 27 for -5 yards (94-C.Grant). FUMBLES (94-C.Grant), touched at TB 27, RECOVERED by NO-77-R.Leisle at TB 25. 77-R.Leisle to TB 25 for no gain (69-A.Davis).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 2:53) — (2:53) 26-D.McAllister right guard to TB 3 for 57 yards (55-D.Brooks, 25-B.Kelly).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 4:18) — (4:18) 7-B.Gradkowski pass deep right to 84-J.Galloway to NO 2 for 52 yards (29-J.Bullocks).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 10:55 · NO 18 · Score 6-0
(10:55) 7-B.Gradkowski pass deep left to 84-J.Galloway for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 10:49 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 1:15 · TB 3 · Score 7-3
(1:15) 3-J.Carney 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 1:52 · TB 24 · Score 7-9
(1:52) 26-D.McAllister up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 1:44 · TB 2 · Score 7-10
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 5:59 · TB 9 · Score 7-16
(5:59) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 85-E.Conwell for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-S.Rice]. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 5:52 · TB 2 · Score 7-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 2:55 · NO 1 · Score 13-17
(2:55) 40-M.Alstott left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 2:50 · NO 2 · Score 14-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 10:08 · NO 3 · Score 20-17
(10:08) 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 81-A.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 10:03 · NO 7 · Score 21-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 4:33 · NO 80 · Score 21-23
(4:33) 9-J.Bidwell punts 45 yards to NO 35, Center-48-A.Economos. 25-R.Bush for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-27-T.Cox, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 4:17 · TB 2 · Score 21-24
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Gradkowski (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints on 2006-10-08?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-21 in Week 5, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, New Orleans Saints 3; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21, New Orleans Saints 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Galloway (B. Gradkowski pass) (Q1 10:55) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (Q2 1:52) New Orleans Saints touchdown — E. Conwell (D. Brees pass) (Q3 5:59) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Alstott (Q3 2:55) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Smith (B. Gradkowski pass) (Q4 10:08) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (Q4 4:33) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q1 1:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
B. Gradkowski (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 50.0% completion, +7.3% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.21 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 61.8% completion, -1.3% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.80 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.53 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.93 EPA): (4:18) 7-B.Gradkowski pass deep right to 84-J.Galloway to NO 2 for 52 yards (29-J.Bullocks)..
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New Orleans Saints won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
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