Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 41–10 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Tied 10–10 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Malik Harrison
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 81-D.Patten INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Gi…
- Game date
- 2007-09-06
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the New Orleans Saints 41–10 on 2007-09-06. Malik Harrison posted a game-high +7.27 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 55 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 3 | 14 | 45 | 0 | 41 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(11:44) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne to NO 41 for 1 yard (42-J.David). FUMBLES (42-J.David), RECOVERED by NO-42-J.David at NO 45. 42-J.David for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(6:30) 2-O.Mare 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
(:49) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(9:49) 29-J.Addai right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(6:16) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(14:16) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(10:11) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(5:25) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison to NO 35 for 6 yards (21-J.Craft).
(5:25) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison to NO 35 for 6 yards (21-J.Craft).
(1:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 81-D.Patten INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Giordano at IND 17. 43-M.Giordano for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 1:36TD AVA. VinatieriPoints+7
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 11:44TD RWR. WaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 42
- Score
- 6-7
(11:44) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne to NO 41 for 1 yard (42-J.David). FUMBLES (42-J.David), RECOVERED by NO-42-J.David at NO 45. 42-J.David for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 11:32XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-7
2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:30FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 16
- Score
- 10-7
(6:30) 2-O.Mare 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:49FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 10-10
(:49) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 9:49TD JAJ. AddaiPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-16
(9:49) 29-J.Addai right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 9:45XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 6:16TD RWR. WaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 28
- Score
- 10-23
(6:16) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 6:11XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 14:16FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 10-27
(14:16) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:11TD RWR. WaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 45
- Score
- 10-33
(10:11) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:05XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-34
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:25TD Malik HarrisonPoints+10
- Yard line
- NO 41
- Score
- 10-34
(5:25) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison to NO 35 for 6 yards (21-J.Craft).
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 5:25TD Malik HarrisonPoints+28
- Yard line
- NO 41
- Score
- 10-34
(5:25) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison to NO 35 for 6 yards (21-J.Craft).
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 1:11TD MGM. GiordanoPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 34
- Score
- 10-40
(1:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 81-D.Patten INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Giordano at IND 17. 43-M.Giordano for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:55XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-41
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.27 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play
- 2
Eric Johnson II · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.67 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play - 3
Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.15 EPA/play - 4Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +3.76 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 5J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.14 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 6M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 7Darrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 8B. Utecht · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.12 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
Malik Harrison — IND · Receiving
Malik Harrison posted the highest total EPA (+7.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.82 EPA per play.
Malik Harrison's top snap (+4.24 EPA): (10:44) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-M.Harrison to NO 2 for 42 yards (41-R.Harper, 34-M.McKenzie) [21-J.Craft].
Biggest single play (-9.70 EPA): D. Brees — (1:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 81-D.Patten INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Giordano at IND 17. 43-M.Giordano for 83 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) · 44 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · -2.6% CPOE · -0.46 EPA/play · -20.02 total EPA
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +2.5% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +3.76 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.301 | +0.055 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.6% | 45.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.455 | +0.125 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.064 | +0.133 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.055 | +0.301 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.4% | 54.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.30), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: -0.30 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.06 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +4.38 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -27.11 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Giordano
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — O. Mare
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q1 1:36) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 42 (Q2 11:44); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 11:32) — 2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the IND 16 (Q2 6:30) — (6:30) 2-O.Mare 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NO 15 (Q2 0:49) — (:49) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q3 9:49) — (9:49) 29-J.Addai right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 9:45) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NO 28 (Q3 6:16) — (6:16) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 6:11) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 45–10. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NO 15 (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NO 45 (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 10:05) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 41 (Q4 5:25) — (5:25) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison to NO 35 for 6 yards (21-J.Craft).; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NO 41 (Q4 5:25) — (5:25) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison to NO 35 for 6 yards (21-J.Craft).; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 34 (Q4 1:11); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 0:55) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 11:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne to NO 41 for 1 yard (42-J.David). FUMBLES (42-J.David), RECOVERED by NO-42-J.David at NO 45. 42-J.David for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 10:44) — (10:44) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-M.Harrison to NO 2 for 42 yards (41-R.Harper, 34-M.McKenzie) [21-J.Craft].
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 44-D.Clark to NO 32 for 39 yards (55-S.Fujita, 41-R.Harper).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 6:14) — (6:14) 2-O.Mare 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 9:45) — (9:45) 27-A.Stecker left end to IND 33 for 13 yards (41-A.Bethea, 95-D.Reid).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 81-D.Patten INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Giordano at IND 17. 43-M.Giordano for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 11:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne to NO 41 for 1 yard (42-J.David). FUMBLES (42-J.David), RECOVERED by NO-42-J.David at NO 45. 42-J.David for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 8:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at IND 46 for -6 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), touched at IND 45, RECOVERED by IND-98-R.Mathis at IND 44. 98-R.Mathis to IND 44 for no gain (78-J.Stinch
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 10:44) — (10:44) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-M.Harrison to NO 2 for 42 yards (41-R.Harper, 34-M.McKenzie) [21-J.Craft].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+7) — Q1 1:36 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 11:44 · NO 42 · Score 6-7
(11:44) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne to NO 41 for 1 yard (42-J.David). FUMBLES (42-J.David), RECOVERED by NO-42-J.David at NO 45. 42-J.David for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 11:32 · IND 2 · Score 7-7
2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 6:30 · IND 16 · Score 10-7
(6:30) 2-O.Mare 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-10-J.Martin. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:49 · NO 15 · Score 10-10
(:49) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 9:49 · NO 2 · Score 10-16
(9:49) 29-J.Addai right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 9:45 · NO 2 · Score 10-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 6:16 · NO 28 · Score 10-23
(6:16) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 6:11 · NO 2 · Score 10-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 14:16 · NO 15 · Score 10-27
(14:16) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 10:11 · NO 45 · Score 10-33
(10:11) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 10:05 · NO 2 · Score 10-34
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New Orleans Saints TD (+10) — Q4 5:25 · NO 41 · Score 10-34
(5:25) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison to NO 35 for 6 yards (21-J.Craft). - Indianapolis Colts TD (+28) — Q4 5:25 · NO 41 · Score 10-34
(5:25) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison to NO 35 for 6 yards (21-J.Craft). - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 1:11 · IND 34 · Score 10-40
(1:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 81-D.Patten INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Giordano at IND 17. 43-M.Giordano for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 0:55 · NO 2 · Score 10-41
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts on 2007-09-06?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the New Orleans Saints 41-10 in Week 1, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 10, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q4: New Orleans Saints 10, Indianapolis Colts 45; Final: New Orleans Saints 10, Indianapolis Colts 41.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q2 11:44) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (Q3 9:49) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q3 6:16) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q4 10:11) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Giordano (Q4 1:11) New Orleans Saints field goal — O. Mare (Q2 6:30, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:49, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 14:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 63.6% completion, -2.6% CPOE, -0.46 EPA per dropback, -20.02 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 60.0% completion, +2.5% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +3.76 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts?
Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.27 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+4.24 EPA): (10:44) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-M.Harrison to NO 2 for 42 yards (41-R.Harper, 34-M.McKenzie) [21-J.Craft]..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Now 0-1 L
Indianapolis Colts
Now 1-0 W
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