Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 31–24 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 14–21 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- Kade Warner
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:23) 27-A.Stecker right guard to NO 42 for 10 yards (58-K.Dansby, 47-A.Francisco). FUMB…
- Game date
- 2007-12-16
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Arizona Cardinals 31–24 on 2007-12-16. D. Brees posted a game-high +12.64 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(12:05) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 83-T.Bienemann for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(6:26) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
(13:52) 27-A.Stecker left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
(10:07) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger. PENALTY on NO, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(2:03) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 81-D.Patten for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
(12:06) 27-A.Stecker right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. PENALTY on ARI-21-A.Rolle, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(6:21) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 89-B.Patrick for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(:54) 1-M.Gramatica 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
(9:14) 1-N.Rackers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 12:05TD TBT. BienemannPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 6-0
(12:05) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 83-T.Bienemann for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 12:00XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-0
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 6:26TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 19
- Score
- 7-6
(6:26) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 6:18XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-7
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 13:52TD ASA. SteckerPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 7-13
(13:52) 27-A.Stecker left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 13:47XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-14
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 10:07TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 18
- Score
- 13-14
(10:07) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 10:01XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 14-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger. PENALTY on NO, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:03TD DPD. PattenPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 32
- Score
- 14-20
(2:03) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 81-D.Patten for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:56XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 14-21
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 12:06TD ASA. SteckerPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 6
- Score
- 14-27
(12:06) 27-A.Stecker right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 12:02XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 14-28
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. PENALTY on ARI-21-A.Rolle, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 6:21TD BPB. PatrickPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 3
- Score
- 20-28
(6:21) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 89-B.Patrick for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 6:14XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 21-28
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 0:54FG MGM. GramaticaPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 13
- Score
- 21-31
(:54) 1-M.Gramatica 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 9:14FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 8
- Score
- 24-31
(9:14) 1-N.Rackers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +12.64 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +9.31 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 3L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.35 EPA/play
- 4A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 5B. Patrick · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
- 6S. Morey · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +3.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.25 EPA/play
- 7T. Copper · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 8T. Bienemann · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.81 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 (+12.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (-7.22 EPA): (14:23) 27-A.Stecker right guard to NO 42 for 10 yards (58-K.Dansby, 47-A.Francisco). FUMBLES (58-K.Dansby), RECOVERED by ARI-51-D.Blackstock at NO 42. 51-D.Blackstock pushed ob at NO 8 for 34 yards (9-D.Brees).
Quarterback report card
Kade Warner led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 36 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · +7.5% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.46 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 31 dropbacks · 83.9% completion · +20.0% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +12.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.008 | +0.061 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.7% | 48.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.013 | +0.408 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.048 | -0.165 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.061 | -0.008 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.3% | 49.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.01 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.06 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 10 drives, +0.57 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, +4.66 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — T. Bienemann (Kade Warner pass)
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — A. Stecker
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (Kade Warner pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. Patten (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — A. Stecker
- Arizona Cardinals — B. Patrick (Kade Warner pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — M. Gramatica
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q1 12:05) — (12:05) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 83-T.Bienemann for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 12:00) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ARI 19 (Q1 6:26) — (6:26) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 6:18) — 1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q2 13:52) — (13:52) 27-A.Stecker left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 13:47) — 1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NO 18 (Q2 10:07) — (10:07) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 10:01); New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ARI 32 (Q2 2:03) — (2:03) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 81-D.Patten for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 1:56) — 1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ARI 6 (Q3 12:06) — (12:06) 27-A.Stecker right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 12:02); Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q3 6:21) — (6:21) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 89-B.Patrick for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 6:14) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ARI 13 (Q3 0:54) — (:54) 1-M.Gramatica 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NO 8 (Q4 9:14) — (9:14) 1-N.Rackers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 14:23) — (14:23) 27-A.Stecker right guard to NO 42 for 10 yards (58-K.Dansby, 47-A.Francisco). FUMBLES (58-K.Dansby), RECOVERED by ARI-51-D.Blackstock at NO 42. 51-D.Blackstock pushed ob at NO 8 for 34 yards (
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 10:07) — (10:07) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 12:58) — (12:58) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner sacked at ARI 40 for -9 yards (55-S.Fujita). FUMBLES (55-S.Fujita), RECOVERED by NO-58-S.Shanle at ARI 40. 58-S.Shanle pushed ob at ARI 14 for 26 yards (75-L.Brown). PENA
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 3:34) — (3:34) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle intended for 83-T.Bienemann INTERCEPTED by 41-R.Harper (43-K.Kaesviharn) at NO 14. 41-R.Harper to NO 45 for 31 yards (32-E.James).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 6:26) — (6:26) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 14:23) — (14:23) 27-A.Stecker right guard to NO 42 for 10 yards (58-K.Dansby, 47-A.Francisco). FUMBLES (58-K.Dansby), RECOVERED by ARI-51-D.Blackstock at NO 42. 51-D.Blackstock pushed ob at NO 8 for 34 yards (
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 12:58) — (12:58) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner sacked at ARI 40 for -9 yards (55-S.Fujita). FUMBLES (55-S.Fujita), RECOVERED by NO-58-S.Shanle at ARI 40. 58-S.Shanle pushed ob at ARI 14 for 26 yards (75-L.Brown). PENA
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 3:34) — (3:34) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle intended for 83-T.Bienemann INTERCEPTED by 41-R.Harper (43-K.Kaesviharn) at NO 14. 41-R.Harper to NO 45 for 31 yards (32-E.James).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 10:07) — (10:07) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 12:05 · NO 1 · Score 6-0
(12:05) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 83-T.Bienemann for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 12:00 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 6:26 · ARI 19 · Score 7-6
(6:26) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 6:18 · ARI 2 · Score 7-7
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 13:52 · ARI 1 · Score 7-13
(13:52) 27-A.Stecker left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 13:47 · ARI 2 · Score 7-14
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 10:07 · NO 18 · Score 13-14
(10:07) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 10:01 · NO 2 · Score 14-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger. PENALTY on NO, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 2:03 · ARI 32 · Score 14-20
(2:03) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 81-D.Patten for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 1:56 · ARI 2 · Score 14-21
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 12:06 · ARI 6 · Score 14-27
(12:06) 27-A.Stecker right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 12:02 · ARI 2 · Score 14-28
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. PENALTY on ARI-21-A.Rolle, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 6:21 · NO 3 · Score 20-28
(6:21) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 89-B.Patrick for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 6:14 · NO 2 · Score 21-28
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 0:54 · ARI 13 · Score 21-31
(:54) 1-M.Gramatica 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 9:14 · NO 8 · Score 24-31
(9:14) 1-N.Rackers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
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. Brees (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Kade Warner (ARI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints on 2007-12-16?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Arizona Cardinals 31-24 in Week 15, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, New Orleans Saints 14; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 7, New Orleans Saints 10; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Final: Arizona Cardinals 24, New Orleans Saints 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Bienemann (K. Warner pass) (Q1 12:05) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q1 6:26) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Stecker (Q2 13:52) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q2 10:07) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Patten (D. Brees pass) (Q2 2:03) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Stecker (Q3 12:06) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — B. Patrick (K. Warner pass) (Q3 6:21) New Orleans Saints field goal — M. Gramatica (Q3 0:54, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 9:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints?
Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 52.8% completion, +7.5% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.46 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 83.9% completion, +20.0% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +12.64 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.64 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (-7.22 EPA): (14:23) 27-A.Stecker right guard to NO 42 for 10 yards (58-K.Dansby, 47-A.Francisco). FUMBLES (58-K.Dansby), RECOVERED by ARI-51-D.Blackstock at NO 42. 51-D.Blackstock pushed ob at.
Was Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New Orleans Saints won 31-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 6-7 Now 6-8 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W
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