Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 38–23 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 24–17 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. McNabb
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:33) 5-D.McNabb left end to NO 24 for 40 yards (29-J.Bullocks). FUMBLES (29-J.Bullocks)…
- Game date
- 2007-12-23
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New Orleans Saints 38–23 on 2007-12-23. D. McNabb posted a game-high +16.91 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 35 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 38 | |
| 14 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +16.91 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 2
K. Curtis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +8.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play - 3
Ronnie Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +7.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play - 4
J. Avant · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play - 5
A. Stecker · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play - 6
Darrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.08 EPA/play - 7
G. Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play - 8
C. Buckhalter · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.73 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. McNabb — PHI · Passing
D. McNabb posted the highest total EPA (+16.91) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.
D. McNabb's top snap (+5.88 EPA): (13:33) 5-D.McNabb left end to NO 24 for 40 yards (29-J.Bullocks). FUMBLES (29-J.Bullocks), touched at NO 2, recovered by PHI-80-K.Curtis at NO 0. TOUCHDOWN. INJURY - New Orleans #34 McKenzie injured on the play and help
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) · 49 dropbacks · 61.2% completion · +7.8% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.00 total EPA
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +7.0% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +16.91 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.298 | +0.039 |
| Offensive success rate | 59.3% | 51.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.434 | -0.000 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.335 | -0.103 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.039 | -0.298 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.3% | 40.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.30 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.30 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.04 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +3.42 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, +24.12 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Philadelphia Eagles — D. McNabb
New Orleans Saints — A. Stecker
New Orleans Saints — A. Stecker
Philadelphia Eagles — C. Buckhalter
Philadelphia Eagles — Ronnie Brown (D. McNabb pass)
Philadelphia Eagles — G. Lewis (D. McNabb pass)
Philadelphia Eagles — K. Curtis (D. McNabb pass)
Field goals
Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
New Orleans Saints — M. Gramatica
New Orleans Saints — M. Gramatica
New Orleans Saints — M. Gramatica
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 21–14. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NO 64 (Q1 13:33); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 13:15) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PHI 3 (Q1 11:12) — (11:12) 27-A.Stecker right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 11:07) — 1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q1 8:56) — (8:56) 27-A.Stecker left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 8:52); Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NO 20 (Q1 5:54) — (5:54) 28-C.Buckhalter right guard for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 5:47) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NO 31 (Q1 1:58) — (1:58) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right to 86-R.Brown for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 1:51) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NO 6 (Q2 9:33) — (9:33) 2-D.Akers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the PHI 37 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 1-M.Gramatica 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NO 9 (Q3 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 83-G.Lewis for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 2:55) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–6. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the PHI 17 (Q4 13:07) — (13:07) 1-M.Gramatica 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the PHI 28 (Q4 7:25) — (7:25) 1-M.Gramatica 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q4 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 80-K.Curtis for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 2:28) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 13:33) — (13:33) 5-D.McNabb left end to NO 24 for 40 yards (29-J.Bullocks). FUMBLES (29-J.Bullocks), touched at NO 2, recovered by PHI-80-K.Curtis at NO 0. TOUCHDOWN. INJURY - New Orleans #34 McKenzie injured
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 10:58) — (10:58) 5-D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 28, RECOVERED by NO-91-W.Smith at PHI 33. 91-W.Smith to PHI 33 for no gain (69-J.Runyan).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 1:58) — (1:58) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right to 86-R.Brown for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 1-M.Gramatica 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 12:23) — (12:23) 27-A.Stecker right guard to PHI 7 for 26 yards (24-S.Brown).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 13:33) — (13:33) 5-D.McNabb left end to NO 24 for 40 yards (29-J.Bullocks). FUMBLES (29-J.Bullocks), touched at NO 2, recovered by PHI-80-K.Curtis at NO 0. TOUCHDOWN. INJURY - New Orleans #34 McKenzie injured
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 10:58) — (10:58) 5-D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 28, RECOVERED by NO-91-W.Smith at PHI 33. 91-W.Smith to PHI 33 for no gain (69-J.Runyan).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 80-K.Curtis for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left intended for 19-D.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 55-S.Bradley at NO 37. 55-S.Bradley to NO 24 for 13 yards (83-B.Miller).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 13:33 · NO 64 · Score 6-0
(13:33) 5-D.McNabb left end to NO 24 for 40 yards (29-J.Bullocks). FUMBLES (29-J.Bullocks), touched at NO 2, recovered by PHI-80-K.Curtis at NO 0. TOUCHDOWN. INJURY - New Orleans #34 McKenzie injured
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 13:15 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 11:12 · PHI 3 · Score 7-6
(11:12) 27-A.Stecker right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 11:07 · PHI 2 · Score 7-7
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 8:56 · PHI 1 · Score 7-13
(8:56) 27-A.Stecker left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 8:52 · PHI 2 · Score 7-14
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. INJURY UPDATE - N.O. #34 McKenzie, strained right knee, DOUBTFUL to return.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 5:54 · NO 20 · Score 13-14
(5:54) 28-C.Buckhalter right guard for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 5:47 · NO 2 · Score 14-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 1:58 · NO 31 · Score 20-14
(1:58) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right to 86-R.Brown for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 1:51 · NO 2 · Score 21-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 9:33 · NO 6 · Score 24-14
(9:33) 2-D.Akers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · PHI 37 · Score 24-17
(:04) 1-M.Gramatica 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 3:00 · NO 9 · Score 30-17
(3:00) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 83-G.Lewis for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 2:55 · NO 2 · Score 31-17
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 13:07 · PHI 17 · Score 31-20
(13:07) 1-M.Gramatica 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 7:25 · PHI 28 · Score 31-23
(7:25) 1-M.Gramatica 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 2:33 · NO 7 · Score 37-23
(2:33) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 80-K.Curtis for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 2:28 · NO 2 · Score 38-23
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- D. McNabb (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs New Orleans Saints on 2007-12-23?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New Orleans Saints 38-23 in Week 16, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 21, New Orleans Saints 14; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 3, New Orleans Saints 3; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 7, New Orleans Saints 6; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 38, New Orleans Saints 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs New Orleans Saints?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. McNabb (Q1 13:33) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Stecker (Q1 11:12) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Stecker (Q1 8:56) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Buckhalter (Q1 5:54) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — R. Brown (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 1:58) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — G. Lewis (D. McNabb pass) (Q3 3:00) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — K. Curtis (D. McNabb pass) (Q4 2:33) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 9:33, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — M. Gramatica (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — M. Gramatica (Q4 13:07, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — M. Gramatica (Q4 7:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 61.2% completion, +7.8% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.00 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 61.5% completion, +7.0% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +16.91 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs New Orleans Saints?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.91 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+5.88 EPA): (13:33) 5-D.McNabb left end to NO 24 for 40 yards (29-J.Bullocks). FUMBLES (29-J.Bullocks), touched at NO 2, recovered by PHI-80-K.Curtis at NO 0. TOUCHDOWN. INJURY - New Orleans #.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 6-8 Now 7-8 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L