Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 33–25 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 17–24 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Colston
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:57) 18-K.Orton pass deep right to 23-D.Hester for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2007-12-30
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the New Orleans Saints 33–25 on 2007-12-30. M. Colston posted a game-high +9.42 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 31 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 25 |
 Chicago Bears | 10 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 33 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(12:05) 9-R.Gould 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(6:32) 18-K.Orton pass deep middle to 16-M.Bradley for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(8:40) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
(5:51) 29-A.Peterson pass short right to 80-B.Berrian for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pitch from Orton.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(2:16) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
(1:57) 18-K.Orton pass deep right to 23-D.Hester for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(:02) 1-M.Gramatica 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
(12:49) 7-S.Weatherford punts 48 yards to CHI 36, Center-47-K.Houser. 23-D.Hester for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(5:20) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 23-P.Thomas to NO 8 for 4 yards (55-L.Briggs). PENALTY on NO-73-J.Evans, Offensive Holding, 4 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play.
(:13) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 23-P.Thomas rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 12:05FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 21
- Score
- 0-3
(12:05) 9-R.Gould 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 6:32TD MBM. BradleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 19
- Score
- 0-9
(6:32) 18-K.Orton pass deep middle to 16-M.Bradley for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 6:26XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 0-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 8:40TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 3
- Score
- 6-10
(8:40) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 8:35XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-10
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 5:51TD BBB. BerrianPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 9
- Score
- 7-16
(5:51) 29-A.Peterson pass short right to 80-B.Berrian for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pitch from Orton.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 5:45XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:16TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 21
- Score
- 13-17
(2:16) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:07XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 14-17
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 1:57TD DHD. HesterPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 55
- Score
- 14-23
(1:57) 18-K.Orton pass deep right to 23-D.Hester for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 1:48XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 14-24
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:02FG MGM. GramaticaPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 30
- Score
- 17-24
(:02) 1-M.Gramatica 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 12:49TD DHD. HesterPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 84
- Score
- 17-30
(12:49) 7-S.Weatherford punts 48 yards to CHI 36, Center-47-K.Houser. 23-D.Hester for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 12:31XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 17-31
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 5:20Safety DBD. BreesPoints+2
- Yard line
- CHI 96
- Score
- 17-33
(5:20) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 23-P.Thomas to NO 8 for 4 yards (55-L.Briggs). PENALTY on NO-73-J.Evans, Offensive Holding, 4 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 0:13TD PTP. ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 11
- Score
- 23-33
(:13) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 0:07Safety PTP. ThomasPoints+2
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 25-33
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 23-P.Thomas rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +9.42 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 2P. Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +9.38 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 3P. Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +5.71 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 4B. Berrian · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 5D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.63 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.32 EPA/play
- 6G. Wolfe · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.61 EPA/play
- 7D. Patten · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 8Malik Muhammad · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.01 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
M. Colston — NO · Receiving
M. Colston posted the highest total EPA (+9.42) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.18 EPA per play.
M. Colston's top snap (+3.64 EPA): (2:16) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+5.32 EPA): K. Orton — (1:57) 18-K.Orton pass deep right to 23-D.Hester for 55 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) · 65 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -4.0% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -11.11 total EPA
- K. Orton (Chicago Bears) · 28 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -12.0% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -5.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.082 | -0.031 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.5% | 45.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.171 | -0.177 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.272 | -0.079 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.031 | +0.082 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.1% | 50.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: -0.08 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: -0.03 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 15 drives, -2.31 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 16 drives, -8.78 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — M. Bradley (K. Orton pass)
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- Chicago Bears — B. Berrian (A. Peterson pass)
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- Chicago Bears — D. Hester (K. Orton pass)
- Chicago Bears — D. Hester
- New Orleans Saints — P. Thomas (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- New Orleans Saints — M. Gramatica
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NO 21 (Q1 12:05) — (12:05) 9-R.Gould 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NO 19 (Q1 6:32) — (6:32) 18-K.Orton pass deep middle to 16-M.Bradley for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 6:26) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 17–14. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q2 8:40) — (8:40) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 8:35) — 1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NO 9 (Q2 5:51) — (5:51) 29-A.Peterson pass short right to 80-B.Berrian for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pitch from Orton.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 5:45) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 21 (Q2 2:16) — (2:16) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 2:07) — 1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NO 55 (Q2 1:57) — (1:57) 18-K.Orton pass deep right to 23-D.Hester for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 1:48) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CHI 30 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 1-M.Gramatica 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 84 (Q3 12:49) — (12:49) 7-S.Weatherford punts 48 yards to CHI 36, Center-47-K.Houser. 23-D.Hester for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 12:31) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 8–2. Chicago Bears registered a safety from the CHI 96 (Q4 5:20); New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 11 (Q4 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the CHI 2 (Q4 0:07) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 23-P.Thomas rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 13:00) — (13:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 12-M.Colston INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Urlacher at NO 24. 54-B.Urlacher to NO 21 for 3 yards (23-P.Thomas).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 1:57) — (1:57) 18-K.Orton pass deep right to 23-D.Hester for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 8:40) — (8:40) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 12:49) — (12:49) 7-S.Weatherford punts 48 yards to CHI 36, Center-47-K.Houser. 23-D.Hester for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 0:37) — (:37) 18-K.Orton pass short right to 29-A.Peterson to CHI 29 for 9 yards (58-S.Shanle, 94-C.Grant). FUMBLES (58-S.Shanle), RECOVERED by NO-96-A.Lake at CHI 29. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 1:57) — (1:57) 18-K.Orton pass deep right to 23-D.Hester for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 13:58) — (13:58) 9-D.Brees sacked at CHI 48 for -7 yards (91-T.Harris). FUMBLES (91-T.Harris), RECOVERED by CHI-96-A.Brown at CHI 48. 96-A.Brown to CHI 48 for no gain (73-J.Evans).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 12:49) — (12:49) 7-S.Weatherford punts 48 yards to CHI 36, Center-47-K.Houser. 23-D.Hester for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 12:05 · NO 21 · Score 0-3
(12:05) 9-R.Gould 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 6:32 · NO 19 · Score 0-9
(6:32) 18-K.Orton pass deep middle to 16-M.Bradley for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 6:26 · NO 2 · Score 0-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 8:40 · CHI 3 · Score 6-10
(8:40) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 8:35 · CHI 2 · Score 7-10
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 5:51 · NO 9 · Score 7-16
(5:51) 29-A.Peterson pass short right to 80-B.Berrian for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pitch from Orton. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 5:45 · NO 2 · Score 7-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 2:16 · CHI 21 · Score 13-17
(2:16) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 2:07 · CHI 2 · Score 14-17
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 1:57 · NO 55 · Score 14-23
(1:57) 18-K.Orton pass deep right to 23-D.Hester for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 1:48 · NO 2 · Score 14-24
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · CHI 30 · Score 17-24
(:02) 1-M.Gramatica 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 12:49 · CHI 84 · Score 17-30
(12:49) 7-S.Weatherford punts 48 yards to CHI 36, Center-47-K.Houser. 23-D.Hester for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 12:31 · NO 2 · Score 17-31
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears Safety (+2) — Q4 5:20 · CHI 96 · Score 17-33
(5:20) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 23-P.Thomas to NO 8 for 4 yards (55-L.Briggs). PENALTY on NO-73-J.Evans, Offensive Holding, 4 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 0:13 · CHI 11 · Score 23-33
(:13) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q4 0:07 · CHI 2 · Score 25-33
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 23-P.Thomas rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Chicago Bears earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- M. Colston (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- K. Orton (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears on 2007-12-30?
The Chicago Bears beat the New Orleans Saints 33-25 in Week 17, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Chicago Bears 10; Q2: New Orleans Saints 17, Chicago Bears 14; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 8, Chicago Bears 2; Final: New Orleans Saints 25, Chicago Bears 33.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Bradley (K. Orton pass) (Q1 6:32) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q2 8:40) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Berrian (A. Peterson pass) (Q2 5:51) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q2 2:16) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Hester (K. Orton pass) (Q2 1:57) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Hester (Q3 12:49) New Orleans Saints touchdown — P. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q4 0:13) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 12:05, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — M. Gramatica (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 53.8% completion, -4.0% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -11.11 total passing EPA. K. Orton (Chicago Bears), 42.9% completion, -12.0% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -5.69 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?
M. Colston (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.42 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.64 EPA): (2:16) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 7-8 Now 7-9 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 6-9 Now 7-9 W
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