Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 28–17 Seattle Seahawks
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 28–10 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- M. Hasselbeck
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:47) (Punt formation) 1-R.Plackemeier Aborted. 89-B.Stutz FUMBLES at SEA 24, touched at…
- Game date
- 2007-10-14
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Seattle Seahawks 28–17 on 2007-10-14. D. Brees posted a game-high +17.50 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 31 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
 Seattle Seahawks | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(12:47) (Punt formation) 1-R.Plackemeier Aborted. 89-B.Stutz FUMBLES at SEA 24, touched at SEA 11, RECOVERED by NO-23-P.Thomas at SEA 5. 23-P.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
(14:36) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 82-E.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
(5:25) 16-L.Moore right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
(2:23) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 87-B.Obomanu for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
(:33) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
(:06) 3-J.Brown 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
(6:49) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 81-N.Burleson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.Grant].
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
SEASeattle SeahawksFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 12:47TD PTP. ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 63
- Score
- 6-0
(12:47) (Punt formation) 1-R.Plackemeier Aborted. 89-B.Stutz FUMBLES at SEA 24, touched at SEA 11, RECOVERED by NO-23-P.Thomas at SEA 5. 23-P.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 12:38XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 7-0
2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:36TD Eric Johnson IIPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 3
- Score
- 13-0
(14:36) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 82-E.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:28XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 14-0
2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:25TD LMLouis MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 7
- Score
- 20-0
(5:25) 16-L.Moore right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:18XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 21-0
2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 2:23TD BOB. ObomanuPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 17
- Score
- 21-6
(2:23) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 87-B.Obomanu for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 2:16XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 21-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:33TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 27-7
(:33) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:30XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 28-7
2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 0:06FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 34
- Score
- 28-10
(:06) 3-J.Brown 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 6:49TD NBN. BurlesonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 22
- Score
- 28-16
(6:49) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 81-N.Burleson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.Grant].
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 6:39XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 28-17
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +17.50 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 2D. Patten · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +10.82 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 3B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +8.95 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 4B. Obomanu · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
- 5N. Burleson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 6Louis Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 7M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +4.15 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 8L. Weaver · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.77 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 (+17.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+3.68 EPA): (3:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 81-D.Patten to NO 40 for 16 yards (27-J.Babineaux). FUMBLES (27-J.Babineaux), recovered by NO-82-E.Johnson at NO 40. 82-E.Johnson to SEA 45 for 15 yards (21-K.Jennings).
Biggest single play (-6.50 EPA): R. Plackemeier — (12:47) (Punt formation) 1-R.Plackemeier Aborted. 89-B.Stutz FUMBLES at SEA 24, touched at SEA 11, RECOVERED by NO-23-P.Thomas at SEA 5. 23-P.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 51 dropbacks · 51.0% completion · +4.3% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +4.15 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 38 dropbacks · 65.8% completion · +11.6% CPOE · +0.46 EPA/play · +17.50 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.105 | -0.043 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.461 | +0.081 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.265 | -0.566 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.043 | -0.105 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 55.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.10 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Seattle Seahawks: -0.04 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, +9.31 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, -3.64 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — P. Thomas
- New Orleans Saints — Eric Johnson II (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Louis Moore
- Seattle Seahawks — B. Obomanu (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — N. Burleson (M. Hasselbeck pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — Ji'Ayir Brown
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 63 (Q1 12:47); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 12:38) — 2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 21–10. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q2 14:36) — (14:36) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 82-E.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 14:28) — 2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SEA 7 (Q2 5:25) — (5:25) 16-L.Moore right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 5:18) — 2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NO 17 (Q2 2:23) — (2:23) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 87-B.Obomanu for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 2:16) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q2 0:33) — (:33) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 0:30) — 2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NO 34 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 3-J.Brown 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NO 22 (Q4 6:49) — (6:49) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 81-N.Burleson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.Grant].; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 6:39) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 12:47) — (12:47) (Punt formation) 1-R.Plackemeier Aborted. 89-B.Stutz FUMBLES at SEA 24, touched at SEA 11, RECOVERED by NO-23-P.Thomas at SEA 5. 23-P.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 81-D.Patten to NO 40 for 16 yards (27-J.Babineaux). FUMBLES (27-J.Babineaux), recovered by NO-82-E.Johnson at NO 40. 82-E.Johnson to SEA 45 for 15 yards
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 3:57) — (3:57) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left intended for 81-N.Burleson INTERCEPTED by 29-J.Bullocks at NO 6. 29-J.Bullocks pushed ob at NO 12 for 6 yards (81-N.Burleson).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 13:14) — (13:14) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA 37 for -6 yards (99-H.Thomas).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 4:56) — (4:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 25-R.Bush pushed ob at NO 25 for 11 yards (24-D.Grant).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 12:47) — (12:47) (Punt formation) 1-R.Plackemeier Aborted. 89-B.Stutz FUMBLES at SEA 24, touched at SEA 11, RECOVERED by NO-23-P.Thomas at SEA 5. 23-P.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 0:45) — (:45) 25-R.Bush up the middle to SEA 13 for 2 yards (59-J.Peterson). FUMBLES (59-J.Peterson), RECOVERED by SEA-98-B.Atkins at SEA 12. 98-B.Atkins to SEA 12 for no gain (78-J.Stinchcomb).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 81-D.Patten to NO 40 for 16 yards (27-J.Babineaux). FUMBLES (27-J.Babineaux), recovered by NO-82-E.Johnson at NO 40. 82-E.Johnson to SEA 45 for 15 yards
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 3:57) — (3:57) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left intended for 81-N.Burleson INTERCEPTED by 29-J.Bullocks at NO 6. 29-J.Bullocks pushed ob at NO 12 for 6 yards (81-N.Burleson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 12:47 · NO 63 · Score 6-0
(12:47) (Punt formation) 1-R.Plackemeier Aborted. 89-B.Stutz FUMBLES at SEA 24, touched at SEA 11, RECOVERED by NO-23-P.Thomas at SEA 5. 23-P.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 12:38 · SEA 2 · Score 7-0
2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 14:36 · SEA 3 · Score 13-0
(14:36) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 82-E.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 14:28 · SEA 2 · Score 14-0
2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 5:25 · SEA 7 · Score 20-0
(5:25) 16-L.Moore right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 5:18 · SEA 2 · Score 21-0
2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 2:23 · NO 17 · Score 21-6
(2:23) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 87-B.Obomanu for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 2:16 · NO 2 · Score 21-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:33 · SEA 2 · Score 27-7
(:33) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:30 · SEA 2 · Score 28-7
2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · NO 34 · Score 28-10
(:06) 3-J.Brown 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 6:49 · NO 22 · Score 28-16
(6:49) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 81-N.Burleson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.Grant]. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 6:39 · NO 2 · Score 28-17
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
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.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Hasselbeck (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Seattle Seahawks on 2007-10-14?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Seattle Seahawks 28-17 in Week 6, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 21, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q4: New Orleans Saints 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 28, Seattle Seahawks 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Seattle Seahawks?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — P. Thomas (Q1 12:47) New Orleans Saints touchdown — E. Johnson (D. Brees pass) (Q2 14:36) New Orleans Saints touchdown — L. Moore (Q2 5:25) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — B. Obomanu (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 2:23) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:33) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — N. Burleson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 6:49) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Seattle Seahawks?
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 51.0% completion, +4.3% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +4.15 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 65.8% completion, +11.6% CPOE, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +17.50 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Seattle Seahawks?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.50 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+3.68 EPA): (3:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 81-D.Patten to NO 40 for 16 yards (27-J.Babineaux). FUMBLES (27-J.Babineaux), recovered by NO-82-E.Johnson at NO 40. 82-E.Johnson to .
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 0-4 Now 1-4 W
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
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