Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 31–17 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 6–10 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 22-T.…
- Game date
- 2010-02-07
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts 31–17 on 2010-02-07, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 10–6 halftime lead. D. Brees posted a game-high +17.76 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 31 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 10 | 0 | 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(7:34) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(9:40) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(11:50) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(6:21) (No Huddle) 29-J.Addai right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(2:06) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
(5:46) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 88-J.Shockey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 16-L.Moore is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS. New Orleans challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 16-L.Moore is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(3:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Porter at NO 26. 22-T.Porter for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 7:34FG MSM. StoverPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 20
- Score
- 0-3
(7:34) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 0:42TD PGP. GarconPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 19
- Score
- 0-9
(:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 0:36XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 0-10
(Kick formation) 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:40FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 29
- Score
- 3-10
(9:40) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:05FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 26
- Score
- 6-10
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 11:50TD PTP. ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 16
- Score
- 12-10
(11:50) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 11:41XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 13-10
(Kick formation) 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 6:21TD JAJ. AddaiPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 4
- Score
- 13-16
(6:21) (No Huddle) 29-J.Addai right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 6:15XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 13-17
(Kick formation) 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 2:06FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 29
- Score
- 16-17
(2:06) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:46TD JSJ. ShockeyPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 22-17
(5:46) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 88-J.Shockey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:42Safety DBD. BreesPoints+2
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 24-17
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 16-L.Moore is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS. New Orleans challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 16-L.Moore is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 3:24TD TPT. PorterPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 31
- Score
- 30-17
(3:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Porter at NO 26. 22-T.Porter for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 3:12XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 31-17
(Kick formation) 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +17.76 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 2
Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.89 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play - 3Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +6.85 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 4M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.12 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 5J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.51 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 6P. Garcon · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.51 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 7Darrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.49 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 8P. Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.29 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.61 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 (+17.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+3.15 EPA): (4:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston to IND 3 for 27 yards (55-C.Session).
Biggest single play (-9.74 EPA): Paul Manning — (3:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Porter at NO 26. 22-T.Porter for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Paul Manning led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 46 dropbacks · 67.4% completion · +4.9% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +6.85 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 40 dropbacks · 80.0% completion · +16.3% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +17.76 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.268 | +0.053 |
| Offensive success rate | 63.9% | 51.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.444 | +0.149 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.221 | +0.142 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.053 | -0.268 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.8% | 36.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs +0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.27 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.05 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, +4.21 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, +19.32 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — P. Garcon (Paul Manning pass)
- New Orleans Saints — P. Thomas (D. Brees pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai
- New Orleans Saints — J. Shockey (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — T. Porter
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Stover
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NO 20 (Q1 7:34) — (7:34) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NO 19 (Q1 0:42) — (:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 0:36) — (Kick formation) 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 6–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the IND 29 (Q2 9:40) — (9:40) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the IND 26 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the IND 16 (Q3 11:50) — (11:50) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 11:41) — (Kick formation) 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q3 6:21) — (6:21) (No Huddle) 29-J.Addai right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 6:15) — (Kick formation) 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the IND 29 (Q3 2:06) — (2:06) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 15–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q4 5:46) — (5:46) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 88-J.Shockey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q4 5:42); New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 31 (Q4 3:24); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 3:12) — (Kick formation) 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:24) — (3:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Porter at NO 26. 22-T.Porter for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 8:28) — (8:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 44-D.Clark to NO 20 for 27 yards (41-R.Harper, 58-S.Shanle).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 12:56) — (12:56) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne to NO 32 for 14 yards (22-T.Porter).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:44) — (10:44) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 4:29) — (4:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston to IND 3 for 27 yards (55-C.Session).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:24) — (3:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Porter at NO 26. 22-T.Porter for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 0:42) — (:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 12:56) — (12:56) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne to NO 32 for 14 yards (22-T.Porter).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) (Pass formation) 23-P.Thomas right end to IND 1 for no gain (58-G.Brackett, 55-C.Session).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 7:34 · NO 20 · Score 0-3
(7:34) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 0:42 · NO 19 · Score 0-9
(:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 0:36 · NO 2 · Score 0-10
(Kick formation) 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 9:40 · IND 29 · Score 3-10
(9:40) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · IND 26 · Score 6-10
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 11:50 · IND 16 · Score 12-10
(11:50) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 23-P.Thomas for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 11:41 · IND 2 · Score 13-10
(Kick formation) 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 6:21 · NO 4 · Score 13-16
(6:21) (No Huddle) 29-J.Addai right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 6:15 · NO 2 · Score 13-17
(Kick formation) 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 2:06 · IND 29 · Score 16-17
(2:06) (Field Goal formation) 5-G.Hartley 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 5:46 · IND 2 · Score 22-17
(5:46) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 88-J.Shockey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q4 5:42 · IND 2 · Score 24-17
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 16-L.Moore is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS. New Orleans challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Pass formation) - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 3:24 · NO 31 · Score 30-17
(3:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Porter at NO 26. 22-T.Porter for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 3:12 · IND 2 · Score 31-17
(Kick formation) 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-11-M.Brunell.
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.
- Paul Manning (IND) 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 Indianapolis Colts on 2010-02-07?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in Conf. Championship, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q2: New Orleans Saints 6, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q3: New Orleans Saints 10, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 15, Indianapolis Colts 0; Final: New Orleans Saints 31, Indianapolis Colts 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — P. Garcon (P. Manning pass) (Q1 0:42) New Orleans Saints touchdown — P. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q3 11:50) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (Q3 6:21) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Shockey (D. Brees pass) (Q4 5:46) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Porter (Q4 3:24) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Stover (Q1 7:34, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q2 9:40, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q3 2:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 67.4% completion, +4.9% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +6.85 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 80.0% completion, +16.3% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +17.76 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.76 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.15 EPA): (4:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston to IND 3 for 27 yards (55-C.Session)..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 15-3 Now 16-3 W
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 16-2 Now 16-3 L
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