Panthers 6–24 Saints: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 7, 2000

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?

J. Horn (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.93 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+4.54 EPA): (3:16) J.Blake pass to J.Horn for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-D.Evans, Defensive Holding, declined. Pass 29, Run 0.

Quick answer

Winner: New Orleans Saints
Final score: New Orleans Saints 24–6 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Carolina Panthers 6–10 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jimmy Horn Jr.
Top passer: S. Beuerlein
Biggest EPA play: (9:31) J.Blake FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 3, RECOVERED by CAR-T.Morabito at CAR 3. T.Morabit…
Game date: 2000-10-15

Game summary

The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 24–6 on 2000-10-15. Jimmy Horn Jr. posted a game-high +5.93 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q4	—	—	—	T
Carolina Panthers	6	0	0	0	0	6
New Orleans Saints	10	14	0	0	0	24

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CARCarolina Panthers

+3NO 34

+3CAR 12

+3NO 28

CAR 29

NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:16TD
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
0-6
(14:16) R.Williams right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:13XP
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
0-7
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 4:28FG
Points+3
Yard line
NO 34
Score
3-7
(4:28) J.Nedney 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:17FG
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 12
Score
3-10
(:17) D.Brien 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:04FG
Points+3
Yard line
NO 28
Score
6-10
(:04) J.Nedney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:20TD
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 1
Score
6-16
(5:20) R.Williams right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:16XP
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
6-17
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 3:16TD
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 29
Score
6-23
(3:16) J.Blake pass to J.Horn for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-D.Evans, Defensive Holding, declined. Pass 29, Run 0
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 3:10XP
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
6-24
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.93 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
2F. McAfee · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +4.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.12 EPA/play
3Ryan Williams · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +3.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.76 EPA/play
4K. Poole · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.76 EPA/play
5W. Walls · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
6Ryan Williams · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
7A. Glover · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +0.16 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
8B. Kinchen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.04 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

Jimmy Horn Jr. — NO · Receiving

Jimmy Horn Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+5.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.66 EPA per play.

Jimmy Horn Jr.'s top snap (+4.54 EPA): (3:16) J.Blake pass to J.Horn for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-D.Evans, Defensive Holding, declined. Pass 29, Run 0

Biggest single play (-5.22 EPA): Another player — (9:31) J.Blake FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 3, RECOVERED by CAR-T.Morabito at CAR 3. T.Morabito to CAR 3 for no gain (J.Blake).

Quarterback report card

S. Beuerlein led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

S. Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers) · 37 dropbacks · 40.5% completion · -0.36 EPA/play · -13.39 total EPA
J. Blake (New Orleans Saints) · 26 dropbacks · 42.3% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.12 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Carolina Panthers	New Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play	-0.337	-0.076
Offensive success rate	28.9%	42.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.412	+0.026
Rush EPA/play	-0.531	-0.098
Defensive EPA/play	+0.076	+0.337
Defensive success rate	58.0%	71.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.08 vs -0.34), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Carolina Panthers: -0.34 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
New Orleans Saints: -0.08 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 14 drives, -25.60 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -7.57 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 — unlisted player (Q2 14:16)
New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q4 5:20)
New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q4 3:16)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q2 4:28)
New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q2 0:17)
Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q2 0:04)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–6. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q2 14:16) — (14:16) R.Williams right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 14:13) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 34 (Q2 4:28) — (4:28) J.Nedney 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 12 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) D.Brien 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 28 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) J.Nedney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q4 5:20) — (5:20) R.Williams right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 5:16) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 29 (Q4 3:16) — (3:16) J.Blake pass to J.Horn for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-D.Evans, Defensive Holding, declined. Pass 29, Run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 3:10) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Carolina Panthers (Q1 15:00) — T.Gowin kicks 73 yards from NO 30 to CAR -3. M.Bates to CAR 15 for 18 yards (F.Thomas). FUMBLES (F.Thomas), RECOVERED by NO-F.McAfee at CAR 21. F.McAfee to CAR 21 for no gain (R.Anderson). [WPA +34.8% · EPA -4.55]
New Orleans Saints (Q1 14:26) — (14:26) J.Blake sacked at CAR 32 for -13 yards (J.Williams). FUMBLES (J.Williams), RECOVERED by CAR-M.Minter at CAR 32. [WPA -14.9% · EPA -4.97]
New Orleans Saints (Q1 9:31) — (9:31) J.Blake FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 3, RECOVERED by CAR-T.Morabito at CAR 3. T.Morabito to CAR 3 for no gain (J.Blake). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -5.22]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 8:15) — (8:15) (Punt formation) F.McAfee right end to CAR 25 for 40 yards (J.Hitchcock). [WPA +14.1% · EPA +4.12]
New Orleans Saints (Q1 2:27) — (2:27) J.Blake pass to J.Horn pushed ob at CAR 35 for 21 yards (R.Anderson). Pass 21, Run 0 [WPA +9.8% · EPA +2.57]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New Orleans Saints (Q1 9:31) — (9:31) J.Blake FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 3, RECOVERED by CAR-T.Morabito at CAR 3. T.Morabito to CAR 3 for no gain (J.Blake). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -5.22]
New Orleans Saints (Q1 14:26) — (14:26) J.Blake sacked at CAR 32 for -13 yards (J.Williams). FUMBLES (J.Williams), RECOVERED by CAR-M.Minter at CAR 32. [WPA -14.9% · EPA -4.97]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 12:21) — (12:21) K.Walter punts 37 yards to NO 44, Center-B.Kinchen. C.Morton MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CAR-B.Hoover at NO 43. B.Hoover to NO 43 for no gain (F.McAfee). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +4.56]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 15:00) — T.Gowin kicks 73 yards from NO 30 to CAR -3. M.Bates to CAR 15 for 18 yards (F.Thomas). FUMBLES (F.Thomas), RECOVERED by NO-F.McAfee at CAR 21. F.McAfee to CAR 21 for no gain (R.Anderson). [WPA +34.8% · EPA -4.55]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 14:16 · CAR 2 · Score 0-6
(14:16) R.Williams right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 14:13 · CAR 2 · Score 0-7
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 4:28 · NO 34 · Score 3-7
(4:28) J.Nedney 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:17 · CAR 12 · Score 3-10
(:17) D.Brien 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · NO 28 · Score 6-10
(:04) J.Nedney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 5:20 · CAR 1 · Score 6-16
(5:20) R.Williams right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 5:16 · CAR 2 · Score 6-17
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 3:16 · CAR 29 · Score 6-23
(3:16) J.Blake pass to J.Horn for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-D.Evans, Defensive Holding, declined. Pass 29, Run 0
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 3:10 · CAR 2 · Score 6-24
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.

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.
Jimmy Horn Jr. (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints on 2000-10-15?

The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 24-6 in Week 7, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?

Q2: Carolina Panthers 6, New Orleans Saints 10; Q4: Carolina Panthers 0, New Orleans Saints 14; Final: Carolina Panthers 6, New Orleans Saints 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?

New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 14:16) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 5:20) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 3:16) Carolina Panthers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 4:28, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:17, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?

S. Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers), 40.5% completion, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -13.39 total passing EPA. J. Blake (New Orleans Saints), 42.3% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.12 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?

Jimmy Horn Jr. (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.93 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+4.54 EPA): (3:16) J.Blake pass to J.Horn for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-D.Evans, Defensive Holding, declined. Pass 29, Run 0.

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L

New Orleans Saints

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W

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