Game story
In Week 1 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-09-04, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 41–36 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +14.95 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.95 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: J.Elam kicks 67 yards from DEN 30 to STL 3. T.Horne to STL 19 for 16 yards (D.O'Neal).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 36 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 41 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Warner · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +14.95 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2 B. Griese · Denver Broncos · Passing · +14.23 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 3 E. McCaffrey · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +7.19 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 4 A. Hakim · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +7.09 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 5 R. Proehl · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 6 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 7 R. Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 8 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Warner — LA · Passing
K. Warner posted the highest total EPA (+14.95) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.83 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (6:44) K.Warner pass intended for T.Holt INTERCEPTED by T.Buckley at STL 32. T.Buckley for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q1 55:11) — (10:11) B.Griese right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 55:03) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 72 (Q1 47:24) — (2:24) T.Rouen punts 58 yards to STL 14, Center-T.Teague. A.Hakim for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 47:05) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–10. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LA 14 (Q2 43:46) — (13:46) J.Elam 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q2 38:57) — (8:57) M.Faulk left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 38:53) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LA 25 (Q2 33:57) — (3:57) B.Griese pass to R.Smith for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 33:50) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DEN 7 (Q2 30:42) — (:42) K.Warner pass to R.Proehl for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 30:38) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–10. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LA 20 (Q3 24:24) — (9:24) J.Elam 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DEN 72 (Q3 23:21) — (8:21) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 23:09) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DEN 80 (Q3 19:14) — (4:14) K.Warner pass to A.Hakim for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 19:02) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LA 7 (Q3 15:57) — (:57) B.Griese pass to D.Clark for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 15:51) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 9–6. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LA 18 (Q4 7:45) — (7:45) J.Elam 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 71 (Q4 6:44) — (6:44) K.Warner pass intended for T.Holt INTERCEPTED by T.Buckley at STL 32. T.Buckley for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) R.Holcombe left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Denver #56 - A.Wilson injured on the play..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 60:00) — J.Elam kicks 67 yards from DEN 30 to STL 3. T.Horne to STL 19 for 16 yards (D.O'Neal).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 6:44) — (6:44) K.Warner pass intended for T.Holt INTERCEPTED by T.Buckley at STL 32. T.Buckley for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 23:21) — (8:21) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 47:24) — (2:24) T.Rouen punts 58 yards to STL 14, Center-T.Teague. A.Hakim for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 4:43) — (4:43) K.Warner pass to R.Proehl to DEN 46 for 22 yards (E.Brown).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 6:44) — (6:44) K.Warner pass intended for T.Holt INTERCEPTED by T.Buckley at STL 32. T.Buckley for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 19:14) — (4:14) K.Warner pass to A.Hakim for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 23:21) — (8:21) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 47:24) — (2:24) T.Rouen punts 58 yards to STL 14, Center-T.Teague. A.Hakim for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
K.Warner led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Warner (Los Angeles Rams) · 39 dropbacks · 64.1% completion · +0.38 EPA/play · +14.95 total EPA
- B.Griese (Denver Broncos) · 37 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +0.38 EPA/play · +14.23 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.159 | +0.181 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.0% | 51.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.385 | +0.383 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.053 | -0.098 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.181 | -0.159 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.7% | 54.0% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Denver Broncos +0.16, Los Angeles Rams +0.18) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Denver Broncos: 11 drives, +13.84 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, +13.74 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 55:11 · LA 8 · Score 6-0
(10:11) B.Griese right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 55:03 · LA 2 · Score 7-0
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 47:24 · LA 72 · Score 7-6
(2:24) T.Rouen punts 58 yards to STL 14, Center-T.Teague. A.Hakim for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 47:05 · DEN 2 · Score 7-7
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 43:46 · LA 14 · Score 10-7
(13:46) J.Elam 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 38:57 · DEN 5 · Score 10-13
(8:57) M.Faulk left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 38:53 · DEN 2 · Score 10-14
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 33:57 · LA 25 · Score 16-14
(3:57) B.Griese pass to R.Smith for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 33:50 · LA 2 · Score 17-14
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 30:42 · DEN 7 · Score 17-20
(:42) K.Warner pass to R.Proehl for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 30:38 · DEN 2 · Score 17-21
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 24:24 · LA 20 · Score 20-21
(9:24) J.Elam 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 23:21 · DEN 72 · Score 20-27
(8:21) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 23:09 · DEN 2 · Score 20-28
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 19:14 · DEN 80 · Score 20-34
(4:14) K.Warner pass to A.Hakim for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 19:02 · DEN 2 · Score 20-35
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 15:57 · LA 7 · Score 26-35
(:57) B.Griese pass to D.Clark for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 15:51 · LA 2 · Score 27-35
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 7:45 · LA 18 · Score 30-35
(7:45) J.Elam 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 6:44 · DEN 71 · Score 36-35
(6:44) K.Warner pass intended for T.Holt INTERCEPTED by T.Buckley at STL 32. T.Buckley for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 3:02 · DEN 1 · Score 36-41
(3:02) R.Holcombe left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Denver #56 - A.Wilson injured on the play.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Denver Broncos 41-36 in Week 1, 2000 on 2000-09-04.
What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Denver Broncos 36, Los Angeles Rams 41 (DEN 36-41 LA) in Week 1, 2000 on 2000-09-04.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 10, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q3: Denver Broncos 10, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q4: Denver Broncos 9, Los Angeles Rams 6; Final: Denver Broncos 36, Los Angeles Rams 41.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Rams?
Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 55:11) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 47:24) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 38:57) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 33:57) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 30:42) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 23:21) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 19:14) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 15:57) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 6:44) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 3:02) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q2 43:46, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q3 24:24, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q4 7:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Rams?
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams), 64.1% completion, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +14.95 total passing EPA. B. Griese (Denver Broncos), 51.4% completion, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +14.23 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Rams?
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +14.95 on passing plays. across 39 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.83 EPA): (6:44) K.Warner pass intended for T.Holt INTERCEPTED by T.Buckley at STL 32. T.Buckley for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.2%.
Was Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Los Angeles Rams won 41-36 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Now 0-1 L
Los Angeles Rams
Now 1-0 W
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