Game story
In Week 14 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-12-03, the Denver Broncos took care of business against the New Orleans Saints, pulling away with a 38–23 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) paced the passing game, with +12.24 total EPA.
On the individual side, M. Anderson (Denver Broncos) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.89 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New Orleans Saints changed the game: S.Lindsey kicks 64 yards from DEN 30 to NO 6. C.Morton to NO 22 for 16 yards (K.Burns).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 7 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
| New Orleans Saints | 7 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +15.89 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 2 A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +12.24 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 3 G. Frerotte · Denver Broncos · Passing · +12.02 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 4 R. Wilson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.00 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 5 A. Glover · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.92 EPA/play
- 6 J. Horn · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 7 D. Carswell · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 8 E. McCaffrey · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Anderson — DEN · Rushing
M. Anderson posted the highest total EPA (+15.89) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Denver Broncos's efficiency. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.15 EPA) came from New Orleans Saints: (:51) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Run 4
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
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — 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 NO 13 (Q1 48:28) — (3:28) M.Anderson right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 48:23) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DEN 19 (Q1 45:41) — (:41) A.Brooks pass to A.Glover for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 19, Run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 45:35) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 21–6. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NO 5 (Q2 39:50) — (9:50) M.Anderson right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 39:45) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DEN 12 (Q2 36:47) — (6:47) D.Brien 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NO 43 (Q2 36:04) — (6:04) G.Frerotte pass to D.Carswell for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, Run 40; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 35:54) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q2 32:34) — (2:34) M.Anderson left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 32:29) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DEN 1 (Q2 30:01) — (:01) D.Brien 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NO 4 (Q3 25:05) — (10:05) J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DEN 24 (Q3 20:03) — (5:03) D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q4 8:22) — (8:22) M.Anderson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 8:19) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DEN 28 (Q4 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Run 4; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 0:45) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 60:00) — S.Lindsey kicks 64 yards from DEN 30 to NO 6. C.Morton to NO 22 for 16 yards (K.Burns).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 41:14) — (11:14) M.Anderson left tackle pushed ob at NO 7 for 47 yards (S.Knight).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 45:41) — (:41) A.Brooks pass to A.Glover for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 19, Run 0
- Denver Broncos (Q2 39:50) — (9:50) M.Anderson right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 52:30) — (7:30) D.Brien 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Run 4
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 21:36) — (6:36) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to R.Wilson to DEN 17 for 23 yards (B.Jenkins). Pass 3, Run 20
- Denver Broncos (Q2 36:04) — (6:04) G.Frerotte pass to D.Carswell for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, Run 40
- Denver Broncos (Q2 41:14) — (11:14) M.Anderson left tackle pushed ob at NO 7 for 47 yards (S.Knight).
Quarterback report card
A.Brooks led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 54 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +0.23 EPA/play · +12.24 total EPA
- G.Frerotte (Denver Broncos) · 17 dropbacks · 64.7% completion · +0.71 EPA/play · +12.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.242 | +0.028 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.9% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.638 | +0.199 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.246 | -0.647 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.028 | -0.242 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 58.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs +0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Denver Broncos: 12 drives, +22.46 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +2.39 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- M. Anderson (Denver Broncos) 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 48:28 · NO 13 · Score 6-0
(3:28) M.Anderson right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 48:23 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 45:41 · DEN 19 · Score 7-6
(:41) A.Brooks pass to A.Glover for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 19, Run 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 45:35 · DEN 2 · Score 7-7
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 39:50 · NO 5 · Score 13-7
(9:50) M.Anderson right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 39:45 · NO 2 · Score 14-7
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 36:47 · DEN 12 · Score 14-10
(6:47) D.Brien 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 36:04 · NO 43 · Score 20-10
(6:04) G.Frerotte pass to D.Carswell for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, Run 40 - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 35:54 · NO 2 · Score 21-10
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 32:34 · NO 7 · Score 27-10
(2:34) M.Anderson left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 32:29 · NO 2 · Score 28-10
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 30:01 · DEN 1 · Score 28-13
(:01) D.Brien 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 25:05 · NO 4 · Score 31-13
(10:05) J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 20:03 · DEN 24 · Score 31-16
(5:03) D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 8:22 · NO 2 · Score 37-16
(8:22) M.Anderson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 8:19 · NO 2 · Score 38-16
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 0:51 · DEN 28 · Score 38-22
(:51) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Run 4 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 0:45 · DEN 2 · Score 38-23
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints?
The Denver Broncos beat the New Orleans Saints 38-23 in Week 14, 2000 on 2000-12-03.
What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints?
The final score was Denver Broncos 38, New Orleans Saints 23 (DEN 38-23 NO) in Week 14, 2000 on 2000-12-03.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Denver Broncos 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 21, New Orleans Saints 6; Q3: Denver Broncos 3, New Orleans Saints 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: Denver Broncos 38, New Orleans Saints 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints?
Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 48:28) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 45:41) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 39:50) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 36:04) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 32:34) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 8:22) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:51) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q2 36:47, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:01, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q3 25:05, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q3 20:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints?
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 55.6% completion, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +12.24 total passing EPA. G. Frerotte (Denver Broncos), 64.7% completion, +0.71 EPA per dropback, +12.02 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints?
M. Anderson (Denver Broncos) led the game in total EPA with +15.89 on rushing plays. across 37 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.15 EPA): (:51) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Run 4. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.7%.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 8-4 Now 8-5 L
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