Game story
In Week 10 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-11-18, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the New England Patriots, pulling away with a 24–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +14.45 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.45 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-22.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (2:05) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 87-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Buckley at NE 48. 27-T.Buckley for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| New England Patriots | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Warner · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +14.45 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 2 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +9.33 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 3 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.79 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 4 T. Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.29 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 5 J. Hodgins · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.42 EPA/play
- 6 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 7 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +1.26 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 8 R. Rutledge · New England Patriots · Receiving · +0.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.27 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 (+14.45) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.66 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (2:05) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 87-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Buckley at NE 48. 27-T.Buckley for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Holt (K. Warner pass)
- New England Patriots — T. Buckley
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Faulk (K. Warner pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Hodgins (K. Warner pass)
- New England Patriots — D. Patten (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
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. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NE 16 (Q1 54:44) — (9:44) 13-K.Warner pass to 88-T.Holt for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 54:38) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 52 (Q1 47:05) — (2:05) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 87-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Buckley at NE 48. 27-T.Buckley for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 46:55) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LA 15 (Q2 44:11) — (14:11) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NE 9 (Q2 30:36) — (:36) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 30:31) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the NE 17 (Q3 18:11) — (3:11) 14-J.Wilkins 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NE 11 (Q4 10:39) — (10:39) 13-K.Warner pass to 42-J.Hodgins for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 10:32) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the LA 10 (Q4 7:52) — (7:52) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 7:46) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 47:05) — (2:05) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 87-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Buckley at NE 48. 27-T.Buckley for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q3 20:18) — (5:18) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 44-M.Edwards INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Fletcher at LA 40. 59-L.Fletcher to NE 42 for 18 yards (12-T.Brady).
- New England Patriots (Q2 32:22) — (2:22) 32-A.Smith up the middle to LA 3 for 1 yard (59-L.Fletcher). FUMBLES (59-L.Fletcher), RECOVERED by LA-35-A.Williams at LA 3. Play Challenged by NE and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 02:12.)
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 20:21) — (5:21) 13-K.Warner FUMBLES (Aborted) at LA 45, RECOVERED by NE-53-L.Izzo at LA 45.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 46:22) — (1:22) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 28-M.Faulk INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi at LA 44. 54-T.Bruschi to LA 40 for 4 yards (80-I.Bruce).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 47:05) — (2:05) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 87-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Buckley at NE 48. 27-T.Buckley for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q3 20:18) — (5:18) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 44-M.Edwards INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Fletcher at LA 40. 59-L.Fletcher to NE 42 for 18 yards (12-T.Brady).
- New England Patriots (Q2 32:22) — (2:22) 32-A.Smith up the middle to LA 3 for 1 yard (59-L.Fletcher). FUMBLES (59-L.Fletcher), RECOVERED by LA-35-A.Williams at LA 3. Play Challenged by NE and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 02:12.)
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 20:21) — (5:21) 13-K.Warner FUMBLES (Aborted) at LA 45, RECOVERED by NE-53-L.Izzo at LA 45.
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) · 45 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.32 EPA/play · +14.45 total EPA
- T.Brady (New England Patriots) · 30 dropbacks · 63.3% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -4.51 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.035 | -0.098 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.3% | 48.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.321 | -0.150 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.347 | -0.322 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.098 | -0.035 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.6% | 47.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, +3.05 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, -6.28 total EPA, 2 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.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 54:44 · NE 16 · Score 6-0
(9:44) 13-K.Warner pass to 88-T.Holt for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 54:38 · NE 2 · Score 7-0
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 47:05 · NE 52 · Score 7-6
(2:05) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 87-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Buckley at NE 48. 27-T.Buckley for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 46:55 · LA 2 · Score 7-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 44:11 · LA 15 · Score 7-10
(14:11) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 30:36 · NE 9 · Score 13-10
(:36) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 30:31 · NE 2 · Score 14-10
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 18:11 · NE 17 · Score 17-10
(3:11) 14-J.Wilkins 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 10:39 · NE 11 · Score 23-10
(10:39) 13-K.Warner pass to 42-J.Hodgins for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 10:32 · NE 2 · Score 24-10
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 7:52 · LA 10 · Score 24-16
(7:52) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 7:46 · LA 2 · Score 24-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs New England Patriots?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the New England Patriots 24-17 in Week 10, 2001 on 2001-11-18.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs New England Patriots?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 24, New England Patriots 17 (LA 24-17 NE) in Week 10, 2001 on 2001-11-18.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 7, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 7, New England Patriots 3; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 3, New England Patriots 0; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 7, New England Patriots 7; Final: Los Angeles Rams 24, New England Patriots 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs New England Patriots?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Holt (K. Warner pass) (Q1 54:44) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Buckley (Q1 47:05) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Faulk (K. Warner pass) (Q2 30:36) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — J. Hodgins (K. Warner pass) (Q4 10:39) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Patten (T. Brady pass) (Q4 7:52) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 44:11, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q3 18:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs New England Patriots?
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams), 66.7% completion, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +14.45 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 63.3% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -4.51 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs New England Patriots?
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +14.45 on passing plays. across 45 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.66 EPA): (2:05) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 87-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Buckley at NE 48. 27-T.Buckley for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -22.5%.
Was Los Angeles Rams vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Los Angeles Rams won 24-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 7-1 Now 8-1 W
New England Patriots
Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L
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