Game story
In Week 14 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-12-17, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the New Orleans Saints, pulling away with a 34–21 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) paced the passing game, with -4.85 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +21.38 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+13.7% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New Orleans Saints changed the game: (3:06) 4-T.Gowin punts 43 yards to LA 42, Center-47-K.Houser. 81-A.Hakim MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NO-25-F.McAfee at LA 38.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 34 |
| New Orleans Saints | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Warner · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +21.38 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 2 W. Jackson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +12.14 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 3 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +11.04 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 4 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 5 R. Proehl · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
- 6 J. Horn · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 7 A. Hakim · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 8 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.13 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 (+21.38) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.23 EPA) came from New Orleans Saints: (11:13) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 34-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 98-G.Wistrom at NO 38. 98-G.Wistrom to NO 38 for no gain (65-C.Naeole).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — T. Smith (A. Brooks pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — I. Bruce (K. Warner pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — I. Bruce (K. Warner pass)
- New Orleans Saints — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Faulk (K. Warner pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — I. Bruce (K. Warner pass)
- New Orleans Saints — W. Jackson (A. Brooks pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- 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. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q1 50:51) — (5:51) 2-A.Brooks pass to 44-T.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, Run 1; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 50:46) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q1 45:29) — (:29) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 0; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 45:24) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NO 11 (Q2 39:35) — (9:35) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 11, Run 0; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 39:31) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 31:56) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q2 30:32) — (:32) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 30:28) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NO 40 (Q3 25:14) — (10:14) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 35, Run 5; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 25:07) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 28 (Q3 18:51) — (3:51) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 88-W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 28, Run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 18:45) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the NO 25 (Q4 14:24) — (14:24) 14-J.Wilkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the NO 9 (Q4 7:58) — (7:58) 14-J.Wilkins 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 33:06) — (3:06) 4-T.Gowin punts 43 yards to LA 42, Center-47-K.Houser. 81-A.Hakim MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NO-25-F.McAfee at LA 38.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 45:29) — (:29) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 0
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 25:14) — (10:14) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 35, Run 5
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 18:51) — (3:51) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 88-W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 28, Run 0
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 54:33) — (9:33) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 85-C.Cleeland to LA 33 for 12 yards (52-T.Polley). Pass 11, Run 1
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 26:13) — (11:13) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 34-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 98-G.Wistrom at NO 38. 98-G.Wistrom to NO 38 for no gain (65-C.Naeole).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 25:14) — (10:14) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 35, Run 5
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 18:51) — (3:51) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 88-W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 28, Run 0
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 85-C.Cleeland INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at LA 0. Touchback.
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) · 49 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.85 total EPA
- K.Warner (Los Angeles Rams) · 39 dropbacks · 59.0% completion · +0.55 EPA/play · +21.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.176 | -0.034 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.1% | 42.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.504 | -0.118 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.279 | -0.092 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.034 | -0.176 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.8% | 52.9% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 13 drives, +15.32 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -3.10 total EPA, 3 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.
- 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.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 50:51 · LA 4 · Score 0-6
(5:51) 2-A.Brooks pass to 44-T.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, Run 1 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 50:46 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 45:29 · NO 6 · Score 6-7
(:29) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 0 - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 45:24 · NO 2 · Score 7-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 39:35 · NO 11 · Score 13-7
(9:35) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 11, Run 0 - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 39:31 · NO 2 · Score 14-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · LA 6 · Score 14-13
(2:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 31:56 · LA 2 · Score 14-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 30:32 · NO 4 · Score 20-14
(:32) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0 - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 30:28 · NO 2 · Score 21-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 25:14 · NO 40 · Score 27-14
(10:14) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 35, Run 5 - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 25:07 · NO 2 · Score 28-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 18:51 · LA 28 · Score 28-20
(3:51) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 88-W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 28, Run 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 18:45 · LA 2 · Score 28-21
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 14:24 · NO 25 · Score 31-21
(14:24) 14-J.Wilkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 7:58 · NO 9 · Score 34-21
(7:58) 14-J.Wilkins 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs New Orleans Saints?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the New Orleans Saints 34-21 in Week 14, 2001 on 2001-12-17.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs New Orleans Saints?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 34, New Orleans Saints 21 (LA 34-21 NO) in Week 14, 2001 on 2001-12-17.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 14, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 6, New Orleans Saints 0; Final: Los Angeles Rams 34, New Orleans Saints 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Smith (A. Brooks pass) (Q1 50:51) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — I. Bruce (K. Warner pass) (Q1 45:29) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — I. Bruce (K. Warner pass) (Q2 39:35) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 32:00) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Faulk (K. Warner pass) (Q2 30:32) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — I. Bruce (K. Warner pass) (Q3 25:14) New Orleans Saints touchdown — W. Jackson (A. Brooks pass) (Q3 18:51) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 14:24, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 7:58, 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 Orleans Saints?
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 46.9% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.85 total passing EPA. K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams), 59.0% completion, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +21.38 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs New Orleans Saints?
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +21.38 on passing plays. across 39 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.23 EPA): (11:13) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 34-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 98-G.Wistrom at NO 38. 98-G.Wistrom to NO 38 for no gain (65-C.Naeole).. The biggest win-probability swing was +13.7%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 10-2 Now 11-2 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L
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