Game story
In Week 6 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-10-21, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 34–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +6.67 total EPA.
On the individual side, T. Canidate (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.72 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+17.1% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (3:22) 81-A.Hakim right end to NYJ 44 for 12 yards. Lateral to 24-T.Canidate for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Warner hands to #81Hakim who laterals to #24Candidate downfield.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 21 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| New York Jets | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Canidate · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +8.72 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2 K. Warner · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +6.67 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 3 A. Hakim · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +5.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.73 EPA/play
- 4 L. Jordan · New York Jets · Rushing · +4.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 5 A. Hakim · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 6 T. Canidate · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 7 A. Becht · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 8 R. Proehl · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Canidate — LA · Rushing
T. Canidate posted the highest total EPA (+8.72) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.94 EPA) came from New York Jets: (3:05) 16-V.Testaverde pass INTERCEPTED by 35-A.Williams at NYJ 42. 35-A.Williams for 42 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 — A. Hakim (K. Warner pass)
- New York Jets — A. Becht (V. Testaverde pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — A. Hakim
- Los Angeles Rams — A. Williams
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Canidate
- New York Jets — A. Becht (C. Pennington 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 second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 21–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NYJ 15 (Q2 40:10) — (10:10) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Hakim for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 40:10) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; New York Jets found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q2 34:51) — (4:51) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 88-A.Becht for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 34:51) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NYJ 56 (Q2 33:22); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 33:11) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 79 (Q2 33:05) — (3:05) 16-V.Testaverde pass INTERCEPTED by 35-A.Williams at NYJ 42. 35-A.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 32:16) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the NYJ 29 (Q3 26:07) — (11:07) 14-J.Wilkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NYJ 12 (Q3 20:34) — (5:34) 24-T.Canidate right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball snapped directly to #24Canidate. QBWarner lined up at left flanker position.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 19:47) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the NYJ 7 (Q4 13:33) — (13:33) 14-J.Wilkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; New York Jets found the end zone from the LA 7 (Q4 1:38) — (1:38) 10-C.Pennington pass to 88-A.Becht for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 1:34) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 33:22) — (3:22) 81-A.Hakim right end to NYJ 44 for 12 yards. Lateral to 24-T.Canidate for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Warner hands to #81Hakim who laterals to #24Candidate downfield.
- New York Jets (Q2 33:05) — (3:05) 16-V.Testaverde pass INTERCEPTED by 35-A.Williams at NYJ 42. 35-A.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 52:11) — (7:11) 13-K.Warner pass to 24-T.Canidate pushed ob at NYJ 30 for 29 yards (22-D.Robinson).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 51:40) — (6:40) 13-K.Warner pass to 84-E.Conwell to NYJ 15 for 16 yards (55-M.Jones). FUMBLES (55-M.Jones), touched at NYJ 15, RECOVERED by NYJ-31-A.Glenn at NYJ 11. 31-A.Glenn to NYJ 13 for 2 yards (88-T.Holt
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 42:15) — (12:15) 24-T.Canidate left tackle to NYJ 16 for 29 yards (57-M.Lewis).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Jets (Q2 33:05) — (3:05) 16-V.Testaverde pass INTERCEPTED by 35-A.Williams at NYJ 42. 35-A.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 33:22) — (3:22) 81-A.Hakim right end to NYJ 44 for 12 yards. Lateral to 24-T.Canidate for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Warner hands to #81Hakim who laterals to #24Candidate downfield.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 40:10) — (10:10) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Hakim for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 20:34) — (5:34) 24-T.Canidate right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball snapped directly to #24Canidate. QBWarner lined up at left flanker position.
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) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +6.67 total EPA
- C.Pennington (New York Jets) · 18 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.06 EPA/play · -1.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.241 | -0.053 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.161 | -0.096 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.275 | -0.032 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.053 | -0.241 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 50.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, +19.29 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 11 drives, -4.16 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.
- T. Canidate (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) — Q2 40:10 · NYJ 15 · Score 6-0
(10:10) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Hakim for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 40:10 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-0
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 34:51 · LA 5 · Score 7-6
(4:51) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 88-A.Becht for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 34:51 · LA 2 · Score 7-7
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 33:22 · NYJ 56 · Score 13-7
(3:22) 81-A.Hakim right end to NYJ 44 for 12 yards. Lateral to 24-T.Canidate for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Warner hands to #81Hakim who laterals to #24Candidate down - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 33:11 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 33:05 · LA 79 · Score 20-7
(3:05) 16-V.Testaverde pass INTERCEPTED by 35-A.Williams at NYJ 42. 35-A.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 32:16 · NYJ 2 · Score 21-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 26:07 · NYJ 29 · Score 24-7
(11:07) 14-J.Wilkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 20:34 · NYJ 12 · Score 30-7
(5:34) 24-T.Canidate right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball snapped directly to #24Canidate. QBWarner lined up at left flanker position. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 19:47 · NYJ 2 · Score 31-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 13:33 · NYJ 7 · Score 34-7
(13:33) 14-J.Wilkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 1:38 · LA 7 · Score 34-13
(1:38) 10-C.Pennington pass to 88-A.Becht for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 1:34 · LA 2 · Score 34-14
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs New York Jets?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the New York Jets 34-14 in Week 6, 2001 on 2001-10-21.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs New York Jets?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 34, New York Jets 14 (LA 34-14 NYJ) in Week 6, 2001 on 2001-10-21.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs New York Jets?
Q2: Los Angeles Rams 21, New York Jets 7; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 10, New York Jets 0; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 3, New York Jets 7; Final: Los Angeles Rams 34, New York Jets 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs New York Jets?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — A. Hakim (K. Warner pass) (Q2 40:10) New York Jets touchdown — A. Becht (V. Testaverde pass) (Q2 34:51) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — A. Hakim (Q2 33:22) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — A. Williams (Q2 33:05) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Canidate (Q3 20:34) New York Jets touchdown — A. Becht (C. Pennington pass) (Q4 1:38) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q3 26:07, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 13:33, 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 York Jets?
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams), 58.1% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +6.67 total passing EPA. C. Pennington (New York Jets), 50.0% completion, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -1.02 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs New York Jets?
T. Canidate (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +8.72 on rushing plays. across 23 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.94 EPA): (3:05) 16-V.Testaverde pass INTERCEPTED by 35-A.Williams at NYJ 42. 35-A.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +17.1%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 5-0 Now 6-0 W
New York Jets
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
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