Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 31–10 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 17–7 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Blake
- Top passer
- C. McNown
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:40) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass intended for J.Horn INTERCEPTED by M.Brown at NO 35. M.Brow…
- Game date
- 2000-10-08
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Chicago Bears 31–10 on 2000-10-08. J. Blake posted a game-high +8.66 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
 Chicago Bears | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(11:40) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass intended for J.Horn INTERCEPTED by M.Brown at NO 35. M.Brown for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew.
(15:00) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass to J.Horn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
(11:12) J.Blake pass to J.Horn for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-T.Smith, Illegal Contact, declined.
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
(1:57) D.Brien 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
(6:48) R.Williams right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
(14:36) P.Edinger 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew.
(9:44) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass to A.Glover for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 11:40TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 67
- Score
- 0-6
(11:40) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass intended for J.Horn INTERCEPTED by M.Brown at NO 35. M.Brown for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 10:41XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 0-7
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 4
- Score
- 6-7
(15:00) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass to J.Horn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 13:26XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-7
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 11:12TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 47
- Score
- 13-7
(11:12) J.Blake pass to J.Horn for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-T.Smith, Illegal Contact, declined.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:48XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 14-7
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:57FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CHI 27
- Score
- 17-7
(1:57) D.Brien 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 6:48TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 23-7
(6:48) R.Williams right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 2:21XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 24-7
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 14:36FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NO 20
- Score
- 24-10
(14:36) P.Edinger 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 9:44TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 29
- Score
- 30-10
(9:44) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass to A.Glover for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 7:51XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 31-10
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Blake · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +8.66 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2J. Blake · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +7.12 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 3A. Glover · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.65 EPA/play
- 4
Ryan Williams · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play - 5K. Poole · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 6Ryan Williams · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.01 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 7E. Kennison · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +0.59 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 8
Tyron Smith · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +0.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
J. Blake — NO · Passing
J. Blake posted the highest total EPA (+8.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
J. Blake's top snap (-7.04 EPA): (11:40) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass intended for J.Horn INTERCEPTED by M.Brown at NO 35. M.Brown for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C. McNown led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. McNown (Chicago Bears) · 47 dropbacks · 38.3% completion · -0.34 EPA/play · -16.16 total EPA
- J. Blake (New Orleans Saints) · 28 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +0.31 EPA/play · +8.66 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.088 | -0.168 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.5% | 32.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.233 | -0.310 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.090 | -0.217 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.168 | -0.088 |
| Defensive success rate | 67.4% | 54.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.09 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: -0.17 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 13 drives, -15.45 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 14 drives, +9.68 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 67 (Q1 11:40) — (11:40) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass intended for J.Horn INTERCEPTED by M.Brown at NO 35. M.Brown for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 10:41) — P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 17–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass to J.Horn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 13:26) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 47 (Q2 11:12) — (11:12) J.Blake pass to J.Horn for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-T.Smith, Illegal Contact, declined.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 6:48) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CHI 27 (Q2 1:57) — (1:57) D.Brien 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q3 6:48) — (6:48) R.Williams right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 2:21) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NO 20 (Q4 14:36) — (14:36) P.Edinger 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 29 (Q4 9:44) — (9:44) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass to A.Glover for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 7:51) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 15:00) — P.Edinger kicks 66 yards from CHI 30 to NO 4. C.Morton to NO 34 for 30 yards (W.Holdman).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 11:40) — (11:40) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass intended for J.Horn INTERCEPTED by M.Brown at NO 35. M.Brown for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 11:12) — (11:12) J.Blake pass to J.Horn for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-T.Smith, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 6:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass intended for M.Booker INTERCEPTED by C.Oldham at NO 46. C.Oldham to NO 46 for no gain (T.Perry).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 1:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) J.Blake right end pushed ob at CHI 25 for 8 yards (B.Urlacher).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 11:40) — (11:40) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass intended for J.Horn INTERCEPTED by M.Brown at NO 35. M.Brown for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 9:44) — (9:44) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass to A.Glover for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 11:12) — (11:12) J.Blake pass to J.Horn for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-T.Smith, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 0:21) — (:21) C.McNown pass intended for M.Booker INTERCEPTED by S.Knight at NO -7. Touchback (M.Booker).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 11:40 · CHI 67 · Score 0-6
(11:40) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass intended for J.Horn INTERCEPTED by M.Brown at NO 35. M.Brown for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 10:41 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · CHI 4 · Score 6-7
(15:00) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass to J.Horn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 13:26 · CHI 2 · Score 7-7
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 11:12 · CHI 47 · Score 13-7
(11:12) J.Blake pass to J.Horn for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-T.Smith, Illegal Contact, declined. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 6:48 · CHI 2 · Score 14-7
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 1:57 · CHI 27 · Score 17-7
(1:57) D.Brien 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 6:48 · CHI 2 · Score 23-7
(6:48) R.Williams right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 2:21 · CHI 2 · Score 24-7
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 14:36 · NO 20 · Score 24-10
(14:36) P.Edinger 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-B.Bartholomew. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 9:44 · CHI 29 · Score 30-10
(9:44) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass to A.Glover for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 7:51 · CHI 2 · Score 31-10
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- J. Blake (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears on 2000-10-08?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Chicago Bears 31-10 in Week 6, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 17, Chicago Bears 0; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Chicago Bears 3; Final: New Orleans Saints 31, Chicago Bears 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 11:40) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 15:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 11:12) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 6:48) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 9:44) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q2 1:57, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q4 14:36, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?
C. McNown (Chicago Bears), 38.3% completion, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -16.16 total passing EPA. J. Blake (New Orleans Saints), 64.3% completion, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +8.66 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?
J. Blake (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.66 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (-7.04 EPA): (11:40) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass intended for J.Horn INTERCEPTED by M.Brown at NO 35. M.Brown for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W
Chicago Bears
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
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