New York Jets vs. New Orleans Saints: 2001 Week 8 Recap

Game story

In Week 8 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-11-04, the New York Jets took care of business against the New Orleans Saints, pulling away with a 16–9 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 9 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) paced the passing game, with -14.31 total EPA.

On the individual side, L. Jordan (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.51 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-19.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New Orleans Saints changed the game: (7:15) 2-A.Brooks FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 25, touched at NO 25, RECOVERED by NYJ-91-S.Martin at NO 25.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 L. Jordan · New York Jets · Rushing · +4.51 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
2. 2 W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Horn · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
4. 4 A. Becht · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
5. 5 V. Testaverde · New York Jets · Passing · +1.57 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
6. 6 R. Wilson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
7. 7 L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
8. 8 A. Connell · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · -0.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.23 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• New York Jets — L. Coles (V. Testaverde pass) (Q2 32:35)
• New Orleans Saints — R. Williams (Q3 22:04)

Field goals

• New York Jets — J. Hall (Q1 56:32)
• New York Jets — J. Hall (Q1 53:59)
• New York Jets — J. Hall (Q4 3:31)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NO 21 (Q1 56:32) — (11:32) 9-J.Hall 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NO 29 (Q1 53:59) — (8:59) 9-J.Hall 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa..

The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q2 32:35) — (2:35) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 87-L.Coles for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, Run 0; New York Jets added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 32:31) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa..

The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 9–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q3 22:04) — (7:04) 34-R.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 22:01) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the NO 84 (Q3 18:51) — (3:51) 16-V.Testaverde pass incomplete. PENALTY on NYJ-16-V.Testaverde, Intentional Grounding, 16 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY..

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NO 5 (Q4 3:31) — (3:31) 9-J.Hall 23 yard field goal 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.

• New Orleans Saints (Q4 7:15) — (7:15) 2-A.Brooks FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 25, touched at NO 25, RECOVERED by NYJ-91-S.Martin at NO 25. [WPA -19.6% · EPA -4.57]
• New York Jets (Q4 7:18) — (7:18) 9-J.Hall 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa. [WPA -15.5% · EPA -3.63]
• New Orleans Saints (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 88-W.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Glenn at NYJ 0. Touchback. [WPA -11.7% · EPA -4.30]
• New Orleans Saints (Q1 48:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn ran ob at NYJ 23 for 26 yards (21-V.Green). Pass 19, Run 7 [WPA +11.3% · EPA +3.31]
• New York Jets (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 28-C.Martin left guard to NO 46 for no gain (29-S.Knight, 20-J.Bellamy). [WPA -11.3% · EPA -1.63]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• New Orleans Saints (Q4 7:15) — (7:15) 2-A.Brooks FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 25, touched at NO 25, RECOVERED by NYJ-91-S.Martin at NO 25. [WPA -19.6% · EPA -4.57]
• New Orleans Saints (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 88-W.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Glenn at NYJ 0. Touchback. [WPA -11.7% · EPA -4.30]
• New Orleans Saints (Q2 30:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 82-E.Williams INTERCEPTED by 57-M.Lewis at NYJ 1. 57-M.Lewis to NYJ 18 for 17 yards (62-J.Fontenot). PENALTY on NO-65-C.Naeole, Low Block, 15 yards, enforc [WPA -9.5% · EPA -4.27]
• New Orleans Saints (Q1 56:16) — (11:16) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn to NO 42 for 22 yards (31-A.Glenn). FUMBLES (31-A.Glenn), RECOVERED by NYJ-22-D.Robinson at NO 42. 22-D.Robinson to NO 38 for 4 yards (34-R.Williams). FUMBLES (34- [WPA -11.2% · EPA -4.05]

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) · 38 dropbacks · 31.6% completion · -0.38 EPA/play · -14.31 total EPA
• V.Testaverde (New York Jets) · 27 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.57 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.15 vs -0.29), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -23.06 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
• New York Jets: 14 drives, -10.70 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• New York Jets 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.
• L. Jordan (New York Jets) 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.

1. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 56:32 · NO 21 · Score 3-0
   (11:32) 9-J.Hall 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
2. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 53:59 · NO 29 · Score 6-0
   (8:59) 9-J.Hall 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
3. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 32:35 · NO 7 · Score 12-0
   (2:35) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 87-L.Coles for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, Run 0
4. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 32:31 · NO 2 · Score 13-0
   9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
5. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 22:04 · NYJ 1 · Score 13-6
   (7:04) 34-R.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 22:01 · NYJ 2 · Score 13-7
   3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
7. New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q3 18:51 · NO 84 · Score 13-9
   (3:51) 16-V.Testaverde pass incomplete. PENALTY on NYJ-16-V.Testaverde, Intentional Grounding, 16 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
8. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 3:31 · NO 5 · Score 16-9
   (3:31) 9-J.Hall 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.