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NFL · Week 17 · January 2, 2000 · 12 min read

New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers: 1999 Week 17 Recap

Panthers defeat Saints 45–13 in Week 17

J.Delhomme led Fantasy Impact as Panthers prevailed in a 13–45 Week 17 finish.

New Orleans Saints 13 3–13
Final 13–45
Carolina Panthers 45 8–8 Winner
Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
13–45
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 0–17 Carolina Panthers
Top passer
J. Delhomme
FantasyHQ MVP
J.Delhomme
Game date
January 2, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • J.Delhomme 2 CAR · 4 YDS +9.1 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Kennison 6 REC · 44 YDS · 1 TD +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Poole 1 CAR · 14 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • P.Jeffers 7 REC · 165 YDS · 2 TD +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • W.Walls 4 REC · 88 YDS · 2 TD +7.1 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Beuerlein 22/47 · 288 YDS · 5 TD +6.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
Carolina Panthers 45–13 New Orleans Saints
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 0–17 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
J. Delhomme
Top passer
J. Delhomme
Biggest EPA play
D.Brien kicks 65 yards from NO 30 to CAR 5. M.Bates for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2000-01-02

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 45–13 on 2000-01-02. J. Delhomme posted a game-high +9.09 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
New Orleans Saints00013013
Carolina Panthers1071414045

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NONew Orleans Saints
CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 14:45FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 10
    Score
    0-3

    (14:45) R.Cunningham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.

  2. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 3:41TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 7
    Score
    0-9

    (3:41) S.Beuerlein pass to M.Muhammad for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 2:02XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    0-10

    R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.

  4. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 14:07TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 37
    Score
    0-16

    (14:07) S.Beuerlein pass to W.Walls for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 11:57XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    0-17

    R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.

  6. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 15:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 15
    Score
    0-23

    (15:00) S.Beuerlein pass to W.Walls for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 12:06XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    0-24

    R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.

  8. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 3:12TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 40
    Score
    0-30

    (3:12) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 0:54XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    0-31

    R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.

  10. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 15:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 3
    Score
    6-31

    (15:00) J.Delhomme pass to E.Kennison for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-E.Davis, Defensive Holding, declined.

  11. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 13:00XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    7-31

    D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

  12. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 13:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 30
    Score
    7-37

    D.Brien kicks 65 yards from NO 30 to CAR 5. M.Bates for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 12:39XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    7-38

    R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.

  14. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 7:31TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 32
    Score
    7-44

    (7:31) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 7:24XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    7-45

    R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.

  16. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 0:24TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 9
    Score
    13-45

    (:24) J.Delhomme right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1J. Delhomme · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +9.09 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
  2. 2P. Jeffers · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.76 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  3. 3W. Walls · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.12 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
  4. 4S. Beuerlein · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +6.81 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  5. 5E. Kennison · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  6. 6S. Beuerlein · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
  7. 7P. Jeffers · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.34 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
  8. 8T. Biakabutuka · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.26 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. Delhomme — NO · Rushing

J. Delhomme posted the highest total EPA (+9.09) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.14 EPA per play.

J. Delhomme's top snap (-5.19 EPA): (3:58) J.Delhomme pass intended for A.Craver INTERCEPTED by M.Minter at CAR 19. M.Minter to NO 37 for 44 yards (K.Poole, A.Craver).

Biggest single play (+6.51 EPA): Another player — D.Brien kicks 65 yards from NO 30 to CAR 5. M.Bates for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

J. Delhomme led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. Delhomme (New Orleans Saints) · 56 dropbacks · 46.4% completion · -0.34 EPA/play · -18.82 total EPA
  • S. Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers) · 47 dropbacks · 46.8% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +6.81 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew Orleans SaintsCarolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play-0.154+0.184
Offensive success rate38.7%46.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.177+0.140
Rush EPA/play-0.334+0.118
Defensive EPA/play-0.184+0.154
Defensive success rate54.0%61.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New Orleans Saints: -0.15 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: +0.18 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 16 drives, +16.02 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • New Orleans Saints: 16 drives, -16.32 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q1 3:41)
  • Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q2 14:07)
  • Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q3 15:00)
  • Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q3 3:12)
  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
  • Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q4 13:00)
  • Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q4 7:31)
  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q4 0:24)

Field goals

  • Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q1 14:45)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 10 (Q1 14:45) — (14:45) R.Cunningham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q1 3:41) — (3:41) S.Beuerlein pass to M.Muhammad for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 2:02) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 37 (Q2 14:07) — (14:07) S.Beuerlein pass to W.Walls for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 11:57) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 15 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) S.Beuerlein pass to W.Walls for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 12:06) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 40 (Q3 3:12) — (3:12) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 0:54) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–13. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) J.Delhomme pass to E.Kennison for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-E.Davis, Defensive Holding, declined.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 13:00) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 30 (Q4 13:00) — D.Brien kicks 65 yards from NO 30 to CAR 5. M.Bates for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 12:39) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 32 (Q4 7:31) — (7:31) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 7:24) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 9 (Q4 0:24) — (:24) J.Delhomme right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 15:00) — R.Cunningham kicks 53 yards from CAR 30 to NO 17. D.Philyaw to NO 23 for 6 yards (H.Navies). [WPA +43.4% · EPA +0.09]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 3:58) — (3:58) J.Delhomme pass intended for A.Craver INTERCEPTED by M.Minter at CAR 19. M.Minter to NO 37 for 44 yards (K.Poole, A.Craver). [WPA -16.3% · EPA -5.19]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) J.Delhomme pass INTERCEPTED by D.Wells at NO 28. D.Wells to NO 27 for 1 yard (K.Turley). pass tipped by S.Gilbert [WPA -8.1% · EPA -3.91]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 8:41) — (8:41) R.Williams up the middle to NO 30 for -2 yards (R.Mullen). [WPA -4.8% · EPA -1.41]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 5:29) — (5:29) K.Walter punts 46 yards to NO 33, Center-B.Kinchen. E.Kennison to NO 49 for 16 yards (B.Alexander; K.Walter). [WPA -4.6% · EPA +0.05]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 13:00) — D.Brien kicks 65 yards from NO 30 to CAR 5. M.Bates for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +6.51]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 3:58) — (3:58) J.Delhomme pass intended for A.Craver INTERCEPTED by M.Minter at CAR 19. M.Minter to NO 37 for 44 yards (K.Poole, A.Craver). [WPA -16.3% · EPA -5.19]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 3:15) — (3:15) J.Delhomme pass intended for K.Poole INTERCEPTED by B.Alexander at CAR 5. B.Alexander to CAR 23 for 18 yards. [WPA +0.0% · EPA -4.78]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 7:31) — (7:31) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.57]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 14:45 · NO 10 · Score 0-3
    (14:45) R.Cunningham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
  2. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 3:41 · NO 7 · Score 0-9
    (3:41) S.Beuerlein pass to M.Muhammad for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 2:02 · NO 2 · Score 0-10
    R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
  4. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 14:07 · NO 37 · Score 0-16
    (14:07) S.Beuerlein pass to W.Walls for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 11:57 · NO 2 · Score 0-17
    R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
  6. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · NO 15 · Score 0-23
    (15:00) S.Beuerlein pass to W.Walls for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 12:06 · NO 2 · Score 0-24
    R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
  8. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 3:12 · NO 40 · Score 0-30
    (3:12) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 0:54 · NO 2 · Score 0-31
    R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
  10. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CAR 3 · Score 6-31
    (15:00) J.Delhomme pass to E.Kennison for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-E.Davis, Defensive Holding, declined.
  11. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 13:00 · CAR 2 · Score 7-31
    D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
  12. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 13:00 · NO 30 · Score 7-37
    D.Brien kicks 65 yards from NO 30 to CAR 5. M.Bates for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 12:39 · NO 2 · Score 7-38
    R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
  14. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 7:31 · NO 32 · Score 7-44
    (7:31) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 7:24 · NO 2 · Score 7-45
    R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
  16. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 0:24 · CAR 9 · Score 13-45
    (:24) J.Delhomme right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

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

  • Carolina Panthers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • J. Delhomme (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers on 2000-01-02?

The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 45-13 in Week 17, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Carolina Panthers 10; Q2: New Orleans Saints 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, Carolina Panthers 14; Q4: New Orleans Saints 13, Carolina Panthers 14; Final: New Orleans Saints 13, Carolina Panthers 45.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 3:41) Carolina Panthers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 14:07) Carolina Panthers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 15:00) Carolina Panthers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 3:12) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Carolina Panthers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 13:00) Carolina Panthers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 7:31) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:24) Carolina Panthers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 14:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?

J. Delhomme (New Orleans Saints), 46.4% completion, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -18.82 total passing EPA. S. Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers), 46.8% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.81 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?

J. Delhomme (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.09 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (-5.19 EPA): (3:58) J.Delhomme pass intended for A.Craver INTERCEPTED by M.Minter at CAR 19. M.Minter to NO 37 for 44 yards (K.Poole, A.Craver)..

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 3-12 Now 3-13 L

Carolina Panthers

Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W

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