Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 34–9 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- Tied 6–6 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Sloan
- Top passer
- D. Bledsoe
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:28) D.Bledsoe pass intended for T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by B.Westbrook at DET -1. B.Westbro…
- Game date
- 2000-11-23
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the New England Patriots 34–9 on 2000-11-23. D. Sloan posted a game-high +6.97 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
 Detroit Lions | 3 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(13:21) J.Hanson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
(5:45) A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
(1:29) A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
(12:53) J.Hanson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
(9:50) A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
(3:50) C.Batch pass to D.Sloan for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NE-T.Law, Defensive Holding, declined. The Lions' Batch was shaken up on the play.
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
(11:22) J.Stewart right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Stewart jumped over the line for the TD.
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
(9:03) C.Batch right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
(4:28) D.Bledsoe pass intended for T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by B.Westbrook at DET -1. B.Westbrook for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 13:21FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 13
- Score
- 0-3
(13:21) J.Hanson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:45FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DET 6
- Score
- 3-3
(5:45) A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 1:29FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DET 29
- Score
- 6-3
(1:29) A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 12:53FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 18
- Score
- 6-6
(12:53) J.Hanson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 9:50FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DET 26
- Score
- 9-6
(9:50) A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 3:50TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 9-12
(3:50) C.Batch pass to D.Sloan for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NE-T.Law, Defensive Holding, declined. The Lions' Batch was shaken up on the play.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 3:45XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 9-13
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 11:22TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 9-19
(11:22) J.Stewart right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Stewart jumped over the line for the TD.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 11:18XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 9-20
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 9:03TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 10
- Score
- 9-26
(9:03) C.Batch right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 8:55XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 9-27
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 4:28TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 7
- Score
- 9-33
(4:28) D.Bledsoe pass intended for T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by B.Westbrook at DET -1. B.Westbrook for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 4:13XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 9-34
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Sloan · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.32 EPA/play
- 2C. Batch · Detroit Lions · Passing · +6.55 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 3D. Bledsoe · New England Patriots · Rushing · +4.85 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 4S. Irvin · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.74 EPA/play
- 5H. Moore · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 6T.J. Carter · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 7S. Irvin · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 8W. Rasby · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.63 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
D. Sloan — DET · Receiving
D. Sloan posted the highest total EPA (+6.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.32 EPA per play.
D. Sloan's top snap (-5.18 EPA): (2:29) (Shotgun) C.Batch sacked at DET 42 for -10 yards (K.Serwanga). FUMBLES (K.Serwanga), touched at DET 42, RECOVERED by NE-K.Serwanga at DET 32. K.Serwanga to DET 32 for no gain (D.Sloan).
Biggest single play (-10.66 EPA): Another player — (4:28) D.Bledsoe pass intended for T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by B.Westbrook at DET -1. B.Westbrook for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Bledsoe led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots) · 37 dropbacks · 45.9% completion · -0.31 EPA/play · -11.56 total EPA
- C. Batch (Detroit Lions) · 28 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.23 EPA/play · +6.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.150 | +0.122 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.7% | 44.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.215 | +0.312 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.227 | -0.178 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.122 | +0.150 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.1% | 64.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: -0.15 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: +0.12 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, +9.49 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 10 drives, -12.56 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 6–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the NE 13 (Q1 13:21) — (13:21) J.Hanson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DET 6 (Q1 5:45) — (5:45) A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DET 29 (Q1 1:29) — (1:29) A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the NE 18 (Q2 12:53) — (12:53) J.Hanson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DET 26 (Q3 9:50) — (9:50) A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q3 3:50); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 3:45) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 21–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q4 11:22) — (11:22) J.Stewart right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Stewart jumped over the line for the TD.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 11:18) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NE 10 (Q4 9:03) — (9:03) C.Batch right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 8:55) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 7 (Q4 4:28) — (4:28) D.Bledsoe pass intended for T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by B.Westbrook at DET -1. B.Westbrook for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 4:13) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 15:00) — A.Vinatieri kicks 63 yards from NE 30 to DET 7. D.Howard to DET 27 for 20 yards (K.Serwanga).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 2:29) — (2:29) (Shotgun) C.Batch sacked at DET 42 for -10 yards (K.Serwanga). FUMBLES (K.Serwanga), touched at DET 42, RECOVERED by NE-K.Serwanga at DET 32. K.Serwanga to DET 32 for no gain (D.Sloan).
- New England Patriots (Q1 11:40) — (11:40) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn pushed ob at DET 46 for 25 yards (C.Brown). PENALTY on DET-C.Brown, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at DET 46.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 14:50) — (14:50) (Shotgun) C.Batch pass to D.Sloan to NE 14 for 59 yards (T.Law). Sloan broke a tackle from Malloy at the New England 40 yard line. New England's Ty Law was shaken up on the play.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 3:50) — (3:50) C.Batch pass to D.Sloan for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NE-T.Law, Defensive Holding, declined. The Lions' Batch was shaken up on the play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q4 4:28) — (4:28) D.Bledsoe pass intended for T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by B.Westbrook at DET -1. B.Westbrook for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 2:29) — (2:29) (Shotgun) C.Batch sacked at DET 42 for -10 yards (K.Serwanga). FUMBLES (K.Serwanga), touched at DET 42, RECOVERED by NE-K.Serwanga at DET 32. K.Serwanga to DET 32 for no gain (D.Sloan).
- New England Patriots (Q4 10:37) — (10:37) D.Bledsoe pass intended for T.Brown INTERCEPTED by M.Walker at NE 27. M.Walker to NE 17 for 10 yards (J.Andruzzi). FUMBLES (J.Andruzzi), touched at NE 15, and recovers at NE 15. M.Walker to NE
- Detroit Lions (Q1 14:50) — (14:50) (Shotgun) C.Batch pass to D.Sloan to NE 14 for 59 yards (T.Law). Sloan broke a tackle from Malloy at the New England 40 yard line. New England's Ty Law was shaken up on the play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 13:21 · NE 13 · Score 0-3
(13:21) J.Hanson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 5:45 · DET 6 · Score 3-3
(5:45) A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 1:29 · DET 29 · Score 6-3
(1:29) A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 12:53 · NE 18 · Score 6-6
(12:53) J.Hanson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 9:50 · DET 26 · Score 9-6
(9:50) A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 3:50 · NE 1 · Score 9-12
(3:50) C.Batch pass to D.Sloan for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NE-T.Law, Defensive Holding, declined. The Lions' Batch was shaken up on the play. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 3:45 · NE 2 · Score 9-13
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 11:22 · NE 1 · Score 9-19
(11:22) J.Stewart right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Stewart jumped over the line for the TD. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 11:18 · NE 2 · Score 9-20
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 9:03 · NE 10 · Score 9-26
(9:03) C.Batch right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 8:55 · NE 2 · Score 9-27
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 4:28 · DET 7 · Score 9-33
(4:28) D.Bledsoe pass intended for T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by B.Westbrook at DET -1. B.Westbrook for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 4:13 · NE 2 · Score 9-34
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. Sloan (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Detroit Lions on 2000-11-23?
The Detroit Lions beat the New England Patriots 34-9 in Week 13, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: New England Patriots 6, Detroit Lions 3; Q2: New England Patriots 0, Detroit Lions 3; Q3: New England Patriots 3, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: New England Patriots 0, Detroit Lions 21; Final: New England Patriots 9, Detroit Lions 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 3:50) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 11:22) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 9:03) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 4:28) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q1 13:21, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q1 5:45, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q1 1:29, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q2 12:53, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q3 9:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Detroit Lions?
D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots), 45.9% completion, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -11.56 total passing EPA. C. Batch (Detroit Lions), 57.1% completion, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +6.55 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Detroit Lions?
D. Sloan (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.97 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (-5.18 EPA): (2:29) (Shotgun) C.Batch sacked at DET 42 for -10 yards (K.Serwanga). FUMBLES (K.Serwanga), touched at DET 42, RECOVERED by NE-K.Serwanga at DET 32. K.Serwanga to DET 32 for no gai.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W
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