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NFL · Week 13 · November 26, 2000 · 12 min read

New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2000 Week 13 Recap

Saints defeat Rams 31–24 in Week 13

T.Holt led Fantasy Impact as Saints prevailed in a 31–24 Week 13 finish.

New Orleans Saints 31 8–4 Winner
Final 31–24
Los Angeles Rams 24 8–4
Winner
New Orleans Saints
Final score
31–24
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 21–10 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
Taylen Green
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Holt
Game date
November 26, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • A.Brooks 3 CAR · 5 YDS · 2 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Jimmy Horn Jr.
    Jimmy Horn Jr. 7 REC · 77 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Poole 1 REC · 18 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • T.Holt 6 REC · 89 YDS +6.6 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Proehl 3 REC · 66 YDS · 1 TD +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Holcombe 1 CAR · 1 YDS · 1 TD +0.7 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
New Orleans Saints
Final score
New Orleans Saints 31–24 LA
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 21–10 LA at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Holt
Top passer
Taylen Green
Biggest EPA play
(1:43) T.Gowin punts 40 yards to STL 21, Center-K.Houser. A.Hakim MUFFS catch, touched at …
Game date
2000-11-26

Game summary

The New Orleans Saints beat the LA 31–24 on 2000-11-26. T. Holt posted a game-high +6.57 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
New Orleans Saints71437031
LA7377024

Scoring Map

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

NONew Orleans Saints
LALA

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 2:48TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 1
    Score
    0-6

    (2:48) R.Holcombe up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LALA
    Q1 2:43XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    0-7

    J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.

  3. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 0:14TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 4
    Score
    6-7

    (:14) A.Brooks pass to B.Milne for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 0:08XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    7-7

    D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.

  5. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 10:33TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 3
    Score
    13-7

    (10:33) J.Moore left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 10:28XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    14-7

    D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.

  7. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 2:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    20-7

    (2:00) A.Brooks left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 1:55XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    21-7

    D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. PENALTY on STL-T.Lyght, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  9. LALA
    Q2 0:04FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 10
    Score
    21-10

    (:04) J.Hall 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.

  10. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q3 9:31FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 12
    Score
    24-10

    (9:31) D.Brien 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.

  11. LALA
    Q3 6:57TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 35
    Score
    24-16

    (6:57) T.Green pass to A.Hakim for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. LALA
    Q3 6:50XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    24-17

    J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.

  13. LALA
    Q4 11:12TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 19
    Score
    24-23

    (11:12) T.Green pass to R.Proehl for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. LALA
    Q4 11:06XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    24-24

    J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.

  15. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 3:52TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 1
    Score
    30-24

    (3:52) A.Brooks up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 3:50XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    31-24

    D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +6.57 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  2. 2A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +4.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +4.46 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  4. 4R. Proehl · LA · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
  5. 5Jimmy Horn Jr.Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  6. 6K. Poole · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
  7. 7Jordan MooreJordan Moore · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.21 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Milne · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.68 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

T. Holt — LA · Receiving

T. Holt posted the highest total EPA (+6.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.

T. Holt's top snap (+2.90 EPA): (9:00) T.Green pass to T.Holt ran ob at NO 36 for 19 yards (S.Knight).

Biggest single play (+5.30 EPA): Another player — (1:43) T.Gowin punts 40 yards to STL 21, Center-K.Houser. A.Hakim MUFFS catch, touched at STL 21, RECOVERED by NO-D.Stachelski at STL 19. D.Stachelski to STL 19 for no gain (R.Holcombe).

Quarterback report card

Taylen Green led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Taylen Green (LA) · 52 dropbacks · 38.5% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -2.31 total EPA
  • A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.46 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew Orleans SaintsLA
Offensive EPA/play+0.032-0.093
Offensive success rate45.2%37.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.147-0.044
Rush EPA/play+0.017-0.101
Defensive EPA/play+0.093-0.032
Defensive success rate62.5%54.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New Orleans Saints: +0.03 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • LA: -0.09 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • LA: 13 drives, -8.17 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, +3.30 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • LA — unlisted player (Q1 2:48)
  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q1 0:14)
  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q2 10:33)
  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q2 2:00)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q3 6:57)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q4 11:12)
  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q4 3:52)

Field goals

  • LA — unlisted player (Q2 0:04)
  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q3 9:31)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. LA found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q1 2:48) — (2:48) R.Holcombe up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 2:43) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q1 0:14) — (:14) A.Brooks pass to B.Milne for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 0:08) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin..

The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q2 10:33) — (10:33) J.Moore left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 10:28) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) A.Brooks left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 1:55) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. PENALTY on STL-T.Lyght, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.; LA connected on a field goal from the NO 10 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) J.Hall 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle..

The third quarter: LA won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LA 12 (Q3 9:31) — (9:31) D.Brien 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.; LA found the end zone from the NO 35 (Q3 6:57) — (6:57) T.Green pass to A.Hakim for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 6:50) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. LA found the end zone from the NO 19 (Q4 11:12) — (11:12) T.Green pass to R.Proehl for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 11:06) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 3:52) — (3:52) A.Brooks up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 3:50) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (Q1 15:00) — T.Gowin kicks onside 11 yards from NO 30 to NO 41. RECOVERED by NO-R.Kelly. [WPA +55.1% · EPA -2.49]
  • LA (Q4 11:12) — (11:12) T.Green pass to R.Proehl for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +25.2% · EPA +4.23]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 6:33) — (6:33) A.Brooks pass incomplete to J.Horn. PENALTY on STL-T.Lyght, Defensive Pass Interference, 47 yards, enforced at NO 42 - No Play. [WPA +17.5% · EPA +2.59]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 14:15) — (14:15) A.Brooks pass intended for W.Jackson INTERCEPTED by L.Fletcher (T.Lyght) at NO 32. L.Fletcher to NO 21 for 11 yards (A.Brooks). [WPA -17.2% · EPA -5.24]
  • LA (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) T.Green sacked at NO 12 for -7 yards (L.Glover). FUMBLES (L.Glover), touched at NO 15, RECOVERED by NO-D.Howard at NO 19. D.Howard to NO 19 for no gain (A.Timmerman). [WPA -14.9% · EPA -4.55]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 1:43) — (1:43) T.Gowin punts 40 yards to STL 21, Center-K.Houser. A.Hakim MUFFS catch, touched at STL 21, RECOVERED by NO-D.Stachelski at STL 19. D.Stachelski to STL 19 for no gain (R.Holcombe). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +5.30]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 14:15) — (14:15) A.Brooks pass intended for W.Jackson INTERCEPTED by L.Fletcher (T.Lyght) at NO 32. L.Fletcher to NO 21 for 11 yards (A.Brooks). [WPA -17.2% · EPA -5.24]
  • LA (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) T.Green sacked at NO 12 for -7 yards (L.Glover). FUMBLES (L.Glover), touched at NO 15, RECOVERED by NO-D.Howard at NO 19. D.Howard to NO 19 for no gain (A.Timmerman). [WPA -14.9% · EPA -4.55]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 11:26) — (11:26) A.Brooks pass intended for J.Horn INTERCEPTED by L.Fletcher at STL 25. L.Fletcher to STL 31 for 6 yards (C.Naeole). [WPA -13.7% · EPA -4.37]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA TD (+6) — Q1 2:48 · NO 1 · Score 0-6
    (2:48) R.Holcombe up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. LA XP (+1) — Q1 2:43 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
    J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
  3. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 0:14 · LA 4 · Score 6-7
    (:14) A.Brooks pass to B.Milne for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 0:08 · LA 2 · Score 7-7
    D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
  5. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 10:33 · LA 3 · Score 13-7
    (10:33) J.Moore left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 10:28 · LA 2 · Score 14-7
    D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
  7. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · LA 2 · Score 20-7
    (2:00) A.Brooks left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 1:55 · LA 2 · Score 21-7
    D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. PENALTY on STL-T.Lyght, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  9. LA FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · NO 10 · Score 21-10
    (:04) J.Hall 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
  10. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 9:31 · LA 12 · Score 24-10
    (9:31) D.Brien 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
  11. LA TD (+6) — Q3 6:57 · NO 35 · Score 24-16
    (6:57) T.Green pass to A.Hakim for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. LA XP (+1) — Q3 6:50 · NO 2 · Score 24-17
    J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
  13. LA TD (+6) — Q4 11:12 · NO 19 · Score 24-23
    (11:12) T.Green pass to R.Proehl for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. LA XP (+1) — Q4 11:06 · NO 2 · Score 24-24
    J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
  15. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 3:52 · LA 1 · Score 30-24
    (3:52) A.Brooks up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 3:50 · LA 2 · Score 31-24
    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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • T. Holt (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs LA on 2000-11-26?

The New Orleans Saints beat the LA 31-24 in Week 13, 2000.

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

Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, LA 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 14, LA 3; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, LA 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, LA 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 31, LA 24.

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

LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 2:48) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 0:14) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 10:33) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 2:00) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 6:57) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 11:12) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 3:52) LA field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q3 9:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs LA?

Taylen Green (LA), 38.5% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -2.31 total passing EPA. A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 50.0% completion, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.46 total passing EPA.

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

T. Holt (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.57 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.90 EPA): (9:00) T.Green pass to T.Holt ran ob at NO 36 for 19 yards (S.Knight)..

Was New Orleans Saints vs LA a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. New Orleans Saints won 31-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 8-3 Now 8-4 L

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