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NFL · Week 14 · December 3, 2000 · 12 min read

Denver Broncos vs. New Orleans Saints: 2000 Week 14 Recap

Broncos defeat Saints 38–23 in Week 14

M.Anderson led Fantasy Impact as Broncos prevailed in a 38–23 Week 14 finish.

Denver Broncos 38 9–4 Winner
Final 38–23
New Orleans Saints 23 8–5
Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
38–23
Halftime
Denver Broncos 28–13 New Orleans Saints
Top passer
A. Brooks
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Anderson
Game date
December 3, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • M.Anderson 37 CAR · 251 YDS · 4 TD +15.9 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Frerotte 11/17 · 200 YDS · 1 TD +12.0 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Carswell 3 REC · 62 YDS · 1 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • A.Brooks 30/54 · 434 YDS · 2 TD +12.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 8 REC · 122 YDS +8.0 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Glover 2 REC · 58 YDS · 1 TD +5.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
Denver Broncos 38–23 New Orleans Saints
Halftime
Denver Broncos 28–13 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Anderson
Top passer
A. Brooks
Biggest EPA play
(:51) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Run 4
Game date
2000-12-03

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the New Orleans Saints 38–23 on 2000-12-03. M. Anderson posted a game-high +15.89 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Denver Broncos72137038
New Orleans Saints7637023

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos
NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 3:28TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 13
    Score
    6-0

    (3:28) M.Anderson right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 3:23XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    7-0

    J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.

  3. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 0:41TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 19
    Score
    7-6

    (:41) A.Brooks pass to A.Glover for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 19, Run 0

  4. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 0:35XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    7-7

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

  5. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 9:50TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 5
    Score
    13-7

    (9:50) M.Anderson right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 9:45XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    14-7

    J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.

  7. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 6:47FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 12
    Score
    14-10

    (6:47) D.Brien 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.

  8. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 6:04TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 43
    Score
    20-10

    (6:04) G.Frerotte pass to D.Carswell for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, Run 40

  9. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 5:54XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    21-10

    J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.

  10. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 2:34TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 7
    Score
    27-10

    (2:34) M.Anderson left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 2:29XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    28-10

    J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.

  12. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 0:01FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 1
    Score
    28-13

    (:01) D.Brien 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.

  13. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 10:05FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 4
    Score
    31-13

    (10:05) J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.

  14. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q3 5:03FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 24
    Score
    31-16

    (5:03) D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.

  15. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 8:22TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    37-16

    (8:22) M.Anderson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 8:19XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    38-16

    J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.

  17. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 0:51TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 28
    Score
    38-22

    (:51) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Run 4

  18. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 0:45XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    38-23

    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. 1M. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +15.89 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  2. 2A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +12.24 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  3. 3G. Frerotte · Denver Broncos · Passing · +12.02 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  4. 4Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.00 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  5. 5A. Glover · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.92 EPA/play
  6. 6Jimmy Horn Jr.Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Carswell · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
  8. 8E. McCaffrey · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.97 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

M. Anderson — DEN · Rushing

M. Anderson posted the highest total EPA (+15.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.

M. Anderson's top snap (+3.78 EPA): (11:14) M.Anderson left tackle pushed ob at NO 7 for 47 yards (S.Knight).

Biggest single play (+5.15 EPA): Another player — (:51) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Run 4

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) · 54 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +0.23 EPA/play · +12.24 total EPA
  • G. Frerotte (Denver Broncos) · 17 dropbacks · 64.7% completion · +0.71 EPA/play · +12.02 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDenver BroncosNew Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play+0.242+0.028
Offensive success rate41.9%45.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.638+0.199
Rush EPA/play+0.246-0.647
Defensive EPA/play-0.028-0.242
Defensive success rate54.7%58.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs +0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Denver Broncos: +0.24 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • New Orleans Saints: +0.03 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 12 drives, +22.46 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +2.39 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q1 3:28)
  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q1 0:41)
  • Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q2 9:50)
  • Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q2 6:04)
  • Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q2 2:34)
  • Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q4 8:22)
  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q4 0:51)

Field goals

  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q2 6:47)
  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q2 0:01)
  • Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q3 10:05)
  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q3 5:03)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NO 13 (Q1 3:28) — (3:28) M.Anderson right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 3:23) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DEN 19 (Q1 0:41) — (:41) A.Brooks pass to A.Glover for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 19, Run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 0:35) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 21–6. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NO 5 (Q2 9:50) — (9:50) M.Anderson right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 9:45) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DEN 12 (Q2 6:47) — (6:47) D.Brien 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NO 43 (Q2 6:04) — (6:04) G.Frerotte pass to D.Carswell for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, Run 40; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 5:54) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q2 2:34) — (2:34) M.Anderson left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 2:29) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DEN 1 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) D.Brien 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NO 4 (Q3 10:05) — (10:05) J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DEN 24 (Q3 5:03) — (5:03) D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q4 8:22) — (8:22) M.Anderson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 8:19) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DEN 28 (Q4 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Run 4; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 0:45) — 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) — S.Lindsey kicks 64 yards from DEN 30 to NO 6. C.Morton to NO 22 for 16 yards (K.Burns). [WPA +54.7% · EPA +0.05]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 11:14) — (11:14) M.Anderson left tackle pushed ob at NO 7 for 47 yards (S.Knight). [WPA +12.3% · EPA +3.78]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 0:41) — (:41) A.Brooks pass to A.Glover for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 19, Run 0 [WPA +10.8% · EPA +2.72]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 9:50) — (9:50) M.Anderson right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +3.01]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 7:30) — (7:30) D.Brien 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. [WPA -8.9% · EPA -2.80]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Run 4 [WPA -0.0% · EPA +5.15]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q3 6:36) — (6:36) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to R.Wilson to DEN 17 for 23 yards (B.Jenkins). Pass 3, Run 20 [WPA +3.5% · EPA +4.56]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 6:04) — (6:04) G.Frerotte pass to D.Carswell for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, Run 40 [WPA +7.8% · EPA +4.44]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 11:14) — (11:14) M.Anderson left tackle pushed ob at NO 7 for 47 yards (S.Knight). [WPA +12.3% · EPA +3.78]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 3:28 · NO 13 · Score 6-0
    (3:28) M.Anderson right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 3:23 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
    J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
  3. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 0:41 · DEN 19 · Score 7-6
    (:41) A.Brooks pass to A.Glover for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 19, Run 0
  4. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 0:35 · DEN 2 · Score 7-7
    D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
  5. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 9:50 · NO 5 · Score 13-7
    (9:50) M.Anderson right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 9:45 · NO 2 · Score 14-7
    J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
  7. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 6:47 · DEN 12 · Score 14-10
    (6:47) D.Brien 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
  8. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 6:04 · NO 43 · Score 20-10
    (6:04) G.Frerotte pass to D.Carswell for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, Run 40
  9. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 5:54 · NO 2 · Score 21-10
    J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
  10. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 2:34 · NO 7 · Score 27-10
    (2:34) M.Anderson left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 2:29 · NO 2 · Score 28-10
    J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
  12. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · DEN 1 · Score 28-13
    (:01) D.Brien 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
  13. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 10:05 · NO 4 · Score 31-13
    (10:05) J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
  14. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 5:03 · DEN 24 · Score 31-16
    (5:03) D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
  15. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 8:22 · NO 2 · Score 37-16
    (8:22) M.Anderson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 8:19 · NO 2 · Score 38-16
    J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
  17. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 0:51 · DEN 28 · Score 38-22
    (:51) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Run 4
  18. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 0:45 · DEN 2 · Score 38-23
    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.

  • Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • M. Anderson (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints on 2000-12-03?

The Denver Broncos beat the New Orleans Saints 38-23 in Week 14, 2000.

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

Q1: Denver Broncos 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 21, New Orleans Saints 6; Q3: Denver Broncos 3, New Orleans Saints 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: Denver Broncos 38, New Orleans Saints 23.

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

Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 3:28) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 0:41) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 9:50) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 6:04) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 2:34) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 8:22) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:51) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q2 6:47, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q3 10:05, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q3 5:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints?

A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 55.6% completion, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +12.24 total passing EPA. G. Frerotte (Denver Broncos), 64.7% completion, +0.71 EPA per dropback, +12.02 total passing EPA.

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

M. Anderson (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.89 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+3.78 EPA): (11:14) M.Anderson left tackle pushed ob at NO 7 for 47 yards (S.Knight)..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W

New Orleans Saints

Entered 8-4 Now 8-5 L

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