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NFL · Week 17 · December 24, 2000 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. New Orleans Saints: 2000 Week 17 Recap

Rams defeat Saints 26–21 in Week 17

T.Holt led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 26–21 Week 17 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 26 10–6 Winner
Final 26–21
New Orleans Saints 21 10–6
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
26–21
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 10–7 New Orleans Saints
Top passer
A. Brooks
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Holt
Game date
December 24, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • T.Holt 5 REC · 121 YDS +7.1 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Faulk 34 CAR · 220 YDS · 2 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Taylen Green 6/11 · 108 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • Jimmy Horn Jr.
    Jimmy Horn Jr. 5 REC · 60 YDS · 1 TD +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Jordan Moore
    Jordan Moore 4 CAR · 45 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Reed
    Joe Reed 2 REC · 36 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 26–21 New Orleans Saints
Halftime
LA 10–7 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Holt
Top passer
A. Brooks
Biggest EPA play
(10:39) K.Warner pass intended for I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by D.Smith at STL 41. D.Smith for 4…
Game date
2000-12-24

Game summary

The LA beat the New Orleans Saints 26–21 on 2000-12-24. T. Holt posted a game-high +7.08 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA7397026
New Orleans Saints07014021

Scoring Map

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

LALA
NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 9:21TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 13
    Score
    6-0

    (9:21) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, Run 13

  2. LALA
    Q1 9:15XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 10:39TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 59
    Score
    7-6

    (10:39) K.Warner pass intended for I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by D.Smith at STL 41. D.Smith for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 10:29XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    7-7

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

  5. LALA
    Q2 1:21FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 1
    Score
    10-7

    (1:21) J.Wilkins 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.

  6. LALA
    Q3 11:45FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 21
    Score
    13-7

    (11:45) J.Wilkins 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.

  7. LALA
    Q3 2:51TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 9
    Score
    19-7

    (2:51) M.Faulk left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 9:28TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 28
    Score
    19-13

    (9:28) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10, Run 18

  9. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 9:21XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    19-14

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

  10. LALA
    Q4 3:29TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 1
    Score
    25-14

    (3:29) M.Faulk right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. LALA
    Q4 3:27XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    26-14

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

  12. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 2:31TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 22
    Score
    26-20

    (2:31) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to J.Horn for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 16

  13. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 2:24XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    26-21

    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 · +7.08 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
  2. 2Jimmy Horn Jr.Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.50 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Faulk · LA · Rushing · +5.00 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  4. 4Taylen Green · LA · Passing · +4.78 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Proehl · LA · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  6. 6Jordan MooreJordan Moore · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  7. 7Justin WatsonJustin Watson · LA · Rushing · +1.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  8. 8Joe ReedJoe Reed · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.70 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 (+7.08) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.79 EPA per play.

T. Holt's top snap (+4.62 EPA): (3:38) T.Green pass to T.Holt pushed ob at NO 1 for 42 yards (F.Thomas). Pass 36, Run 6

Biggest single play (-8.63 EPA): Another player — (10:39) K.Warner pass intended for I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by D.Smith at STL 41. D.Smith for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 37 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.55 total EPA
  • Kade Warner (LA) · 20 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · -0.29 EPA/play · -5.82 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLANew Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play+0.055-0.046
Offensive success rate45.5%34.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.033-0.015
Rush EPA/play+0.101-0.182
Defensive EPA/play+0.046-0.055
Defensive success rate65.3%54.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: +0.06 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • New Orleans Saints: -0.05 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • LA: 12 drives, +5.41 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, -3.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • LA — unlisted player (Q1 9:21)
  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q2 10:39)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q3 2:51)
  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q4 9:28)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q4 3:29)
  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q4 2:31)

Field goals

  • LA — unlisted player (Q2 1:21)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q3 11:45)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 7–0. LA found the end zone from the NO 13 (Q1 9:21) — (9:21) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, Run 13; LA added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 9:15) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle..

The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 59 (Q2 10:39) — (10:39) K.Warner pass intended for I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by D.Smith at STL 41. D.Smith for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 10:29) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.; LA connected on a field goal from the NO 1 (Q2 1:21) — (1:21) J.Wilkins 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle..

The third quarter: LA won the period 9–0. LA connected on a field goal from the NO 21 (Q3 11:45) — (11:45) J.Wilkins 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; LA found the end zone from the NO 9 (Q3 2:51) — (2:51) M.Faulk left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 28 (Q4 9:28) — (9:28) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10, Run 18; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 9:21) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.; LA found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q4 3:29) — (3:29) M.Faulk right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 3:27) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 22 (Q4 2:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to J.Horn for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 16; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 2:24) — 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) — J.Wilkins kicks 69 yards from STL 30 to NO 1. F.McAfee to NO 21 for 20 yards (M.Bowen). [WPA +54.2% · EPA +0.02]
  • LA (Q2 10:39) — (10:39) K.Warner pass intended for I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by D.Smith at STL 41. D.Smith for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -26.0% · EPA -8.63]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 9:28) — (9:28) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10, Run 18 [WPA +14.1% · EPA +3.27]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 12:13) — (12:13) A.Brooks pass intended for K.Poole INTERCEPTED by D.Bly at 50. D.Bly to NO 36 for 14 yards. Lateral to D.Bush to NO 36 for no gain (J.Moore). [WPA -11.6% · EPA -3.85]
  • LA (Q2 8:01) — (8:01) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass to R.Proehl ran ob at NO 41 for 18 yards. Pass 12, Run 6 [WPA +10.0% · EPA +2.16]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q2 10:39) — (10:39) K.Warner pass intended for I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by D.Smith at STL 41. D.Smith for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -26.0% · EPA -8.63]
  • LA (Q4 3:38) — (3:38) T.Green pass to T.Holt pushed ob at NO 1 for 42 yards (F.Thomas). Pass 36, Run 6 [WPA +7.9% · EPA +4.62]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to J.Horn for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 16 [WPA +8.9% · EPA +3.88]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 12:13) — (12:13) A.Brooks pass intended for K.Poole INTERCEPTED by D.Bly at 50. D.Bly to NO 36 for 14 yards. Lateral to D.Bush to NO 36 for no gain (J.Moore). [WPA -11.6% · EPA -3.85]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA TD (+6) — Q1 9:21 · NO 13 · Score 6-0
    (9:21) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, Run 13
  2. LA XP (+1) — Q1 9:15 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
  3. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 10:39 · NO 59 · Score 7-6
    (10:39) K.Warner pass intended for I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by D.Smith at STL 41. D.Smith for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 10:29 · LA 2 · Score 7-7
    D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
  5. LA FG (+3) — Q2 1:21 · NO 1 · Score 10-7
    (1:21) J.Wilkins 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
  6. LA FG (+3) — Q3 11:45 · NO 21 · Score 13-7
    (11:45) J.Wilkins 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
  7. LA TD (+6) — Q3 2:51 · NO 9 · Score 19-7
    (2:51) M.Faulk left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 9:28 · LA 28 · Score 19-13
    (9:28) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10, Run 18
  9. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 9:21 · LA 2 · Score 19-14
    D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
  10. LA TD (+6) — Q4 3:29 · NO 1 · Score 25-14
    (3:29) M.Faulk right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. LA XP (+1) — Q4 3:27 · NO 2 · Score 26-14
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
  12. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 2:31 · LA 22 · Score 26-20
    (2:31) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to J.Horn for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 16
  13. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 2:24 · LA 2 · Score 26-21
    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.

  • LA 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 LA vs New Orleans Saints on 2000-12-24?

The LA beat the New Orleans Saints 26-21 in Week 17, 2000.

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

Q1: LA 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: LA 3, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: LA 9, New Orleans Saints 0; Q4: LA 7, New Orleans Saints 14; Final: LA 26, New Orleans Saints 21.

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

LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 9:21) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 10:39) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 2:51) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 9:28) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 3:29) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:31) LA field goal — unlisted player (Q2 1:21, 3 pts) LA field goal — unlisted player (Q3 11:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 43.2% completion, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.55 total passing EPA. Kade Warner (LA), 60.0% completion, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -5.82 total passing EPA.

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

T. Holt (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.08 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+4.62 EPA): (3:38) T.Green pass to T.Holt pushed ob at NO 1 for 42 yards (F.Thomas). Pass 36, Run 6.

Was LA vs New Orleans Saints a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. LA won 26-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W

New Orleans Saints

Entered 10-5 Now 10-6 L

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