Quick answer
- Winner
- Seattle Seahawks
- Final score
- Seattle Seahawks 20–10 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 10–7 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Poole
- Top passer
- J. Kitna
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:14) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass to K.Poole for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2000-09-17
Game summary
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New Orleans Saints 20–10 on 2000-09-17, overcoming New Orleans Saints's 10–7 halftime lead. K. Poole posted a game-high +6.20 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(11:25) R.Watters left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
K.Heppner extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.
(5:14) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass to K.Poole for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
(9:31) D.Brien 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. PENALTY on NO-K.Turley, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(15:00) K.Heppner 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.
(15:00) J.Kitna pass to I.Mili for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
K.Heppner extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.
(3:56) K.Heppner 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.
SEASeattle SeahawksFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 11:25TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 7
- Score
- 0-6
(11:25) R.Watters left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 8:35XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 0-7
K.Heppner extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 5:14TD Points+6
- Yard line
- SEA 49
- Score
- 6-7
(5:14) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass to K.Poole for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 0:57XP Points+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 7-7
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:31FG Points+3
- Yard line
- SEA 6
- Score
- 10-7
(9:31) D.Brien 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. PENALTY on NO-K.Turley, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 15:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NO 13
- Score
- 10-10
(15:00) K.Heppner 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 10-16
(15:00) J.Kitna pass to I.Mili for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 9:23XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-17
K.Heppner extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 3:56FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NO 26
- Score
- 10-20
(3:56) K.Heppner 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1K. Poole · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.20 EPA/play
- 2J. Kitna · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +5.21 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 3R. Watters · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +3.64 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 4
Ryan Williams · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play - 5I. Mili · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 6S. Alexander · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 7C. Fauria · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 8K. Bailey · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.58 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
K. Poole — NO · Receiving
K. Poole posted the highest total EPA (+6.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +6.20 EPA per play.
K. Poole's top snap (+6.20 EPA): (5:14) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass to K.Poole for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) · 34 dropbacks · 64.7% completion · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.21 total EPA
- J. Blake (New Orleans Saints) · 27 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.43 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.023 | +0.123 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.7% | 44.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.046 | +0.153 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.118 | +0.085 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.123 | -0.023 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.4% | 54.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.02 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Seattle Seahawks: +0.12 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 9 drives, +1.59 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 9 drives, +10.22 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q1 11:25) — (11:25) R.Watters left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 8:35) — K.Heppner extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SEA 49 (Q1 5:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass to K.Poole for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 0:57) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the SEA 6 (Q2 9:31).
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NO 13 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) K.Heppner 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) J.Kitna pass to I.Mili for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 9:23) — K.Heppner extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NO 26 (Q4 3:56) — (3:56) K.Heppner 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 15:00) — K.Heppner kicks 71 yards from SEA 30 to NO -1. C.Morton to NO 24 for 25 yards (I.Kacyvenski).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 5:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass to K.Poole for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) J.Kitna pass to I.Mili for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) K.Heppner 37 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 9:31) — (9:31) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass to R.Williams pushed ob at SEA 29 for 12 yards (S.Springs).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 5:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass to K.Poole for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 9:31) — (9:31) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass incomplete to J.Reed.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:43) — (1:43) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass incomplete to J.Horn.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) K.Heppner 37 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 11:25 · NO 7 · Score 0-6
(11:25) R.Watters left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 8:35 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
K.Heppner extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 5:14 · SEA 49 · Score 6-7
(5:14) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass to K.Poole for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 0:57 · SEA 2 · Score 7-7
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 9:31 · SEA 6 · Score 10-7
(9:31) D.Brien 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. PENALTY on NO-K.Turley, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 15:00 · NO 13 · Score 10-10
(15:00) K.Heppner 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · NO 1 · Score 10-16
(15:00) J.Kitna pass to I.Mili for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 9:23 · NO 2 · Score 10-17
K.Heppner extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 3:56 · NO 26 · Score 10-20
(3:56) K.Heppner 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Seattle Seahawks earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- K. Poole (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Seattle Seahawks on 2000-09-17?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New Orleans Saints 20-10 in Week 3, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 3, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 0, Seattle Seahawks 10; Final: New Orleans Saints 10, Seattle Seahawks 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 11:25) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 5:14) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q2 9:31, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q3 15:00, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q4 3:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Seattle Seahawks?
J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks), 64.7% completion, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.21 total passing EPA. J. Blake (New Orleans Saints), 51.9% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.43 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Seattle Seahawks?
K. Poole (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.20 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 1 snaps. Their top snap (+6.20 EPA): (5:14) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass to K.Poole for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
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