Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 21–10 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 7–10 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Ryan Williams
- Top passer
- Jack Plummer
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:16) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by K.Mitchell at ARI 40. K.Mitchell for 40 yar…
- Game date
- 2000-10-29
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Arizona Cardinals 21–10 on 2000-10-29, overcoming Arizona Cardinals's 10–7 halftime lead. Ryan Williams posted a game-high +5.34 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 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(2:39) J.Blake pass to L.Hall for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
(:22) J.Plummer pass to T.Hardy for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
(5:28) C.Blanchard 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
(5:16) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by K.Mitchell at ARI 40. K.Mitchell for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI, Illegal Shift, declined.
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
(10:36) R.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 2:39TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 6-0
(2:39) J.Blake pass to L.Hall for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 2:31XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-0
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 0:22TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 3
- Score
- 7-6
(:22) J.Plummer pass to T.Hardy for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 0:12XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-7
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 5:28FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NO 16
- Score
- 7-10
(5:28) C.Blanchard 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 5:16TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 50
- Score
- 13-10
(5:16) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by K.Mitchell at ARI 40. K.Mitchell for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI, Illegal Shift, declined.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 5:07XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 14-10
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 10:36TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 20-10
(10:36) R.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 10:32XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 21-10
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
Ryan Williams · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.34 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play - 2F. Sanders · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 3Denzel Boston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 4T. Hardy · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 5
Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play - 6
Truman Jones · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.69 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 7M. Jenkins · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 8C. Morton · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.37 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
Ryan Williams — NO · Receiving
Ryan Williams posted the highest total EPA (+5.34) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-8.73 EPA): Another player — (5:16) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by K.Mitchell at ARI 40. K.Mitchell for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI, Illegal Shift, declined.
Quarterback report card
Jack Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 51 dropbacks · 51.0% completion · -0.17 EPA/play · -8.63 total EPA
- J. Blake (New Orleans Saints) · 28 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +0.88 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.083 | -0.061 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.4% | 45.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.030 | -0.151 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.010 | +0.089 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.061 | -0.083 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.2% | 57.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.08 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.06 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 10 drives, -5.85 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +7.07 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q1 2:39) — (2:39) J.Blake pass to L.Hall for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 2:31) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q1 0:22) — (:22) J.Plummer pass to T.Hardy for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 0:12) — C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NO 16 (Q2 5:28) — (5:28) C.Blanchard 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 50 (Q3 5:16); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 5:07) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q4 10:36) — (10:36) R.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 10:32) — 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) — C.Blanchard kicks 58 yards from ARI 30 to NO 12. C.Morton to NO 39 for 27 yards (M.Maddox).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 5:16) — (5:16) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by K.Mitchell at ARI 40. K.Mitchell for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI, Illegal Shift, declined.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 11:21) — (11:21) T.Gowin punts 43 yards to ARI 13, Center-K.Houser. M.Cody to ARI 13 for no gain (F.McAfee). FUMBLES (F.McAfee), RECOVERED by NO-M.Hawthorne at ARI 16.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 1:30) — (1:30) D.Brien 45 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 0:10) — (:10) J.Plummer pass to M.Pittman to NO 22 for 8 yards (F.Weary, K.Mitchell).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 5:16) — (5:16) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by K.Mitchell at ARI 40. K.Mitchell for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI, Illegal Shift, declined.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 11:21) — (11:21) T.Gowin punts 43 yards to ARI 13, Center-K.Houser. M.Cody to ARI 13 for no gain (F.McAfee). FUMBLES (F.McAfee), RECOVERED by NO-M.Hawthorne at ARI 16.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 7:16) — (7:16) J.Plummer sacked at ARI 45 for -7 yards (L.Glover). FUMBLES (L.Glover), RECOVERED by NO-D.Howard at ARI 41.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 1:22) — (1:22) J.Plummer pass to F.Sanders pushed ob at NO 4 for 40 yards (F.Weary).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 2:39 · ARI 1 · Score 6-0
(2:39) J.Blake pass to L.Hall for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 2:31 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 0:22 · NO 3 · Score 7-6
(:22) J.Plummer pass to T.Hardy for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 0:12 · NO 2 · Score 7-7
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 5:28 · NO 16 · Score 7-10
(5:28) C.Blanchard 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 5:16 · NO 50 · Score 13-10
(5:16) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by K.Mitchell at ARI 40. K.Mitchell for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI, Illegal Shift, declined. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 5:07 · ARI 2 · Score 14-10
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 10:36 · ARI 1 · Score 20-10
(10:36) R.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 10:32 · ARI 2 · Score 21-10
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.
- Ryan Williams (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals on 2000-10-29?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Arizona Cardinals 21-10 in Week 9, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 0, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Final: New Orleans Saints 21, Arizona Cardinals 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 2:39) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 0:22) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 5:16) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:36) Arizona Cardinals field goal — unlisted player (Q2 5:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals?
Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 51.0% completion, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -8.63 total passing EPA. J. Blake (New Orleans Saints), 57.1% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +0.88 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals?
Ryan Williams (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.34 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
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