Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 34–16 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 3–17 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Culpepper
- Top passer
- A. Brooks
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:43) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2001-01-06
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New Orleans Saints 34–16 on 2001-01-06. D. Culpepper posted a game-high +19.94 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 10 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(12:05) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(7:50) D.Brien 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
(1:40) G.Anderson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(1:35) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(13:43) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(9:38) A.Brooks pass to D.Stachelski for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
(4:35) G.Anderson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(10:50) R.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(2:29) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 12:05TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 53
- Score
- 0-6
(12:05) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 11:57XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 7
- Score
- 0-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 7:50FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 3-7
(7:50) D.Brien 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 1:40FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NO 5
- Score
- 3-10
(1:40) G.Anderson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 1:35TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 17
- Score
- 3-16
(1:35) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 1:29XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 3-17
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 13:43TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 68
- Score
- 3-23
(13:43) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 13:33XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 3-24
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:38TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 9-24
(9:38) A.Brooks pass to D.Stachelski for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:33XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 10-24
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 4:35FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NO 26
- Score
- 10-27
(4:35) G.Anderson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:50TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-33
(10:50) R.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:46XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-34
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:29TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 48
- Score
- 16-34
(2:29) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +19.94 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 2C. Carter · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +9.87 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 3
Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.26 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play - 4W. Jackson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 5C. Morton · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.34 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 6A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +3.69 total EPA · 57 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 7T. Walters · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 8J. Kleinsasser · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.49 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
D. Culpepper — MIN · Passing
D. Culpepper posted the highest total EPA (+19.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.59 EPA per play.
D. Culpepper's top snap (+5.49 EPA): (13:43) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 68 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) · 57 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +3.69 total EPA
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.59 EPA/play · +19.94 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.019 | +0.167 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.6% | 38.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.065 | +0.586 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.270 | -0.174 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.167 | +0.019 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.5% | 63.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 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 (45th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.17 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +15.21 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, -1.77 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NO 53 (Q1 12:05) — (12:05) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NO 7 (Q1 11:57) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the MIN 15 (Q1 7:50) — (7:50) D.Brien 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NO 5 (Q1 1:40) — (1:40) G.Anderson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NO 17 (Q2 1:35) — (1:35) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 1:29) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NO 68 (Q3 13:43) — (13:43) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 13:33) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q3 9:38) — (9:38) A.Brooks pass to D.Stachelski for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 9:33) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NO 26 (Q3 4:35) — (4:35) G.Anderson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–6. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q4 10:50) — (10:50) R.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 10:46) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIN 48 (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 15:00) — M.Berger kicks 69 yards from MIN 30 to NO 1. F.McAfee to NO 32 for 31 yards (L.Hall; P.Bercich).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 12:05) — (12:05) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 3:42) — (3:42) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter to NO 1 for 34 yards (A.Molden).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 10:03) — (10:03) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to J.Reed to MIN 28 for 13 yards (T.Sawyer).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 6:55) — (6:55) D.Culpepper scrambles right end ran ob at MIN 41 for 10 yards.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 13:43) — (13:43) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass intended for J.Reed INTERCEPTED by R.Tate at NO 30. R.Tate to NO 29 for 1 yard (J.Reed).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 12:05) — (12:05) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 12:05 · NO 53 · Score 0-6
(12:05) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 11:57 · NO 7 · Score 0-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 7:50 · MIN 15 · Score 3-7
(7:50) D.Brien 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 1:40 · NO 5 · Score 3-10
(1:40) G.Anderson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 1:35 · NO 17 · Score 3-16
(1:35) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 1:29 · NO 2 · Score 3-17
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 13:43 · NO 68 · Score 3-23
(13:43) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 13:33 · NO 2 · Score 3-24
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 9:38 · MIN 2 · Score 9-24
(9:38) A.Brooks pass to D.Stachelski for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 9:33 · MIN 2 · Score 10-24
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 4:35 · NO 26 · Score 10-27
(4:35) G.Anderson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 10:50 · NO 2 · Score 10-33
(10:50) R.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 10:46 · NO 2 · Score 10-34
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 2:29 · MIN 48 · Score 16-34
(2:29) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings on 2001-01-06?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New Orleans Saints 34-16 in Wild Card, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 3, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q2: New Orleans Saints 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q4: New Orleans Saints 6, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 16, Minnesota Vikings 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 12:05) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 1:35) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 13:43) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 9:38) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:50) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:29) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q1 7:50, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q1 1:40, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q3 4:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings?
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 52.6% completion, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +3.69 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 50.0% completion, +0.59 EPA per dropback, +19.94 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.94 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+5.49 EPA): (13:43) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 11-6 Now 11-7 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 11-5 Now 12-5 W
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