Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 27–23 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 7–10 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Brooks
- Top passer
- A. Brooks
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:50) 2-A.Brooks FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 41, touched at CAR 41, RECOVERED by CAR-77-K.Je…
- Game date
- 2001-12-02
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 27–23 on 2001-12-02. A. Brooks posted a game-high +14.36 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 23 |
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(4:09) 16-C.Weinke up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(7:36) 3-J.Carney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(:57) 2-A.Brooks pass to 44-T.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0 Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(9:05) 3-J.Carney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(2:45) 4-J.Kasay 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(15:00) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-A.Connell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10, Run 4
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(13:13) 4-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(5:50) 16-C.Weinke up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(2:45) 4-J.Kasay 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(1:35) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, Run 0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 4:09TD CWC. WeinkePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 6-0
(4:09) 16-C.Weinke up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 4:05XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 7:36FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 24
- Score
- 7-3
(7:36) 3-J.Carney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:57TD Tyron SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 4
- Score
- 7-9
(:57) 2-A.Brooks pass to 44-T.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0 Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:49XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 7-10
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:05FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 6
- Score
- 7-13
(9:05) 3-J.Carney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 2:45FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 30
- Score
- 10-13
(2:45) 4-J.Kasay 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 15:00TD ACA. ConnellPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 14
- Score
- 10-19
(15:00) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-A.Connell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10, Run 4
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 14:56XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 10-20
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 13:13FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 13-20
(13:13) 4-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 5:50TD CWC. WeinkePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 19-20
(5:50) 16-C.Weinke up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 5:49XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 20-20
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 2:45FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 34
- Score
- 23-20
(2:45) 4-J.Kasay 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:35TD Jimmy Horn Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 17
- Score
- 23-26
(1:35) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, Run 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:31XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 23-27
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +14.36 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +12.05 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 3C. Weinke · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +3.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
- 4
Ryan Williams · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 5I. Byrd · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 6Tyron Smith · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.29 EPA/play
- 7Dayon Hayes · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 8A. Connell · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.08 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
A. Brooks — NO · Passing
A. Brooks posted the highest total EPA (+14.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 47 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
A. Brooks's top snap (-4.91 EPA): (3:50) 2-A.Brooks FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 41, touched at CAR 41, RECOVERED by CAR-77-K.Jenkins at CAR 41. 77-K.Jenkins to CAR 41 for no gain (34-R.Williams).
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) · 47 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +0.31 EPA/play · +14.36 total EPA
- C. Weinke (Carolina Panthers) · 30 dropbacks · 36.7% completion · -0.11 EPA/play · -3.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.058 | +0.050 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.6% | 45.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.030 | +0.306 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.242 | -0.356 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.050 | -0.058 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.6% | 55.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Carolina Panthers +0.06, New Orleans Saints +0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.06 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.05 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, +4.29 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +4.83 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — C. Weinke
- New Orleans Saints — Tyron Smith (A. Brooks pass)
- New Orleans Saints — A. Connell (A. Brooks pass)
- Carolina Panthers — C. Weinke
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q1 4:09) — (4:09) 16-C.Weinke up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 4:05) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 24 (Q2 7:36) — (7:36) 3-J.Carney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q2 0:57) — (:57) 2-A.Brooks pass to 44-T.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0 Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 0:49) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 6 (Q3 9:05) — (9:05) 3-J.Carney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 30 (Q3 2:45) — (2:45) 4-J.Kasay 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–13. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 14 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-A.Connell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10, Run 4; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 14:56) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 6 (Q4 13:13) — (13:13) 4-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q4 5:50) — (5:50) 16-C.Weinke up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 5:49) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 34 (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) 4-J.Kasay 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 17 (Q4 1:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, Run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 1:31) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) 4-J.Kasay 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:28) — (2:28) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 34-R.Williams to CAR 32 for 42 yards (37-J.Hitchcock). Pass 0, Run 42
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:33) — (:33) 16-C.Weinke sacked at CAR 47 for -6 yards (56-C.Clemons).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, Run 0
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 14:56) — 4-T.Gowin kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to CAR 6. 89-S.Smith to NO 12 for 82 yards (28-C.Oldham).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 3:50) — (3:50) 2-A.Brooks FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 41, touched at CAR 41, RECOVERED by CAR-77-K.Jenkins at CAR 41. 77-K.Jenkins to CAR 41 for no gain (34-R.Williams).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 14:56) — 4-T.Gowin kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to CAR 6. 89-S.Smith to NO 12 for 82 yards (28-C.Oldham).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, Run 0
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 8:27) — (8:27) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 88-W.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 37-J.Hitchcock at CAR 34. 37-J.Hitchcock to NO 31 for 35 yards (62-J.Fontenot).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 4:09 · NO 6 · Score 6-0
(4:09) 16-C.Weinke up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 4:05 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 7:36 · CAR 24 · Score 7-3
(7:36) 3-J.Carney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:57 · CAR 4 · Score 7-9
(:57) 2-A.Brooks pass to 44-T.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0 Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:49 · CAR 2 · Score 7-10
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 9:05 · CAR 6 · Score 7-13
(9:05) 3-J.Carney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 2:45 · NO 30 · Score 10-13
(2:45) 4-J.Kasay 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CAR 14 · Score 10-19
(15:00) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-A.Connell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10, Run 4 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · CAR 2 · Score 10-20
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 13:13 · NO 6 · Score 13-20
(13:13) 4-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 5:50 · NO 1 · Score 19-20
(5:50) 16-C.Weinke up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 5:49 · NO 2 · Score 20-20
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 2:45 · NO 34 · Score 23-20
(2:45) 4-J.Kasay 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 1:35 · CAR 17 · Score 23-26
(1:35) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, Run 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 1:31 · CAR 2 · Score 23-27
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints on 2001-12-02?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 27-23 in Week 12, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 0, New Orleans Saints 10; Q3: Carolina Panthers 3, New Orleans Saints 3; Q4: Carolina Panthers 13, New Orleans Saints 14; Final: Carolina Panthers 23, New Orleans Saints 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Weinke (Q1 4:09) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Smith (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 0:57) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Connell (A. Brooks pass) (Q4 15:00) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Weinke (Q4 5:50) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q4 1:35) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 7:36, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q3 9:05, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 2:45, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 13:13, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 2:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 55.3% completion, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +14.36 total passing EPA. C. Weinke (Carolina Panthers), 36.7% completion, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -3.21 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.36 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (-4.91 EPA): (3:50) 2-A.Brooks FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 41, touched at CAR 41, RECOVERED by CAR-77-K.Jenkins at CAR 41. 77-K.Jenkins to CAR 41 for no gain (34-R.Williams)..
Was Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. New Orleans Saints won 27-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-10 Now 1-11 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W
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