Quick answer
- Winner
- LA
- Final score
- LA 34–21 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- LA 21–14 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kade Warner
- Top passer
- A. Brooks
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:13) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 34-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 98-G.Wistrom at NO 38. 9…
- Game date
- 2001-12-17
Game summary
The LA beat the New Orleans Saints 34–21 on 2001-12-17. Kade Warner posted a game-high +21.38 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA | 7 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 34 |
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LALA
(5:51) 2-A.Brooks pass to 44-T.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, Run 1
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(:29) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 0
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
(9:35) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 11, Run 0
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
(2:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(:32) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
(10:14) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 35, Run 5
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
(3:51) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 88-W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 28, Run 0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(14:24) 14-J.Wilkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
(7:58) 14-J.Wilkins 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 5:51TD Tyron SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 4
- Score
- 0-6
(5:51) 2-A.Brooks pass to 44-T.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, Run 1
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 5:46XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- LALA
Q1 0:29TD IBI. BrucePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 6-7
(:29) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 0
- LALA
Q1 0:24XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
- LALA
Q2 9:35TD IBI. BrucePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 11
- Score
- 13-7
(9:35) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 11, Run 0
- LALA
Q2 9:31XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 14-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:00TD Jimmy Horn Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- LA 6
- Score
- 14-13
(2:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:56XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 14-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- LALA
Q2 0:32TD MFM. FaulkPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 4
- Score
- 20-14
(:32) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0
- LALA
Q2 0:28XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 21-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
- LALA
Q3 10:14TD IBI. BrucePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 40
- Score
- 27-14
(10:14) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 35, Run 5
- LALA
Q3 10:07XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 28-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 3:51TD WJW. JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 28
- Score
- 28-20
(3:51) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 88-W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 28, Run 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 3:45XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 28-21
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- LALA
Q4 14:24FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NO 25
- Score
- 31-21
(14:24) 14-J.Wilkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
- LALA
Q4 7:58FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NO 9
- Score
- 34-21
(7:58) 14-J.Wilkins 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Kade Warner · LA · Passing · +21.38 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 2W. Jackson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +12.14 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 3I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +11.04 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 4T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +5.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 5R. Proehl · LA · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
- 6Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 7A. Hakim · LA · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 8M. Faulk · LA · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.13 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
Kade Warner — LA · Passing
Kade Warner posted the highest total EPA (+21.38) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
Kade Warner's top snap (+4.95 EPA): (10:14) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 35, Run 5
Biggest single play (-5.23 EPA): A. Brooks — (11:13) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 34-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 98-G.Wistrom at NO 38. 98-G.Wistrom to NO 38 for no gain (65-C.Naeole).
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) · 49 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.85 total EPA
- Kade Warner (LA) · 39 dropbacks · 59.0% completion · +0.55 EPA/play · +21.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | LA | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.176 | -0.034 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.1% | 42.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.504 | -0.118 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.279 | -0.092 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.034 | -0.176 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.8% | 52.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- LA: +0.18 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.03 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- LA: 13 drives, +15.32 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -3.10 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Tyron Smith (A. Brooks pass)
- LA — I. Bruce (Kade Warner pass)
- LA — I. Bruce (Kade Warner pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass)
- LA — M. Faulk (Kade Warner pass)
- LA — I. Bruce (Kade Warner pass)
- New Orleans Saints — W. Jackson (A. Brooks pass)
Field goals
- LA — Jordan Wilkins
- LA — Jordan Wilkins
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 LA 4 (Q1 5:51) — (5:51) 2-A.Brooks pass to 44-T.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, Run 1; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 5:46) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; LA found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q1 0:29) — (:29) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 0; LA added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 0:24) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
The second quarter: LA won the period 14–7. LA found the end zone from the NO 11 (Q2 9:35) — (9:35) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 11, Run 0; LA added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 9:31) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 1:56) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; LA found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q2 0:32) — (:32) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0; LA added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 0:28) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. LA found the end zone from the NO 40 (Q3 10:14) — (10:14) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 35, Run 5; LA added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 10:07) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LA 28 (Q3 3:51) — (3:51) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 88-W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 28, Run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 3:45) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The fourth quarter: LA won the period 6–0. LA connected on a field goal from the NO 25 (Q4 14:24) — (14:24) 14-J.Wilkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; LA connected on a field goal from the NO 9 (Q4 7:58) — (7:58) 14-J.Wilkins 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 3:06) — (3:06) 4-T.Gowin punts 43 yards to LA 42, Center-47-K.Houser. 81-A.Hakim MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NO-25-F.McAfee at LA 38.
- LA (Q1 0:29) — (:29) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 0
- LA (Q3 10:14) — (10:14) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 35, Run 5
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 3:51) — (3:51) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 88-W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 28, Run 0
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 9:33) — (9:33) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 85-C.Cleeland to LA 33 for 12 yards (52-T.Polley). Pass 11, Run 1
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 11:13) — (11:13) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 34-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 98-G.Wistrom at NO 38. 98-G.Wistrom to NO 38 for no gain (65-C.Naeole).
- LA (Q3 10:14) — (10:14) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 35, Run 5
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 3:51) — (3:51) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 88-W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 28, Run 0
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 85-C.Cleeland INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at LA 0. Touchback.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 5:51 · LA 4 · Score 0-6
(5:51) 2-A.Brooks pass to 44-T.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, Run 1 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 5:46 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - LA TD (+6) — Q1 0:29 · NO 6 · Score 6-7
(:29) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 0 - LA XP (+1) — Q1 0:24 · NO 2 · Score 7-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 9:35 · NO 11 · Score 13-7
(9:35) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 11, Run 0 - LA XP (+1) — Q2 9:31 · NO 2 · Score 14-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · LA 6 · Score 14-13
(2:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 1:56 · LA 2 · Score 14-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 0:32 · NO 4 · Score 20-14
(:32) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, Run 0 - LA XP (+1) — Q2 0:28 · NO 2 · Score 21-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - LA TD (+6) — Q3 10:14 · NO 40 · Score 27-14
(10:14) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 35, Run 5 - LA XP (+1) — Q3 10:07 · NO 2 · Score 28-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 3:51 · LA 28 · Score 28-20
(3:51) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 88-W.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 28, Run 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 3:45 · LA 2 · Score 28-21
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - LA FG (+3) — Q4 14:24 · NO 25 · Score 31-21
(14:24) 14-J.Wilkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - LA FG (+3) — Q4 7:58 · NO 9 · Score 34-21
(7:58) 14-J.Wilkins 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
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.
- Kade Warner (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won LA vs New Orleans Saints on 2001-12-17?
The LA beat the New Orleans Saints 34-21 in Week 14, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in LA vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: LA 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q2: LA 14, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: LA 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: LA 6, New Orleans Saints 0; Final: LA 34, New Orleans Saints 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Smith (A. Brooks pass) (Q1 5:51) LA touchdown — I. Bruce (K. Warner pass) (Q1 0:29) LA touchdown — I. Bruce (K. Warner pass) (Q2 9:35) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 2:00) LA touchdown — M. Faulk (K. Warner pass) (Q2 0:32) LA touchdown — I. Bruce (K. Warner pass) (Q3 10:14) New Orleans Saints touchdown — W. Jackson (A. Brooks pass) (Q3 3:51) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 14:24, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 7:58, 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), 46.9% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.85 total passing EPA. Kade Warner (LA), 59.0% completion, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +21.38 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs New Orleans Saints?
Kade Warner (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.38 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+4.95 EPA): (10:14) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 35, Run 5.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 10-2 Now 11-2 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L
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