Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 28–15 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 7–15 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- W. Jackson
- Top passer
- D. Culpepper
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:54) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 46 for -4 yards (93-D.Howard). FUMBLES (93-D…
- Game date
- 2001-10-07
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Minnesota Vikings 28–15 on 2001-10-07. W. Jackson posted a game-high +6.11 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
 New Orleans Saints | 6 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(10:32) 3-J.Carney 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(5:00) 3-J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(:25) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 29, Run 0
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger. PENALTY on NO-36-M.Hawthorne, Running Into the Kicker, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(7:54) 34-R.Williams right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(4:34) 3-J.Carney 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(10:05) 3-J.Carney 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(5:54) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 46 for -4 yards (93-D.Howard). FUMBLES (93-D.Howard), touched at MIN 47, RECOVERED by NO-28-C.Oldham at MIN 38. 28-C.Oldham for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(:19) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-B.Chamberlain for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 19, Run 0
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-D.Culpepper rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(8:41) 3-J.Carney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 10:32FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 32
- Score
- 0-3
(10:32) 3-J.Carney 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 5:00FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 6
- Score
- 0-6
(5:00) 3-J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 0:25TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 29
- Score
- 6-6
(:25) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 29, Run 0
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 0:19XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-6
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger. PENALTY on NO-36-M.Hawthorne, Running Into the Kicker, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 7:54TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 7-12
(7:54) 34-R.Williams right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 4:34FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 27
- Score
- 7-15
(4:34) 3-J.Carney 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 10:05FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 11
- Score
- 7-18
(10:05) 3-J.Carney 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 5:54TD COC. OldhamPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 50
- Score
- 7-24
(5:54) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 46 for -4 yards (93-D.Howard). FUMBLES (93-D.Howard), touched at MIN 47, RECOVERED by NO-28-C.Oldham at MIN 38. 28-C.Oldham for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 5:38XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-25
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 0:19TD BCB. ChamberlainPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 19
- Score
- 13-25
(:19) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-B.Chamberlain for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 19, Run 0
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 0:14Safety DCD. CulpepperPoints+2
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 15-25
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-D.Culpepper rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 8:41FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 15-28
(8:41) 3-J.Carney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1W. Jackson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.11 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 2J. Kleinsasser · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 3B. Chamberlain · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 4H. Morrow · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 5Ryan Williams · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 6A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +2.29 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 7Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 8
Joe Reed · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.46 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
W. Jackson — NO · Receiving
W. Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+6.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.68 EPA per play.
W. Jackson's top snap (+4.10 EPA): (6:10) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 88-W.Jackson to MIN 7 for 37 yards (21-H.Jones). PENALTY on MIN-21-H.Jones, Face Mask (15 Yards), 4 yards, enforced at MIN 7. Pass 12, Run 25
Biggest single play (-7.74 EPA): D. Culpepper — (5:54) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 46 for -4 yards (93-D.Howard). FUMBLES (93-D.Howard), touched at MIN 47, RECOVERED by NO-28-C.Oldham at MIN 38. 28-C.Oldham for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Culpepper led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · -0.18 EPA/play · -7.76 total EPA
- A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 34 dropbacks · 44.1% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.132 | +0.035 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.6% | 46.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.180 | +0.065 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.149 | -0.091 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.035 | +0.132 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.0% | 53.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.13 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.04 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, -9.63 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +3.02 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (D. Culpepper pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Ryan Williams
- New Orleans Saints — C. Oldham
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Chamberlain (D. Culpepper pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–6. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the MIN 32 (Q1 10:32) — (10:32) 3-J.Carney 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the MIN 6 (Q1 5:00) — (5:00) 3-J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NO 29 (Q1 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 29, Run 0; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 0:19).
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 9–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 7:54) — (7:54) 34-R.Williams right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the MIN 27 (Q2 4:34) — (4:34) 3-J.Carney 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–8. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the MIN 11 (Q3 10:05) — (10:05) 3-J.Carney 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 50 (Q3 5:54); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 5:38) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NO 19 (Q3 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-B.Chamberlain for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 19, Run 0; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the NO 2 (Q3 0:14) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-D.Culpepper rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the MIN 15 (Q4 8:41) — (8:41) 3-J.Carney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 5:54) — (5:54) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 46 for -4 yards (93-D.Howard). FUMBLES (93-D.Howard), touched at MIN 47, RECOVERED by NO-28-C.Oldham at MIN 38. 28-C.Oldham for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 29, Run 0
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 6:10) — (6:10) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 88-W.Jackson to MIN 7 for 37 yards (21-H.Jones). PENALTY on MIN-21-H.Jones, Face Mask (15 Yards), 4 yards, enforced at MIN 7. Pass 12, Run 25
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 13:01) — (13:01) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 34-R.Williams to MIN 24 for 16 yards (21-H.Jones, 27-K.Thibodeaux). Pass 6, Run 10
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 88-W.Jackson pushed ob at NO 36 for 10 yards (27-K.Thibodeaux). Pass 5, Run 5
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 5:54) — (5:54) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 46 for -4 yards (93-D.Howard). FUMBLES (93-D.Howard), touched at MIN 47, RECOVERED by NO-28-C.Oldham at MIN 38. 28-C.Oldham for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 6:10) — (6:10) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 88-W.Jackson to MIN 7 for 37 yards (21-H.Jones). PENALTY on MIN-21-H.Jones, Face Mask (15 Yards), 4 yards, enforced at MIN 7. Pass 12, Run 25
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 29, Run 0
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 1:16) — (1:16) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 87-J.Horn INTERCEPTED by 25-E.Kelly at MIN 12. 25-E.Kelly to MIN 3 for -9 yards (87-J.Horn).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 10:32 · MIN 32 · Score 0-3
(10:32) 3-J.Carney 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 5:00 · MIN 6 · Score 0-6
(5:00) 3-J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 0:25 · NO 29 · Score 6-6
(:25) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 29, Run 0 - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 0:19 · NO 2 · Score 7-6
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger. PENALTY on NO-36-M.Hawthorne, Running Into the Kicker, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 7:54 · MIN 1 · Score 7-12
(7:54) 34-R.Williams right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 4:34 · MIN 27 · Score 7-15
(4:34) 3-J.Carney 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 10:05 · MIN 11 · Score 7-18
(10:05) 3-J.Carney 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 5:54 · NO 50 · Score 7-24
(5:54) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 46 for -4 yards (93-D.Howard). FUMBLES (93-D.Howard), touched at MIN 47, RECOVERED by NO-28-C.Oldham at MIN 38. 28-C.Oldham for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 5:38 · MIN 2 · Score 7-25
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 0:19 · NO 19 · Score 13-25
(:19) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-B.Chamberlain for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 19, Run 0 - Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q3 0:14 · NO 2 · Score 15-25
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-D.Culpepper rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 8:41 · MIN 15 · Score 15-28
(8:41) 3-J.Carney 33 yard field goal 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.
- W. Jackson (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints on 2001-10-07?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Minnesota Vikings 28-15 in Week 4, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, New Orleans Saints 6; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, New Orleans Saints 9; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 8, New Orleans Saints 10; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, New Orleans Saints 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 15, New Orleans Saints 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 0:25) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Williams (Q2 7:54) New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Oldham (Q3 5:54) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — B. Chamberlain (D. Culpepper pass) (Q3 0:19) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q1 10:32, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q1 5:00, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 4:34, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q3 10:05, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 8:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 53.5% completion, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -7.76 total passing EPA. A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 44.1% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.29 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints?
W. Jackson (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.11 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+4.10 EPA): (6:10) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 88-W.Jackson to MIN 7 for 37 yards (21-H.Jones). PENALTY on MIN-21-H.Jones, Face Mask (15 Yards), 4 yards, enforced at MIN 7. Pass 12, Run 25.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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