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NFL · Week 5 · October 14, 2001 · 12 min read

New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers: 2001 Week 5 Recap

Saints defeat Panthers 27–25 in Week 5

C.Cleeland led Fantasy Impact as Saints prevailed in a 27–25 Week 5 finish.

New Orleans Saints 27 3–1 Winner
Final 27–25
Carolina Panthers 25 1–4
Winner
New Orleans Saints
Final score
27–25
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 17–6 Carolina Panthers
Top passer
A. Brooks
FantasyHQ MVP
C.Cleeland
Game date
October 14, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • C.Cleeland 3 REC · 38 YDS · 2 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Williams
    Ryan Williams 31 CAR · 147 YDS · 1 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Jimmy Horn Jr.
    Jimmy Horn Jr. 4 REC · 78 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • Dayon Hayes 7 REC · 44 YDS · 1 TD +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • W.Walls 5 REC · 61 YDS · 1 TD +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Biakabutuka 3 REC · 58 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
New Orleans Saints
Final score
New Orleans Saints 27–25 Carolina Panthers
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 17–6 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
C. Cleeland
Top passer
A. Brooks
Biggest EPA play
(2:04) 4-T.Gowin punts 51 yards to CAR 30, Center-47-K.Houser. 89-S.Smith for 70 yards, TO…
Game date
2001-10-14

Game summary

The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 27–25 on 2001-10-14. C. Cleeland posted a game-high +4.76 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
New Orleans Saints10737027
Carolina Panthers06613025

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NONew Orleans Saints
CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 9:02TD
    CCC. Cleeland

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 11
    Score
    6-0

    (9:02) 2-A.Brooks pass to 85-C.Cleeland for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 8:57XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    7-0

    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.

  3. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 5:41FG
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 12
    Score
    10-0

    (5:41) 3-J.Carney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.

  4. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 12:56TD
    CCC. Cleeland

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 16
    Score
    16-0

    (12:56) 2-A.Brooks pass to 85-C.Cleeland for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 12:49XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    17-0

    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.

  6. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 4:08FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 29
    Score
    17-3

    (4:08) 4-J.Kasay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

  7. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 1:11FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 35
    Score
    17-6

    (1:11) 4-J.Kasay 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

  8. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 4:38TD
    DHDayon Hayes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 9
    Score
    17-12

    (4:38) 16-C.Weinke pass to 81-D.Hayes for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-59-K.Mitchell, Defensive Holding, declined.

  9. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q3 0:10FG
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 21
    Score
    20-12

    (:10) 3-J.Carney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.

  10. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 3:50TD
    WWW. Walls

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 23
    Score
    20-18

    (3:50) 16-C.Weinke pass to 85-W.Walls for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 2:04TD
    Shi Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 81
    Score
    20-24

    (2:04) 4-T.Gowin punts 51 yards to CAR 30, Center-47-K.Houser. 89-S.Smith for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 1:48XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    20-25

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

  13. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 0:00TD
    Ryan Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 1
    Score
    26-25

    (:00) 34-R.Williams left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 0:00XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    27-25

    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).

  1. 1C. Cleeland · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
  2. 2Ryan WilliamsRyan Williams · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +4.61 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  3. 3Jimmy Horn Jr.Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  4. 4Dayon Hayes · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  5. 5W. Walls · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Biakabutuka · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  7. 7D. McAllister · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +0.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
  8. 8Shi SmithShi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.22 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

C. Cleeland — NO · Receiving

C. Cleeland posted the highest total EPA (+4.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.19 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-6.28 EPA): T. Gowin — (2:04) 4-T.Gowin punts 51 yards to CAR 30, Center-47-K.Houser. 89-S.Smith for 70 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) · 48 dropbacks · 29.2% completion · -0.11 EPA/play · -5.30 total EPA
  • C. Weinke (Carolina Panthers) · 46 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -0.19 EPA/play · -8.93 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew Orleans SaintsCarolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play-0.058-0.129
Offensive success rate41.9%36.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.111-0.194
Rush EPA/play+0.137-0.749
Defensive EPA/play+0.129+0.058
Defensive success rate63.7%58.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New Orleans Saints: -0.06 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: -0.13 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 16 drives, -10.31 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • New Orleans Saints: 15 drives, -6.12 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • New Orleans Saints — C. Cleeland (A. Brooks pass) (Q1 9:02)
  • New Orleans Saints — C. Cleeland (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 12:56)
  • Carolina Panthers — Dayon Hayes (C. Weinke pass) (Q3 4:38)
  • Carolina Panthers — W. Walls (C. Weinke pass) (Q4 3:50)
  • Shi SmithCarolina Panthers — Shi Smith (Q4 2:04)
  • Ryan WilliamsNew Orleans Saints — Ryan Williams (Q4 0:00)

Field goals

  • New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q1 5:41)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q2 4:08)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q2 1:11)
  • New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q3 0:10)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 11 (Q1 9:02) — (9:02) 2-A.Brooks pass to 85-C.Cleeland for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 8:57) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 12 (Q1 5:41) — (5:41) 3-J.Carney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..

The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–6. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 16 (Q2 12:56) — (12:56) 2-A.Brooks pass to 85-C.Cleeland for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 12:49) — 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 29 (Q2 4:08) — (4:08) 4-J.Kasay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 35 (Q2 1:11) — (1:11) 4-J.Kasay 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 6–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 9 (Q3 4:38) — (4:38) 16-C.Weinke pass to 81-D.Hayes for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-59-K.Mitchell, Defensive Holding, declined.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 21 (Q3 0:10) — (:10) 3-J.Carney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 13–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 23 (Q4 3:50) — (3:50) 16-C.Weinke pass to 85-W.Walls for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 81 (Q4 2:04) — (2:04) 4-T.Gowin punts 51 yards to CAR 30, Center-47-K.Houser. 89-S.Smith for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 1:48) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q4 0:00) — (:00) 34-R.Williams left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 0:00) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:04) — (2:04) 4-T.Gowin punts 51 yards to CAR 30, Center-47-K.Houser. 89-S.Smith for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -47.8% · EPA -6.28]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:00) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. [WPA +27.7% · EPA +0.03]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:00) — (:00) 34-R.Williams left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +24.9% · EPA +2.95]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 3:50) — (3:50) 16-C.Weinke pass to 85-W.Walls for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.7% · EPA +4.05]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 88-W.Jackson to CAR 41 for 14 yards (95-D.Wells). [WPA +16.1% · EPA +1.41]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:04) — (2:04) 4-T.Gowin punts 51 yards to CAR 30, Center-47-K.Houser. 89-S.Smith for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -47.8% · EPA -6.28]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 8:06) — (8:06) 16-C.Weinke sacked at CAR 46 for -11 yards (54-D.Smith). FUMBLES (54-D.Smith), RECOVERED by NO-97-L.Glover at CAR 45. 97-L.Glover to CAR 33 for 12 yards (21-T.Biakabutuka). FUMBLES (21-T.Biakab [WPA -12.8% · EPA -5.73]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 9:41) — (9:41) 16-C.Weinke FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 11, touched at CAR 11, RECOVERED by NO-29-S.Knight at CAR 12. 29-S.Knight to CAR 12 for no gain (75-T.Steussie). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -4.65]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 14:38) — (14:38) 16-C.Weinke pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 56-C.Clemons at CAR 31. 56-C.Clemons to CAR 28 for 3 yards (87-M.Muhammad). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -4.11]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 9:02 · CAR 11 · Score 6-0
    (9:02) 2-A.Brooks pass to 85-C.Cleeland for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 8:57 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  3. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 5:41 · CAR 12 · Score 10-0
    (5:41) 3-J.Carney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  4. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 12:56 · CAR 16 · Score 16-0
    (12:56) 2-A.Brooks pass to 85-C.Cleeland for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 12:49 · CAR 2 · Score 17-0
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  6. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 4:08 · NO 29 · Score 17-3
    (4:08) 4-J.Kasay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
  7. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 1:11 · NO 35 · Score 17-6
    (1:11) 4-J.Kasay 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
  8. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 4:38 · NO 9 · Score 17-12
    (4:38) 16-C.Weinke pass to 81-D.Hayes for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-59-K.Mitchell, Defensive Holding, declined.
  9. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 0:10 · CAR 21 · Score 20-12
    (:10) 3-J.Carney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  10. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 3:50 · NO 23 · Score 20-18
    (3:50) 16-C.Weinke pass to 85-W.Walls for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 2:04 · CAR 81 · Score 20-24
    (2:04) 4-T.Gowin punts 51 yards to CAR 30, Center-47-K.Houser. 89-S.Smith for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 1:48 · NO 2 · Score 20-25
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
  13. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 0:00 · CAR 1 · Score 26-25
    (:00) 34-R.Williams left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · CAR 2 · Score 27-25
    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.
  • C. Cleeland (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers on 2001-10-14?

The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 27-25 in Week 5, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: New Orleans Saints 10, Carolina Panthers 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 7, Carolina Panthers 6; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, Carolina Panthers 6; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Carolina Panthers 13; Final: New Orleans Saints 27, Carolina Panthers 25.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?

New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Cleeland (A. Brooks pass) (Q1 9:02) New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Cleeland (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 12:56) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Hayes (C. Weinke pass) (Q3 4:38) Carolina Panthers touchdown — W. Walls (C. Weinke pass) (Q4 3:50) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (Q4 2:04) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Williams (Q4 0:00) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q1 5:41, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 4:08, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 1:11, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q3 0:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?

A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 29.2% completion, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -5.30 total passing EPA. C. Weinke (Carolina Panthers), 45.7% completion, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -8.93 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?

C. Cleeland (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.76 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps.

Was New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. New Orleans Saints won 27-25 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

Carolina Panthers

Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L

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