Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 16–9 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New York Jets 13–0 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Jordan
- Top passer
- A. Brooks
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:15) 2-A.Brooks FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 25, touched at NO 25, RECOVERED by NYJ-91-S.Mart…
- Game date
- 2001-11-04
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the New Orleans Saints 16–9 on 2001-11-04. L. Jordan posted a game-high +4.51 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 9 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 6 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets
(11:32) 9-J.Hall 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
(8:59) 9-J.Hall 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
(2:35) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 87-L.Coles for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, Run 0
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
(7:04) 34-R.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(3:51) 16-V.Testaverde pass incomplete. PENALTY on NYJ-16-V.Testaverde, Intentional Grounding, 16 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
(3:31) 9-J.Hall 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 11:32FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NO 21
- Score
- 3-0
(11:32) 9-J.Hall 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 8:59FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NO 29
- Score
- 6-0
(8:59) 9-J.Hall 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 2:35TD LCL. ColesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 7
- Score
- 12-0
(2:35) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 87-L.Coles for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, Run 0
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 2:31XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 13-0
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:04TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 13-6
(7:04) 34-R.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:01XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 13-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 3:51Safety VTV. TestaverdePoints+2
- Yard line
- NO 84
- Score
- 13-9
(3:51) 16-V.Testaverde pass incomplete. PENALTY on NYJ-16-V.Testaverde, Intentional Grounding, 16 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 3:31FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NO 5
- Score
- 16-9
(3:31) 9-J.Hall 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1L. Jordan · New York Jets · Rushing · +4.51 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 2W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 3
Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play - 4A. Becht · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 5V. Testaverde · New York Jets · Passing · +1.57 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 6
Russell Wilson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play - 7L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 8A. Connell · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · -0.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.23 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
L. Jordan — NYJ · Rushing
L. Jordan posted the highest total EPA (+4.51) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-4.57 EPA): A. Brooks — (7:15) 2-A.Brooks FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 25, touched at NO 25, RECOVERED by NYJ-91-S.Martin at NO 25.
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) · 38 dropbacks · 31.6% completion · -0.38 EPA/play · -14.31 total EPA
- V. Testaverde (New York Jets) · 27 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.57 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.147 | -0.288 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.0% | 33.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.058 | -0.377 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.234 | -0.393 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.288 | +0.147 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.2% | 63.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.15 vs -0.29), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.15 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.29 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -23.06 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 14 drives, -10.70 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — L. Coles (V. Testaverde pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Ryan Williams
Field goals
- New York Jets — Justin Hall
- New York Jets — Justin Hall
- New York Jets — Justin Hall
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NO 21 (Q1 11:32) — (11:32) 9-J.Hall 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NO 29 (Q1 8:59) — (8:59) 9-J.Hall 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q2 2:35) — (2:35) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 87-L.Coles for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, Run 0; New York Jets added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 2:31) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 9–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q3 7:04) — (7:04) 34-R.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 7:01) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the NO 84 (Q3 3:51) — (3:51) 16-V.Testaverde pass incomplete. PENALTY on NYJ-16-V.Testaverde, Intentional Grounding, 16 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NO 5 (Q4 3:31) — (3:31) 9-J.Hall 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 7:15) — (7:15) 2-A.Brooks FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 25, touched at NO 25, RECOVERED by NYJ-91-S.Martin at NO 25.
- New York Jets (Q4 7:18) — (7:18) 9-J.Hall 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 88-W.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Glenn at NYJ 0. Touchback.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 3:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn ran ob at NYJ 23 for 26 yards (21-V.Green). Pass 19, Run 7
- New York Jets (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 28-C.Martin left guard to NO 46 for no gain (29-S.Knight, 20-J.Bellamy).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 7:15) — (7:15) 2-A.Brooks FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 25, touched at NO 25, RECOVERED by NYJ-91-S.Martin at NO 25.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 88-W.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Glenn at NYJ 0. Touchback.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 82-E.Williams INTERCEPTED by 57-M.Lewis at NYJ 1. 57-M.Lewis to NYJ 18 for 17 yards (62-J.Fontenot). PENALTY on NO-65-C.Naeole, Low Block, 15 yards, enforc
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 11:16) — (11:16) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn to NO 42 for 22 yards (31-A.Glenn). FUMBLES (31-A.Glenn), RECOVERED by NYJ-22-D.Robinson at NO 42. 22-D.Robinson to NO 38 for 4 yards (34-R.Williams). FUMBLES (34-
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 11:32 · NO 21 · Score 3-0
(11:32) 9-J.Hall 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 8:59 · NO 29 · Score 6-0
(8:59) 9-J.Hall 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 2:35 · NO 7 · Score 12-0
(2:35) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 87-L.Coles for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, Run 0 - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 2:31 · NO 2 · Score 13-0
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 7:04 · NYJ 1 · Score 13-6
(7:04) 34-R.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 7:01 · NYJ 2 · Score 13-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q3 3:51 · NO 84 · Score 13-9
(3:51) 16-V.Testaverde pass incomplete. PENALTY on NYJ-16-V.Testaverde, Intentional Grounding, 16 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 3:31 · NO 5 · Score 16-9
(3:31) 9-J.Hall 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- L. Jordan (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs New Orleans Saints on 2001-11-04?
The New York Jets beat the New Orleans Saints 16-9 in Week 8, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: New York Jets 6, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: New York Jets 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q3: New York Jets 0, New Orleans Saints 9; Q4: New York Jets 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Final: New York Jets 16, New Orleans Saints 9.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs New Orleans Saints?
New York Jets touchdown — L. Coles (V. Testaverde pass) (Q2 2:35) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Williams (Q3 7:04) New York Jets field goal — J. Hall (Q1 11:32, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Hall (Q1 8:59, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Hall (Q4 3:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs New Orleans Saints?
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 31.6% completion, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -14.31 total passing EPA. V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 48.1% completion, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +1.57 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs New Orleans Saints?
L. Jordan (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.51 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 7 snaps.
Was New York Jets vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New York Jets won 16-9 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
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