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NFL · Week 14 · December 8, 2002 · 12 min read

New Orleans Saints vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2002 Week 14 Recap

Saints defeat Ravens 37–25 in Week 14

J.Delhomme led Fantasy Impact as Saints prevailed in a 37–25 Week 14 finish.

New Orleans Saints 37 9–4 Winner
Final 37–25
Baltimore Ravens 25 6–7
Winner
New Orleans Saints
Final score
37–25
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 20–7 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
J. Blake
FantasyHQ MVP
J.Delhomme
Game date
December 8, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • J.Delhomme 7/11 · 109 YDS +8.1 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Stallworth 3 REC · 57 YDS · 1 TD +6.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Jimmy Horn Jr.
    Jimmy Horn Jr. 7 REC · 87 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Jourdan Lewis
    Jourdan Lewis 4 REC · 108 YDS · 1 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyrod Taylor
    Tyrod Taylor 5 REC · 83 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Blake 2 CAR · 13 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New Orleans Saints
Final score
New Orleans Saints 37–25 Baltimore Ravens
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 20–7 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
J. Delhomme
Top passer
J. Blake
Biggest EPA play
(8:56) 11-J.Blake pass to 31-J.Lewis for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2002-12-08

Game summary

The New Orleans Saints beat the Baltimore Ravens 37–25 on 2002-12-08. J. Delhomme posted a game-high +8.05 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
New Orleans Saints1010710037
Baltimore Ravens70711025

Scoring Map

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

NONew Orleans Saints
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 8:50FG
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 16
    Score
    3-0

    (8:50) 3-J.Carney 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.

  2. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 7:10TD
    DSD. Stallworth

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 28
    Score
    9-0

    (7:10) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 7:04XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    10-0

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

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 2:32TD
    Jourdan Lewis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 1
    Score
    10-6

    (2:32) 31-J.Lewis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 2:22XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    10-7

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  6. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 12:49FG
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 10
    Score
    13-7

    (12:49) 3-J.Carney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.

  7. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 0:33TD
    DMD. McAllister

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 1
    Score
    19-7

    (:33) 26-D.McAllister right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 0:30XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    20-7

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

  9. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q3 9:09TD
    DMD. McAllister

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 3
    Score
    26-7

    (9:09) 26-D.McAllister right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q3 9:06XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    27-7

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

  11. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 8:56TD
    Jourdan Lewis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 77
    Score
    27-13

    (8:56) 11-J.Blake pass to 31-J.Lewis for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 8:41XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    27-14

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  13. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 12:58FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 8
    Score
    27-17

    (12:58) 3-M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  14. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 6:47FG
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 9
    Score
    30-17

    (6:47) 3-J.Carney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.

  15. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 3:00TD
    DMD. McAllister

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 6
    Score
    36-17

    (3:00) 26-D.McAllister up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 2:57XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    37-17

    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. PENALTY on BAL-98-A.Weaver, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  17. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 1:45TD
    Truman Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 6
    Score
    37-23

    (1:45) 11-J.Blake pass to 82-T.Jones,Jr. for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  18. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 1:40Safety
    Calvin Taylor Jr.

    Points+2

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    37-25

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 29-C.Taylor rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1J. Delhomme · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +8.05 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Stallworth · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play
  3. 3Jourdan LewisJourdan Lewis · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.13 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  4. 4Jimmy Horn Jr.Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.85 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  5. 5Tyrod TaylorTyrod Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  6. 6Tyrod TaylorTyrod Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Blake · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
  8. 8Calvin Taylor Jr.Calvin Taylor Jr. · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.33 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

J. Delhomme — NO · Passing

J. Delhomme posted the highest total EPA (+8.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.

J. Delhomme's top snap (+4.77 EPA): (9:33) 12-J.Delhomme pass to 86-Ja.Reed to BAL 11 for 54 yards (49-C.Williams).

Biggest single play (+6.59 EPA): J. Blake — (8:56) 11-J.Blake pass to 31-J.Lewis for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

J. Blake led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. Blake (Baltimore Ravens) · 42 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.39 total EPA
  • A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 29 dropbacks · 31.0% completion · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.83 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew Orleans SaintsBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play+0.091-0.094
Offensive success rate46.0%47.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.181-0.081
Rush EPA/play-0.077-0.217
Defensive EPA/play+0.094-0.091
Defensive success rate53.0%54.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New Orleans Saints: +0.09 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.09 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 15 drives, -7.77 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • New Orleans Saints: 14 drives, +9.05 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • New Orleans Saints — D. Stallworth (A. Brooks pass) (Q1 7:10)
  • Jourdan LewisBaltimore Ravens — Jourdan Lewis (Q1 2:32)
  • New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister (Q2 0:33)
  • New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister (Q3 9:09)
  • Jourdan LewisBaltimore Ravens — Jourdan Lewis (J. Blake pass) (Q3 8:56)
  • New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister (Q4 3:00)
  • Truman JonesBaltimore Ravens — Truman Jones (J. Blake pass) (Q4 1:45)

Field goals

  • New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q1 8:50)
  • New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q2 12:49)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q4 12:58)
  • New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q4 6:47)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–7. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the BAL 16 (Q1 8:50) — (8:50) 3-J.Carney 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the BAL 28 (Q1 7:10) — (7:10) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 7:04) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q1 2:32) — (2:32) 31-J.Lewis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 2:22) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the BAL 10 (Q2 12:49) — (12:49) 3-J.Carney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 0:33) — (:33) 26-D.McAllister right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 0:30) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the BAL 3 (Q3 9:09) — (9:09) 26-D.McAllister right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 9:06) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the NO 77 (Q3 8:56) — (8:56) 11-J.Blake pass to 31-J.Lewis for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 8:41) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 11–10. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the NO 8 (Q4 12:58) — (12:58) 3-M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the BAL 9 (Q4 6:47) — (6:47) 3-J.Carney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the BAL 6 (Q4 3:00) — (3:00) 26-D.McAllister up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 2:57); Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) 11-J.Blake pass to 82-T.Jones,Jr. for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens registered a safety from the NO 2 (Q4 1:40) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 29-C.Taylor rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 10:20) — (10:20) 11-J.Blake sacked at BAL 26 for -8 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by NO-98-W.Whitehead at BAL 22. Blake lost ball dropping back to pass. [WPA -19.5% · EPA -5.96]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q2 2:36) — (2:36) 26-D.McAllister up the middle to BAL 24 for no gain (56-E.Hartwell). FUMBLES (56-E.Hartwell), touched at BAL 24, RECOVERED by BAL-58-P.Boulware at BAL 26. 58-P.Boulware to BAL 30 for 4 yards (7 [WPA -17.3% · EPA -4.59]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 2:30) — (2:30) 31-J.Lewis left end to BAL 28 for -2 yards (56-C.Clemons). FUMBLES (56-C.Clemons), touched at BAL 28, RECOVERED by NO-27-K.Irvin at BAL 33. [WPA -16.1% · EPA -4.03]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 2:52) — (2:52) 15-D.Zastudil punt is BLOCKED by 40-M.Mitchell, Center-59-J.Maese, recovered by BAL-47-W.Demps at BAL 24. [WPA -14.1% · EPA -3.51]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 7:10) — (7:10) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.2% · EPA +3.67]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 8:56) — (8:56) 11-J.Blake pass to 31-J.Lewis for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.6% · EPA +6.59]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 10:20) — (10:20) 11-J.Blake sacked at BAL 26 for -8 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by NO-98-W.Whitehead at BAL 22. Blake lost ball dropping back to pass. [WPA -19.5% · EPA -5.96]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 6:08) — (6:08) 15-D.Zastudil punts 50 yards to NO 32, Center-59-J.Maese. 84-M.Lewis to NO 41 for 9 yards (49-C.Williams). FUMBLES (49-C.Williams), RECOVERED by BAL-59-J.Maese at NO 44. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +5.04]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 11:27) — (11:27) 31-J.Lewis right guard to BAL 22 for 2 yards (29-S.Knight). FUMBLES (29-S.Knight), RECOVERED by NO-90-K.Smith at BAL 22. [WPA -6.3% · EPA -5.00]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 8:50 · BAL 16 · Score 3-0
    (8:50) 3-J.Carney 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  2. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 7:10 · BAL 28 · Score 9-0
    (7:10) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 7:04 · BAL 2 · Score 10-0
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  4. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 2:32 · NO 1 · Score 10-6
    (2:32) 31-J.Lewis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 2:22 · NO 2 · Score 10-7
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  6. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 12:49 · BAL 10 · Score 13-7
    (12:49) 3-J.Carney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  7. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:33 · BAL 1 · Score 19-7
    (:33) 26-D.McAllister right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:30 · BAL 2 · Score 20-7
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  9. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 9:09 · BAL 3 · Score 26-7
    (9:09) 26-D.McAllister right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 9:06 · BAL 2 · Score 27-7
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  11. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 8:56 · NO 77 · Score 27-13
    (8:56) 11-J.Blake pass to 31-J.Lewis for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 8:41 · NO 2 · Score 27-14
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  13. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 12:58 · NO 8 · Score 27-17
    (12:58) 3-M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  14. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 6:47 · BAL 9 · Score 30-17
    (6:47) 3-J.Carney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  15. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 3:00 · BAL 6 · Score 36-17
    (3:00) 26-D.McAllister up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 2:57 · BAL 2 · Score 37-17
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. PENALTY on BAL-98-A.Weaver, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  17. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 1:45 · NO 6 · Score 37-23
    (1:45) 11-J.Blake pass to 82-T.Jones,Jr. for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  18. Baltimore Ravens Safety (+2) — Q4 1:40 · NO 2 · Score 37-25
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 29-C.Taylor rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

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.
  • J. Delhomme (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens on 2002-12-08?

The New Orleans Saints beat the Baltimore Ravens 37-25 in Week 14, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q1: New Orleans Saints 10, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 10, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 10, Baltimore Ravens 11; Final: New Orleans Saints 37, Baltimore Ravens 25.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens?

New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Stallworth (A. Brooks pass) (Q1 7:10) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Lewis (Q1 2:32) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (Q2 0:33) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (Q3 9:09) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Lewis (J. Blake pass) (Q3 8:56) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (Q4 3:00) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Jones (J. Blake pass) (Q4 1:45) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q1 8:50, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 12:49, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 12:58, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 6:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens?

J. Blake (Baltimore Ravens), 42.9% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.39 total passing EPA. A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 31.0% completion, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.83 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens?

J. Delhomme (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.05 total EPA on Passing plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+4.77 EPA): (9:33) 12-J.Delhomme pass to 86-Ja.Reed to BAL 11 for 54 yards (49-C.Williams)..

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 6-6 Now 6-7 L