Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 29–23 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 14–20 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Brooks
- Top passer
- Jordan Miller
- Biggest EPA play
- 3-J.Carney kicks 66 yards from NO 30 to CHI 4. 32-L.Johnson MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NO-2…
- Game date
- 2002-09-22
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Chicago Bears 29–23 on 2002-09-22, overcoming Chicago Bears's 20–14 halftime lead. A. Brooks posted a game-high +11.58 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 29 |
 Chicago Bears | 10 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(7:36) 2-P.Edinger 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(2:51) 15-J.Miller pass to 80-D.White for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(13:39) 15-J.Miller pass to 86-M.Booker for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(12:31) 2-P.Edinger 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(7:31) 2-A.Brooks pass to 80-J.Pathon for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(6:38) 2-A.Brooks scrambles right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(8:21) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(8:47) 2-P.Edinger 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(1:18) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-A.Brooks rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 7:36FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 13
- Score
- 0-3
(7:36) 2-P.Edinger 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 2:51TD Devin WhitePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 10
- Score
- 0-9
(2:51) 15-J.Miller pass to 80-D.White for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 2:47XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 7
- Score
- 0-10
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 13:39TD MBM. BookerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 22
- Score
- 0-16
(13:39) 15-J.Miller pass to 86-M.Booker for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 13:35XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 0-17
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 12:31FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 7
- Score
- 0-20
(12:31) 2-P.Edinger 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 7:31TD JPJ. PathonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 16
- Score
- 6-20
(7:31) 2-A.Brooks pass to 80-J.Pathon for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 7:21XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-20
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:38TD ABA. BrooksPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 7
- Score
- 13-20
(6:38) 2-A.Brooks scrambles right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:23XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 14-20
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 8:21TD Jimmy Horn Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 5
- Score
- 20-20
(8:21) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 8:15XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 21-20
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 8:47FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 7
- Score
- 21-23
(8:47) 2-P.Edinger 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:18TD DSD. StallworthPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 29
- Score
- 27-23
(1:18) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:11Safety ABA. BrooksPoints+2
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 29-23
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-A.Brooks rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +11.58 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 2M. Booker · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 3J. Pathon · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 4D. Stallworth · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 5
Jordan Miller · Chicago Bears · Passing · +2.62 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play - 6S. Pritchett · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 7Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 8A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 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
A. Brooks — NO · Passing
A. Brooks posted the highest total EPA (+11.58) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
A. Brooks's top snap (-4.26 EPA): (13:22) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks Aborted. 62-J.Fontenot FUMBLES at NO 13, RECOVERED by CHI-90-B.Knight at NO 13. 90-B.Knight to NO 13 for no gain (2-A.Brooks).
Biggest single play (-5.91 EPA): J. Carney — 3-J.Carney kicks 66 yards from NO 30 to CHI 4. 32-L.Johnson MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NO-24-J.Wilson at CHI 8. 24-J.Wilson ran ob at CHI 8 for no gain.
Quarterback report card
Jordan Miller led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jordan Miller (Chicago Bears) · 44 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.62 total EPA
- A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +0.29 EPA/play · +11.58 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.077 | -0.031 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 44.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.313 | +0.060 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.497 | -0.054 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.031 | -0.077 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.4% | 51.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.08 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: -0.03 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 13 drives, -2.84 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, +6.43 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — Devin White (Jordan Miller pass)
- Chicago Bears — M. Booker (Jordan Miller pass)
- New Orleans Saints — J. Pathon (A. Brooks pass)
- New Orleans Saints — A. Brooks
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. Stallworth (A. Brooks pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
- Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NO 13 (Q1 7:36) — (7:36) 2-P.Edinger 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NO 10 (Q1 2:51) — (2:51) 15-J.Miller pass to 80-D.White for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NO 7 (Q1 2:47) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–10. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NO 22 (Q2 13:39) — (13:39) 15-J.Miller pass to 86-M.Booker for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 13:35) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NO 7 (Q2 12:31) — (12:31) 2-P.Edinger 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 16 (Q2 7:31) — (7:31) 2-A.Brooks pass to 80-J.Pathon for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 7:21) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 7 (Q2 6:38) — (6:38) 2-A.Brooks scrambles right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 6:23) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 5 (Q3 8:21) — (8:21) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 8:15) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 8–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the NO 7 (Q4 8:47) — (8:47) 2-P.Edinger 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 29 (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the CHI 2 (Q4 1:11) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-A.Brooks rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 15-J.Miller pass intended for 80-D.White INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Knight at NO 0. 29-S.Knight to NO 5 for 5 yards.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) 2-A.Brooks left tackle to CHI 41 for 14 yards (54-B.Urlacher).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:33) — (2:33) 26-D.McAllister right end to CHI 43 for 2 yards (54-B.Urlacher). PENALTY on NO-65-L.Bentley, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CHI 45 - No Play.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 0:40) — (:40) 15-J.Miller pass to 86-M.Booker to NO 44 for 19 yards (36-M.Hawthorne).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 7:21) — 3-J.Carney kicks 66 yards from NO 30 to CHI 4. 32-L.Johnson MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NO-24-J.Wilson at CHI 8. 24-J.Wilson ran ob at CHI 8 for no gain.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 13:22) — (13:22) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks Aborted. 62-J.Fontenot FUMBLES at NO 13, RECOVERED by CHI-90-B.Knight at NO 13. 90-B.Knight to NO 13 for no gain (2-A.Brooks).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 11:45) — (11:45) 26-D.McAllister right end to NO 49 for 8 yards (54-B.Urlacher). FUMBLES (54-B.Urlacher), RECOVERED by CHI-90-B.Knight at CHI 49. 90-B.Knight to CHI 49 for no gain (71-S.Folau).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 7:36 · NO 13 · Score 0-3
(7:36) 2-P.Edinger 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 2:51 · NO 10 · Score 0-9
(2:51) 15-J.Miller pass to 80-D.White for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 2:47 · NO 7 · Score 0-10
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 13:39 · NO 22 · Score 0-16
(13:39) 15-J.Miller pass to 86-M.Booker for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 13:35 · NO 2 · Score 0-17
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 12:31 · NO 7 · Score 0-20
(12:31) 2-P.Edinger 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 7:31 · CHI 16 · Score 6-20
(7:31) 2-A.Brooks pass to 80-J.Pathon for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 7:21 · CHI 2 · Score 7-20
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 6:38 · CHI 7 · Score 13-20
(6:38) 2-A.Brooks scrambles right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 6:23 · CHI 2 · Score 14-20
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 8:21 · CHI 5 · Score 20-20
(8:21) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 8:15 · CHI 2 · Score 21-20
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 8:47 · NO 7 · Score 21-23
(8:47) 2-P.Edinger 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 1:18 · CHI 29 · Score 27-23
(1:18) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q4 1:11 · CHI 2 · Score 29-23
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-A.Brooks rushes left tackle. 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears on 2002-09-22?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Chicago Bears 29-23 in Week 3, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Chicago Bears 10; Q2: New Orleans Saints 14, Chicago Bears 10; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: New Orleans Saints 8, Chicago Bears 3; Final: New Orleans Saints 29, Chicago Bears 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — D. White (J. Miller pass) (Q1 2:51) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Booker (J. Miller pass) (Q2 13:39) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Pathon (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 7:31) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Brooks (Q2 6:38) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q3 8:21) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Stallworth (A. Brooks pass) (Q4 1:18) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q1 7:36, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q2 12:31, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q4 8:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?
Jordan Miller (Chicago Bears), 59.1% completion, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.62 total passing EPA. A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 55.0% completion, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +11.58 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.58 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (-4.26 EPA): (13:22) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks Aborted. 62-J.Fontenot FUMBLES at NO 13, RECOVERED by CHI-90-B.Knight at NO 13. 90-B.Knight to NO 13 for no gain (2-A.Brooks)..
Was New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. New Orleans Saints won 29-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
Chicago Bears
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
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