Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 43–27 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 29–21 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jimmy Horn Jr.
- Top passer
- P. Ramsey
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 80-J.Pathon INTERCEPTED by 26-I.Ohalete at W…
- Game date
- 2002-10-13
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Washington Commanders 43–27 on 2002-10-13. Jimmy Horn Jr. posted a game-high +6.93 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 37 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 43 | |
| 0 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.93 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play - 2
Darwin Thompson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.49 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play - 3
Ja. Reed · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.27 EPA/play - 4
K. Watson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play - 5

Marcedes Lewis · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play - 6
L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.56 EPA/play - 7
Juwan Green · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play - 8
P. Ramsey · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +0.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.99 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
Jimmy Horn Jr. — NO · Receiving
Jimmy Horn Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+6.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.99 EPA per play.
Jimmy Horn Jr.'s top snap (+5.04 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 86-Ja.Reed for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-87-J.Horn, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Biggest single play (-9.51 EPA): A. Brooks — (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 80-J.Pathon INTERCEPTED by 26-I.Ohalete at WAS 22. 26-I.Ohalete for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
P. Ramsey led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders) · 54 dropbacks · 38.9% completion · -0.16 EPA/play · -8.90 total EPA
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 31 dropbacks · 38.7% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.018 | -0.225 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.4% | 40.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.074 | -0.165 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.062 | -0.355 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.225 | -0.018 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.8% | 58.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.02 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: -0.23 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 14 drives, +1.61 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -19.59 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

New Orleans Saints — Bucky Williams (A. Brooks pass) 
New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass)
Washington Commanders — Shaquan Davis 
New Orleans Saints — Marcedes Lewis
Washington Commanders — P. Ramsey
Washington Commanders — I. Ohalete 
New Orleans Saints — Marcedes Lewis
New Orleans Saints — A. Brooks
Washington Commanders — K. Watson (P. Ramsey pass)
Field goals
New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
New Orleans Saints — T. Gowin
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 13–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the WAS 3 (Q1 8:48) — (8:48) 3-J.Carney 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the WAS 5 (Q1 6:58) — (6:58) 3-J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q1 4:46) — (4:46) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 4:41) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 21–16. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 17 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-24-C.Bailey, Illegal Contact, declined.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 14:54) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q2 10:44) — (10:44) 48-S.Davis left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 10:39) — 14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 30 (Q2 10:39) — 14-J.Tuthill kicks 60 yards from WAS 30 to NO 10. 84-M.Lewis for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q2 5:20) — (5:20) 11-P.Ramsey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. QB sneak; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 5:15) — 14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 20 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 80-J.Pathon INTERCEPTED by 26-I.Ohalete at WAS 22. 26-I.Ohalete for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 1:47) — 14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the WAS 19 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 3-J.Carney 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NO 30 (Q3 15:00) — 4-T.Gowin kicks 69 yards from NO 30 to WAS 1. 46-L.Betts to WAS 31 for 30 yards (59-J.Jones; 22-F.Thomas).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 62 (Q3 13:31) — (13:31) 4-B.Barker punts 45 yards to NO 17, Center-77-E.Albright. 84-M.Lewis for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 13:04) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–6. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 31 (Q4 15:00); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the WAS 7 (Q4 14:52) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NO 62 (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 32-K.Watson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 80-J.Pathon INTERCEPTED by 26-I.Ohalete at WAS 22. 26-I.Ohalete for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 84-M.Lewis to WAS 16 for 58 yards (29-S.Shade).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 6:13) — (6:13) (Shotgun) 48-S.Davis up the middle to WAS 25 for 3 yards (91-G.Jackson). FUMBLES (91-G.Jackson), touched at WAS 30, RECOVERED by NO-20-J.Bellamy at WAS 30. PENALTY on WAS-60-C.Samuels, Unnecess
- Washington Commanders (Q1 8:33) — (8:33) 11-P.Ramsey pass INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Knight at WAS 35. 29-S.Knight to WAS 18 for 17 yards (48-S.Davis; 50-L.Moore). PENALTY on WAS-50-L.Moore, Unnecessary Roughness, 9 yards, enforced at WAS 18
- Washington Commanders (Q1 10:26) — (10:26) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Bellamy at WAS 21. 20-J.Bellamy to WAS 5 for 16 yards (32-K.Watson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 80-J.Pathon INTERCEPTED by 26-I.Ohalete at WAS 22. 26-I.Ohalete for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 32-K.Watson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 10:39) — 14-J.Tuthill kicks 60 yards from WAS 30 to NO 10. 84-M.Lewis for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 13:31) — (13:31) 4-B.Barker punts 45 yards to NO 17, Center-77-E.Albright. 84-M.Lewis for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 8:48 · WAS 3 · Score 3-0
(8:48) 3-J.Carney 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 6:58 · WAS 5 · Score 6-0
(6:58) 3-J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 4:46 · WAS 2 · Score 12-0
(4:46) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 4:41 · WAS 2 · Score 13-0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · WAS 17 · Score 19-0
(15:00) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-24-C.Bailey, Illegal Contact, declined.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 14:54 · WAS 2 · Score 20-0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 10:44 · NO 1 · Score 20-6
(10:44) 48-S.Davis left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 10:39 · NO 2 · Score 20-7
14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 10:39 · WAS 30 · Score 26-7
14-J.Tuthill kicks 60 yards from WAS 30 to NO 10. 84-M.Lewis for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 5:20 · NO 1 · Score 26-13
(5:20) 11-P.Ramsey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. QB sneak
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 5:15 · NO 2 · Score 26-14
14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · WAS 20 · Score 26-20
(2:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 80-J.Pathon INTERCEPTED by 26-I.Ohalete at WAS 22. 26-I.Ohalete for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 1:47 · NO 2 · Score 26-21
14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · WAS 19 · Score 29-21
(:04) 3-J.Carney 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 15:00 · NO 30 · Score 29-21
4-T.Gowin kicks 69 yards from NO 30 to WAS 1. 46-L.Betts to WAS 31 for 30 yards (59-J.Jones; 22-F.Thomas).
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 13:31 · NO 62 · Score 35-21
(13:31) 4-B.Barker punts 45 yards to NO 17, Center-77-E.Albright. 84-M.Lewis for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 13:04 · WAS 2 · Score 36-21
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · WAS 31 · Score 42-21
(15:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 86-Ja.Reed for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-87-J.Horn, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 14:52 · WAS 7 · Score 43-21
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 14:19 · NO 62 · Score 43-27
(14:19) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 32-K.Watson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- Jimmy Horn Jr. (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders on 2002-10-13?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Washington Commanders 43-27 in Week 6, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 13, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 16, Washington Commanders 21; Q3: New Orleans Saints 10, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Washington Commanders 6; Final: New Orleans Saints 43, Washington Commanders 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Williams (A. Brooks pass) (Q1 4:46) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 15:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Davis (Q2 10:44) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Lewis (Q2 10:39) Washington Commanders touchdown — P. Ramsey (Q2 5:20) Washington Commanders touchdown — I. Ohalete (Q2 2:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Lewis (Q3 13:31) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Brooks (Q4 15:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — K. Watson (P. Ramsey pass) (Q4 14:19) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q1 8:48, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q1 6:58, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — T. Gowin (Q3 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders?
P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders), 38.9% completion, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -8.90 total passing EPA. A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 38.7% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.29 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders?
Jimmy Horn Jr. (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.93 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+5.04 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 86-Ja.Reed for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-87-J.Horn, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L