Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints (December 2, 2001)

Game Recap

In a December week 12 clash in New Orleans, the Saints posted a 27-23 victory against the Panthers. The Saints began well early with a 10-7 halftime lead and held off the Panthers late.

The Saints were guided by Aaron Brooks who finished with 330 pass yards, 3 TDs, was 26 of 40 passing. Ricky Williams had 102 rush yards. Joe Horn finished with 150 yards receiving, 1 touchdown, 13 catches.

For the Panthers, Chris Weinke threw for zero INTs.

The Saints ended with 432 total yards, 25 first downs, 2 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were 10 of 19 on third downs. The Panthers ended up with 150 total yards, 11 first downs, 1 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were 3 of 12 on third downs.

Notes

• Score: New Orleans SaintsNOR defeat Carolina PanthersCAR 27-23
• Date: Sunday, December 2, 2001
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:03PM
• New Orleans Saints Stats - Yards: 432, Turnovers: 2
• Carolina Panthers Stats - Yards: 150, Turnovers: 1

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
CAR	7	0	3	13	23
NOR	0	10	3	14	27

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Aaron Brooks	NOR	26-40	330	3	1	42
Chris Weinke	CAR	11-19	161	0	0	28
Matt Lytle	CAR	0-1	0	0	1	0
Richard Huntley	CAR	0-1	0	0	0	0

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Ricky Williams	NOR	27	102	0	15
Richard Huntley	CAR	15	41	0	12
Aaron Brooks	NOR	5	18	0	8
Chris Weinke	CAR	2	7	2	6
Deuce McAllister	NOR	2	5	0	3
Nick Goings	CAR	2	1	0	1

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Joe Horn	NOR	13	150	1	25
Ricky Williams	NOR	4	72	0	42
Boo Williams	NOR	4	69	0	23
Wesley Walls	CAR	3	49	0	22
Donald Hayes	CAR	2	42	0	21
Patrick Jeffers	CAR	2	32	0	21
Isaac Byrd	CAR	1	28	0	28
Willie Jackson	NOR	3	21	0	12

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
CAR	19	49	2
NOR	34	125	0

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
CAR	11-21	161	0	1	8
NOR	26-40	330	3	1	3

More Game Information On The Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints

• Attendance: 70,020
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• Time of Game: 3:12 - 3 hours, 12 minutes