Week 1 · 2001 Season· FINAL
Date
Sun, Sep 9, 2001
Week 1
Kickoff
1:05 PM ET
Location
Highmark Stadium
Orchard Park, New York
Result
NOR 24, BUF 6
Week 1 · 2001 Season· FINAL
Date
Sun, Sep 9, 2001
Week 1
Kickoff
1:05 PM ET
Location
Highmark Stadium
Orchard Park, New York
Result
NOR 24, BUF 6
Plays that swung the outcome the most, ranked by win probability change.
(11:13) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-A.Connell for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage 6 yds. into end zone, left side.
(7:46) 11-R.Johnson pass intended for 80-E.Moulds INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Knight at NO 25. 29-S.Knight to NO 46 for 21 yards (11-R.Johnson). Coverage in left flat PENALTY on BUF-81-P.Price, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at NO 46.
(9:30) 11-R.Johnson pass intended for 85-J.Riemersma INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Knight at BUF 46. 29-S.Knight to BUF 27 for 19 yards (75-J.Jennings). Receiver overthrown, coverage over middle.
(3:05) 11-R.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price to NO 17 for 32 yards (36-M.Hawthorne). Caught at NO 21, left side
(5:59) 11-R.Johnson pass intended for 85-J.Riemersma INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Knight (56-C.Clemons) at BUF 32. 29-S.Knight to BUF 32 for no gain (75-J.Jennings). Tipped by C.Clemons before INT. Coverage over middle.
Spread
NOR covered −2.5
Total
Under 37.5 (30)
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