Game story
In Week 3 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-09-26, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 35–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +19.39 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +19.39 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: M.Andersen kicks 71 yards from ATL 30 to STL -1. T.Horne to STL 20 for 21 yards (M.Carter).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Warner · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +19.39 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 2 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.22 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 3 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
- 4 T. Graziani · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +4.43 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 5 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 6 R. Holcombe · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 7 R. Williams · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 8 K. Warner · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +2.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Warner — LA · Passing
K. Warner posted the highest total EPA (+19.39) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.78 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.62 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (15:00) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q1 50:33) — (5:33) R.Holcombe left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 49:47) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 21–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 38 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 44:53) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 46 (Q2 44:31) — (14:31) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL, Defensive Holding, declined.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 44:24) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 17 (Q2 39:19) — (9:19) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-K.Brooking, Defensive Holding, declined.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 36:35) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) T.Graziani pass to B.Kozlowski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 22:32) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Carty, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 5 (Q3 22:32) — (7:32) K.Warner up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 16:54) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 60:00) — M.Andersen kicks 71 yards from ATL 30 to STL -1. T.Horne to STL 20 for 21 yards (M.Carter).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce to ATL 21 for 12 yards (R.Buchanan).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 44:53) — (14:53) C.Chandler pass intended for T.Mathis INTERCEPTED by T.Lyght at STL 36. T.Lyght to ATL 46 for 18 yards (B.Christian).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) K.Warner pass to T.Holt pushed ob at STL 29 for 9 yards (M.Carter).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 44:31) — (14:31) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 44:53) — (14:53) C.Chandler pass intended for T.Mathis INTERCEPTED by T.Lyght at STL 36. T.Lyght to ATL 46 for 18 yards (B.Christian).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 39:19) — (9:19) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-K.Brooking, Defensive Holding, declined.
Quarterback report card
K.Warner led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Warner (Los Angeles Rams) · 25 dropbacks · 68.0% completion · +0.78 EPA/play · +19.39 total EPA
- T.Graziani (Atlanta Falcons) · 23 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +4.43 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.173 | +0.221 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.1% | 46.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.075 | +0.665 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.455 | +0.002 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.221 | +0.173 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.9% | 60.9% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, -11.94 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 10 drives, +16.80 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 50:33 · ATL 1 · Score 0-6
(5:33) R.Holcombe left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 49:47 · ATL 2 · Score 0-7
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · ATL 38 · Score 0-13
(15:00) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 44:53 · ATL 2 · Score 0-14
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 44:31 · ATL 46 · Score 0-20
(14:31) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL, Defensive Holding, declined. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 44:24 · ATL 2 · Score 0-21
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 39:19 · ATL 17 · Score 0-27
(9:19) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-K.Brooking, Defensive Holding, declined. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 36:35 · ATL 2 · Score 0-28
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 30:00 · LA 1 · Score 6-28
(15:00) T.Graziani pass to B.Kozlowski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 22:32 · LA 2 · Score 7-28
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Carty, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 22:32 · ATL 5 · Score 7-34
(7:32) K.Warner up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 16:54 · ATL 2 · Score 7-35
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Atlanta Falcons 35-7 in Week 3, 1999 on 1999-09-26.
What was the final score of Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Atlanta Falcons 7, Los Angeles Rams 35 (ATL 7-35 LA) in Week 3, 1999 on 1999-09-26.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 0, Los Angeles Rams 21; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, Los Angeles Rams 7; Final: Atlanta Falcons 7, Los Angeles Rams 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 50:33) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 45:00) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 44:31) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 39:19) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 30:00) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 22:32) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams), 68.0% completion, +0.78 EPA per dropback, +19.39 total passing EPA. T. Graziani (Atlanta Falcons), 60.9% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +4.43 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +19.39 on passing plays. across 25 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.62 EPA): (15:00) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.2%.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
Los Angeles Rams
Now 1-0 W
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