Game story
In Week 7 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-10-15, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 45–29 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 29 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +11.96 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.96 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+67.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Atlanta Falcons changed the game: J.Wilkins kicks 66 yards from STL 30 to ATL 4. D.Vaughn for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 14 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 29 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 45 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Warner · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +11.96 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 2 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +11.46 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 3 A. Hakim · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +7.45 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 4 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.19 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 5 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.78 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 6 C. Chandler · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +4.17 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 7 J. Anderson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 8 J. Anderson · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.74 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.18 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 (+11.96) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 47 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.83 EPA) came from Atlanta Falcons: J.Wilkins kicks 66 yards from STL 30 to ATL 4. D.Vaughn for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — 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: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 30 (Q1 60:00) — J.Wilkins kicks 66 yards from STL 30 to ATL 4. D.Vaughn for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 7 (Q1 59:44) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 30 (Q1 59:44) — M.Andersen kicks 73 yards from ATL 30 to STL -3. T.Horne for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 59:24) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 16 (Q1 55:19) — (10:19) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 55:14) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 22–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) K.Warner pass to T.Horne for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q2 44:55) — (Kick formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. K.Lyle pass to L.Fletcher is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q2 33:21) — (3:21) J.Watson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) J.Anderson left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 31:56) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 30 (Q2 30:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass to A.Hakim for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams registered a safety from the ATL 1 (Q2 30:03) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Faulk rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 8–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 12 (Q3 22:10) — (7:10) K.Warner pass to R.Holcombe for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q3 21:57) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Faulk rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. St. Louis #50 R.Tucker injured on the play..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 8–8. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 16 (Q4 4:32) — (4:32) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons registered a safety from the LA 1 (Q4 4:27) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Anderson rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) M.Faulk right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q4 1:09) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. K.Warner pass to R.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 60:00) — J.Wilkins kicks 66 yards from STL 30 to ATL 4. D.Vaughn for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 59:44) — M.Andersen kicks 73 yards from ATL 30 to STL -3. T.Horne for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass to A.Hakim for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 39:53) — (9:53) C.Chandler pass intended for T.Dwight INTERCEPTED by D.McCleon at STL 3. D.McCleon to STL 3 for no gain (T.Dwight).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 48:17) — (3:17) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce to ATL 35 for 47 yards (R.Buchanan).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 60:00) — J.Wilkins kicks 66 yards from STL 30 to ATL 4. D.Vaughn for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 59:44) — M.Andersen kicks 73 yards from ATL 30 to STL -3. T.Horne for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass to A.Hakim for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 4:32) — (4:32) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 47 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · +0.25 EPA/play · +11.96 total EPA
- C.Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) · 41 dropbacks · 43.9% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.17 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.223 | +0.301 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.6% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.102 | +0.258 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.052 | +0.396 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.301 | -0.223 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 47.4% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.30 vs +0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, +17.43 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, +31.26 total EPA, 6 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.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 60:00 · LA 30 · Score 6-0
J.Wilkins kicks 66 yards from STL 30 to ATL 4. D.Vaughn for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 59:44 · LA 7 · Score 7-0
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 59:44 · ATL 30 · Score 7-6
M.Andersen kicks 73 yards from ATL 30 to STL -3. T.Horne for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 59:24 · ATL 2 · Score 7-7
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 55:19 · LA 16 · Score 13-7
(10:19) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 55:14 · LA 2 · Score 14-7
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · ATL 3 · Score 14-13
(15:00) K.Warner pass to T.Horne for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams Safety (+2) — Q2 44:55 · ATL 2 · Score 14-15
(Kick formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. K.Lyle pass to L.Fletcher is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 33:21 · ATL 2 · Score 14-21
(3:21) J.Watson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · LA 4 · Score 20-21
(2:00) J.Anderson left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 31:56 · LA 2 · Score 21-21
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 30:11 · ATL 30 · Score 21-27
(:11) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass to A.Hakim for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams Safety (+2) — Q2 30:03 · ATL 1 · Score 21-29
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Faulk rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 22:10 · ATL 12 · Score 21-35
(7:10) K.Warner pass to R.Holcombe for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams Safety (+2) — Q3 21:57 · ATL 2 · Score 21-37
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Faulk rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. St. Louis #50 R.Tucker injured on the play. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 4:32 · LA 16 · Score 27-37
(4:32) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons Safety (+2) — Q4 4:27 · LA 1 · Score 29-37
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Anderson rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 1:14 · ATL 3 · Score 29-43
(1:14) M.Faulk right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams Safety (+2) — Q4 1:09 · ATL 2 · Score 29-45
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. K.Warner pass to R.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Atlanta Falcons 45-29 in Week 7, 2000 on 2000-10-15.
What was the final score of Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Atlanta Falcons 29, Los Angeles Rams 45 (ATL 29-45 LA) in Week 7, 2000 on 2000-10-15.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 14, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, Los Angeles Rams 22; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Los Angeles Rams 8; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 8, Los Angeles Rams 8; Final: Atlanta Falcons 29, Los Angeles Rams 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 60:00) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 59:44) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 55:19) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 45:00) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 33:21) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 32:00) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 30:11) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 22:10) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 4:32) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:14) 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), 51.1% completion, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +11.96 total passing EPA. C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons), 43.9% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.17 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 +11.96 on passing plays. across 47 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.83 EPA): J.Wilkins kicks 66 yards from STL 30 to ATL 4. D.Vaughn for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +67.5%.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 5-0 Now 6-0 W
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