Game story
In Week 5 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-10-10, the Atlanta Falcons took care of business against the New Orleans Saints, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Tolliver (New Orleans Saints) paced the passing game, with -6.28 total EPA.
On the individual side, B. Hobert (New Orleans Saints) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.99 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+43.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Atlanta Falcons changed the game: D.Brien kicks 57 yards from NO 30 to ATL 13. T.Dwight to ATL 24 for 11 yards (J.Cherry).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
| New Orleans Saints | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Hobert · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +8.99 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 2 E. Kennison · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.84 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 3 B. Bech · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.42 EPA/play
- 4 J. German · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.29 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.65 EPA/play
- 5 C. Cleeland · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 6 T. Mathis · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 7 K. Poole · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 8 B. Christian · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Hobert — NO · Passing
B. Hobert posted the highest total EPA (+8.99) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New Orleans Saints's efficiency. Across 18 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.78 EPA) came from New Orleans Saints: (10:00) B.Hobert pass to E.Kennison for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 31, run 59)
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
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — 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 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 22 (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) T.Graziani pass to T.Mathis for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 53:17) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 17–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 24 (Q2 43:12) — (13:12) D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 90 (Q2 40:00) — (10:00) B.Hobert pass to E.Kennison for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 31, run 59); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 39:47) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 23 (Q2 30:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass to B.Bech for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 23, run 0); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 30:46) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q3 28:17) — (13:17) B.Christian up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 25:59) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 6–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 19 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) M.Andersen 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 27 (Q4 12:34) — (12:34) M.Andersen 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 60:00) — D.Brien kicks 57 yards from NO 30 to ATL 13. T.Dwight to ATL 24 for 11 yards (J.Cherry).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass incomplete to E.Kennison (R.Buchanan).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 40:00) — (10:00) B.Hobert pass to E.Kennison for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 31, run 59)
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 19:17) — (4:17) B.Tolliver pass intended for S.Slutzker INTERCEPTED by R.Buchanan at NO 33. R.Buchanan to NO 32 for 1 yard (S.Slutzker).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:13) — (:13) B.Tolliver sacked at NO 37 for -14 yards (G.McBurrows).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 40:00) — (10:00) B.Hobert pass to E.Kennison for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 31, run 59)
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 28:17) — (13:17) T.Graziani pass to J.German to NO 6 for 62 yards (T.Drakeford). (pass 4, run 58)
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 44:57) — (14:57) K.Oxendine left guard to ATL 20 for no gain (M.Fields). FUMBLES (M.Fields), RECOVERED by NO-M.Fields at ATL 20.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 30:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass to B.Bech for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 23, run 0)
Quarterback report card
B.Tolliver led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Tolliver (New Orleans Saints) · 29 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · -0.22 EPA/play · -6.28 total EPA
- T.Graziani (Atlanta Falcons) · 25 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.049 | -0.116 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.5% | 37.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.018 | +0.045 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.267 | -0.287 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.116 | +0.049 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.4% | 57.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, -3.93 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -10.78 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Atlanta Falcons leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- B. Hobert (New Orleans Saints) 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 · NO 22 · Score 6-0
(15:00) T.Graziani pass to T.Mathis for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 53:17 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 43:12 · ATL 24 · Score 7-3
(13:12) D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 40:00 · ATL 90 · Score 7-9
(10:00) B.Hobert pass to E.Kennison for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 31, run 59) - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 39:47 · ATL 2 · Score 7-10
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 30:52 · ATL 23 · Score 7-16
(:52) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass to B.Bech for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 23, run 0) - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 30:46 · ATL 2 · Score 7-17
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 28:17 · NO 1 · Score 13-17
(13:17) B.Christian up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 25:59 · NO 2 · Score 14-17
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · NO 19 · Score 17-17
(15:00) M.Andersen 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 12:34 · NO 27 · Score 20-17
(12:34) M.Andersen 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 20-17 in Week 5, 1999 on 1999-10-10.
What was the final score of Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?
The final score was Atlanta Falcons 20, New Orleans Saints 17 (ATL 20-17 NO) in Week 5, 1999 on 1999-10-10.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 0, New Orleans Saints 17; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 6, New Orleans Saints 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 20, New Orleans Saints 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 60:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 40:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 30:52) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 28:17) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q2 43:12, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q4 12:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?
B. Tolliver (New Orleans Saints), 44.8% completion, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -6.28 total passing EPA. T. Graziani (Atlanta Falcons), 44.0% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.30 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?
B. Hobert (New Orleans Saints) led the game in total EPA with +8.99 on passing plays. across 18 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.78 EPA): (10:00) B.Hobert pass to E.Kennison for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 31, run 59). The biggest win-probability swing was +43.3%.
Was Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Atlanta Falcons won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 0-4 Now 1-4 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
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