Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 45–32 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 28–17 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matt Ryan
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:51) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 13-M.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 45-D.…
- Game date
- 2016-09-26
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 45–32 on 2016-09-26. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +15.96 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 31 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 45 |
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 32 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons(8:29) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 82-C.Fleener for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(5:25) (Shotgun) 26-T.Coleman left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(15:00) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 24-D.Freeman for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -5, YAC 18
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(10:01) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 2
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(5:34) 26-T.Coleman left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(:31) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 16-J.Hardy to NO 1 for 3 yards (53-J.Laurinaitis). Pass -3, YAC 6 The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 16-J.Hardy for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -3, YAC 6
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(:03) 3-W.Lutz 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(12:08) 26-T.Coleman left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. PENALTY on NO-99-P.Kruger, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(7:43) (Shotgun) 29-J.Kuhn left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NO-65-S.Kelemete was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 22-M.Ingram rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(3:03) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(13:51) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 13-M.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones (34-B.Poole) at ATL 10. 45-D.Jones for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(10:04) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 22-M.Ingram for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -3, YAC 8
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 8:29TD CFC. FleenerPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 0-6
(8:29) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 82-C.Fleener for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 8:25XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 5:25TD TCTavian ColemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 6-7
(5:25) (Shotgun) 26-T.Coleman left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 5:21XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 15:00TD DFD. FreemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 13
- Score
- 13-7
(15:00) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 24-D.Freeman for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -5, YAC 18
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 14:53XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 14-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 10:01TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 3
- Score
- 14-13
(10:01) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 2
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:55XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 14-14
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:34TD TCTavian ColemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 20-14
(5:34) 26-T.Coleman left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:31XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 21-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:31TD JHJ. HardyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 4
- Score
- 27-14
(:31) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 16-J.Hardy to NO 1 for 3 yards (53-J.Laurinaitis). Pass -3, YAC 6 The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 16-J.Hardy for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -3, YAC 6
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:28XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 28-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:03FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 39
- Score
- 28-17
(:03) 3-W.Lutz 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 12:08TD TCTavian ColemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 34-17
(12:08) 26-T.Coleman left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 12:03XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 35-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. PENALTY on NO-99-P.Kruger, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:43TD JKJ. KuhnPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 3
- Score
- 35-23
(7:43) (Shotgun) 29-J.Kuhn left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NO-65-S.Kelemete was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:38Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 35-25
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 22-M.Ingram rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 3:03FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 3
- Score
- 38-25
(3:03) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 13:51TD Dre'Mont JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 11
- Score
- 44-25
(13:51) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 13-M.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones (34-B.Poole) at ATL 10. 45-D.Jones for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 13:37XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 45-25
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 10:04TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 5
- Score
- 45-31
(10:04) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 22-M.Ingram for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -3, YAC 8
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 10:00XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 45-32
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +15.96 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 2D. Freeman · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +6.70 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 3
Brandon Coleman · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.41 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play - 4Tavian Coleman · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +5.94 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 5Tavian Coleman · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 6M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 7C. Fleener · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 8D. Freeman · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Matt Ryan — ATL · Passing
Matt Ryan posted the highest total EPA (+15.96) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
Matt Ryan's top snap (+4.55 EPA): (12:51) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 26-T.Coleman to NO 6 for 34 yards (31-J.Byrd). Pass 4, YAC 30
Biggest single play (-12.22 EPA): D. Brees — (13:51) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 13-M.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones (34-B.Poole) at ATL 10. 45-D.Jones for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 58 dropbacks · 62.1% completion · -3.0% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -2.19 total EPA
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -0.8% CPOE · +0.46 EPA/play · +15.96 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.384 | +0.107 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.7% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.456 | -0.038 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.452 | +0.313 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.107 | -0.384 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 44.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.38 vs +0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.38 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.11 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +30.37 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 9 drives, +10.49 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — C. Fleener (D. Brees pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Tavian Coleman
- Atlanta Falcons — D. Freeman (Matt Ryan pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Michael Thomas (D. Brees pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Tavian Coleman
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Hardy (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Tavian Coleman
- New Orleans Saints — J. Kuhn
- Atlanta Falcons — Dre'Mont Jones
- New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q1 8:29) — (8:29) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 82-C.Fleener for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 8:25) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q1 5:25) — (5:25) (Shotgun) 26-T.Coleman left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 5:21) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 21–10. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 13 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 24-D.Freeman for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -5, YAC 18; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 14:53) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q2 10:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 2; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 9:55) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q2 5:34) — (5:34) 26-T.Coleman left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 5:31) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q2 0:31); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 0:28) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 39 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 3-W.Lutz 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–8. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q3 12:08) — (12:08) 26-T.Coleman left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 12:03); New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q3 7:43) — (7:43) (Shotgun) 29-J.Kuhn left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NO-65-S.Kelemete was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.; New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q3 7:38) — (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 22-M.Ingram rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 3 (Q3 3:03) — (3:03) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 11 (Q4 13:51); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 13:37) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 5 (Q4 10:04) — (10:04) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 22-M.Ingram for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -3, YAC 8; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 10:00) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 13:51) — (13:51) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 13-M.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones (34-B.Poole) at ATL 10. 45-D.Jones for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 9:44) — (9:44) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 16-B.Coleman pushed ob at ATL 17 for 28 yards (21-D.Trufant) [41-P.Wheeler]. PENALTY on ATL-41-P.Wheeler, Roughing the Passer, 9 yards, enforced at ATL 17. Pass 28,
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 6:28) — (6:28) 5-M.Bosher punts 42 yards to NO 12, Center-47-J.Harris. 21-D.Harris MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by ATL-53-L.Reynolds at NO 11.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 8:36) — (8:36) 24-D.Freeman left tackle to NO 28 for 36 yards (31-J.Byrd). NO-31-J.Byrd was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 1:01) — (1:01) 26-T.Coleman right end to NO 32 for 1 yard (41-R.Harper). PENALTY on NO-41-R.Harper, Horse Collar Tackle, 15 yards, enforced at NO 32.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 13:51) — (13:51) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 13-M.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones (34-B.Poole) at ATL 10. 45-D.Jones for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 6:28) — (6:28) 5-M.Bosher punts 42 yards to NO 12, Center-47-J.Harris. 21-D.Harris MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by ATL-53-L.Reynolds at NO 11.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 12:51) — (12:51) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 26-T.Coleman to NO 6 for 34 yards (31-J.Byrd). Pass 4, YAC 30
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:20) — (:20) 2-M.Ryan kneels to NO 7 for -1 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 8:29 · ATL 2 · Score 0-6
(8:29) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 82-C.Fleener for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 8:25 · ATL 15 · Score 0-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 5:25 · NO 2 · Score 6-7
(5:25) (Shotgun) 26-T.Coleman left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 5:21 · NO 15 · Score 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · NO 13 · Score 13-7
(15:00) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 24-D.Freeman for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -5, YAC 18 - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 14:53 · NO 15 · Score 14-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 10:01 · ATL 3 · Score 14-13
(10:01) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 2 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 9:55 · ATL 15 · Score 14-14
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 5:34 · NO 2 · Score 20-14
(5:34) 26-T.Coleman left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 5:31 · NO 15 · Score 21-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:31 · NO 4 · Score 27-14
(:31) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 16-J.Hardy to NO 1 for 3 yards (53-J.Laurinaitis). Pass -3, YAC 6 The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REV - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:28 · NO 15 · Score 28-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · ATL 39 · Score 28-17
(:03) 3-W.Lutz 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 12:08 · NO 6 · Score 34-17
(12:08) 26-T.Coleman left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 12:03 · NO 15 · Score 35-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. PENALTY on NO-99-P.Kruger, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 7:43 · ATL 3 · Score 35-23
(7:43) (Shotgun) 29-J.Kuhn left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NO-65-S.Kelemete was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q3 7:38 · ATL 2 · Score 35-25
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 22-M.Ingram rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 3:03 · NO 3 · Score 38-25
(3:03) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 13:51 · ATL 11 · Score 44-25
(13:51) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 13-M.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones (34-B.Poole) at ATL 10. 45-D.Jones for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 13:37 · NO 15 · Score 45-25
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 10:04 · ATL 5 · Score 45-31
(10:04) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 22-M.Ingram for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -3, YAC 8 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 10:00 · ATL 15 · Score 45-32
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints on 2016-09-26?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 45-32 in Week 3, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 21, New Orleans Saints 10; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 10, New Orleans Saints 8; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: Atlanta Falcons 45, New Orleans Saints 32.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Fleener (D. Brees pass) (Q1 8:29) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Coleman (Q1 5:25) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Freeman (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 15:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q2 10:01) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Coleman (Q2 5:34) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Hardy (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 0:31) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Coleman (Q3 12:08) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Kuhn (Q3 7:43) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Jones (Q4 13:51) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (D. Brees pass) (Q4 10:04) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 3:03, 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?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 62.1% completion, -3.0% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -2.19 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 57.1% completion, -0.8% CPOE, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +15.96 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.96 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+4.55 EPA): (12:51) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 26-T.Coleman to NO 6 for 34 yards (31-J.Byrd). Pass 4, YAC 30.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
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