Game story
In Week 6 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-10-13, the Atlanta Falcons took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 17–10 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Collins (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with +3.46 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Johnson (Atlanta Falcons) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.41 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+17.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Atlanta Falcons changed the game: (8:13) 11-D.Johnson pass to 86-B.Finneran for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| New York Giants | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Johnson · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +15.41 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 2 W. Dunn · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 3 I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 4 S. Jefferson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 5 K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +3.46 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 6 A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 7 B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 8 W. Jackson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.08 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Johnson — ATL · Passing
D. Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+15.41) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Atlanta Falcons's efficiency. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.37 EPA) came from Atlanta Falcons: (11:11) 11-D.Johnson pass to 84-S.Jefferson to NYG 25 for 63 yards (31-J.Sehorn).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — D. Johnson
- New York Giants — I. Hilliard (K. Collins pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — B. Finneran (D. Johnson pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — M. Bryant
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYG 15 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 11-D.Johnson right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Back to pass, rushes.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 44:49) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the ATL 20 (Q2 34:42) — (4:42) 8-M.Bryant 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NYG 14 (Q2 30:34) — (:34) 4-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the ATL 18 (Q3 23:17) — (8:17) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 23:10) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYG 14 (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) 11-D.Johnson pass to 86-B.Finneran for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 8:06) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) 11-D.Johnson pass to 86-B.Finneran for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 11:11) — (11:11) 11-D.Johnson pass to 84-S.Jefferson to NYG 25 for 63 yards (31-J.Sehorn).
- New York Giants (Q3 23:17) — (8:17) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 14:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard to ATL 37 for 11 yards (24-F.Weary).
- New York Giants (Q4 11:47) — (11:47) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 88-I.Hilliard INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Bolden at ATL 7. 21-J.Bolden to ATL 6 for -1 yards (21-T.Barber). #21 J.Bolden injured on the play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 11:11) — (11:11) 11-D.Johnson pass to 84-S.Jefferson to NYG 25 for 63 yards (31-J.Sehorn).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 11-D.Johnson right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Back to pass, rushes.
- New York Giants (Q4 11:47) — (11:47) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 88-I.Hilliard INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Bolden at ATL 7. 21-J.Bolden to ATL 6 for -1 yards (21-T.Barber). #21 J.Bolden injured on the play.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 46:42) — (1:42) 11-D.Johnson pass to 28-W.Dunn to NYG 20 for 14 yards (23-O.Stoutmire). #75 K.Hamilton injured on the play.
Quarterback report card
K.Collins led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Collins (New York Giants) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.46 total EPA
- D.Johnson (Atlanta Falcons) · 27 dropbacks · 70.4% completion · +0.57 EPA/play · +15.41 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.257 | +0.101 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.6% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.664 | +0.099 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.202 | -0.015 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.101 | -0.257 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 48.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs +0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Atlanta Falcons: 7 drives, +16.42 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 8 drives, +7.26 total EPA, 2 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.
- D. Johnson (Atlanta Falcons) 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) — Q2 45:00 · NYG 15 · Score 6-0
(15:00) 11-D.Johnson right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Back to pass, rushes. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 44:49 · NYG 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 34:42 · ATL 20 · Score 7-3
(4:42) 8-M.Bryant 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 30:34 · NYG 14 · Score 10-3
(:34) 4-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 23:17 · ATL 18 · Score 10-9
(8:17) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 23:10 · ATL 2 · Score 10-10
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 8:13 · NYG 14 · Score 16-10
(8:13) 11-D.Johnson pass to 86-B.Finneran for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 8:06 · NYG 2 · Score 17-10
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New York Giants 17-10 in Week 6, 2002 on 2002-10-13.
What was the final score of Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants?
The final score was Atlanta Falcons 17, New York Giants 10 (ATL 17-10 NYG) in Week 6, 2002 on 2002-10-13.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants?
Q2: Atlanta Falcons 10, New York Giants 3; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, New York Giants 7; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 7, New York Giants 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 17, New York Giants 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Johnson (Q2 45:00) New York Giants touchdown — I. Hilliard (K. Collins pass) (Q3 23:17) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Finneran (D. Johnson pass) (Q4 8:13) New York Giants field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 34:42, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q2 30:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants?
K. Collins (New York Giants), 57.1% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.46 total passing EPA. D. Johnson (Atlanta Falcons), 70.4% completion, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +15.41 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants?
D. Johnson (Atlanta Falcons) led the game in total EPA with +15.41 on passing plays. across 27 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.37 EPA): (11:11) 11-D.Johnson pass to 84-S.Jefferson to NYG 25 for 63 yards (31-J.Sehorn).. The biggest win-probability swing was +17.8%.
Was Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Atlanta Falcons won 17-10 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W
New York Giants
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
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