Game story
In Week 10 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-11-09, the Atlanta Falcons took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 27–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Collins (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -14.57 total EPA.
On the individual side, T. Duckett (Atlanta Falcons) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.20 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.6% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (:17) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-T.Carter INTERCEPTED by 24-B.Scott at ATL -6. Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
| New York Giants | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Duckett · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +7.20 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 2 T. Carter · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 3 W. Dunn · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +5.31 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 4 J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
- 5 P. Price · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 6 A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 7 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 8 B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Duckett — ATL · Rushing
T. Duckett posted the highest total EPA (+7.20) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Atlanta Falcons's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.03 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.65 EPA) came from New York Giants: (4:39) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-T.Carter INTERCEPTED by 32-T.McBride at NYG 33. 32-T.McBride to NYG 8 for 25 yards (84-T.Carter). FUMBLES (84-T.Carter), ball out of bounds at NYG 5. Ball fumbled forward
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — W. Dunn
- New York Giants — D. Levens
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Griffith (K. Kittner pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Duckett
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Duckett
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 NYG 45 (Q1 56:43) — (11:43) 28-W.Dunn right end for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 56:27) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q2 38:44) — (8:44) 28-D.Levens left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 38:31) — 9-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 13–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q3 20:34) — (5:34) 15-K.Kittner pass to 33-J.Griffith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 20:24) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q3 17:58) — (2:58) 45-T.Duckett right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYG 12 (Q4 2:22) — (2:22) 45-T.Duckett left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 2:16) — 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.
- New York Giants (Q2 30:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-T.Carter INTERCEPTED by 24-B.Scott at ATL -6. Touchback.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 56:43) — (11:43) 28-W.Dunn right end for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 45:37) — (:37) 21-T.Barber left tackle to ATL 22 for 2 yards (53-K.Newman, 95-E.Jasper). FUMBLES (53-K.Newman), RECOVERED by ATL-56-K.Brooking at ATL 22. 56-K.Brooking to ATL 22 for no gain (62-W.Lucier). Pena
- New York Giants (Q3 19:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-T.Carter INTERCEPTED by 32-T.McBride at NYG 33. 32-T.McBride to NYG 8 for 25 yards (84-T.Carter). FUMBLES (84-T.Carter), ball out of bounds at NYG 5.
- New York Giants (Q4 10:51) — (10:51) 5-K.Collins pass to 21-T.Barber to ATL 4 for 3 yards (29-K.Carpenter). FUMBLES (29-K.Carpenter), RECOVERED by ATL-24-B.Scott at ATL 5. 24-B.Scott to ATL 5 for no gain (74-I.Allen).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q3 19:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-T.Carter INTERCEPTED by 32-T.McBride at NYG 33. 32-T.McBride to NYG 8 for 25 yards (84-T.Carter). FUMBLES (84-T.Carter), ball out of bounds at NYG 5.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 56:43) — (11:43) 28-W.Dunn right end for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 45:37) — (:37) 21-T.Barber left tackle to ATL 22 for 2 yards (53-K.Newman, 95-E.Jasper). FUMBLES (53-K.Newman), RECOVERED by ATL-56-K.Brooking at ATL 22. 56-K.Brooking to ATL 22 for no gain (62-W.Lucier). Pena
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:22) — (2:22) 45-T.Duckett left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 46 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · -0.32 EPA/play · -14.57 total EPA
- K.Kittner (Atlanta Falcons) · 27 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -4.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.076 | -0.208 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.3% | 44.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.144 | -0.320 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.357 | -0.088 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.208 | -0.076 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.8% | 61.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, +6.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, -17.86 total EPA, 1 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.
- T. Duckett (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) — Q1 56:43 · NYG 45 · Score 6-0
(11:43) 28-W.Dunn right end for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 56:27 · NYG 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 38:44 · ATL 2 · Score 7-6
(8:44) 28-D.Levens left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 38:31 · ATL 2 · Score 7-7
9-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 20:34 · NYG 4 · Score 13-7
(5:34) 15-K.Kittner pass to 33-J.Griffith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 20:24 · NYG 2 · Score 14-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 17:58 · NYG 1 · Score 20-7
(2:58) 45-T.Duckett right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 2:22 · NYG 12 · Score 26-7
(2:22) 45-T.Duckett left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 2:16 · NYG 2 · Score 27-7
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 27-7 in Week 10, 2003 on 2003-11-09.
What was the final score of Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants?
The final score was Atlanta Falcons 27, New York Giants 7 (ATL 27-7 NYG) in Week 10, 2003 on 2003-11-09.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, New York Giants 0; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 0, New York Giants 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 13, New York Giants 0; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 7, New York Giants 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 27, New York Giants 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — W. Dunn (Q1 56:43) New York Giants touchdown — D. Levens (Q2 38:44) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Griffith (K. Kittner pass) (Q3 20:34) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Duckett (Q3 17:58) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Duckett (Q4 2:22) 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), 54.3% completion, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -14.57 total passing EPA. K. Kittner (Atlanta Falcons), 33.3% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -4.02 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants?
T. Duckett (Atlanta Falcons) led the game in total EPA with +7.20 on rushing plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.65 EPA): (4:39) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-T.Carter INTERCEPTED by 32-T.McBride at NYG 33. 32-T.McBride to NYG 8 for 25 yards (84-T.Carter). FUMBLES (84-T.Carter), ball out . The biggest win-probability swing was -13.6%.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 1-7 Now 2-7 W
New York Giants
Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L
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