Game story
In Week 11 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-11-21, the Atlanta Falcons took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 14–10 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
E. Manning (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -4.85 total EPA.
On the individual side, A. Crumpler (Atlanta Falcons) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.93 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-19.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (:49) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete to 80-J.Shockey (56-K.Brooking).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| New York Giants | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
- 2 J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 3 M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +4.28 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 4 J. Griffith · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 5 M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.70 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 6 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 7 J. Finn · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 8 D. White · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Crumpler — ATL · Receiving
A. Crumpler posted the highest total EPA (+7.93) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Atlanta Falcons's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.98 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.04 EPA) came from New York Giants: (:57) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 91-B.Smith at ATL 20. 91-B.Smith to ATL 39 for 19 yards. Lateral to 36-J.Webster pushed ob at NYG 20 for 41 yards (27-R.Dayne). Penalty on ATL-25-K.McCadam,
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass)
- New York Giants — J. Shockey (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — S. Christie
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 6 (Q1 52:06) — (7:06) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 52:02) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q2 39:14) — (9:14) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 39:09) — 4-J.Feely extra point 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 6 (Q3 19:50) — (4:50) 10-E.Manning pass to 80-J.Shockey for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 19:37) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the ATL 6 (Q4 6:33) — (6:33) 2-S.Christie 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:49) — (:49) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete to 80-J.Shockey (56-K.Brooking).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 5:03) — (5:03) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass incomplete to 81-P.Price. PENALTY on NYG-51-C.Emmons, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at ATL 9 - No Play.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 13-C.Mohr punts 24 yards to NYG 26, Center-48-D.Rackley, fair catch by 89-M.Jones.
- New York Giants (Q3 15:57) — (:57) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 91-B.Smith at ATL 20. 91-B.Smith to ATL 39 for 19 yards. Lateral to 36-J.Webster pushed ob at NYG 20 for 41 yards (27-R.Dayne). Penalty
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:41) — (2:41) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick up the middle to 50 for 5 yards (26-B.Alexander, 51-C.Emmons).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q3 15:57) — (:57) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 91-B.Smith at ATL 20. 91-B.Smith to ATL 39 for 19 yards. Lateral to 36-J.Webster pushed ob at NYG 20 for 41 yards (27-R.Dayne). Penalty
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 52:06) — (7:06) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 23:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 80-J.Shockey to ATL 29 for 18 yards (24-B.Scott). Penalty on ATL-51-D.Williams, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 13:47) — (13:47) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick sacked at ATL 24 for -14 yards (sack split by 98-F.Robbins and 93-C.Wiley). FUMBLES (98-F.Robbins), recovered by ATL-62-T.McClure at ATL 24.
Quarterback report card
E.Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- E.Manning (New York Giants) · 41 dropbacks · 41.5% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.85 total EPA
- M.Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 24 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.18 EPA/play · +4.28 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.052 | -0.021 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.8% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.225 | -0.118 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.025 | +0.010 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.021 | -0.052 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 58.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, +4.11 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 11 drives, -1.70 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.
- A. Crumpler (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 52:06 · NYG 6 · Score 6-0
(7:06) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 52:02 · NYG 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 39:14 · NYG 2 · Score 13-0
(9:14) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 39:09 · NYG 2 · Score 14-0
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 19:50 · ATL 6 · Score 14-6
(4:50) 10-E.Manning pass to 80-J.Shockey for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 19:37 · ATL 2 · Score 14-7
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 6:33 · ATL 6 · Score 14-10
(6:33) 2-S.Christie 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New York Giants 14-10 in Week 11, 2004 on 2004-11-21.
What was the final score of Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants?
The final score was Atlanta Falcons 14, New York Giants 10 (ATL 14-10 NYG) in Week 11, 2004 on 2004-11-21.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, New York Giants 0; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, New York Giants 0; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, New York Giants 7; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, New York Giants 3; Final: Atlanta Falcons 14, New York Giants 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass) (Q1 52:06) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass) (Q2 39:14) New York Giants touchdown — J. Shockey (E. Manning pass) (Q3 19:50) New York Giants field goal — S. Christie (Q4 6:33, 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?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 41.5% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.85 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 50.0% completion, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +4.28 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants?
A. Crumpler (Atlanta Falcons) led the game in total EPA with +7.93 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.04 EPA): (:57) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 91-B.Smith at ATL 20. 91-B.Smith to ATL 39 for 19 yards. Lateral to 36-J.Webster pushed ob at NYG 20 for 41 yards (2. The biggest win-probability swing was -19.2%.
Was Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Atlanta Falcons won 14-10 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W
New York Giants
Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L
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