Game story
In Week 9 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-11-03, the Atlanta Falcons took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Blake (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with -6.47 total EPA.
On the individual side, T. Taylor (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.70 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-16.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (12:40) 11-J.Blake sacked at BAL 1 for -10 yards (61-E.Johnson). FUMBLES (61-E.Johnson), touched at BAL 1, RECOVERED by ATL-97-P.Kerney at BAL 4. 97-P.Kerney for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.70 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 2 T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.53 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 3 T. Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +3.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.67 EPA/play
- 4 A. Ricard · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 5 W. Dunn · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.51 EPA/play
- 6 T. Duckett · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.84 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 7 S. Jefferson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 8 C. Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Taylor — BAL · Receiving
T. Taylor posted the highest total EPA (+6.70) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.12 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.54 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (12:40) 11-J.Blake sacked at BAL 1 for -10 yards (61-E.Johnson). FUMBLES (61-E.Johnson), touched at BAL 1, RECOVERED by ATL-97-P.Kerney at BAL 4. 97-P.Kerney for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by BAL and Upheld. (Ti
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — P. Kerney
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Duckett
- Baltimore Ravens — T. Taylor (J. Blake pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — A. Ricard
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the ATL 15 (Q1 53:31) — (8:31) 3-M.Stover 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the BAL 5 (Q1 46:26) — (1:26) 4-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 89 (Q2 42:40); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 42:30) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 36:00) — (6:00) 45-T.Duckett right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 35:56) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the ATL 7 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 11-J.Blake pass to 89-T.Taylor for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 31:56) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the ATL 19 (Q3 26:56) — (11:56) 39-A.Ricard right tackle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 26:50) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the BAL 23 (Q3 17:06) — (2:06) 4-J.Feely 40 yard field goal 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.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 42:40) — (12:40) 11-J.Blake sacked at BAL 1 for -10 yards (61-E.Johnson). FUMBLES (61-E.Johnson), touched at BAL 1, RECOVERED by ATL-97-P.Kerney at BAL 4. 97-P.Kerney for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 56:30) — (11:30) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass to 89-T.Taylor pushed ob at ATL 15 for 38 yards (34-R.Buchanan).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 45:32) — (:32) 7-M.Vick pass INTERCEPTED by 51-B.Harris at BAL 12. 51-B.Harris to BAL 23 for 11 yards (44-B.Christian).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 46:19) — (1:19) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 89-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 22-G.McBurrows at BAL 43. 22-G.McBurrows to BAL 24 for 19 yards (86-T.Heap).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 50:10) — (5:10) 7-M.Vick pass to 84-S.Jefferson to BAL 29 for 14 yards (28-G.Baxter).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 42:40) — (12:40) 11-J.Blake sacked at BAL 1 for -10 yards (61-E.Johnson). FUMBLES (61-E.Johnson), touched at BAL 1, RECOVERED by ATL-97-P.Kerney at BAL 4. 97-P.Kerney for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 46:19) — (1:19) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 89-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 22-G.McBurrows at BAL 43. 22-G.McBurrows to BAL 24 for 19 yards (86-T.Heap).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 35:00) — (5:00) 11-J.Blake pass to 89-T.Taylor to ATL 27 for 64 yards (20-A.Rossum). Play Challenged by ATL and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 04:50.)
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 45:32) — (:32) 7-M.Vick pass INTERCEPTED by 51-B.Harris at BAL 12. 51-B.Harris to BAL 23 for 11 yards (44-B.Christian).
Quarterback report card
J.Blake led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Blake (Baltimore Ravens) · 39 dropbacks · 35.9% completion · -0.17 EPA/play · -6.47 total EPA
- M.Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 30 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.24 EPA/play · -7.33 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.117 | -0.097 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.6% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.245 | -0.244 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.287 | -0.037 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.097 | +0.117 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 56.4% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Baltimore Ravens -0.12, Atlanta Falcons -0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -7.44 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, -9.14 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.
- T. Taylor (Baltimore Ravens) 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.
- Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 53:31 · ATL 15 · Score 3-0
(8:31) 3-M.Stover 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 46:26 · BAL 5 · Score 3-3
(1:26) 4-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 42:40 · ATL 89 · Score 3-9
(12:40) 11-J.Blake sacked at BAL 1 for -10 yards (61-E.Johnson). FUMBLES (61-E.Johnson), touched at BAL 1, RECOVERED by ATL-97-P.Kerney at BAL 4. 97-P.Kerney fo - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 42:30 · BAL 2 · Score 3-10
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 36:00 · BAL 1 · Score 3-16
(6:00) 45-T.Duckett right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 35:56 · BAL 2 · Score 3-17
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · ATL 7 · Score 9-17
(2:00) 11-J.Blake pass to 89-T.Taylor for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 31:56 · ATL 2 · Score 10-17
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 26:56 · ATL 19 · Score 16-17
(11:56) 39-A.Ricard right tackle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 26:50 · ATL 2 · Score 17-17
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 17:06 · BAL 23 · Score 17-20
(2:06) 4-J.Feely 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Baltimore Ravens 20-17 in Week 9, 2002 on 2002-11-03.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 17, Atlanta Falcons 20 (BAL 17-20 ATL) in Week 9, 2002 on 2002-11-03.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 3, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 7, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 7, Atlanta Falcons 3; Final: Baltimore Ravens 17, Atlanta Falcons 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — P. Kerney (Q2 42:40) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Duckett (Q2 36:00) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Taylor (J. Blake pass) (Q2 32:00) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — A. Ricard (Q3 26:56) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q1 53:31, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q1 46:26, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q3 17:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons?
J. Blake (Baltimore Ravens), 35.9% completion, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -6.47 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 40.0% completion, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -7.33 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons?
T. Taylor (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +6.70 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.54 EPA): (12:40) 11-J.Blake sacked at BAL 1 for -10 yards (61-E.Johnson). FUMBLES (61-E.Johnson), touched at BAL 1, RECOVERED by ATL-97-P.Kerney at BAL 4. 97-P.Kerney for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The biggest win-probability swing was -16.8%.
Was Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons 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
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
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