Game story
In Week 4 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-09-24, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 41–20 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) paced the passing game, with -4.58 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +21.37 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+55.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Atlanta Falcons changed the game: J.Wilkins kicks 73 yards from STL 30 to ATL -3. D.Vaughn to ATL 28 for 31 yards (R.Coady).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 41 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Warner · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +21.37 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 2 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +18.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +6.06 EPA/play
- 3 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +7.21 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 4 R. Kelly · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.58 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 5 A. Hakim · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 6 J. Robinson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 7 R. Holcombe · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 8 J. Anderson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Warner — LA · Passing
K. Warner posted the highest total EPA (+21.37) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.85 EPA per play.
The signature play (-12.48 EPA) came from Atlanta Falcons: (14:04) J.Anderson to STL 6 for -1 yards (M.Jones). FUMBLES (M.Jones), RECOVERED by STL-K.Lyle at STL 6. K.Lyle for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by ATL and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 11:58.)
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
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 7–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q1 58:46) — (13:46) J.Anderson right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 55:52) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ATL 12 (Q1 54:35) — (9:35) J.Wilkins 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–6. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 14 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 43:14) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LA 19 (Q2 38:32) — (8:32) M.Andersen 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 80 (Q2 32:37) — (2:37) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 32:14) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LA 27 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) M.Andersen 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q3 29:04); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 26:58) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ATL 12 (Q3 24:37) — (9:37) J.Wilkins 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 85 (Q4 12:50) — (12:50) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 11:55) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 37 (Q4 11:55) — (11:55) C.Chandler pass to R.Kelly for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 9:36) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 66 (Q4 9:36) — (9:36) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 9:15) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 60:00) — J.Wilkins kicks 73 yards from STL 30 to ATL -3. D.Vaughn to ATL 28 for 31 yards (R.Coady).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 29:04) — (14:04) J.Anderson to STL 6 for -1 yards (M.Jones). FUMBLES (M.Jones), RECOVERED by STL-K.Lyle at STL 6. K.Lyle for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by ATL and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 11:58.)
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 32:37) — (2:37) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) D.Stryzinski punts 45 yards to STL 25, Center-D.Rackley. D.McCleon MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by ATL-B.Christian at STL 30. B.Christian to STL 20 for 10 yards.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 30:04) — (:04) M.Andersen 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 29:04) — (14:04) J.Anderson to STL 6 for -1 yards (M.Jones). FUMBLES (M.Jones), RECOVERED by STL-K.Lyle at STL 6. K.Lyle for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by ATL and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 11:58.)
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 12:50) — (12:50) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 32:37) — (2:37) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 9:36) — (9:36) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C.Chandler led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) · 47 dropbacks · 44.7% completion · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.58 total EPA
- K.Warner (Los Angeles Rams) · 25 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · +0.85 EPA/play · +21.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.133 | -0.191 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.3% | 40.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.855 | -0.168 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.368 | -0.675 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.191 | -0.133 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.4% | 57.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Atlanta Falcons: 14 drives, -18.35 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 13 drives, +9.42 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) 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 58:46 · LA 3 · Score 0-6
(13:46) J.Anderson right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 55:52 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 54:35 · ATL 12 · Score 3-7
(9:35) J.Wilkins 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · ATL 14 · Score 9-7
(15:00) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 43:14 · ATL 2 · Score 10-7
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 38:32 · LA 19 · Score 10-10
(8:32) M.Andersen 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 32:37 · ATL 80 · Score 16-10
(2:37) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 32:14 · ATL 2 · Score 17-10
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · LA 27 · Score 17-13
(:04) M.Andersen 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 29:04 · LA 5 · Score 23-13
(14:04) J.Anderson to STL 6 for -1 yards (M.Jones). FUMBLES (M.Jones), RECOVERED by STL-K.Lyle at STL 6. K.Lyle for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by ATL - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 26:58 · ATL 2 · Score 24-13
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 24:37 · ATL 12 · Score 27-13
(9:37) J.Wilkins 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 12:50 · ATL 85 · Score 33-13
(12:50) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 11:55 · ATL 2 · Score 34-13
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 11:55 · LA 37 · Score 34-19
(11:55) C.Chandler pass to R.Kelly for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 9:36 · LA 2 · Score 34-20
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 9:36 · ATL 66 · Score 40-20
(9:36) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 9:15 · ATL 2 · Score 41-20
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Atlanta Falcons?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Atlanta Falcons 41-20 in Week 4, 2000 on 2000-09-24.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Atlanta Falcons?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 41, Atlanta Falcons 20 (LA 41-20 ATL) in Week 4, 2000 on 2000-09-24.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 3, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 14, Atlanta Falcons 6; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 10, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 14, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Los Angeles Rams 41, Atlanta Falcons 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 58:46) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 45:00) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 32:37) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 29:04) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 12:50) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 11:55) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 9:36) Los Angeles Rams field goal — unlisted player (Q1 54:35, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q2 38:32, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — unlisted player (Q3 24:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs Atlanta Falcons?
C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons), 44.7% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.58 total passing EPA. K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams), 48.0% completion, +0.85 EPA per dropback, +21.37 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Atlanta Falcons?
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +21.37 on passing plays. across 25 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-12.48 EPA): (14:04) J.Anderson to STL 6 for -1 yards (M.Jones). FUMBLES (M.Jones), RECOVERED by STL-K.Lyle at STL 6. K.Lyle for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by ATL and Upheld. (Timeout. The biggest win-probability swing was +55.3%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
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