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NFL · Week 2 · September 19, 2004 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2004 Week 2 Recap

Falcons defeat Rams 34–17 in Week 2

T.Holt led Fantasy Impact as Falcons prevailed in a 17–34 Week 2 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 17 1–1
Final 17–34
Atlanta Falcons 34 2–0 Winner
Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
17–34
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 7–17 Atlanta Falcons
Top passer
M. Bulger
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Holt
Game date
September 19, 2004

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • T.Holt 9 REC · 121 YDS · 1 TD +10.5 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Bruce 8 REC · 102 YDS +9.6 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Bulger 24/40 · 250 YDS · 3 TD +2.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • Jonas Griffith
    Jonas Griffith 4 REC · 78 YDS · 1 TD +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Vick 5 CAR · 47 YDS +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • W.Dunn 14 CAR · 43 YDS · 2 TD +3.3 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
Atlanta Falcons 34–17 LA
Halftime
LA 7–17 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Holt
Top passer
M. Bulger
Biggest EPA play
(11:55) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 0 for -1 yards (91-B.Smith). FUMBLES (91-B.Smith), RECOVE…
Game date
2004-09-19

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the LA 34–17 on 2004-09-19. T. Holt posted a game-high +10.52 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA07100017
Atlanta Falcons710017034

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LALA
ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 5:33TD
    Jonas Griffith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 3
    Score
    0-6

    (5:33) 7-M.Vick pass to 33-J.Griffith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 5:28XP
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    0-7

    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

  3. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 9:46TD
    WDW. Dunn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    0-13

    (9:46) 28-W.Dunn right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 9:42XP
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    0-14

    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

  5. LALA
    Q2 1:16TD
    MFM. Faulk

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 1
    Score
    6-14

    (1:16) 28-M.Faulk left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. LALA
    Q2 1:12XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    7-14

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  7. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:06FG
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 18
    Score
    7-17

    (:06) 4-J.Feely 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

  8. LALA
    Q3 9:07TD
    THT. Holt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 33
    Score
    13-17

    (9:07) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. LALA
    Q3 8:58XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    14-17

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  10. LALA
    Q3 2:45FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 27
    Score
    17-17

    (2:45) 14-J.Wilkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  11. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 12:40TD
    WDW. Dunn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    17-23

    (12:40) 28-W.Dunn right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 12:36XP
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    17-24

    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

  13. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 11:55TD
    MBM. Bulger

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 99
    Score
    17-30

    (11:55) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 0 for -1 yards (91-B.Smith). FUMBLES (91-B.Smith), RECOVERED by ATL-91-B.Smith at LA 0. TOUCHDOWN.

  14. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 11:48XP
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    17-31

    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

  15. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 4:44FG
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 7
    Score
    17-34

    (4:44) 4-J.Feely 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +10.52 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
  2. 2I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +9.62 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
  3. 3Jonas GriffithJonas Griffith · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +4.32 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  5. 5W. Dunn · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +3.27 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  6. 6M. Bulger · LA · Passing · +2.92 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  7. 7A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Looker · LA · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

T. Holt — LA · Receiving

T. Holt posted the highest total EPA (+10.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.17 EPA per play.

T. Holt's top snap (+3.55 EPA): (9:07) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-4.63 EPA): M. Bulger — (11:55) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 0 for -1 yards (91-B.Smith). FUMBLES (91-B.Smith), RECOVERED by ATL-91-B.Smith at LA 0. TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

M. Bulger led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Bulger (LA) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.92 total EPA
  • M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 20 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +1.99 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLAAtlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play-0.028+0.171
Offensive success rate45.3%61.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.073+0.184
Rush EPA/play-0.072+0.327
Defensive EPA/play-0.171+0.028
Defensive success rate38.7%54.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: -0.03 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: +0.17 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, +12.84 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • LA: 11 drives, -2.11 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Jonas GriffithAtlanta Falcons — Jonas Griffith (M. Vick pass) (Q1 5:33)
  • Atlanta Falcons — W. Dunn (Q2 9:46)
  • LA — M. Faulk (Q2 1:16)
  • LA — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q3 9:07)
  • Atlanta Falcons — W. Dunn (Q4 12:40)
  • Atlanta Falcons — M. Bulger (Q4 11:55)

Field goals

  • Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely (Q2 0:06)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q3 2:45)
  • Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely (Q4 4:44)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q1 5:33) — (5:33) 7-M.Vick pass to 33-J.Griffith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 5:28) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q2 9:46) — (9:46) 28-W.Dunn right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 9:42) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; LA found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 1:16) — (1:16) 28-M.Faulk left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 1:12) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LA 18 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 4-J.Feely 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

The third quarter: LA won the period 10–0. LA found the end zone from the ATL 33 (Q3 9:07) — (9:07) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 8:58) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA connected on a field goal from the ATL 27 (Q3 2:45) — (2:45) 14-J.Wilkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 17–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q4 12:40) — (12:40) 28-W.Dunn right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 12:36) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 99 (Q4 11:55) — (11:55) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 0 for -1 yards (91-B.Smith). FUMBLES (91-B.Smith), RECOVERED by ATL-91-B.Smith at LA 0. TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 11:48) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LA 7 (Q4 4:44) — (4:44) 4-J.Feely 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:40) — (12:40) 28-W.Dunn right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.8% · EPA +2.92]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 8:10) — (8:10) 7-M.Vick pass to 33-J.Griffith to LA 20 for 62 yards (24-D.Groce, 35-A.Williams). [WPA +12.1% · EPA +3.77]
  • LA (Q3 6:33) — (6:33) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt ran ob at ATL 46 for 22 yards. [WPA +12.0% · EPA +2.68]
  • LA (Q3 5:46) — (5:46) 28-M.Faulk left end to ATL 38 for 13 yards (56-K.Brooking). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +1.19]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q3 1:24) — (1:24) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler pushed ob at LA 36 for 33 yards (35-A.Williams). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +1.88]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q4 11:55) — (11:55) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 0 for -1 yards (91-B.Smith). FUMBLES (91-B.Smith), RECOVERED by ATL-91-B.Smith at LA 0. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -6.8% · EPA -4.63]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 8:10) — (8:10) 7-M.Vick pass to 33-J.Griffith to LA 20 for 62 yards (24-D.Groce, 35-A.Williams). [WPA +12.1% · EPA +3.77]
  • LA (Q3 9:07) — (9:07) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +3.55]
  • LA (Q2 1:16) — (1:16) 28-M.Faulk left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.6% · EPA +3.11]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 5:33 · LA 3 · Score 0-6
    (5:33) 7-M.Vick pass to 33-J.Griffith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 5:28 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  3. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 9:46 · LA 2 · Score 0-13
    (9:46) 28-W.Dunn right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 9:42 · LA 2 · Score 0-14
    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  5. LA TD (+6) — Q2 1:16 · ATL 1 · Score 6-14
    (1:16) 28-M.Faulk left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. LA XP (+1) — Q2 1:12 · ATL 2 · Score 7-14
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  7. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · LA 18 · Score 7-17
    (:06) 4-J.Feely 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  8. LA TD (+6) — Q3 9:07 · ATL 33 · Score 13-17
    (9:07) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. LA XP (+1) — Q3 8:58 · ATL 2 · Score 14-17
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  10. LA FG (+3) — Q3 2:45 · ATL 27 · Score 17-17
    (2:45) 14-J.Wilkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  11. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 12:40 · LA 2 · Score 17-23
    (12:40) 28-W.Dunn right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 12:36 · LA 2 · Score 17-24
    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  13. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 11:55 · ATL 99 · Score 17-30
    (11:55) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 0 for -1 yards (91-B.Smith). FUMBLES (91-B.Smith), RECOVERED by ATL-91-B.Smith at LA 0. TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 11:48 · LA 2 · Score 17-31
    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  15. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 4:44 · LA 7 · Score 17-34
    (4:44) 4-J.Feely 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • T. Holt (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Atlanta Falcons on 2004-09-19?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the LA 34-17 in Week 2, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: LA 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: LA 7, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: LA 10, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: LA 0, Atlanta Falcons 17; Final: LA 17, Atlanta Falcons 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Griffith (M. Vick pass) (Q1 5:33) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — W. Dunn (Q2 9:46) LA touchdown — M. Faulk (Q2 1:16) LA touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q3 9:07) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — W. Dunn (Q4 12:40) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Bulger (Q4 11:55) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q3 2:45, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q4 4:44, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Atlanta Falcons?

M. Bulger (LA), 60.0% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.92 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 70.0% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +1.99 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Atlanta Falcons?

T. Holt (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.52 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.55 EPA): (9:07) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

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