Game story
In Week 13 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-12-05, the Atlanta Falcons took care of business against the New Orleans Saints, pulling away with a 35–12 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Wuerffel (New Orleans Saints) paced the passing game, with -12.16 total EPA.
On the individual side, T. Dwight (Atlanta Falcons) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.06 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+56.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Atlanta Falcons changed the game: D.Brien kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to ATL 6. T.Dwight to ATL 33 for 27 yards (W.Clay).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Dwight · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
- 2 C. Chandler · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +4.08 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 3 T. Mathis · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 4 L. Dawsey · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play
- 5 W. Perry · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +3.29 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 6 B. Christian · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +3.00 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 7 D. Wuerffel · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 8 C. Calloway · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Dwight — ATL · Receiving
T. Dwight posted the highest total EPA (+6.06) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Atlanta Falcons's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.02 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.11 EPA) came from New Orleans Saints: (4:22) (Shotgun) D.Wuerffel pass intended for E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by R.Buchanan at ATL 48. R.Buchanan for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — 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. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 5 (Q1 56:56) — (11:56) D.Brien 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 8 (Q1 49:22) — (4:22) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 46:52) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) C.Chandler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 39:53) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 16 (Q2 39:41) — (9:41) D.Brien 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 48 (Q2 34:44) — (4:44) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 33:49) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q3 29:14) — (14:14) B.Christian up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 21:22) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 62 (Q3 19:22) — (4:22) (Shotgun) D.Wuerffel pass intended for E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by R.Buchanan at ATL 48. R.Buchanan for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 17:43) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 6–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 29 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) D.Wuerffel up the middle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 60:00) — D.Brien kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to ATL 6. T.Dwight to ATL 33 for 27 yards (W.Clay).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by M.Fields at ATL 44. M.Fields, dead ball declared at ATL 44 for no gain.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 56:56) — (11:56) PENALTY on ATL-M.Booker, Defensive Pass Interference, 30 yards, enforced at ATL 41 - No Play.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis to NO 50 for 18 yards (J.Cherry). Penalty on NO, Defensive Holding, declined.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 56:56) — (11:56) B.Hobert pass to A.Hastings to ATL 34 for 8 yards (J.Tuggle).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 19:22) — (4:22) (Shotgun) D.Wuerffel pass intended for E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by R.Buchanan at ATL 48. R.Buchanan for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 34:44) — (4:44) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by M.Fields at ATL 44. M.Fields, dead ball declared at ATL 44 for no gain.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) D.Wuerffel pass to L.Dawsey to ATL 29 for 15 yards (R.Bradford).
Quarterback report card
D.Wuerffel led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Wuerffel (New Orleans Saints) · 38 dropbacks · 39.5% completion · -0.32 EPA/play · -12.16 total EPA
- C.Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +0.15 EPA/play · +4.08 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.141 | +0.099 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.7% | 52.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.328 | +0.151 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.030 | +0.122 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.099 | +0.141 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.3% | 67.3% |
By the numbers
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, +7.35 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, -14.20 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.
- T. Dwight (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.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 56:56 · ATL 5 · Score 3-0
(11:56) D.Brien 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 49:22 · NO 8 · Score 3-6
(4:22) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 46:52 · NO 2 · Score 3-7
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · NO 1 · Score 3-13
(15:00) C.Chandler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 39:53 · NO 2 · Score 3-14
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 39:41 · ATL 16 · Score 6-14
(9:41) D.Brien 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 34:44 · NO 48 · Score 6-20
(4:44) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 33:49 · NO 2 · Score 6-21
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 29:14 · NO 1 · Score 6-27
(14:14) B.Christian up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 21:22 · NO 2 · Score 6-28
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 19:22 · ATL 62 · Score 6-34
(4:22) (Shotgun) D.Wuerffel pass intended for E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by R.Buchanan at ATL 48. R.Buchanan for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 17:43 · NO 2 · Score 6-35
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · ATL 29 · Score 12-35
(15:00) D.Wuerffel up the middle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 35-12 in Week 13, 1999 on 1999-12-05.
What was the final score of New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
The final score was New Orleans Saints 12, Atlanta Falcons 35 (NO 12-35 ATL) in Week 13, 1999 on 1999-12-05.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 3, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 3, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q4: New Orleans Saints 6, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: New Orleans Saints 12, Atlanta Falcons 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 49:22) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 45:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 34:44) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 29:14) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 19:22) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q1 56:56, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q2 39:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
D. Wuerffel (New Orleans Saints), 39.5% completion, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -12.16 total passing EPA. C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons), 55.6% completion, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +4.08 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
T. Dwight (Atlanta Falcons) led the game in total EPA with +6.06 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.11 EPA): (4:22) (Shotgun) D.Wuerffel pass intended for E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by R.Buchanan at ATL 48. R.Buchanan for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +56.6%.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 2-9 Now 2-10 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 2-9 Now 3-9 W
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