Game story
In Week 7 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-10-24, the Atlanta Falcons took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 27–14 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) paced the passing game, with -11.43 total EPA.
On the individual side, L. Coles (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.21 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-14.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (9:24) 16-V.Testaverde FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 19, RECOVERED by ATL-24-B.Scott at NYJ 20.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 10 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +8.21 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 2 W. Dunn · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +6.69 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 3 A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 4 J. McCareins · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
- 5 W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 6 R. White · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 7 F. McCrary · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 8 M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
L. Coles — NYJ · Receiving
L. Coles posted the highest total EPA (+8.21) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.91 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.27 EPA) came from New York Jets: (12:33) 16-V.Testaverde sacked at NYJ 26 for -11 yards (75-R.Coleman). FUMBLES (75-R.Coleman), RECOVERED by ATL-92-Ch.Davis at NYJ 24. 92-Ch.Davis for 24 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 — M. Vick
- Atlanta Falcons — V. Testaverde
- New York Jets — V. Testaverde
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Vick
- New York Jets — C. Martin
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Peterson
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Peterson
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 10–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q1 50:41) — (5:41) 7-M.Vick left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 50:35) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NYJ 5 (Q1 45:45) — (:45) 2-T.Peterson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 63 (Q2 42:33); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 42:23) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NYJ 23 (Q2 37:02) — (7:02) 2-T.Peterson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; New York Jets found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 33:00) — (3:00) 16-V.Testaverde up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 32:49) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q3 21:40) — (6:40) 7-M.Vick right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 21:35) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q4 11:55) — (11:55) 28-C.Martin right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 11:52) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (Q1 54:24) — (9:24) 16-V.Testaverde FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 19, RECOVERED by ATL-24-B.Scott at NYJ 20.
- New York Jets (Q2 42:33) — (12:33) 16-V.Testaverde sacked at NYJ 26 for -11 yards (75-R.Coleman). FUMBLES (75-R.Coleman), RECOVERED by ATL-92-Ch.Davis at NYJ 24. 92-Ch.Davis for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 47:57) — (2:57) 16-V.Testaverde sacked at NYJ 33 for -14 yards (96-A.Lake). FUMBLES (96-A.Lake), RECOVERED by ATL-97-P.Kerney at NYJ 28. 97-P.Kerney to NYJ 26 for 2 yards (33-J.Sowell). Play Challenged by NYJ
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 56:42) — (11:42) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler pushed ob at NYJ 34 for 15 yards (55-M.Brown).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 57:59) — (12:59) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick left end to NYJ 49 for 16 yards (21-D.Strait).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Jets (Q2 42:33) — (12:33) 16-V.Testaverde sacked at NYJ 26 for -11 yards (75-R.Coleman). FUMBLES (75-R.Coleman), RECOVERED by ATL-92-Ch.Davis at NYJ 24. 92-Ch.Davis for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 47:57) — (2:57) 16-V.Testaverde sacked at NYJ 33 for -14 yards (96-A.Lake). FUMBLES (96-A.Lake), RECOVERED by ATL-97-P.Kerney at NYJ 28. 97-P.Kerney to NYJ 26 for 2 yards (33-J.Sowell). Play Challenged by NYJ
- New York Jets (Q1 54:24) — (9:24) 16-V.Testaverde FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 19, RECOVERED by ATL-24-B.Scott at NYJ 20.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 10:20) — (10:20) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 83-A.Crumpler INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Barrett at NYJ 23. 36-D.Barrett to NYJ 27 for 4 yards (83-A.Crumpler).
Quarterback report card
M.Vick led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 34 dropbacks · 32.4% completion · -0.34 EPA/play · -11.43 total EPA
- B.Bollinger (New York Jets) · 24 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.214 | -0.050 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.7% | 43.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.369 | -0.336 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.182 | +0.280 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.050 | +0.214 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.1% | 51.3% |
By the numbers
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, -4.10 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, -16.29 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.
- L. Coles (New York Jets) 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 50:41 · NYJ 1 · Score 0-6
(5:41) 7-M.Vick left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 50:35 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-7
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 45:45 · NYJ 5 · Score 0-10
(:45) 2-T.Peterson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 42:33 · ATL 63 · Score 0-16
(12:33) 16-V.Testaverde sacked at NYJ 26 for -11 yards (75-R.Coleman). FUMBLES (75-R.Coleman), RECOVERED by ATL-92-Ch.Davis at NYJ 24. 92-Ch.Davis for 24 yards, - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 42:23 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-17
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 37:02 · NYJ 23 · Score 0-20
(7:02) 2-T.Peterson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 33:00 · ATL 1 · Score 6-20
(3:00) 16-V.Testaverde up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 32:49 · ATL 2 · Score 7-20
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 21:40 · NYJ 1 · Score 7-26
(6:40) 7-M.Vick right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 21:35 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-27
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 11:55 · ATL 1 · Score 13-27
(11:55) 28-C.Martin right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 11:52 · ATL 2 · Score 14-27
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Atlanta Falcons?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New York Jets 27-14 in Week 7, 2005 on 2005-10-24.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Atlanta Falcons?
The final score was New York Jets 14, Atlanta Falcons 27 (NYJ 14-27 ATL) in Week 7, 2005 on 2005-10-24.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: New York Jets 0, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q2: New York Jets 7, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: New York Jets 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: New York Jets 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: New York Jets 14, Atlanta Falcons 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Vick (Q1 50:41) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — V. Testaverde (Q2 42:33) New York Jets touchdown — V. Testaverde (Q2 33:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Vick (Q3 21:40) New York Jets touchdown — C. Martin (Q4 11:55) Atlanta Falcons field goal — T. Peterson (Q1 45:45, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — T. Peterson (Q2 37:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Atlanta Falcons?
M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 32.4% completion, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -11.43 total passing EPA. B. Bollinger (New York Jets), 50.0% completion, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.64 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Atlanta Falcons?
L. Coles (New York Jets) led the game in total EPA with +8.21 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.27 EPA): (12:33) 16-V.Testaverde sacked at NYJ 26 for -11 yards (75-R.Coleman). FUMBLES (75-R.Coleman), RECOVERED by ATL-92-Ch.Davis at NYJ 24. 92-Ch.Davis for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -14.6%.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
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