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NFL · Week 1 · September 12, 2005 · 11 min read

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2005 Week 1 Recap

Falcons defeat Eagles 14–10 in Week 1

Tyler Owens led Fantasy Impact as Falcons prevailed in a 10–14 Week 1 finish.

Philadelphia Eagles 10 0–1
Final 10–14
Atlanta Falcons 14 1–0 Winner
Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
10–14
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 7–14 Atlanta Falcons
Top passer
D. McNabb
FantasyHQ MVP
Tyler Owens
Game date
September 12, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Tyler Owens
    Tyler Owens 7 REC · 112 YDS +10.3 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Westbrook 7 REC · 64 YDS · 1 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Lewis 5 REC · 44 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • M.Vick 7 CAR · 63 YDS · 1 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Jenkins 3 REC · 80 YDS +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Crumpler 4 REC · 54 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
Atlanta Falcons 14–10 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 7–14 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Tyler Owens
Top passer
D. McNabb
Biggest EPA play
(9:02) 5-D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at ATL 31, RECOVERED by ATL-56-K.Brooking at ATL 44.
Game date
2005-09-12

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Philadelphia Eagles 14–10 on 2005-09-12. Tyler Owens posted a game-high +10.26 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Philadelphia Eagles0730010
Atlanta Falcons14000014

Scoring Map

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

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 3:12TD
    MVM. Vick

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 7
    Score
    0-6

    (3:12) 7-M.Vick right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 3:06XP
    TPT. Peterson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    0-7

    2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.

  3. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 0:13TD
    TDT. Duckett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 1
    Score
    0-13

    (:13) 45-T.Duckett right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 0:09XP
    TPT. Peterson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    0-14

    2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.

  5. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 11:28TD
    BWB. Westbrook

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 9
    Score
    6-14

    (11:28) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass to 36-B.Westbrook for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 11:21XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    7-14

    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 9:25FG
    DAD. Akers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 26
    Score
    10-14

    (9:25) 2-D.Akers 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Tyler OwensTyler Owens · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +10.26 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Westbrook · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.09 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +4.82 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
  5. 5A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  6. 6G. Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.61 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Blakley · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
  8. 8Lecitus SmithLecitus Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Tyler Owens

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Tyler Owens — PHI · Receiving

Tyler Owens posted the highest total EPA (+10.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.47 EPA per play.

Tyler Owens's top snap (-3.30 EPA): (8:24) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Hall at ATL 28. 21-D.Hall to PHI 34 for 38 yards (77-A.Hicks).

Biggest single play (-6.14 EPA): D. McNabb — (9:02) 5-D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at ATL 31, RECOVERED by ATL-56-K.Brooking at ATL 44.

Quarterback report card

D. McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 51 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -3.66 total EPA
  • M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 31 dropbacks · 38.7% completion · -0.48 EPA/play · -14.85 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPhiladelphia EaglesAtlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play-0.228-0.210
Offensive success rate38.6%32.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.072-0.479
Rush EPA/play-0.604+0.031
Defensive EPA/play+0.210+0.228
Defensive success rate67.9%61.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles -0.23, Atlanta Falcons -0.21) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.23 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: -0.21 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 14 drives, -17.63 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, -18.95 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Atlanta Falcons — M. Vick (Q1 3:12)
  • Atlanta Falcons — T. Duckett (Q1 0:13)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — B. Westbrook (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 11:28)

Field goals

  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q4 9:25)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the PHI 7 (Q1 3:12) — (3:12) 7-M.Vick right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 3:06) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q1 0:13) — (:13) 45-T.Duckett right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 0:09) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 9 (Q2 11:28) — (11:28) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass to 36-B.Westbrook for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 11:21) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ATL 26 (Q4 9:25) — (9:25) 2-D.Akers 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 9:02) — (9:02) 5-D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at ATL 31, RECOVERED by ATL-56-K.Brooking at ATL 44. [WPA -13.9% · EPA -6.14]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 1:38) — (1:38) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass incomplete to 81-T.Owens. [WPA -13.6% · EPA -1.51]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick sacked at PHI 34 for -8 yards (97-D.Walker). FUMBLES (97-D.Walker), touched at PHI 44, RECOVERED by PHI-97-D.Walker at PHI 44. 97-D.Walker to ATL 38 for 18 yards (61-M.Lehr). [WPA -13.4% · EPA -6.13]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 9:48) — (9:48) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 83-A.Crumpler INTERCEPTED by 20-B.Dawkins at PHI 18. 20-B.Dawkins to PHI 18 for no gain (83-A.Crumpler). [WPA -11.9% · EPA -4.02]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Hall at ATL 28. 21-D.Hall to PHI 34 for 38 yards (77-A.Hicks). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -3.30]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 9:02) — (9:02) 5-D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at ATL 31, RECOVERED by ATL-56-K.Brooking at ATL 44. [WPA -13.9% · EPA -6.14]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick sacked at PHI 34 for -8 yards (97-D.Walker). FUMBLES (97-D.Walker), touched at PHI 44, RECOVERED by PHI-97-D.Walker at PHI 44. 97-D.Walker to ATL 38 for 18 yards (61-M.Lehr). [WPA -13.4% · EPA -6.13]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 2:26) — (2:26) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 24 for -4 yards (97-P.Kerney). FUMBLES (97-P.Kerney), RECOVERED by ATL-95-J.Babineaux at PHI 30. [WPA -7.4% · EPA -4.48]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 1:03) — (1:03) 7-M.Vick pass to 12-M.Jenkins to PHI 1 for 58 yards (24-S.Brown). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +4.46]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 3:12 · PHI 7 · Score 0-6
    (3:12) 7-M.Vick right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 3:06 · PHI 2 · Score 0-7
    2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
  3. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 0:13 · PHI 1 · Score 0-13
    (:13) 45-T.Duckett right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 0:09 · PHI 2 · Score 0-14
    2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
  5. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 11:28 · ATL 9 · Score 6-14
    (11:28) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass to 36-B.Westbrook for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 11:21 · ATL 2 · Score 7-14
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 9:25 · ATL 26 · Score 10-14
    (9:25) 2-D.Akers 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Tyler Owens (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons on 2005-09-12?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Philadelphia Eagles 14-10 in Week 1, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 10, Atlanta Falcons 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Vick (Q1 3:12) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Duckett (Q1 0:13) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Westbrook (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 11:28) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 9:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons?

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 47.1% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -3.66 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 38.7% completion, -0.48 EPA per dropback, -14.85 total passing EPA.

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

Tyler Owens (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.26 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (-3.30 EPA): (8:24) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Hall at ATL 28. 21-D.Hall to PHI 34 for 38 yards (77-A.Hicks)..

Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Atlanta Falcons won 14-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Now 0-1 L

Atlanta Falcons

Now 1-0 W