Saints 12–35 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 1999

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 35–12 New Orleans Saints
Halftime: New Orleans Saints 6–21 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: T. Dwight
Top passer: D. Wuerffel
Biggest EPA play: (4:22) (Shotgun) D.Wuerffel pass intended for E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by R.Buchanan at ATL …
Game date: 1999-12-05

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 35–12 on 1999-12-05. T. Dwight posted a game-high +6.06 total EPA in the receiving.

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

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

Scoring Map

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

NONew Orleans Saints

+3ATL 5

+3ATL 16

NO 48

ATL 62

ATL 29

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 11:56FG
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 5
Score
3-0
(11:56) D.Brien 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 4:22TD
Points+6
Yard line
NO 8
Score
3-6
(4:22) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 1:52XP
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
3-7
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
NO 1
Score
3-13
(15:00) C.Chandler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 9:53XP
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
3-14
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:41FG
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 16
Score
6-14
(9:41) D.Brien 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:44TD
Points+6
Yard line
NO 48
Score
6-20
(4:44) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 3:49XP
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
6-21
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 14:14TD
Points+6
Yard line
NO 1
Score
6-27
(14:14) B.Christian up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 6:22XP
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
6-28
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 4:22TD
Points+6
Yard line
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.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 2:43XP
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
6-35
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 29
Score
12-35
(15:00) D.Wuerffel up the middle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1T. Dwight · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
2C. Chandler · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +4.08 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
3T. Mathis · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
4L. Dawsey · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play
5W. Perry · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +3.29 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
6B. Christian · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +3.00 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
7D. Wuerffel · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
8C. Calloway · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.57 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. Dwight — ATL · Receiving

T. Dwight posted the highest total EPA (+6.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.02 EPA per play.

T. Dwight's top snap (+4.55 EPA): (4:44) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.11 EPA): Another player — (4:22) (Shotgun) D.Wuerffel pass intended for E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by R.Buchanan at ATL 48. R.Buchanan for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.

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%

Drive & efficiency notes

Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New Orleans Saints: -0.14 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: +0.10 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, +7.35 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, -14.20 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q1 4:22)
Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q2 4:44)
Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q3 14:14)
Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q3 4:22)
New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q1 11:56)
New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q2 9:41)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 5 (Q1 11:56) — (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 4:22) — (4:22) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 1:52) — 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 15:00) — (15:00) C.Chandler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 9:53) — 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 9:41) — (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 4:44) — (4:44) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 3:49) — 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 14:14) — (14:14) B.Christian up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 6:22) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 62 (Q3 4:22) — (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 2:43) — 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.

Atlanta Falcons (Q1 15:00) — D.Brien kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to ATL 6. T.Dwight to ATL 33 for 27 yards (W.Clay). [WPA +56.6% · EPA +0.80]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by M.Fields at ATL 44. M.Fields, dead ball declared at ATL 44 for no gain. [WPA -10.7% · EPA -4.24]
New Orleans Saints (Q1 11:56) — (11:56) PENALTY on ATL-M.Booker, Defensive Pass Interference, 30 yards, enforced at ATL 41 - No Play. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +2.97]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis to NO 50 for 18 yards (J.Cherry). Penalty on NO, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +6.3% · EPA +2.05]
New Orleans Saints (Q1 11:56) — (11:56) B.Hobert pass to A.Hastings to ATL 34 for 8 yards (J.Tuggle). [WPA +6.2% · EPA +0.89]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New Orleans Saints (Q3 4:22) — (4:22) (Shotgun) D.Wuerffel pass intended for E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by R.Buchanan at ATL 48. R.Buchanan for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.4% · EPA -7.11]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:44) — (4:44) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.0% · EPA +4.55]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by M.Fields at ATL 44. M.Fields, dead ball declared at ATL 44 for no gain. [WPA -10.7% · EPA -4.24]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) D.Wuerffel pass to L.Dawsey to ATL 29 for 15 yards (R.Bradford). [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.07]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 11:56 · 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 4:22 · NO 8 · Score 3-6
(4:22) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 1:52 · NO 2 · Score 3-7
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · NO 1 · Score 3-13
(15:00) C.Chandler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 9:53 · NO 2 · Score 3-14
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 9:41 · 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 4:44 · NO 48 · Score 6-20
(4:44) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 3:49 · NO 2 · Score 6-21
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 14:14 · NO 1 · Score 6-27
(14:14) B.Christian up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 6:22 · NO 2 · Score 6-28
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 4:22 · 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 2:43 · 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.

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. Dwight (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons on 1999-12-05?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 35-12 in Week 13, 1999.

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 4:22) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 15:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 4:44) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 14:14) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 4:22) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q1 11:56, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q2 9:41, 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 FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?

T. Dwight (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.06 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+4.55 EPA): (4:44) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

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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