Falcons 20–17 Saints: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 1999

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 20–17 New Orleans Saints
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 7–17 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: B. Hobert
Top passer: B. Tolliver
Biggest EPA play: (10:00) B.Hobert pass to E.Kennison for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 31, run 59)
Game date: 1999-10-10

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 20–17 on 1999-10-10, overcoming New Orleans Saints's 17–7 halftime lead. B. Hobert posted a game-high +8.99 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	7	0	7	6	0	20
New Orleans Saints	0	17	0	0	0	17

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

NO 22

+3ATL 24

ATL 90

+1ATL 2

ATL 23

+1ATL 2

+3NO 19

+3NO 27

NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
NO 22
Score
6-0
(15:00) T.Graziani pass to T.Mathis for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 8:17XP
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
7-0
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 13:12FG
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 24
Score
7-3
(13:12) D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 10:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 90
Score
7-9
(10:00) B.Hobert pass to E.Kennison for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 31, run 59)
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:47XP
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
7-10
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:52TD
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 23
Score
7-16
(:52) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass to B.Bech for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 23, run 0)
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:46XP
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
7-17
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 13:17TD
Points+6
Yard line
NO 1
Score
13-17
(13:17) B.Christian up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:59XP
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
14-17
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 15:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
NO 19
Score
17-17
(15:00) M.Andersen 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 12:34FG
Points+3
Yard line
NO 27
Score
20-17
(12:34) M.Andersen 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1B. Hobert · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +8.99 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
2E. Kennison · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.84 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
3B. Bech · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.42 EPA/play
4J. German · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.29 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.65 EPA/play
5C. Cleeland · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
6T. Mathis · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
7K. Poole · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
8B. Christian · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 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

B. Hobert — NO · Passing

B. Hobert posted the highest total EPA (+8.99) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 18 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.

B. Hobert's top snap (+6.78 EPA): (10:00) B.Hobert pass to E.Kennison for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 31, run 59)

Quarterback report card

B. Tolliver led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

B. Tolliver (New Orleans Saints) · 29 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · -0.22 EPA/play · -6.28 total EPA
T. Graziani (Atlanta Falcons) · 25 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.30 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	New Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play	-0.049	-0.116
Offensive success rate	42.5%	37.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.018	+0.045
Rush EPA/play	-0.267	-0.287
Defensive EPA/play	+0.116	+0.049
Defensive success rate	62.4%	57.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: -0.05 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
New Orleans Saints: -0.12 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, -3.93 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -10.78 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 15:00)
New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q2 10:00)
New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q2 0:52)
Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q3 13:17)

Field goals

New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q2 13:12)
Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q4 12:34)

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 NO 22 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) T.Graziani pass to T.Mathis for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 8:17) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski..

The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 17–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 24 (Q2 13:12) — (13:12) D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 90 (Q2 10:00) — (10:00) B.Hobert pass to E.Kennison for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 31, run 59); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 9:47) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 23 (Q2 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass to B.Bech for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 23, run 0); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 0:46) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q3 13:17) — (13:17) B.Christian up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 10:59) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 6–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 19 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) M.Andersen 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 27 (Q4 12:34) — (12:34) M.Andersen 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q1 15:00) — D.Brien kicks 57 yards from NO 30 to ATL 13. T.Dwight to ATL 24 for 11 yards (J.Cherry). [WPA +43.3% · EPA +0.11]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass incomplete to E.Kennison (R.Buchanan). [WPA -26.7% · EPA -1.78]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 10:00) — (10:00) B.Hobert pass to E.Kennison for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 31, run 59) [WPA +22.8% · EPA +6.78]
New Orleans Saints (Q3 4:17) — (4:17) B.Tolliver pass intended for S.Slutzker INTERCEPTED by R.Buchanan at NO 33. R.Buchanan to NO 32 for 1 yard (S.Slutzker). [WPA -18.0% · EPA -4.06]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:13) — (:13) B.Tolliver sacked at NO 37 for -14 yards (G.McBurrows). [WPA -17.3% · EPA -0.68]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New Orleans Saints (Q2 10:00) — (10:00) B.Hobert pass to E.Kennison for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 31, run 59) [WPA +22.8% · EPA +6.78]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 13:17) — (13:17) T.Graziani pass to J.German to NO 6 for 62 yards (T.Drakeford). (pass 4, run 58) [WPA +12.1% · EPA +5.40]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 14:57) — (14:57) K.Oxendine left guard to ATL 20 for no gain (M.Fields). FUMBLES (M.Fields), RECOVERED by NO-M.Fields at ATL 20. [WPA -11.9% · EPA -4.75]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass to B.Bech for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 23, run 0) [WPA +7.2% · EPA +4.14]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · NO 22 · Score 6-0
(15:00) T.Graziani pass to T.Mathis for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 8:17 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 13:12 · ATL 24 · Score 7-3
(13:12) D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 10:00 · ATL 90 · Score 7-9
(10:00) B.Hobert pass to E.Kennison for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 31, run 59)
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 9:47 · ATL 2 · Score 7-10
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:52 · ATL 23 · Score 7-16
(:52) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass to B.Bech for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 23, run 0)
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:46 · ATL 2 · Score 7-17
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 13:17 · NO 1 · Score 13-17
(13:17) B.Christian up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 10:59 · NO 2 · Score 14-17
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · NO 19 · Score 17-17
(15:00) M.Andersen 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 12:34 · NO 27 · Score 20-17
(12:34) M.Andersen 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski.

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.
B. Hobert (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints on 1999-10-10?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 20-17 in Week 5, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 0, New Orleans Saints 17; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 6, New Orleans Saints 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 20, New Orleans Saints 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 15:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 10:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:52) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 13:17) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q2 13:12, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q4 12:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?

B. Tolliver (New Orleans Saints), 44.8% completion, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -6.28 total passing EPA. T. Graziani (Atlanta Falcons), 44.0% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.30 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?

B. Hobert (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.99 total EPA on Passing plays. across 18 snaps. Their top snap (+6.78 EPA): (10:00) B.Hobert pass to E.Kennison for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 31, run 59).

Was Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Atlanta Falcons won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 0-4 Now 1-4 W

New Orleans Saints

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

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