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NFL · Week 6 · October 17, 1999 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Atlanta Falcons: 1999 Week 6 Recap

Rams defeat Falcons 41–13 in Week 6

M.Faulk led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 41–13 Week 6 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 41 4–0 Winner
Final 41–13
Atlanta Falcons 13 1–5
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
41–13
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 28–10 Atlanta Falcons
Top passer
Kade Warner
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Faulk
Game date
October 17, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • M.Faulk 17 CAR · 176 YDS · 1 TD +16.2 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Bruce 6 REC · 48 YDS · 1 TD +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Kade Warner +0.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • Ryan Kelly
    Ryan Kelly 3 REC · 70 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Mathis 7 REC · 75 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Dwight 2 REC · 56 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 41–13 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime
LA 28–10 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Faulk
Top passer
Kade Warner
Biggest EPA play
(1:58) C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by G.Wistrom at STL 9. G.Wistrom for 91 yards, TOUCHDOW…
Game date
1999-10-17

Game summary

The LA beat the Atlanta Falcons 41–13 on 1999-10-17. M. Faulk posted a game-high +16.20 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA141467041
Atlanta Falcons01003013

Scoring Map

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

LALA
ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 15:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 4
    Score
    6-0

    (15:00) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LALA
    Q1 9:20XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    7-0

    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.

  3. LALA
    Q1 7:21TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 6
    Score
    13-0

    (7:21) M.Faulk right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LALA
    Q1 2:03XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    14-0

    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.

  5. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 13:29TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 13
    Score
    14-6

    (13:29) C.Chandler pass to B.Christian for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 11:19XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    14-7

    M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Hallen, Holder-D.Stryzinski.

  7. LALA
    Q2 11:19TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 30
    Score
    20-7

    M.Andersen kicks 71 yards from ATL 30 to STL -1. T.Horne for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. LALA
    Q2 10:59XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    21-7

    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.

  9. LALA
    Q2 1:58TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 9
    Score
    27-7

    (1:58) C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by G.Wistrom at STL 9. G.Wistrom for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LALA
    Q2 1:42XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    28-7

    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.

  11. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:35FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    28-10

    (:35) M.Andersen 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Hallen, Holder-D.Stryzinski.

  12. LALA
    Q3 14:04FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 3
    Score
    31-10

    (14:04) J.Wilkins 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.

  13. LALA
    Q3 10:19FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 30
    Score
    34-10

    (10:19) J.Wilkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.

  14. LALA
    Q4 10:31TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 1
    Score
    40-10

    (10:31) R.Holcombe right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. LALA
    Q4 10:26XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    41-10

    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.

  16. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 8:38FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 7
    Score
    41-13

    (8:38) M.Andersen 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Hallen, Holder-D.Stryzinski.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Faulk · LA · Rushing · +16.20 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
  2. 2Ryan KellyRyan Kelly · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Mathis · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  4. 4I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Dwight · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Hanspard · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.18 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Faulk · LA · Receiving · +0.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  8. 8C. Calloway · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.17 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

M. Faulk — LA · Rushing

M. Faulk posted the highest total EPA (+16.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 18 counted snaps, they averaged +0.90 EPA per play.

M. Faulk's top snap (+5.13 EPA): (7:21) M.Faulk right tackle ran ob at ATL 33 for 30 yards.

Biggest single play (-11.73 EPA): Another player — (1:58) C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by G.Wistrom at STL 9. G.Wistrom for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Kade Warner led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Kade Warner (LA) · 23 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -1.83 total EPA
  • C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) · 22 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -0.42 EPA/play · -9.33 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLAAtlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play+0.193-0.229
Offensive success rate50.0%38.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.124-0.291
Rush EPA/play+0.410-0.405
Defensive EPA/play+0.229-0.193
Defensive success rate61.5%50.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: +0.19 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: -0.23 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -20.82 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • LA: 12 drives, +13.93 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • LA — unlisted player (Q1 15:00)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q1 7:21)
  • Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q2 13:29)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q2 11:19)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q2 1:58)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q4 10:31)

Field goals

  • Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q2 0:35)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q3 14:04)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q3 10:19)
  • Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q4 8:38)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 14–0. LA found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 9:20) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.; LA found the end zone from the ATL 6 (Q1 7:21) — (7:21) M.Faulk right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 2:03) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten..

The second quarter: LA won the period 14–10. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 13 (Q2 13:29) — (13:29) C.Chandler pass to B.Christian for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 11:19) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Hallen, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; LA found the end zone from the ATL 30 (Q2 11:19) — M.Andersen kicks 71 yards from ATL 30 to STL -1. T.Horne for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 10:59) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.; LA found the end zone from the LA 9 (Q2 1:58) — (1:58) C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by G.Wistrom at STL 9. G.Wistrom for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 1:42) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LA 2 (Q2 0:35) — (:35) M.Andersen 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Hallen, Holder-D.Stryzinski..

The third quarter: LA won the period 6–0. LA connected on a field goal from the ATL 3 (Q3 14:04) — (14:04) J.Wilkins 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.; LA connected on a field goal from the ATL 30 (Q3 10:19) — (10:19) J.Wilkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten..

The fourth quarter: LA won the period 7–3. LA found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q4 10:31) — (10:31) R.Holcombe right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 10:26) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LA 7 (Q4 8:38) — (8:38) M.Andersen 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Hallen, Holder-D.Stryzinski..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (Q1 15:00) — M.Andersen kicks 72 yards from ATL 30 to STL -2. T.Horne to STL 24 for 26 yards (O.Brown). [WPA +43.3% · EPA +0.11]
  • LA (Q2 11:19) — M.Andersen kicks 71 yards from ATL 30 to STL -1. T.Horne for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.4% · EPA +6.59]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 1:58) — (1:58) C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by G.Wistrom at STL 9. G.Wistrom for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -14.9% · EPA -11.73]
  • LA (Q1 7:21) — (7:21) M.Faulk right tackle ran ob at ATL 33 for 30 yards. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +5.13]
  • LA (Q2 6:16) — (6:16) R.Holcombe up the middle to ATL 35 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ATL-C.Smith at ATL 35. C.Smith to STL 47 for 18 yards. [WPA -8.2% · EPA -5.71]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 1:58) — (1:58) C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by G.Wistrom at STL 9. G.Wistrom for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -14.9% · EPA -11.73]
  • LA (Q2 11:19) — M.Andersen kicks 71 yards from ATL 30 to STL -1. T.Horne for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.4% · EPA +6.59]
  • LA (Q2 6:16) — (6:16) R.Holcombe up the middle to ATL 35 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ATL-C.Smith at ATL 35. C.Smith to STL 47 for 18 yards. [WPA -8.2% · EPA -5.71]
  • LA (Q1 7:21) — (7:21) M.Faulk right tackle ran ob at ATL 33 for 30 yards. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +5.13]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · ATL 4 · Score 6-0
    (15:00) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. LA XP (+1) — Q1 9:20 · ATL 2 · Score 7-0
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.
  3. LA TD (+6) — Q1 7:21 · ATL 6 · Score 13-0
    (7:21) M.Faulk right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. LA XP (+1) — Q1 2:03 · ATL 2 · Score 14-0
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.
  5. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 13:29 · LA 13 · Score 14-6
    (13:29) C.Chandler pass to B.Christian for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 11:19 · LA 2 · Score 14-7
    M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Hallen, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
  7. LA TD (+6) — Q2 11:19 · ATL 30 · Score 20-7
    M.Andersen kicks 71 yards from ATL 30 to STL -1. T.Horne for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. LA XP (+1) — Q2 10:59 · ATL 2 · Score 21-7
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.
  9. LA TD (+6) — Q2 1:58 · LA 9 · Score 27-7
    (1:58) C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by G.Wistrom at STL 9. G.Wistrom for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. LA XP (+1) — Q2 1:42 · ATL 2 · Score 28-7
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.
  11. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:35 · LA 2 · Score 28-10
    (:35) M.Andersen 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Hallen, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
  12. LA FG (+3) — Q3 14:04 · ATL 3 · Score 31-10
    (14:04) J.Wilkins 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.
  13. LA FG (+3) — Q3 10:19 · ATL 30 · Score 34-10
    (10:19) J.Wilkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.
  14. LA TD (+6) — Q4 10:31 · ATL 1 · Score 40-10
    (10:31) R.Holcombe right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. LA XP (+1) — Q4 10:26 · ATL 2 · Score 41-10
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.
  16. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 8:38 · LA 7 · Score 41-13
    (8:38) M.Andersen 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Hallen, Holder-D.Stryzinski.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • M. Faulk (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Atlanta Falcons on 1999-10-17?

The LA beat the Atlanta Falcons 41-13 in Week 6, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: LA 14, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q2: LA 14, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: LA 6, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: LA 7, Atlanta Falcons 3; Final: LA 41, Atlanta Falcons 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Atlanta Falcons?

LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 15:00) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 7:21) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 13:29) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 11:19) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 1:58) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:31) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:35, 3 pts) LA field goal — unlisted player (Q3 14:04, 3 pts) LA field goal — unlisted player (Q3 10:19, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q4 8:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Atlanta Falcons?

Kade Warner (LA), 56.5% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -1.83 total passing EPA. C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons), 45.5% completion, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -9.33 total passing EPA.

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

M. Faulk (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.20 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 18 snaps. Their top snap (+5.13 EPA): (7:21) M.Faulk right tackle ran ob at ATL 33 for 30 yards..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L

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