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NFL · Week 5 · October 1, 2000 · 12 min read

Atlanta Falcons vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2000 Week 5 Recap

Eagles defeat Falcons 38–10 in Week 5

D.McNabb led Fantasy Impact as Eagles prevailed in a 10–38 Week 5 finish.

Atlanta Falcons 10 2–3
Final 10–38
Philadelphia Eagles 38 3–2 Winner
Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
10–38
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 0–6 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
D. McNabb
FantasyHQ MVP
D.McNabb
Game date
October 1, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • T.Dwight 3 REC · 55 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Christian 3 REC · 20 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Chandler 1 CAR · 1 YDS -0.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • D.McNabb 30/53 · 364 YDS · 2 TD +16.5 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Small 4 REC · 122 YDS · 1 TD +10.7 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Mitchell 2 CAR · 105 YDS · 1 TD +7.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
Philadelphia Eagles 38–10 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 0–6 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. McNabb
Top passer
D. McNabb
Biggest EPA play
(11:34) D.McNabb pass to T.Small for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-B.Smith, Defensiv…
Game date
2000-10-01

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Atlanta Falcons 38–10 on 2000-10-01. D. McNabb posted a game-high +16.54 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Atlanta Falcons0073010
Philadelphia Eagles331121038

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 11:19FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 22
    Score
    0-3

    (11:19) D.Akers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.

  2. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:13FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 21
    Score
    0-6

    (:13) D.Akers 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.

  3. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 11:34TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 70
    Score
    0-12

    (11:34) D.McNabb pass to T.Small for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-B.Smith, Defensive Offside, declined. Small breaks tackles of 23 & 32 at the Falcon's 35 enroute to a 70 yard TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 11:24Safety

    Points+2

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    0-14

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. D.McNabb pass to T.Small is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. back of the end zone.

  5. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 5:11TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 83
    Score
    6-14

    (5:11) S.Landeta punts 53 yards to ATL 30, Center-M.Bartrum. T.Dwight for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Punt outdistances coverage. Dwight fakes inside, then goes left towards sidelines untouched for TD.

  6. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 4:51XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    7-14

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

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 0:02FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    7-17

    (:02) D.Akers 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.

  8. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 8:44TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 11
    Score
    7-23

    (8:44) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb fakes pitch-out before delivering strike to sprawling Johnson.

  9. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 8:39XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    7-24

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

  10. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 6:53FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 30
    Score
    10-24

    (6:53) M.Andersen 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.

  11. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 6:42TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 30
    Score
    10-30

    M.Andersen kicks 59 yards from ATL 30 to PHI 11. B.Mitchell for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Mitchell goes up the middle, then breaks left and eludes the outstretched arm of Andersen. It is Mitchell's 11th KR or PR TD.

  12. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 6:26XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    10-31

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

  13. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 2:03TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 85
    Score
    10-37

    (2:03) B.Mitchell left guard for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Mitchell goes through hole on left side opened up by Bubba Miller and Doug Brzezinski and races past secondary for score. It was Mitchell's longest run from scrimmage of his career.

  14. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 1:52XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    10-38

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +16.54 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Small · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +10.73 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Mitchell · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +7.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.94 EPA/play
  4. 4B. Mitchell · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Pinkston · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Dwight · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  7. 7Clarence LewisClarence Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Christian · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.32 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

D. McNabb — PHI · Passing

D. McNabb posted the highest total EPA (+16.54) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 53 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.

D. McNabb's top snap (+6.78 EPA): (11:34) D.McNabb pass to T.Small for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-B.Smith, Defensive Offside, declined. Small breaks tackles of 23 & 32 at the Falcon's 35 enroute to a 70 yard TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 53 dropbacks · 56.6% completion · +0.31 EPA/play · +16.54 total EPA
  • C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) · 39 dropbacks · 35.9% completion · -0.27 EPA/play · -10.36 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatAtlanta FalconsPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play-0.110+0.202
Offensive success rate41.2%45.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.276+0.282
Rush EPA/play-0.241+0.090
Defensive EPA/play-0.202+0.110
Defensive success rate54.4%58.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Atlanta Falcons: -0.11 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: +0.20 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 14 drives, -9.31 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, +18.14 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q3 11:34)
  • Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q3 5:11)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q4 8:44)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q4 6:42)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q4 2:03)

Field goals

  • Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q1 11:19)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q2 0:13)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q3 0:02)
  • Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q4 6:53)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ATL 22 (Q1 11:19) — (11:19) D.Akers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ATL 21 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) D.Akers 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 11–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 70 (Q3 11:34); Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q3 11:24) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. D.McNabb pass to T.Small is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. back of the end zone.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 83 (Q3 5:11); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 4:51) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ATL 2 (Q3 0:02) — (:02) D.Akers 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 21–3. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 11 (Q4 8:44) — (8:44) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb fakes pitch-out before delivering strike to sprawling Johnson.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 8:39) — D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the PHI 30 (Q4 6:53) — (6:53) M.Andersen 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 30 (Q4 6:42); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 6:26) — D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 85 (Q4 2:03); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 1:52) — D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 15:00) — M.Andersen kicks 69 yards from ATL 30 to PHI 1. B.Mitchell to PHI 47 for 46 yards (G.McBurrows). [WPA +58.0% · EPA +1.86]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 11:34) — (11:34) D.McNabb pass to T.Small for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-B.Smith, Defensive Offside, declined. Small breaks tackles of 23 & 32 at the Falcon's 35 enroute to a 70 yard TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.6% · EPA +6.78]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) C.Chandler pass intended for S.Jefferson INTERCEPTED by H.Douglas at PHI 37. H.Douglas to PHI 46 for 9 yards (M.Thompson). [WPA -15.8% · EPA -4.47]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 13:50) — (13:50) D.Staley right tackle to PHI 30 for 5 yards (E.Jasper). FUMBLES (E.Jasper), RECOVERED by ATL-M.Carter at PHI 30. M.Carter to PHI 30 for no gain (C.Martin). [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.56]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 5:11) — (5:11) S.Landeta punts 53 yards to ATL 30, Center-M.Bartrum. T.Dwight for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Punt outdistances coverage. Dwight fakes inside, then goes left towards sidelines untouched for TD. [WPA -11.8% · EPA -5.06]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 11:34) — (11:34) D.McNabb pass to T.Small for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-B.Smith, Defensive Offside, declined. Small breaks tackles of 23 & 32 at the Falcon's 35 enroute to a 70 yard TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.6% · EPA +6.78]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 2:03) — (2:03) B.Mitchell left guard for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Mitchell goes through hole on left side opened up by Bubba Miller and Doug Brzezinski and races past secondary for score. It was Mitchell' [WPA +0.0% · EPA +6.66]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 6:42) — M.Andersen kicks 59 yards from ATL 30 to PHI 11. B.Mitchell for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Mitchell goes up the middle, then breaks left and eludes the outstretched arm of Andersen. It is Mitchell's 11th KR [WPA +0.5% · EPA +6.65]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 5:11) — (5:11) S.Landeta punts 53 yards to ATL 30, Center-M.Bartrum. T.Dwight for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Punt outdistances coverage. Dwight fakes inside, then goes left towards sidelines untouched for TD. [WPA -11.8% · EPA -5.06]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 11:19 · ATL 22 · Score 0-3
    (11:19) D.Akers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
  2. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 0:13 · ATL 21 · Score 0-6
    (:13) D.Akers 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
  3. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 11:34 · ATL 70 · Score 0-12
    (11:34) D.McNabb pass to T.Small for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-B.Smith, Defensive Offside, declined. Small breaks tackles of 23 & 32 at the Falcon's 35 enroute to a 70 yard TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q3 11:24 · ATL 2 · Score 0-14
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. D.McNabb pass to T.Small is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. back of the end zone.
  5. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 5:11 · ATL 83 · Score 6-14
    (5:11) S.Landeta punts 53 yards to ATL 30, Center-M.Bartrum. T.Dwight for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Punt outdistances coverage. Dwight fakes inside, then goes left towards sidelines untouched for TD.
  6. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 4:51 · PHI 2 · Score 7-14
    M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 0:02 · ATL 2 · Score 7-17
    (:02) D.Akers 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
  8. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 8:44 · ATL 11 · Score 7-23
    (8:44) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb fakes pitch-out before delivering strike to sprawling Johnson.
  9. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 8:39 · ATL 2 · Score 7-24
    D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
  10. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 6:53 · PHI 30 · Score 10-24
    (6:53) M.Andersen 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
  11. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 6:42 · ATL 30 · Score 10-30
    M.Andersen kicks 59 yards from ATL 30 to PHI 11. B.Mitchell for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Mitchell goes up the middle, then breaks left and eludes the outstretched arm of Andersen. It is Mitchell's 11th KR
  12. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 6:26 · ATL 2 · Score 10-31
    D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
  13. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 2:03 · ATL 85 · Score 10-37
    (2:03) B.Mitchell left guard for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Mitchell goes through hole on left side opened up by Bubba Miller and Doug Brzezinski and races past secondary for score. It was Mitchell'
  14. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 1:52 · ATL 2 · Score 10-38
    D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.

Key takeaways

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

  • Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2000-10-01?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Atlanta Falcons 38-10 in Week 5, 2000.

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

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 0, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, Philadelphia Eagles 11; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 3, Philadelphia Eagles 21; Final: Atlanta Falcons 10, Philadelphia Eagles 38.

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

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 11:34) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 5:11) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 8:44) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 6:42) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:03) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — unlisted player (Q1 11:19, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:13, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — unlisted player (Q3 0:02, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q4 6:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 56.6% completion, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +16.54 total passing EPA. C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons), 35.9% completion, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -10.36 total passing EPA.

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

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.54 total EPA on Passing plays. across 53 snaps. Their top snap (+6.78 EPA): (11:34) D.McNabb pass to T.Small for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-B.Smith, Defensive Offside, declined. Small breaks tackles of 23 & 32 at the Falcon's 35 enroute to a 70 ya.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W