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NFL · Week 12 · December 2, 2001 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2001 Week 12 Recap

Rams defeat Falcons 35–6 in Week 12

Kade Warner led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 35–6 Week 12 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 35 9–2 Winner
Final 35–6
Atlanta Falcons 6 6–5
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
35–6
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 14–6 Atlanta Falcons
Top passer
Kade Warner
FantasyHQ MVP
Kade Warner
Game date
December 2, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Kade Warner 17/29 · 336 YDS · 4 TD +27.1 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Faulk 6 REC · 128 YDS · 3 TD +12.0 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Holt 2 REC · 66 YDS · 1 TD +5.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • M.Vick 3 CAR · 4 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Tay Martin
    Tay Martin 6 REC · 97 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Kozlowski 1 REC · 21 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 35–6 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime
LA 14–6 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Kade Warner
Top passer
Kade Warner
Biggest EPA play
(12:46) 12-C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at LA 44. 32-D.Bly for 56 yards, TOUCHD…
Game date
2001-12-02

Game summary

The LA beat the Atlanta Falcons 35–6 on 2001-12-02. Kade Warner posted a game-high +27.06 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA140147035
Atlanta Falcons330006

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

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 12:46TD
    DBD. Bly

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 57
    Score
    6-0

    (12:46) 12-C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at LA 44. 32-D.Bly for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LALA
    Q1 12:32XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    7-0

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

  3. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 9:31FG
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 23
    Score
    7-3

    (9:31) 4-J.Feely 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

  4. LALA
    Q1 3:37TD
    MFM. Faulk

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 19
    Score
    13-3

    (3:37) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. LALA
    Q1 3:32XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    14-3

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

  6. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 5:39FG
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 6
    Score
    14-6

    (5:39) 4-J.Feely 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

  7. LALA
    Q3 13:30TD
    THT. Holt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 45
    Score
    20-6

    (13:30) 13-K.Warner pass to 88-T.Holt for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. LALA
    Q3 13:22XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    21-6

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

  9. LALA
    Q3 6:07TD
    MFM. Faulk

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 9
    Score
    27-6

    (6:07) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LALA
    Q3 6:03XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    28-6

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

  11. LALA
    Q4 6:32TD
    MFM. Faulk

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 65
    Score
    34-6

    (6:32) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. LALA
    Q4 6:19XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    35-6

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Kade Warner · LA · Passing · +27.06 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  2. 2M. Faulk · LA · Receiving · +12.03 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +5.52 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  4. 4I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Proehl · LA · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.18 EPA/play
  6. 6A. Hakim · LA · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.95 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  8. 8Tay MartinTay Martin · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.25 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

Kade Warner — LA · Passing

Kade Warner posted the highest total EPA (+27.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.93 EPA per play.

Kade Warner's top snap (+6.62 EPA): (6:32) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-9.47 EPA): C. Chandler — (12:46) 12-C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at LA 44. 32-D.Bly for 56 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) · 29 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · +0.93 EPA/play · +27.06 total EPA
  • C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) · 23 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · -0.27 EPA/play · -6.15 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLAAtlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play+0.237-0.207
Offensive success rate50.0%39.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.933-0.204
Rush EPA/play-0.173-0.302
Defensive EPA/play+0.207-0.237
Defensive success rate60.2%50.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs -0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: +0.24 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: -0.21 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -18.21 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • LA: 10 drives, +16.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • LA — D. Bly (Q1 12:46)
  • LA — M. Faulk (Kade Warner pass) (Q1 3:37)
  • LA — T. Holt (Kade Warner pass) (Q3 13:30)
  • LA — M. Faulk (Kade Warner pass) (Q3 6:07)
  • LA — M. Faulk (Kade Warner pass) (Q4 6:32)

Field goals

  • Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely (Q1 9:31)
  • Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely (Q2 5:39)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 14–3. LA found the end zone from the LA 57 (Q1 12:46) — (12:46) 12-C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at LA 44. 32-D.Bly for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 12:32) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LA 23 (Q1 9:31) — (9:31) 4-J.Feely 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; LA found the end zone from the ATL 19 (Q1 3:37) — (3:37) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 3:32) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LA 6 (Q2 5:39) — (5:39) 4-J.Feely 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

The third quarter: LA won the period 14–0. LA found the end zone from the ATL 45 (Q3 13:30) — (13:30) 13-K.Warner pass to 88-T.Holt for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 13:22) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; LA found the end zone from the ATL 9 (Q3 6:07) — (6:07) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 6:03) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..

The fourth quarter: LA won the period 7–0. LA found the end zone from the ATL 65 (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 6:19) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 12:46) — (12:46) 12-C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at LA 44. 32-D.Bly for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -25.3% · EPA -9.47]
  • LA (Q2 0:16) — (:16) 14-J.Wilkins 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. [WPA -9.2% · EPA -2.18]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 13:28) — (13:28) 12-C.Chandler pass to 85-B.Kozlowski to ATL 43 for 21 yards (38-R.Coady). [WPA +8.1% · EPA +2.60]
  • LA (Q2 5:35) — 4-J.Feely kicks onside 13 yards from ATL 30 to ATL 43. RECOVERED by ATL-52-M.Stewart. [WPA -7.7% · EPA -2.26]
  • LA (Q1 7:54) — (7:54) 28-M.Faulk left end to 50 for 18 yards (56-K.Brooking, 33-A.Ambrose). [WPA +6.7% · EPA +1.95]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 12:46) — (12:46) 12-C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at LA 44. 32-D.Bly for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -25.3% · EPA -9.47]
  • LA (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +6.62]
  • LA (Q3 13:30) — (13:30) 13-K.Warner pass to 88-T.Holt for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.3% · EPA +4.40]
  • LA (Q1 3:37) — (3:37) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.8% · EPA +3.48]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA TD (+6) — Q1 12:46 · LA 57 · Score 6-0
    (12:46) 12-C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at LA 44. 32-D.Bly for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. LA XP (+1) — Q1 12:32 · ATL 2 · Score 7-0
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
  3. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 9:31 · LA 23 · Score 7-3
    (9:31) 4-J.Feely 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  4. LA TD (+6) — Q1 3:37 · ATL 19 · Score 13-3
    (3:37) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. LA XP (+1) — Q1 3:32 · ATL 2 · Score 14-3
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
  6. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 5:39 · LA 6 · Score 14-6
    (5:39) 4-J.Feely 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  7. LA TD (+6) — Q3 13:30 · ATL 45 · Score 20-6
    (13:30) 13-K.Warner pass to 88-T.Holt for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. LA XP (+1) — Q3 13:22 · ATL 2 · Score 21-6
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
  9. LA TD (+6) — Q3 6:07 · ATL 9 · Score 27-6
    (6:07) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. LA XP (+1) — Q3 6:03 · ATL 2 · Score 28-6
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
  11. LA TD (+6) — Q4 6:32 · ATL 65 · Score 34-6
    (6:32) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. LA XP (+1) — Q4 6:19 · ATL 2 · Score 35-6
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

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.
  • Kade Warner (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Atlanta Falcons on 2001-12-02?

The LA beat the Atlanta Falcons 35-6 in Week 12, 2001.

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

Q1: LA 14, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q2: LA 0, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q3: LA 14, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: LA 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: LA 35, Atlanta Falcons 6.

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

LA touchdown — D. Bly (Q1 12:46) LA touchdown — M. Faulk (K. Warner pass) (Q1 3:37) LA touchdown — T. Holt (K. Warner pass) (Q3 13:30) LA touchdown — M. Faulk (K. Warner pass) (Q3 6:07) LA touchdown — M. Faulk (K. Warner pass) (Q4 6:32) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q1 9:31, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q2 5:39, 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), 58.6% completion, +0.93 EPA per dropback, +27.06 total passing EPA. C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons), 60.9% completion, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -6.15 total passing EPA.

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

Kade Warner (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +27.06 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+6.62 EPA): (6:32) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 8-2 Now 9-2 W

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L

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