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NFL · Week 17 · January 6, 2002 · 12 min read

Atlanta Falcons vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2001 Week 17 Recap

Rams defeat Falcons 31–13 in Week 17

M.Faulk led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 13–31 Week 17 finish.

Atlanta Falcons 13 7–9
Final 13–31
Los Angeles Rams 31 14–2 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
13–31
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 6–17 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
M. Vick
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Faulk
Game date
January 6, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • B.Kozlowski 3 REC · 37 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Mazi Smith
    Mazi Smith 1 REC · 12 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Crumpler 1 REC · 7 YDS +0.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • M.Faulk 20 CAR · 168 YDS · 1 TD +8.3 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Conwell 5 REC · 75 YDS · 1 TD +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Holt 8 REC · 97 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 31–13 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 6–17 LA at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Faulk
Top passer
M. Vick
Biggest EPA play
14-J.Wilkins kicks 66 yards from LA 30 to ATL 4. 37-D.Vaughn for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2002-01-06

Game summary

The LA beat the Atlanta Falcons 31–13 on 2002-01-06. M. Faulk posted a game-high +8.34 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3——T
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LA107140031

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons
LALA

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 10:07FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 6
    Score
    0-3

    (10:07) 14-J.Wilkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

  2. LALA
    Q1 0:55TD
    RPR. Proehl

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 12
    Score
    0-9

    (:55) 13-K.Warner pass to 87-R.Proehl for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LALA
    Q1 0:48XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    0-10

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

  4. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 10:06FG
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 31
    Score
    3-10

    (10:06) 4-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

  5. LALA
    Q2 5:25TD
    ECE. Conwell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    3-16

    (5:25) 13-K.Warner pass to 84-E.Conwell for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. LALA
    Q2 5:16XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    3-17

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

  7. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:19FG
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    6-17

    (:19) 4-J.Feely 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

  8. LALA
    Q3 3:26TD
    MFM. Faulk

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 3
    Score
    6-23

    (3:26) 28-M.Faulk left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. LALA
    Q3 3:23XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    6-24

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

  10. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 3:23TD
    Deuce Vaughn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 30
    Score
    12-24

    14-J.Wilkins kicks 66 yards from LA 30 to ATL 4. 37-D.Vaughn for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 3:07XP
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    13-24

    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

  12. LALA
    Q3 0:13TD
    RPR. Proehl

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 8
    Score
    13-30

    (:13) 13-K.Warner pass to 87-R.Proehl for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. LALA
    Q3 0:07XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    13-31

    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. 1M. Faulk · LA · Rushing · +8.34 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  2. 2E. Conwell · LA · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  4. 4B. Kozlowski · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  5. 5Mazi SmithMazi Smith · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
  6. 6R. Proehl · LA · Rushing · +0.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  7. 7A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  8. 8Rodney Thomas IIRodney Thomas II · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.12 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 (+8.34) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.

M. Faulk's top snap (-4.53 EPA): (11:54) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 28-M.Faulk INTERCEPTED by 99-C.Wiley (93-S.Swayda) at ATL 40. 99-C.Wiley to ATL 41 for 1 yard (28-M.Faulk).

Biggest single play (+6.68 EPA): Jordan Wilkins — 14-J.Wilkins kicks 66 yards from LA 30 to ATL 4. 37-D.Vaughn for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

M. Vick led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 39 dropbacks · 30.8% completion · -0.36 EPA/play · -13.86 total EPA
  • Kade Warner (LA) · 35 dropbacks · 71.4% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.84 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatAtlanta FalconsLA
Offensive EPA/play-0.154+0.066
Offensive success rate39.7%59.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.336-0.024
Rush EPA/play-0.362+0.252
Defensive EPA/play-0.066+0.154
Defensive success rate40.5%60.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

LA held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Atlanta Falcons: -0.15 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • LA: +0.07 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -12.03 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • LA: 13 drives, +4.86 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • LA — R. Proehl (Kade Warner pass) (Q1 0:55)
  • LA — E. Conwell (Kade Warner pass) (Q2 5:25)
  • LA — M. Faulk (Q3 3:26)
  • Deuce VaughnAtlanta Falcons — Deuce Vaughn (Q3 3:23)
  • LA — R. Proehl (Kade Warner pass) (Q3 0:13)

Field goals

  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q1 10:07)
  • Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely (Q2 10:06)
  • Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely (Q2 0:19)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 10–0. LA connected on a field goal from the ATL 6 (Q1 10:07) — (10:07) 14-J.Wilkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; LA found the end zone from the ATL 12 (Q1 0:55) — (:55) 13-K.Warner pass to 87-R.Proehl for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 0:48) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..

The second quarter: LA won the period 7–6. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LA 31 (Q2 10:06) — (10:06) 4-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; LA found the end zone from the ATL 15 (Q2 5:25) — (5:25) 13-K.Warner pass to 84-E.Conwell for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 5:16) — 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 15 (Q2 0:19) — (:19) 4-J.Feely 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

The third quarter: LA won the period 14–7. LA found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q3 3:26) — (3:26) 28-M.Faulk left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 3:23) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 30 (Q3 3:23) — 14-J.Wilkins kicks 66 yards from LA 30 to ATL 4. 37-D.Vaughn for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 3:07) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; LA found the end zone from the ATL 8 (Q3 0:13) — (:13) 13-K.Warner pass to 87-R.Proehl for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 0:07) — 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 11:49) — (11:49) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 84-S.Jefferson INTERCEPTED by 21-D.McCleon at LA 45. 21-D.McCleon to ATL 12 for 43 yards (66-M.Thompson). [WPA -17.9% · EPA -5.98]
  • LA (Q2 12:16) — (12:16) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 87-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 34-R.Buchanan at ATL 44. 34-R.Buchanan to LA 40 for 16 yards. Lateral to 33-A.Ambrose to LA 30 for 10 yards (86-B.Manumaleuna). [WPA -11.0% · EPA -5.52]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 7:53) — (7:53) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick scrambles right end pushed ob at ATL 48 for 13 yards (35-A.Williams). [WPA +8.4% · EPA +2.37]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 10:06) — (10:06) 4-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +1.71]
  • LA (Q1 0:55) — (:55) 13-K.Warner pass to 87-R.Proehl for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.6% · EPA +3.13]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q3 3:23) — 14-J.Wilkins kicks 66 yards from LA 30 to ATL 4. 37-D.Vaughn for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.7% · EPA +6.68]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 11:49) — (11:49) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 84-S.Jefferson INTERCEPTED by 21-D.McCleon at LA 45. 21-D.McCleon to ATL 12 for 43 yards (66-M.Thompson). [WPA -17.9% · EPA -5.98]
  • LA (Q2 12:16) — (12:16) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 87-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 34-R.Buchanan at ATL 44. 34-R.Buchanan to LA 40 for 16 yards. Lateral to 33-A.Ambrose to LA 30 for 10 yards (86-B.Manumaleuna). [WPA -11.0% · EPA -5.52]
  • LA (Q4 11:54) — (11:54) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 28-M.Faulk INTERCEPTED by 99-C.Wiley (93-S.Swayda) at ATL 40. 99-C.Wiley to ATL 41 for 1 yard (28-M.Faulk). [WPA -1.2% · EPA -4.53]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA FG (+3) — Q1 10:07 · ATL 6 · Score 0-3
    (10:07) 14-J.Wilkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
  2. LA TD (+6) — Q1 0:55 · ATL 12 · Score 0-9
    (:55) 13-K.Warner pass to 87-R.Proehl for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. LA XP (+1) — Q1 0:48 · ATL 2 · Score 0-10
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
  4. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 10:06 · LA 31 · Score 3-10
    (10:06) 4-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  5. LA TD (+6) — Q2 5:25 · ATL 15 · Score 3-16
    (5:25) 13-K.Warner pass to 84-E.Conwell for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. LA XP (+1) — Q2 5:16 · ATL 2 · Score 3-17
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
  7. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:19 · LA 15 · Score 6-17
    (:19) 4-J.Feely 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  8. LA TD (+6) — Q3 3:26 · ATL 3 · Score 6-23
    (3:26) 28-M.Faulk left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. LA XP (+1) — Q3 3:23 · ATL 2 · Score 6-24
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
  10. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 3:23 · LA 30 · Score 12-24
    14-J.Wilkins kicks 66 yards from LA 30 to ATL 4. 37-D.Vaughn for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 3:07 · LA 2 · Score 13-24
    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  12. LA TD (+6) — Q3 0:13 · ATL 8 · Score 13-30
    (:13) 13-K.Warner pass to 87-R.Proehl for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. LA XP (+1) — Q3 0:07 · ATL 2 · Score 13-31
    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.
  • M. Faulk (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs LA on 2002-01-06?

The LA beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-13 in Week 17, 2001.

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

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, LA 10; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 6, LA 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, LA 14; Final: Atlanta Falcons 13, LA 31.

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

LA touchdown — R. Proehl (K. Warner pass) (Q1 0:55) LA touchdown — E. Conwell (K. Warner pass) (Q2 5:25) LA touchdown — M. Faulk (Q3 3:26) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Vaughn (Q3 3:23) LA touchdown — R. Proehl (K. Warner pass) (Q3 0:13) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q1 10:07, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q2 10:06, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q2 0:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs LA?

M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 30.8% completion, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -13.86 total passing EPA. Kade Warner (LA), 71.4% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.84 total passing EPA.

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

M. Faulk (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.34 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 20 snaps. Their top snap (-4.53 EPA): (11:54) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 28-M.Faulk INTERCEPTED by 99-C.Wiley (93-S.Swayda) at ATL 40. 99-C.Wiley to ATL 41 for 1 yard (28-M.Faulk)..

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 7-8 Now 7-9 L

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 13-2 Now 14-2 W

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