Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 34–14 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 13–0 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Chandler
- Top passer
- Jack Plummer
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:38) 12-C.Chandler pass to 43-M.Smith for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2001-09-30
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals 34–14 on 2001-09-30. C. Chandler posted a game-high +18.09 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 10 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 34 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons(6:19) 12-C.Chandler pass to 81-T.Mathis for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Chandler handed off to Smith who fell, fumbled, recovered and pitched back to Chandler who threw the touchdown pass.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(3:41) 4-J.Feely 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(:10) 4-J.Feely 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(12:32) 32-M.Pittman up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-97-P.Kerney, Defensive Offside, declined.
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
(4:59) 12-C.Chandler pass to 81-T.Mathis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(14:19) 43-M.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(11:38) 12-C.Chandler pass to 43-M.Smith for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(8:05) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-T.Hardy for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:19TD TMT. MathisPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 17
- Score
- 6-0
(6:19) 12-C.Chandler pass to 81-T.Mathis for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Chandler handed off to Smith who fell, fumbled, recovered and pitched back to Chandler who threw the touchdown pass.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:10XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 3:41FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 16
- Score
- 10-0
(3:41) 4-J.Feely 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:10FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 37
- Score
- 13-0
(:10) 4-J.Feely 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 12:32TD Michael PittmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 24
- Score
- 13-6
(12:32) 32-M.Pittman up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-97-P.Kerney, Defensive Offside, declined.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 12:25XP BGB. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 13-7
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 4:59TD TMT. MathisPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 10
- Score
- 19-7
(4:59) 12-C.Chandler pass to 81-T.Mathis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 4:51XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 20-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 14:19TD Mazi SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 26-7
(14:19) 43-M.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 14:15XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 27-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 11:38TD Mazi SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 79
- Score
- 33-7
(11:38) 12-C.Chandler pass to 43-M.Smith for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 11:27XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 34-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 8:05TD THT. HardyPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 12
- Score
- 34-13
(8:05) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-T.Hardy for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 7:59XP BGB. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 34-14
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Chandler · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +18.09 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 2Mazi Smith · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +11.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +5.66 EPA/play
- 3T. Mathis · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.81 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 4
Truman Jones · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play - 5F. Sanders · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 6B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 7Michael Pittman · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +3.03 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 8B. Christian · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 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
C. Chandler — ATL · Passing
C. Chandler posted the highest total EPA (+18.09) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.
C. Chandler's top snap (+7.93 EPA): (11:38) 12-C.Chandler pass to 43-M.Smith for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Jack Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.37 total EPA
- C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) · 31 dropbacks · 64.5% completion · +0.58 EPA/play · +18.09 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.243 | -0.046 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.8% | 47.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.586 | -0.032 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.112 | -0.049 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.046 | -0.243 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.1% | 48.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.24 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.05 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -3.33 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, +20.14 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Mathis (C. Chandler pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Michael Pittman
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Mathis (C. Chandler pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Mazi Smith
- Atlanta Falcons — Mazi Smith (C. Chandler pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — T. Hardy (Jack Plummer pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 17 (Q1 6:19); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 6:10) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 16 (Q1 3:41) — (3:41) 4-J.Feely 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 37 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 4-J.Feely 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ATL 24 (Q3 12:32) — (12:32) 32-M.Pittman up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-97-P.Kerney, Defensive Offside, declined.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 12:25) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 10 (Q3 4:59) — (4:59) 12-C.Chandler pass to 81-T.Mathis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 4:51) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) 43-M.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 14:15) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 79 (Q4 11:38) — (11:38) 12-C.Chandler pass to 43-M.Smith for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 11:27) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ATL 12 (Q4 8:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-T.Hardy for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 7:59) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 9:24) — (9:24) 16-J.Plummer FUMBLES (Aborted) at ARI 38, RECOVERED by ATL-56-K.Brooking at ARI 39.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 5:26) — (5:26) 10-S.Player punts 30 yards to ATL 38, Center-86-T.Junkin. 47-C.Hudson to ARI 40 for 22 yards (82-M.Jenkins).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 10:34) — (10:34) 12-C.Chandler pass to 86-B.Finneran to ATL 41 for 11 yards.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 12:59) — (12:59) 12-C.Chandler pass to 86-B.Finneran to ATL 41 for 22 yards (36-D.Barrett).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 9:30) — (9:30) 12-C.Chandler pass to 84-S.Jefferson to ARI 37 for 7 yards (36-D.Barrett).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 11:38) — (11:38) 12-C.Chandler pass to 43-M.Smith for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 9:24) — (9:24) 16-J.Plummer FUMBLES (Aborted) at ARI 38, RECOVERED by ATL-56-K.Brooking at ARI 39.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 82-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 56-K.Brooking at ATL 31. 56-K.Brooking to ATL 40 for 9 yards (82-M.Jenkins).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 13:04) — (13:04) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 89-D.Boston INTERCEPTED by 37-D.Vaughn at ATL 20. 37-D.Vaughn to ATL 20 for no gain.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 6:19 · ARI 17 · Score 6-0
(6:19) 12-C.Chandler pass to 81-T.Mathis for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Chandler handed off to Smith who fell, fumbled, recovered and pitched back to Chandler who threw the touchdown pass. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 6:10 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 3:41 · ARI 16 · Score 10-0
(3:41) 4-J.Feely 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:10 · ARI 37 · Score 13-0
(:10) 4-J.Feely 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 12:32 · ATL 24 · Score 13-6
(12:32) 32-M.Pittman up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-97-P.Kerney, Defensive Offside, declined. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 12:25 · ATL 2 · Score 13-7
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 4:59 · ARI 10 · Score 19-7
(4:59) 12-C.Chandler pass to 81-T.Mathis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 4:51 · ARI 2 · Score 20-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 14:19 · ARI 1 · Score 26-7
(14:19) 43-M.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 14:15 · ARI 2 · Score 27-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 11:38 · ARI 79 · Score 33-7
(11:38) 12-C.Chandler pass to 43-M.Smith for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 11:27 · ARI 2 · Score 34-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 8:05 · ATL 12 · Score 34-13
(8:05) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-T.Hardy for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 7:59 · ATL 2 · Score 34-14
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
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.
- C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Arizona Cardinals on 2001-09-30?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals 34-14 in Week 3, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 10, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 3, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 14, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: Atlanta Falcons 34, Arizona Cardinals 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Arizona Cardinals?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Mathis (C. Chandler pass) (Q1 6:19) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Pittman (Q3 12:32) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Mathis (C. Chandler pass) (Q3 4:59) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Smith (Q4 14:19) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Smith (C. Chandler pass) (Q4 11:38) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Hardy (J. Plummer pass) (Q4 8:05) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q1 3:41, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q2 0:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Arizona Cardinals?
Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 53.5% completion, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.37 total passing EPA. C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons), 64.5% completion, +0.58 EPA per dropback, +18.09 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Arizona Cardinals?
C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.09 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+7.93 EPA): (11:38) 12-C.Chandler pass to 43-M.Smith for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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