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NFL · Week 6 · October 21, 2001 · 12 min read

Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints: 2001 Week 6 Recap

Falcons defeat Saints 20–13 in Week 6

A.Crumpler led Fantasy Impact as Falcons prevailed in a 20–13 Week 6 finish.

Atlanta Falcons 20 3–3 Winner
Final 20–13
New Orleans Saints 13 3–2
Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
20–13
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
Top passer
A. Brooks
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Crumpler
Game date
October 21, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • A.Crumpler 5 REC · 78 YDS · 1 TD +6.3 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Jefferson 3 REC · 67 YDS · 1 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Chandler 14/23 · 181 YDS · 2 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • Jimmy Horn Jr.
    Jimmy Horn Jr. 5 REC · 74 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Cleeland 1 REC · 19 YDS · 1 TD +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Williams
    Ryan Williams 9 REC · 65 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
Atlanta Falcons 20–13 New Orleans Saints
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
A. Crumpler
Top passer
A. Brooks
Biggest EPA play
(13:21) 12-C.Chandler pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 33, Run 24
Game date
2001-10-21

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 20–13 on 2001-10-21. A. Crumpler posted a game-high +6.31 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4——T
Atlanta Falcons100100020
New Orleans Saints01030013

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons
NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 13:21TD
    ACA. Crumpler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 57
    Score
    6-0

    (13:21) 12-C.Chandler pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 33, Run 24

  2. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 13:09XP
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 4:53FG
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 13
    Score
    10-0

    (4:53) 4-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

  4. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 13:17FG
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 5
    Score
    10-3

    (13:17) 3-J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.

  5. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 5:02TD
    CCC. Cleeland

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 19
    Score
    10-9

    (5:02) 2-A.Brooks pass to 85-C.Cleeland for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 18, Run 1

  6. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 4:56XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    10-10

    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.

  7. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 13:01TD
    SJS. Jefferson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 39
    Score
    16-10

    (13:01) 12-C.Chandler pass to 84-S.Jefferson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 26, Run 13

  8. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 12:53XP
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    17-10

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

  9. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 2:37FG
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 20
    Score
    20-10

    (2:37) 4-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

  10. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 0:30FG
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 13
    Score
    20-13

    (:30) 3-J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
  2. 2S. Jefferson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
  3. 3C. Chandler · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +4.77 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  4. 4Jimmy Horn Jr.Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  5. 5C. Cleeland · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Christian · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
  7. 7Ryan WilliamsRyan Williams · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  8. 8Mazi SmithMazi Smith · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.15 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

A. Crumpler — ATL · Receiving

A. Crumpler posted the highest total EPA (+6.31) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.26 EPA per play.

A. Crumpler's top snap (+5.31 EPA): (13:21) 12-C.Chandler pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 33, Run 24

Quarterback report card

A. Brooks led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 47 dropbacks · 48.9% completion · -0.20 EPA/play · -9.36 total EPA
  • C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) · 23 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +0.21 EPA/play · +4.77 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatAtlanta FalconsNew Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play-0.074-0.186
Offensive success rate39.1%35.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.072-0.209
Rush EPA/play-0.196-0.316
Defensive EPA/play+0.186+0.074
Defensive success rate64.4%60.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Atlanta Falcons: -0.07 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • New Orleans Saints: -0.19 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, -5.09 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -16.18 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Atlanta Falcons — A. Crumpler (C. Chandler pass) (Q1 13:21)
  • New Orleans Saints — C. Cleeland (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 5:02)
  • Atlanta Falcons — S. Jefferson (C. Chandler pass) (Q4 13:01)

Field goals

  • Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely (Q1 4:53)
  • New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q2 13:17)
  • Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely (Q4 2:37)
  • New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q4 0:30)
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 NO 57 (Q1 13:21) — (13:21) 12-C.Chandler pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 33, Run 24; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 13:09) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 13 (Q1 4:53) — (4:53) 4-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 5 (Q2 13:17) — (13:17) 3-J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 19 (Q2 5:02) — (5:02) 2-A.Brooks pass to 85-C.Cleeland for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 18, Run 1; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 4:56) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 39 (Q4 13:01) — (13:01) 12-C.Chandler pass to 84-S.Jefferson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 26, Run 13; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 12:53) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 20 (Q4 2:37) — (2:37) 4-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 13 (Q4 0:30) — (:30) 3-J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 13:01) — (13:01) 12-C.Chandler pass to 84-S.Jefferson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 26, Run 13 [WPA +24.1% · EPA +4.04]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 13:21) — (13:21) 12-C.Chandler pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 33, Run 24 [WPA +14.4% · EPA +5.31]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q3 11:12) — (11:12) 43-M.Smith right guard to ATL 21 for 1 yard. FUMBLES, touched at ATL 23, RECOVERED by NO-29-S.Knight at ATL 23. 29-S.Knight to ATL 23 for no gain (83-A.Crumpler). [WPA -13.2% · EPA -4.69]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 3:00) — (3:00) 12-C.Chandler pass to 84-S.Jefferson to NO 37 for 16 yards (20-J.Bellamy). Pass 16, Run 0 [WPA +10.9% · EPA +1.76]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 10:34) — (10:34) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 83-A.Connell INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Gordon at NO 46. 21-D.Gordon to NO 39 for 7 yards (83-A.Connell). [WPA -10.1% · EPA -4.02]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 13:21) — (13:21) 12-C.Chandler pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 33, Run 24 [WPA +14.4% · EPA +5.31]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q3 11:12) — (11:12) 43-M.Smith right guard to ATL 21 for 1 yard. FUMBLES, touched at ATL 23, RECOVERED by NO-29-S.Knight at ATL 23. 29-S.Knight to ATL 23 for no gain (83-A.Crumpler). [WPA -13.2% · EPA -4.69]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 13:01) — (13:01) 12-C.Chandler pass to 84-S.Jefferson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 26, Run 13 [WPA +24.1% · EPA +4.04]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 10:34) — (10:34) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 83-A.Connell INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Gordon at NO 46. 21-D.Gordon to NO 39 for 7 yards (83-A.Connell). [WPA -10.1% · EPA -4.02]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 13:21 · NO 57 · Score 6-0
    (13:21) 12-C.Chandler pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 33, Run 24
  2. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 13:09 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  3. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 4:53 · NO 13 · Score 10-0
    (4:53) 4-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  4. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 13:17 · ATL 5 · Score 10-3
    (13:17) 3-J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  5. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 5:02 · ATL 19 · Score 10-9
    (5:02) 2-A.Brooks pass to 85-C.Cleeland for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 18, Run 1
  6. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 4:56 · ATL 2 · Score 10-10
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  7. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 13:01 · NO 39 · Score 16-10
    (13:01) 12-C.Chandler pass to 84-S.Jefferson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 26, Run 13
  8. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 12:53 · NO 2 · Score 17-10
    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  9. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 2:37 · NO 20 · Score 20-10
    (2:37) 4-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  10. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 0:30 · ATL 13 · Score 20-13
    (:30) 3-J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • A. Crumpler (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints on 2001-10-21?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 20-13 in Week 6, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 10, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 0, New Orleans Saints 10; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 10, New Orleans Saints 3; Final: Atlanta Falcons 20, New Orleans Saints 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Crumpler (C. Chandler pass) (Q1 13:21) New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Cleeland (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 5:02) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — S. Jefferson (C. Chandler pass) (Q4 13:01) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q1 4:53, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 13:17, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q4 2:37, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 0:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?

A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 48.9% completion, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -9.36 total passing EPA. C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons), 60.9% completion, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +4.77 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?

A. Crumpler (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.31 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+5.31 EPA): (13:21) 12-C.Chandler pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 33, Run 24.

Was Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Atlanta Falcons won 20-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W

New Orleans Saints

Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L

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