Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 37–35 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 14–10 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Vick
- Top passer
- A. Brooks
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:05) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick scrambles for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2002-10-27
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 37–35 on 2002-10-27. M. Vick posted a game-high +14.16 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 25 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 37 | |
| 10 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 0 | 35 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +14.16 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play - 2
B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play - 3
D. McAllister · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.45 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play - 4
A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +4.18 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play - 5
D. McAllister · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +3.19 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 6
A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 7
B. Christian · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play - 8
M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.42 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. Vick — ATL · Passing
M. Vick posted the highest total EPA (+14.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
M. Vick's top snap (+4.65 EPA): (6:05) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick scrambles for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 42 dropbacks · 38.1% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.18 total EPA
M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 36 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · +0.39 EPA/play · +14.16 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.225 | +0.181 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.9% | 53.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.398 | +0.100 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.151 | +0.058 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.181 | -0.225 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.8% | 44.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Atlanta Falcons +0.23, New Orleans Saints +0.18) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.23 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.18 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, +20.92 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +14.33 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister
Atlanta Falcons — M. Vick
Atlanta Falcons — W. Dunn
Atlanta Falcons — B. Christian
New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister (A. Brooks pass) 
New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass)
Atlanta Falcons — M. Vick
New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister
Field goals
New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 22 (Q1 10:46) — (10:46) 3-J.Carney 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q1 2:48) — (2:48) 26-D.McAllister left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 2:43) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q2 12:06) — (12:06) 7-M.Vick right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 12:00) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q2 3:58) — (3:58) 28-W.Dunn left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 3:54) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 15–10. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 8 (Q3 12:06) — (12:06) 44-B.Christian right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 12:00) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 19 (Q3 10:46) — (10:46) 2-A.Brooks pass to 26-D.McAllister for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, Run 17; New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q3 10:39) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 13 (Q3 5:32) — (5:32) 4-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 6 (Q3 2:35) — (2:35) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 2:30) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 13–10. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 14 (Q4 14:40) — (14:40) 4-J.Feely 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 32 (Q4 6:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick scrambles for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 5:57) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 22 (Q4 3:38) — (3:38) 3-J.Carney 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 16 (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) 26-D.McAllister left tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 2:20) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 29 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 4-J.Feely 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 4-J.Feely 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:33) — (3:33) 28-W.Dunn left guard to ATL 28 for 8 yards (20-J.Bellamy). FUMBLES (20-J.Bellamy), RECOVERED by NO-22-F.Thomas at ATL 28. 22-F.Thomas to ATL 28 for no gain (70-B.Whitfield).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) 26-D.McAllister left tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 0:55) — (:55) 28-W.Dunn left guard pushed ob at NO 18 for 56 yards (29-S.Knight).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 6:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick scrambles for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 6:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick scrambles for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 0:55) — (:55) 28-W.Dunn left guard pushed ob at NO 18 for 56 yards (29-S.Knight).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 87-J.Horn INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Carpenter at NO 36. 29-K.Carpenter to NO 31 for 5 yards (64-K.Jacox).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 1:19) — (1:19) 7-M.Vick pass to 28-W.Dunn to NO 7 for 10 yards (29-S.Knight). FUMBLES (29-S.Knight), touched at NO 5, RECOVERED by NO-91-G.Jackson at NO 5. 91-G.Jackson to NO 5 for no gain (85-B.Kozlowski). P
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 10:46 · ATL 22 · Score 0-3
(10:46) 3-J.Carney 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 2:48 · ATL 1 · Score 0-9
(2:48) 26-D.McAllister left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 2:43 · ATL 2 · Score 0-10
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 12:06 · NO 3 · Score 6-10
(12:06) 7-M.Vick right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 12:00 · NO 2 · Score 7-10
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 3:58 · NO 3 · Score 13-10
(3:58) 28-W.Dunn left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 3:54 · NO 2 · Score 14-10
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 12:06 · NO 8 · Score 20-10
(12:06) 44-B.Christian right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 12:00 · NO 2 · Score 21-10
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 10:46 · ATL 19 · Score 21-16
(10:46) 2-A.Brooks pass to 26-D.McAllister for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, Run 17
New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q3 10:39 · ATL 2 · Score 21-18
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 5:32 · NO 13 · Score 24-18
(5:32) 4-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 2:35 · ATL 6 · Score 24-24
(2:35) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 0
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 2:30 · ATL 2 · Score 24-25
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 14:40 · NO 14 · Score 27-25
(14:40) 4-J.Feely 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 6:05 · NO 32 · Score 33-25
(6:05) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick scrambles for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 5:57 · NO 2 · Score 34-25
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 3:38 · ATL 22 · Score 34-28
(3:38) 3-J.Carney 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 2:26 · ATL 16 · Score 34-34
(2:26) 26-D.McAllister left tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 2:20 · ATL 2 · Score 34-35
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · NO 29 · Score 37-35
(:03) 4-J.Feely 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
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.
- M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints on 2002-10-27?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 37-35 in Week 8, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, New Orleans Saints 10; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 14, New Orleans Saints 0; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 10, New Orleans Saints 15; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 13, New Orleans Saints 10; Final: Atlanta Falcons 37, New Orleans Saints 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (Q1 2:48) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Vick (Q2 12:06) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — W. Dunn (Q2 3:58) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Christian (Q3 12:06) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (A. Brooks pass) (Q3 10:46) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q3 2:35) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Vick (Q4 6:05) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (Q4 2:26) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q1 10:46, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q3 5:32, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q4 14:40, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 3:38, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q4 0:03, 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), 38.1% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.18 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 44.4% completion, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +14.16 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?
M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.16 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+4.65 EPA): (6:05) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick scrambles for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Atlanta Falcons won 37-35 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 6-1 Now 6-2 L