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NFL · Week 9 · November 3, 2002 · 12 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2002 Week 9 Recap

Falcons defeat Ravens 20–17 in Week 9

Tyrod Taylor led Fantasy Impact as Falcons prevailed in a 17–20 Week 9 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 17 3–5
Final 17–20
Atlanta Falcons 20 5–3 Winner
Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
17–20
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 10–17 Atlanta Falcons
Top passer
J. Blake
FantasyHQ MVP
Tyrod Taylor
Game date
November 3, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Tyrod Taylor
    Tyrod Taylor 4 REC · 127 YDS · 1 TD +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Heap 5 REC · 60 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Ricard 3 CAR · 27 YDS · 1 TD +2.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • W.Dunn 1 REC · 23 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Duckett 13 CAR · 75 YDS · 1 TD +1.8 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Jefferson 1 REC · 14 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
Atlanta Falcons 20–17 Baltimore Ravens
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 10–17 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Tyrod Taylor
Top passer
J. Blake
Biggest EPA play
(12:40) 11-J.Blake sacked at BAL 1 for -10 yards (61-E.Johnson). FUMBLES (61-E.Johnson), t…
Game date
2002-11-03

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Baltimore Ravens 20–17 on 2002-11-03. Tyrod Taylor posted a game-high +6.70 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
Baltimore Ravens3770017
Atlanta Falcons31430020

Scoring Map

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

BALBaltimore Ravens
ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 8:31FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    3-0

    (8:31) 3-M.Stover 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  2. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 1:26FG
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 5
    Score
    3-3

    (1:26) 4-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

  3. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 12:40TD
    PKP. Kerney

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 89
    Score
    3-9

    (12:40) 11-J.Blake sacked at BAL 1 for -10 yards (61-E.Johnson). FUMBLES (61-E.Johnson), touched at BAL 1, RECOVERED by ATL-97-P.Kerney at BAL 4. 97-P.Kerney for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by BAL and Upheld. (Timeout #3 at 12:30.)

  4. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 12:30XP
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    3-10

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

  5. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 6:00TD
    TDT. Duckett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 1
    Score
    3-16

    (6:00) 45-T.Duckett right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 5:56XP
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    3-17

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

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 2:00TD
    Tyrod Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 7
    Score
    9-17

    (2:00) 11-J.Blake pass to 89-T.Taylor for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 1:56XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    10-17

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 11:56TD
    ARA. Ricard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 19
    Score
    16-17

    (11:56) 39-A.Ricard right tackle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 11:50XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    17-17

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  11. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 2:06FG
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 23
    Score
    17-20

    (2:06) 4-J.Feely 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Tyrod TaylorTyrod Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.70 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.53 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  3. 3Tyrod TaylorTyrod Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +3.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.67 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Ricard · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
  5. 5W. Dunn · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.51 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Duckett · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.84 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  7. 7S. Jefferson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
  8. 8Calvin Taylor Jr.Calvin Taylor Jr. · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Tyrod Taylor

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Tyrod Taylor — BAL · Receiving

Tyrod Taylor posted the highest total EPA (+6.70) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.12 EPA per play.

Tyrod Taylor's top snap (-4.62 EPA): (1:19) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 89-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 22-G.McBurrows at BAL 43. 22-G.McBurrows to BAL 24 for 19 yards (86-T.Heap).

Biggest single play (-6.54 EPA): J. Blake — (12:40) 11-J.Blake sacked at BAL 1 for -10 yards (61-E.Johnson). FUMBLES (61-E.Johnson), touched at BAL 1, RECOVERED by ATL-97-P.Kerney at BAL 4. 97-P.Kerney for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by

Quarterback report card

J. Blake led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. Blake (Baltimore Ravens) · 39 dropbacks · 35.9% completion · -0.17 EPA/play · -6.47 total EPA
  • M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 30 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.24 EPA/play · -7.33 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBaltimore RavensAtlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play-0.117-0.097
Offensive success rate43.6%42.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.245-0.244
Rush EPA/play+0.287-0.037
Defensive EPA/play+0.097+0.117
Defensive success rate57.1%56.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Baltimore Ravens -0.12, Atlanta Falcons -0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.12 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: -0.10 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -7.44 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, -9.14 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Atlanta Falcons — P. Kerney (Q2 12:40)
  • Atlanta Falcons — T. Duckett (Q2 6:00)
  • Tyrod TaylorBaltimore Ravens — Tyrod Taylor (J. Blake pass) (Q2 2:00)
  • Baltimore Ravens — A. Ricard (Q3 11:56)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q1 8:31)
  • Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely (Q1 1:26)
  • Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely (Q3 2:06)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the ATL 15 (Q1 8:31) — (8:31) 3-M.Stover 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the BAL 5 (Q1 1:26) — (1:26) 4-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 89 (Q2 12:40); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 12:30) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 6:00) — (6:00) 45-T.Duckett right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 5:56) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the ATL 7 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 11-J.Blake pass to 89-T.Taylor for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 1:56) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the ATL 19 (Q3 11:56) — (11:56) 39-A.Ricard right tackle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 11:50) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the BAL 23 (Q3 2:06) — (2:06) 4-J.Feely 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 12:40) — (12:40) 11-J.Blake sacked at BAL 1 for -10 yards (61-E.Johnson). FUMBLES (61-E.Johnson), touched at BAL 1, RECOVERED by ATL-97-P.Kerney at BAL 4. 97-P.Kerney for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by [WPA -16.8% · EPA -6.54]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 11:30) — (11:30) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass to 89-T.Taylor pushed ob at ATL 15 for 38 yards (34-R.Buchanan). [WPA +13.0% · EPA +4.00]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 0:32) — (:32) 7-M.Vick pass INTERCEPTED by 51-B.Harris at BAL 12. 51-B.Harris to BAL 23 for 11 yards (44-B.Christian). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -4.54]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 1:19) — (1:19) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 89-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 22-G.McBurrows at BAL 43. 22-G.McBurrows to BAL 24 for 19 yards (86-T.Heap). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -4.62]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 5:10) — (5:10) 7-M.Vick pass to 84-S.Jefferson to BAL 29 for 14 yards (28-G.Baxter). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +2.62]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 12:40) — (12:40) 11-J.Blake sacked at BAL 1 for -10 yards (61-E.Johnson). FUMBLES (61-E.Johnson), touched at BAL 1, RECOVERED by ATL-97-P.Kerney at BAL 4. 97-P.Kerney for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by [WPA -16.8% · EPA -6.54]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 1:19) — (1:19) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 89-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 22-G.McBurrows at BAL 43. 22-G.McBurrows to BAL 24 for 19 yards (86-T.Heap). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -4.62]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 5:00) — (5:00) 11-J.Blake pass to 89-T.Taylor to ATL 27 for 64 yards (20-A.Rossum). Play Challenged by ATL and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 04:50.) [WPA +8.0% · EPA +4.58]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 0:32) — (:32) 7-M.Vick pass INTERCEPTED by 51-B.Harris at BAL 12. 51-B.Harris to BAL 23 for 11 yards (44-B.Christian). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -4.54]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 8:31 · ATL 15 · Score 3-0
    (8:31) 3-M.Stover 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  2. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 1:26 · BAL 5 · Score 3-3
    (1:26) 4-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  3. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 12:40 · ATL 89 · Score 3-9
    (12:40) 11-J.Blake sacked at BAL 1 for -10 yards (61-E.Johnson). FUMBLES (61-E.Johnson), touched at BAL 1, RECOVERED by ATL-97-P.Kerney at BAL 4. 97-P.Kerney for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by
  4. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 12:30 · BAL 2 · Score 3-10
    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  5. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 6:00 · BAL 1 · Score 3-16
    (6:00) 45-T.Duckett right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 5:56 · BAL 2 · Score 3-17
    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  7. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · ATL 7 · Score 9-17
    (2:00) 11-J.Blake pass to 89-T.Taylor for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 1:56 · ATL 2 · Score 10-17
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  9. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 11:56 · ATL 19 · Score 16-17
    (11:56) 39-A.Ricard right tackle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 11:50 · ATL 2 · Score 17-17
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  11. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 2:06 · BAL 23 · Score 17-20
    (2:06) 4-J.Feely 40 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.
  • Tyrod Taylor (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons on 2002-11-03?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Baltimore Ravens 20-17 in Week 9, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 3, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 7, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 7, Atlanta Falcons 3; Final: Baltimore Ravens 17, Atlanta Falcons 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — P. Kerney (Q2 12:40) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Duckett (Q2 6:00) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Taylor (J. Blake pass) (Q2 2:00) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — A. Ricard (Q3 11:56) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q1 8:31, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q1 1:26, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q3 2:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons?

J. Blake (Baltimore Ravens), 35.9% completion, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -6.47 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 40.0% completion, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -7.33 total passing EPA.

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

Tyrod Taylor (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.70 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (-4.62 EPA): (1:19) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 89-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 22-G.McBurrows at BAL 43. 22-G.McBurrows to BAL 24 for 19 yards (86-T.Heap)..

Was Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Atlanta Falcons won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W