Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 39–26 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 12–20 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- P. Price
- Top passer
- Dyontae Johnson
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:54) 11-D.Johnson pass intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Russell at MIN 10. 27…
- Game date
- 2003-10-05
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Atlanta Falcons 39–26 on 2003-10-05, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 20–12 halftime lead. P. Price posted a game-high +11.31 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 26 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 39 | |
| 6 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
P. Price · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +11.31 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play - 2

Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +10.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play - 3

Mykel Williams · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +6.40 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play - 4
N. Burleson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play - 5
G. Frerotte · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +4.86 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 6
K. Campbell · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play - 7
J. Farris · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.07 EPA/play - 8
B. Kozlowski · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.06 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
P. Price — ATL · Receiving
P. Price posted the highest total EPA (+11.31) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.94 EPA per play.
P. Price's top snap (-8.07 EPA): (4:54) 11-D.Johnson pass intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Russell at MIN 10. 27-B.Russell to MIN 38 for 28 yards. Lateral to 29-B.Williams to ATL 12 for 50 yards (88-Q.McCord).
Quarterback report card
Dyontae Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Dyontae Johnson (Atlanta Falcons) · 45 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · -0.23 EPA/play · -10.37 total EPA
G. Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +4.86 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.061 | -0.145 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 52.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.146 | -0.223 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.028 | -0.013 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.145 | -0.061 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.6% | 60.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.06 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.14 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 16 drives, -11.85 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 16 drives, +5.53 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (G. Frerotte pass)
Atlanta Falcons — W. Dunn
Atlanta Falcons — P. Price (Dyontae Johnson pass) 
Minnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (G. Frerotte pass) 
Minnesota Vikings — Mykel Williams 
Minnesota Vikings — Mykel Williams
Atlanta Falcons — J. Farris (Dyontae Johnson pass)
Field goals
Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
Minnesota Vikings — A. Elling
Minnesota Vikings — A. Elling
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 6–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the MIN 16 (Q1 12:01) — (12:01) 4-J.Feely 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the MIN 15 (Q1 7:44) — (7:44) 4-J.Feely 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–12. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ATL 32 (Q2 13:42) — (13:42) 12-G.Frerotte pass to 84-R.Moss for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 13:35) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the MIN 93 (Q2 10:30) — (10:30) 11-D.Johnson pass incomplete. PENALTY on ATL-11-D.Johnson, Intentional Grounding, 7 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the ATL 14 (Q2 8:39) — (8:39) 8-A.Elling 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the MIN 8 (Q2 7:00) — (7:00) 28-W.Dunn for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 6:56) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) 11-D.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:10) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 15–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ATL 17 (Q3 7:41) — (7:41) 12-G.Frerotte pass to 84-R.Moss for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q3 7:34) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-G.Frerotte pass to 32-O.Smith is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ATL 11 (Q3 2:46) — (2:46) 20-M.Williams right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 2:39) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 12–6. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ATL 5 (Q4 13:09) — (13:09) 20-M.Williams up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 13:05) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the MIN 95 (Q4 11:43); Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the ATL 6 (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) 8-A.Elling 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the MIN 8 (Q4 1:46) — (1:46) 11-D.Johnson pass to 87-J.Farris for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 7:41) — (7:41) 12-G.Frerotte pass to 84-R.Moss for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 4:40) — (4:40) 12-G.Frerotte pass to 16-K.Campbell to ATL 26 for 51 yards (29-K.Carpenter).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 13:42) — (13:42) 12-G.Frerotte pass to 84-R.Moss for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 7:31) — (7:31) 45-T.Duckett right tackle to MIN 16 for 55 yards (21-C.Chavous). PENALTY on MIN-21-C.Chavous, Face Mask (15 Yards), 8 yards, enforced at MIN 16.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 2:46) — (2:46) 20-M.Williams right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 4:54) — (4:54) 11-D.Johnson pass intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Russell at MIN 10. 27-B.Russell to MIN 38 for 28 yards. Lateral to 29-B.Williams to ATL 12 for 50 yards (88-Q.McCord).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:59) — (12:59) 11-D.Johnson pass intended for 45-T.Duckett INTERCEPTED by 55-C.Claiborne at ATL 28. 55-C.Claiborne to ATL 25 for 3 yards (88-Q.McCord).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 8:23) — (8:23) 11-D.Johnson pass to 28-W.Dunn to MIN 2 for 24 yards (22-K.Irvin). FUMBLES (22-K.Irvin), RECOVERED by MIN-55-C.Claiborne at MIN 0. Touchback.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 13:42) — (13:42) 12-G.Frerotte pass to 84-R.Moss for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 12:01 · MIN 16 · Score 0-3
(12:01) 4-J.Feely 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 7:44 · MIN 15 · Score 0-6
(7:44) 4-J.Feely 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 13:42 · ATL 32 · Score 6-6
(13:42) 12-G.Frerotte pass to 84-R.Moss for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 13:35 · ATL 2 · Score 7-6
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q2 10:30 · MIN 93 · Score 9-6
(10:30) 11-D.Johnson pass incomplete. PENALTY on ATL-11-D.Johnson, Intentional Grounding, 7 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 8:39 · ATL 14 · Score 12-6
(8:39) 8-A.Elling 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 7:00 · MIN 8 · Score 12-12
(7:00) 28-W.Dunn for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 6:56 · MIN 2 · Score 12-13
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:13 · MIN 6 · Score 12-19
(:13) 11-D.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:10 · MIN 2 · Score 12-20
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 7:41 · ATL 17 · Score 18-20
(7:41) 12-G.Frerotte pass to 84-R.Moss for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q3 7:34 · ATL 2 · Score 20-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-G.Frerotte pass to 32-O.Smith is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 2:46 · ATL 11 · Score 26-20
(2:46) 20-M.Williams right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 2:39 · ATL 2 · Score 27-20
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 13:09 · ATL 5 · Score 33-20
(13:09) 20-M.Williams up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 13:05 · ATL 2 · Score 34-20
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 11:43 · MIN 95 · Score 36-20
(11:43) 11-D.Johnson pass incomplete to 45-T.Duckett. PENALTY on ATL-70-B.Whitfield, Offensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 2:55 · ATL 6 · Score 39-20
(2:55) 8-A.Elling 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 1:46 · MIN 8 · Score 39-26
(1:46) 11-D.Johnson pass to 87-J.Farris for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- P. Price (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons on 2003-10-05?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Atlanta Falcons 39-26 in Week 5, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Atlanta Falcons 6; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 12, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 15, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 12, Atlanta Falcons 6; Final: Minnesota Vikings 39, Atlanta Falcons 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (G. Frerotte pass) (Q2 13:42) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — W. Dunn (Q2 7:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — P. Price (D. Johnson pass) (Q2 0:13) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (G. Frerotte pass) (Q3 7:41) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Williams (Q3 2:46) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Williams (Q4 13:09) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Farris (D. Johnson pass) (Q4 1:46) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q1 12:01, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q1 7:44, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — A. Elling (Q2 8:39, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — A. Elling (Q4 2:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?
Dyontae Johnson (Atlanta Falcons), 62.2% completion, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -10.37 total passing EPA. G. Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings), 50.0% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +4.86 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?
P. Price (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.31 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (-8.07 EPA): (4:54) 11-D.Johnson pass intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Russell at MIN 10. 27-B.Russell to MIN 38 for 28 yards. Lateral to 29-B.Williams to ATL 12 for 50 yards (88-Q.M.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L