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NFL · Week 6 · October 13, 2003 · 12 min read

Atlanta Falcons vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2003 Week 6 Recap

Rams defeat Falcons 36–0 in Week 6

M.Bulger led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 0–36 Week 6 finish.

Atlanta Falcons 0 1–5
Final 0–36
Los Angeles Rams 36 3–2 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
0–36
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 0–10 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
M. Bulger
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Bulger
Game date
October 13, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • B.Finneran 3 REC · 55 YDS +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Price 1 REC · 8 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Q.McCord 1 REC · 33 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • M.Bulger 23/34 · 352 YDS · 2 TD +15.6 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Holt 11 REC · 161 YDS · 2 TD +14.8 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Bruce 4 REC · 87 YDS +6.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 36–0 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 0–10 LA at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Bulger
Top passer
M. Bulger
Biggest EPA play
(1:47) 15-K.Kittner pass intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Fisher at LA 26. 22-T…
Game date
2003-10-13

Game summary

The LA beat the Atlanta Falcons 36–0 on 2003-10-13. M. Bulger posted a game-high +15.57 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
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Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons
LALA

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 1:21FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 10
    Score
    0-3

    (1:21) 14-J.Wilkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  2. LALA
    Q2 1:24TD
    MBM. Bulger

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 3
    Score
    0-9

    (1:24) 10-M.Bulger up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LALA
    Q2 1:22XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    0-10

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  4. LALA
    Q3 12:28TD
    THT. Holt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 21
    Score
    0-16

    (12:28) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. LALA
    Q3 12:16XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    0-17

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  6. LALA
    Q3 2:21Safety
    TDT. Duckett

    Points+2

    Yard line
    LA 99
    Score
    0-19

    (2:21) 45-T.Duckett left guard tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (98-G.Wistrom).

  7. LALA
    Q4 10:53TD
    THT. Holt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 14
    Score
    0-25

    (10:53) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. LALA
    Q4 10:44XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    0-26

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  9. LALA
    Q4 3:50FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 20
    Score
    0-29

    (3:50) 14-J.Wilkins 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  10. LALA
    Q4 1:47TD
    TFT. Fisher

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 42
    Score
    0-35

    (1:47) 15-K.Kittner pass intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Fisher at LA 26. 22-T.Fisher for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. LALA
    Q4 1:33XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    0-36

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Bulger · LA · Passing · +15.57 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +14.85 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
  3. 3I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +6.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
  4. 4B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Manumaleuna · LA · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
  6. 6A. Harris · LA · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
  7. 7P. Price · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
  8. 8Q. McCord · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.48 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. Bulger — LA · Passing

M. Bulger posted the highest total EPA (+15.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.

M. Bulger's top snap (-3.75 EPA): (10:25) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 89-D.Looker to ATL 37 for 13 yards (24-B.Scott). FUMBLES (24-B.Scott), RECOVERED by ATL-56-K.Brooking at ATL 36. 56-K.Brooking to ATL 36 for no gain (89-D.Looker).

Biggest single play (-9.38 EPA): K. Kittner — (1:47) 15-K.Kittner pass intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Fisher at LA 26. 22-T.Fisher for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

M. Bulger led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Bulger (LA) · 34 dropbacks · 67.6% completion · +0.46 EPA/play · +15.57 total EPA
  • Dyontae JohnsonDyontae Johnson (Atlanta Falcons) · 26 dropbacks · 38.5% completion · -0.53 EPA/play · -13.73 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatAtlanta FalconsLA
Offensive EPA/play-0.344+0.146
Offensive success rate36.2%50.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.705+0.478
Rush EPA/play-0.015-0.249
Defensive EPA/play-0.146+0.344
Defensive success rate49.4%63.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

LA held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.34), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Atlanta Falcons: -0.34 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • LA: +0.15 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -23.73 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • LA: 13 drives, +12.10 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • LA — M. Bulger (Q2 1:24)
  • LA — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q3 12:28)
  • LA — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 10:53)
  • LA — T. Fisher (Q4 1:47)

Field goals

  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q1 1:21)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q4 3:50)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the ATL 10 (Q1 1:21) — (1:21) 14-J.Wilkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The second quarter: LA won the period 7–0. LA found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q2 1:24) — (1:24) 10-M.Bulger up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 1:22) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The third quarter: LA won the period 9–0. LA found the end zone from the ATL 21 (Q3 12:28) — (12:28) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 12:16) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA registered a safety from the LA 99 (Q3 2:21) — (2:21) 45-T.Duckett left guard tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (98-G.Wistrom)..

The fourth quarter: LA won the period 17–0. LA found the end zone from the ATL 14 (Q4 10:53) — (10:53) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 10:44) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA connected on a field goal from the ATL 20 (Q4 3:50) — (3:50) 14-J.Wilkins 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA found the end zone from the LA 42 (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) 15-K.Kittner pass intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Fisher at LA 26. 22-T.Fisher for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 1:33) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 7:09) — (7:09) 11-D.Johnson pass intended for 83-A.Crumpler INTERCEPTED by 35-A.Williams at LA -3. 35-A.Williams to LA 1 for 4 yards (86-B.Finneran). [WPA -15.8% · EPA -4.56]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 11:15) — (11:15) 11-D.Johnson pass to 86-B.Finneran to LA 39 for 30 yards (35-A.Williams). [WPA +9.7% · EPA +2.63]
  • LA (Q1 5:34) — (5:34) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce to LA 21 for 16 yards (29-K.Carpenter). [WPA +7.1% · EPA +2.08]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 6:05) — (6:05) 11-D.Johnson pass to 83-A.Crumpler to LA 40 for 24 yards (35-A.Williams). FUMBLES (35-A.Williams), RECOVERED by LA-35-A.Williams at LA 39. 35-A.Williams to LA 42 for 3 yards (65-K.Forney). [WPA -6.8% · EPA -2.18]
  • LA (Q1 3:52) — (3:52) 80-I.Bruce pass to 81-T.Holt ran ob at ATL 29 for 25 yards (29-K.Carpenter). Initial hand off to 34-L.Gordon, then end around to 80-I.Bruce for pass to 80-T.Holt. [WPA +6.4% · EPA +1.47]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) 15-K.Kittner pass intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Fisher at LA 26. 22-T.Fisher for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA -9.38]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 7:09) — (7:09) 11-D.Johnson pass intended for 83-A.Crumpler INTERCEPTED by 35-A.Williams at LA -3. 35-A.Williams to LA 1 for 4 yards (86-B.Finneran). [WPA -15.8% · EPA -4.56]
  • LA (Q3 10:25) — (10:25) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 89-D.Looker to ATL 37 for 13 yards (24-B.Scott). FUMBLES (24-B.Scott), RECOVERED by ATL-56-K.Brooking at ATL 36. 56-K.Brooking to ATL 36 for no gain (89-D.Looker) [WPA -3.0% · EPA -3.75]
  • LA (Q2 10:03) — (10:03) 34-L.Gordon left end to ATL 8 for -1 yards (53-K.Newman). [WPA -5.4% · EPA -3.31]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA FG (+3) — Q1 1:21 · ATL 10 · Score 0-3
    (1:21) 14-J.Wilkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  2. LA TD (+6) — Q2 1:24 · ATL 3 · Score 0-9
    (1:24) 10-M.Bulger up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. LA XP (+1) — Q2 1:22 · ATL 2 · Score 0-10
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  4. LA TD (+6) — Q3 12:28 · ATL 21 · Score 0-16
    (12:28) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. LA XP (+1) — Q3 12:16 · ATL 2 · Score 0-17
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  6. LA Safety (+2) — Q3 2:21 · LA 99 · Score 0-19
    (2:21) 45-T.Duckett left guard tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (98-G.Wistrom).
  7. LA TD (+6) — Q4 10:53 · ATL 14 · Score 0-25
    (10:53) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. LA XP (+1) — Q4 10:44 · ATL 2 · Score 0-26
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  9. LA FG (+3) — Q4 3:50 · ATL 20 · Score 0-29
    (3:50) 14-J.Wilkins 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  10. LA TD (+6) — Q4 1:47 · LA 42 · Score 0-35
    (1:47) 15-K.Kittner pass intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Fisher at LA 26. 22-T.Fisher for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. LA XP (+1) — Q4 1:33 · ATL 2 · Score 0-36
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • M. Bulger (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs LA on 2003-10-13?

The LA beat the Atlanta Falcons 36-0 in Week 6, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs LA?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, LA 3; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 0, LA 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, LA 9; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, LA 17; Final: Atlanta Falcons 0, LA 36.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs LA?

LA touchdown — M. Bulger (Q2 1:24) LA touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q3 12:28) LA touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 10:53) LA touchdown — T. Fisher (Q4 1:47) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q1 1:21, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 3:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs LA?

M. Bulger (LA), 67.6% completion, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +15.57 total passing EPA. Dyontae Johnson (Atlanta Falcons), 38.5% completion, -0.53 EPA per dropback, -13.73 total passing EPA.

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

M. Bulger (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.57 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (-3.75 EPA): (10:25) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 89-D.Looker to ATL 37 for 13 yards (24-B.Scott). FUMBLES (24-B.Scott), RECOVERED by ATL-56-K.Brooking at ATL 36. 56-K.Brooking to ATL 36 for n.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W