Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 45–17 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 35–14 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Brooks
- Top passer
- A. Brooks
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:02) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2003-10-19
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons 45–17 on 2003-10-19. A. Brooks posted a game-high +27.63 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 14 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 45 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(14:18) 28-W.Dunn up the middle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(13:02) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(4:40) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-87-J.Horn, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty against NO enforced on ensuing kickoff. Play Challenged by ATL and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by ATL at 04:32.)
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(:10) 15-K.Kittner pass to 86-B.Finneran for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(6:06) (Shotgun) 26-D.McAllister up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball snapped directly to NO-26 McAllister.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(2:32) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(:36) 26-D.McAllister left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(7:08) 4-J.Feely 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(3:00) 3-J.Carney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(6:40) 32-K.Carter right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 14:18TD WDW. DunnPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 69
- Score
- 0-6
(14:18) 28-W.Dunn up the middle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 14:05XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 13:02TD DSD. StallworthPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 69
- Score
- 6-7
(13:02) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 12:51XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 4:40TD Jimmy Horn Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 32
- Score
- 13-7
(4:40) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-87-J.Horn, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty against NO enforced on ensuing kickoff. Play Challenged by ATL and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by ATL at 04:32.)
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 4:32XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 14-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:10TD BFB. FinneranPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 18
- Score
- 14-13
(:10) 15-K.Kittner pass to 86-B.Finneran for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:03XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 14-14
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:06TD DMD. McAllisterPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 4
- Score
- 20-14
(6:06) (Shotgun) 26-D.McAllister up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball snapped directly to NO-26 McAllister.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:02XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 21-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:32TD Bucky WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 12
- Score
- 27-14
(2:32) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:27XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 28-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:36TD DMD. McAllisterPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 10
- Score
- 34-14
(:36) 26-D.McAllister left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:30XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 35-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 7:08FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 10
- Score
- 35-17
(7:08) 4-J.Feely 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 3:00FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 24
- Score
- 38-17
(3:00) 3-J.Carney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 6:40TD KCK. CarterPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 44-17
(6:40) 32-K.Carter right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 6:37XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 45-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +27.63 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 2Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +14.52 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
- 3J. Pathon · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
- 4D. Stallworth · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.19 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.19 EPA/play
- 5D. McAllister · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +6.12 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 6Bucky Williams · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 7B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
- 8W. Dunn · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +3.70 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.62 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. Brooks — NO · Passing
A. Brooks posted the highest total EPA (+27.63) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.77 EPA per play.
A. Brooks's top snap (+6.19 EPA): (13:02) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 69 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) · 36 dropbacks · 63.9% completion · +0.77 EPA/play · +27.63 total EPA
- K. Kittner (Atlanta Falcons) · 29 dropbacks · 31.0% completion · -0.28 EPA/play · -8.26 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.336 | -0.054 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.3% | 39.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.662 | -0.285 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.165 | +0.029 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.054 | -0.336 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.3% | 46.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.34 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.34 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.05 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -3.92 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +30.27 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — W. Dunn
- New Orleans Saints — D. Stallworth (A. Brooks pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — B. Finneran (K. Kittner pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister
- New Orleans Saints — Bucky Williams (A. Brooks pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister
- New Orleans Saints — K. Carter
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 69 (Q1 14:18) — (14:18) 28-W.Dunn up the middle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 14:05) — 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 69 (Q1 13:02) — (13:02) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 12:51) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 32 (Q1 4:40); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 4:32) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 18 (Q1 0:10) — (:10) 15-K.Kittner pass to 86-B.Finneran for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 0:03) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 21–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q2 6:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 26-D.McAllister up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball snapped directly to NO-26 McAllister.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 6:02) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 12 (Q2 2:32) — (2:32) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 2:27) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 10 (Q2 0:36) — (:36) 26-D.McAllister left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 0:30) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 10 (Q3 7:08) — (7:08) 4-J.Feely 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 24 (Q3 3:00) — (3:00) 3-J.Carney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q4 6:40) — (6:40) 32-K.Carter right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 6:37) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 14:18) — (14:18) 28-W.Dunn up the middle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 13:02) — (13:02) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 0:10) — (:10) 15-K.Kittner pass to 86-B.Finneran for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 8:17) — (8:17) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn to NO 30 for 22 yards (24-B.Scott).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 1:27) — (1:27) 15-K.Kittner pass to 83-A.Crumpler to NO 16 for 31 yards (22-F.Thomas).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 13:02) — (13:02) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 14:18) — (14:18) 28-W.Dunn up the middle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 4:56) — (4:56) 2-A.Brooks pass incomplete to 87-J.Horn. PENALTY on ATL-34-R.Buchanan, Defensive Pass Interference, 43 yards, enforced at NO 44 - No Play.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 4:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bouman right tackle to ATL 19 for 1 yard (52-M.Stewart). FUMBLES (52-M.Stewart), touched at ATL 20, RECOVERED by ATL-52-M.Stewart at ATL 19. 52-M.Stewart to ATL 22 for 3 yards (64
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 14:18 · NO 69 · Score 0-6
(14:18) 28-W.Dunn up the middle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 14:05 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 13:02 · ATL 69 · Score 6-7
(13:02) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 12:51 · ATL 2 · Score 7-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 4:40 · ATL 32 · Score 13-7
(4:40) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-87-J.Horn, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty against NO enforced on ensuing kickoff. Play Challenged by ATL - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 4:32 · ATL 2 · Score 14-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 0:10 · NO 18 · Score 14-13
(:10) 15-K.Kittner pass to 86-B.Finneran for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 0:03 · NO 2 · Score 14-14
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 6:06 · ATL 4 · Score 20-14
(6:06) (Shotgun) 26-D.McAllister up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball snapped directly to NO-26 McAllister. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 6:02 · ATL 2 · Score 21-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 2:32 · ATL 12 · Score 27-14
(2:32) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 2:27 · ATL 2 · Score 28-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:36 · ATL 10 · Score 34-14
(:36) 26-D.McAllister left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:30 · ATL 2 · Score 35-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 7:08 · NO 10 · Score 35-17
(7:08) 4-J.Feely 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 3:00 · ATL 24 · Score 38-17
(3:00) 3-J.Carney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 6:40 · ATL 1 · Score 44-17
(6:40) 32-K.Carter right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 6:37 · ATL 2 · Score 45-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons on 2003-10-19?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons 45-17 in Week 7, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 14, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q2: New Orleans Saints 21, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: New Orleans Saints 45, Atlanta Falcons 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — W. Dunn (Q1 14:18) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Stallworth (A. Brooks pass) (Q1 13:02) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q1 4:40) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Finneran (K. Kittner pass) (Q1 0:10) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (Q2 6:06) New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Williams (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 2:32) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (Q2 0:36) New Orleans Saints touchdown — K. Carter (Q4 6:40) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q3 7:08, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q3 3:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 63.9% completion, +0.77 EPA per dropback, +27.63 total passing EPA. K. Kittner (Atlanta Falcons), 31.0% completion, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -8.26 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +27.63 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+6.19 EPA): (13:02) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L
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