Saints 21–24 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2004

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?

J. Horn (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.64 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+2.94 EPA): (12:01) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 24–21 New Orleans Saints
Halftime: New Orleans Saints 6–17 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jimmy Horn Jr.
Top passer: A. Brooks
Biggest EPA play: (:48) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 28-W.Dunn INTERCEPTED by 94-C.Grant at ATL 38. 94-C.Grant…
Game date: 2004-11-28

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 24–21 on 2004-11-28. Jimmy Horn Jr. posted a game-high +9.64 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
New Orleans Saints	0	6	8	7	0	21
Atlanta Falcons	7	10	0	7	0	24

Scoring Map

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

NONew Orleans Saints

NO 16

+3ATL 30

+3ATL 20

+3NO 13

NO 20

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 7:43TD
MVM. Vick
Points+6
Yard line
NO 16
Score
0-6
(7:43) 7-M.Vick up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 7:36XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
0-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 12:31TD
SPS. Pritchett
Points+6
Yard line
NO 1
Score
0-13
(12:31) 7-M.Vick pass to 46-S.Pritchett for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 12:26XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
0-14
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:26FG
JCJ. Carney
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 30
Score
3-14
(9:26) 3-J.Carney 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:26FG
JCJ. Carney
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 20
Score
6-14
(6:26) 3-J.Carney 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:03FG
JFJ. Feely
Points+3
Yard line
NO 13
Score
6-17
(:03) 4-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 2:24TD
ABA. Brooks
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
12-17
(2:24) 2-A.Brooks up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 2:18Safety
ABA. Brooks
Points+2
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
14-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:01TD
Jimmy Horn Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 7
Score
20-17
(12:01) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 11:56XP
JCJ. Carney
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
21-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:47TD
ACA. Crumpler
Points+6
Yard line
NO 20
Score
21-23
(1:47) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:22XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
21-24
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +9.64 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
2A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
3P. Price · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.64 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
4J. Pathon · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.54 EPA/play
5M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +4.61 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
6A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +3.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
7A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +2.30 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
8D. Stallworth · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.21 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

Jimmy Horn Jr. — NO · Receiving

Jimmy Horn Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+9.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.96 EPA per play.

Jimmy Horn Jr.'s top snap (+2.94 EPA): (12:01) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.76 EPA): M. Vick — (:48) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 28-W.Dunn INTERCEPTED by 94-C.Grant at ATL 38. 94-C.Grant to ATL 30 for 8 yards (28-W.Dunn).

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) · 41 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.30 total EPA
M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.10 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New Orleans Saints	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	+0.016	+0.006
Offensive success rate	44.3%	43.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.059	+0.144
Rush EPA/play	+0.082	-0.180
Defensive EPA/play	-0.006	-0.016
Defensive success rate	56.1%	55.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New Orleans Saints +0.02, Atlanta Falcons +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New Orleans Saints: +0.02 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: +0.01 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, +0.45 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +1.41 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — M. Vick (Q1 7:43)
Atlanta Falcons — S. Pritchett (M. Vick pass) (Q2 12:31)
New Orleans Saints — A. Brooks (Q3 2:24)
New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass) (Q4 12:01)
Atlanta Falcons — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass) (Q4 1:47)

Field goals

New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q2 9:26)
New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q2 6:26)
Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely (Q2 0:03)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 16 (Q1 7:43) — (7:43) 7-M.Vick up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 7:36) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–6. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q2 12:31) — (12:31) 7-M.Vick pass to 46-S.Pritchett for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 12:26) — 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 30 (Q2 9:26) — (9:26) 3-J.Carney 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 20 (Q2 6:26) — (6:26) 3-J.Carney 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 13 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 4-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 8–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q3 2:24) — (2:24) 2-A.Brooks up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q3 2:18) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 7 (Q4 12:01) — (12:01) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 11:56) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 20 (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 1:22) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:11) — (3:11) 28-W.Dunn right end to NO 6 for no gain (50-J.Allen). FUMBLES (50-J.Allen), RECOVERED by NO-50-J.Allen at NO 6. 50-J.Allen to NO 6 for no gain (28-W.Dunn). [WPA -29.6% · EPA -5.19]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.5% · EPA +3.03]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 0:48) — (:48) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 28-W.Dunn INTERCEPTED by 94-C.Grant at ATL 38. 94-C.Grant to ATL 30 for 8 yards (28-W.Dunn). [WPA -21.8% · EPA -5.76]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 4:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass to 81-P.Price to NO 18 for 13 yards (43-M.McKenzie). [WPA +21.2% · EPA +2.23]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler to NO 20 for 27 yards (40-M.Mitchell). [WPA +15.6% · EPA +1.67]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Atlanta Falcons (Q3 0:48) — (:48) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 28-W.Dunn INTERCEPTED by 94-C.Grant at ATL 38. 94-C.Grant to ATL 30 for 8 yards (28-W.Dunn). [WPA -21.8% · EPA -5.76]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:11) — (3:11) 28-W.Dunn right end to NO 6 for no gain (50-J.Allen). FUMBLES (50-J.Allen), RECOVERED by NO-50-J.Allen at NO 6. 50-J.Allen to NO 6 for no gain (28-W.Dunn). [WPA -29.6% · EPA -5.19]
New Orleans Saints (Q3 9:11) — (9:11) 3-J.Carney 37 yard field goal is BLOCKED (95-E.Jasper), Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. [WPA -5.0% · EPA -4.02]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 82-B.Williams INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Rossum at NO 40. 20-A.Rossum to NO 26 for 14 yards (83-D.Stallworth). [WPA -8.7% · EPA -3.21]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 7:43 · NO 16 · Score 0-6
(7:43) 7-M.Vick up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 7:36 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 12:31 · NO 1 · Score 0-13
(12:31) 7-M.Vick pass to 46-S.Pritchett for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 12:26 · NO 2 · Score 0-14
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 9:26 · ATL 30 · Score 3-14
(9:26) 3-J.Carney 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 6:26 · ATL 20 · Score 6-14
(6:26) 3-J.Carney 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · NO 13 · Score 6-17
(:03) 4-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 2:24 · ATL 1 · Score 12-17
(2:24) 2-A.Brooks up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q3 2:18 · ATL 2 · Score 14-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 12:01 · ATL 7 · Score 20-17
(12:01) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 11:56 · ATL 2 · Score 21-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 1:47 · NO 20 · Score 21-23
(1:47) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 1:22 · NO 2 · Score 21-24
4-J.Feely extra point 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.
Jimmy Horn Jr. (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 2004-11-28?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 24-21 in Week 12, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 6, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: New Orleans Saints 8, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 21, Atlanta Falcons 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Vick (Q1 7:43) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — S. Pritchett (M. Vick pass) (Q2 12:31) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Brooks (Q3 2:24) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q4 12:01) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass) (Q4 1:47) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 9:26, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 6:26, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q2 0:03, 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), 46.3% completion, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.30 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 50.0% completion, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.10 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?

Jimmy Horn Jr. (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.64 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+2.94 EPA): (12:01) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Atlanta Falcons won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 8-2 Now 9-2 W

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