Cardinals 3–6 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2004

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?

K. Williams (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.21 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (-4.94 EPA): (2:36) 86-K.Williams left end to ATL 7 for 6 yards (54-C.Draft). FUMBLES (54-C.Draft), RECOVERED by ATL-24-B.Scott at ATL 10. 24-B.Scott to ATL 11 for 1 yard (85-F.Jones)..

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 6–3 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime: Arizona Cardinals 0–6 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Kristian Williams
Top passer: J. McCown
Biggest EPA play: (12:33) 12-J.McCown sacked at ATL 19 for -13 yards (91-B.Smith). FUMBLES (91-B.Smith), REC…
Game date: 2004-09-26

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals 6–3 on 2004-09-26. Kristian Williams posted a game-high +9.21 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 3 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Arizona Cardinals	0	0	3	0	0	3
Atlanta Falcons	3	3	0	0	0	6

Scoring Map

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

ARIArizona Cardinals

+3ARI 7

+3ARI 5

+3ATL 12

ATLAtlanta Falcons

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Scoring timeline

3 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 7:17FG
JFJ. Feely
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 7
Score
0-3
(7:17) 4-J.Feely 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 12:04FG
JFJ. Feely
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 5
Score
0-6
(12:04) 4-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 9:29FG
NRN. Rackers
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 12
Score
3-6
(9:29) 1-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Kristian Williams · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +9.21 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
2Buddy Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.85 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
3L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
4Devin White · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.37 EPA/play
5Jonas Griffith · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
6A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
7N. Poole · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
8W. Dunn · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.58 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

Kristian Williams — ARI · Receiving

Kristian Williams posted the highest total EPA (+9.21) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.54 EPA per play.

Kristian Williams's top snap (-4.94 EPA): (2:36) 86-K.Williams left end to ATL 7 for 6 yards (54-C.Draft). FUMBLES (54-C.Draft), RECOVERED by ATL-24-B.Scott at ATL 10. 24-B.Scott to ATL 11 for 1 yard (85-F.Jones).

Biggest single play (-5.84 EPA): J. McCown — (12:33) 12-J.McCown sacked at ATL 19 for -13 yards (91-B.Smith). FUMBLES (91-B.Smith), RECOVERED by ATL-98-T.Hall at ATL 18.

Quarterback report card

J. McCown led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

J. McCown (Arizona Cardinals) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · -0.16 EPA/play · -5.25 total EPA
M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 28 dropbacks · 35.7% completion · -0.43 EPA/play · -12.05 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Arizona Cardinals	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	-0.259	-0.300
Offensive success rate	43.4%	40.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.099	-0.382
Rush EPA/play	-0.613	-0.258
Defensive EPA/play	+0.300	+0.259
Defensive success rate	59.7%	56.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Arizona Cardinals -0.26, Atlanta Falcons -0.30) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Arizona Cardinals: -0.26 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: -0.30 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -21.52 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -20.08 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely (Q1 7:17)
Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely (Q2 12:04)
Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q4 9:29)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 7 (Q1 7:17) — (7:17) 4-J.Feely 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 5 (Q2 12:04) — (12:04) 4-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the ATL 12 (Q4 9:29) — (9:29) 1-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) 86-K.Williams left end to ATL 7 for 6 yards (54-C.Draft). FUMBLES (54-C.Draft), RECOVERED by ATL-24-B.Scott at ATL 10. 24-B.Scott to ATL 11 for 1 yard (85-F.Jones). [WPA -31.4% · EPA -4.94]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:27) — (3:27) 28-W.Dunn up the middle to ATL 17 for 11 yards (90-D.Dockett). FUMBLES (90-D.Dockett), RECOVERED by ARI-28-D.Starks at ATL 21. 28-D.Starks to ATL 19 for 2 yards (76-K.Shaffer). Play Challenged [WPA -29.0% · EPA -3.58]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 12:33) — (12:33) 12-J.McCown sacked at ATL 19 for -13 yards (91-B.Smith). FUMBLES (91-B.Smith), RECOVERED by ATL-98-T.Hall at ATL 18. [WPA -19.5% · EPA -5.84]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 11:44) — (11:44) 7-M.Vick pass INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Wilson at ATL 29. 24-A.Wilson to ATL 18 for 11 yards (28-W.Dunn). Penalty on ATL-74-T.Weiner, Offensive Holding, declined. [WPA -14.7% · EPA -4.25]
Arizona Cardinals (Q3 9:00) — (9:00) 12-J.McCown to ATL 10 for -2 yards (75-R.Coleman). FUMBLES (75-R.Coleman), RECOVERED by ATL-95-E.Jasper at ATL 9. [WPA -14.3% · EPA -4.65]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Arizona Cardinals (Q4 12:33) — (12:33) 12-J.McCown sacked at ATL 19 for -13 yards (91-B.Smith). FUMBLES (91-B.Smith), RECOVERED by ATL-98-T.Hall at ATL 18. [WPA -19.5% · EPA -5.84]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 1:37) — (1:37) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown sacked at ARI 18 for -7 yards (75-R.Coleman). FUMBLES (75-R.Coleman), RECOVERED by ATL-75-R.Coleman at ARI 13. [WPA -9.3% · EPA -5.02]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) 86-K.Williams left end to ATL 7 for 6 yards (54-C.Draft). FUMBLES (54-C.Draft), RECOVERED by ATL-24-B.Scott at ATL 10. 24-B.Scott to ATL 11 for 1 yard (85-F.Jones). [WPA -31.4% · EPA -4.94]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 4:21) — (4:21) 7-M.Vick sacked at ARI 27 for -7 yards (97-C.Pace). FUMBLES (97-C.Pace), RECOVERED by ARI-94-P.Zellner at ARI 26. Penalty on ATL-74-T.Weiner, Offensive Holding, declined. [WPA -10.0% · EPA -4.70]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 7:17 · ARI 7 · Score 0-3
(7:17) 4-J.Feely 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 12:04 · ARI 5 · Score 0-6
(12:04) 4-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 9:29 · ATL 12 · Score 3-6
(9:29) 1-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

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.
Kristian Williams (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons on 2004-09-26?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals 6-3 in Week 3, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 0, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 3, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: Arizona Cardinals 3, Atlanta Falcons 6.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q1 7:17, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q2 12:04, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 9:29, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?

J. McCown (Arizona Cardinals), 62.5% completion, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -5.25 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 35.7% completion, -0.43 EPA per dropback, -12.05 total passing EPA.

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

Kristian Williams (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.21 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (-4.94 EPA): (2:36) 86-K.Williams left end to ATL 7 for 6 yards (54-C.Draft). FUMBLES (54-C.Draft), RECOVERED by ATL-24-B.Scott at ATL 10. 24-B.Scott to ATL 11 for 1 yard (85-F.Jones)..

Was Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Atlanta Falcons won 6-3 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W

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