Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 21–20 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 14–7 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Parker
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) 45-T.Duckett up the middle to 50 for 2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LAC-25-J.Fletc…
- Game date
- 2004-10-17
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Los Angeles Chargers 21–20 on 2004-10-17, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 14–7 halftime lead. E. Parker posted a game-high +10.46 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(10:31) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(1:22) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:24) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(5:14) 10-N.Kaeding 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(13:17) 7-M.Vick left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(10:20) 7-M.Vick pass to 89-D.White for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(6:04) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 10:31TD ACA. CrumplerPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 19
- Score
- 0-6
(10:31) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 10:24XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:22TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 6-7
(1:22) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:18XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:24TD EPE. ParkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 17
- Score
- 13-7
(:24) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:18XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 14-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 5:14FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 35
- Score
- 17-7
(5:14) 10-N.Kaeding 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 13:17TD MVM. VickPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 14
- Score
- 17-13
(13:17) 7-M.Vick left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 13:09XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 17-14
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 10:20TD Devin WhitePoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 32
- Score
- 17-20
(10:20) 7-M.Vick pass to 89-D.White for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 10:12XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 17-21
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 6:04FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 10
- Score
- 20-21
(6:04) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +10.46 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
- 2A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 3M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +4.77 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 4D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +3.98 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 5P. Price · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
- 6A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 7Devin White · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.58 EPA/play
- 8B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.11 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
E. Parker — LAC · Receiving
E. Parker posted the highest total EPA (+10.46) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.74 EPA per play.
E. Parker's top snap (+3.60 EPA): (:24) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.84 EPA): T. Duckett — (15:00) 45-T.Duckett up the middle to 50 for 2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LAC-25-J.Fletcher at LAC 47. 25-J.Fletcher to ATL 46 for 7 yards (81-P.Price).
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 35 dropbacks · 65.7% completion · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.98 total EPA
- M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 25 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +4.77 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.008 | -0.007 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.1% | 43.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.100 | +0.232 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.153 | -0.460 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.007 | -0.008 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.1% | 52.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.01, Atlanta Falcons -0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.01 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.01 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -0.48 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +0.72 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
- Los Angeles Chargers — E. Parker (D. Brees pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Vick
- Atlanta Falcons — Devin White (M. Vick pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LAC 19 (Q2 10:31) — (10:31) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 10:24) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 1:22) — (1:22) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 1:18) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the ATL 17 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 0:18) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the ATL 35 (Q3 5:14) — (5:14) 10-N.Kaeding 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LAC 14 (Q4 13:17) — (13:17) 7-M.Vick left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 13:09) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LAC 32 (Q4 10:20) — (10:20) 7-M.Vick pass to 89-D.White for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 10:12) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the ATL 10 (Q4 6:04) — (6:04) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:04) — (6:04) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 10:20) — (10:20) 7-M.Vick pass to 89-D.White for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:43) — (:43) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 89-D.White INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Florence at ATL 42. 29-D.Florence ran ob at ATL 39 for 3 yards.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 14:52) — (14:52) 7-M.Vick pass to 81-P.Price to LAC 25 for 50 yards (22-S.Davis).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 45-T.Duckett up the middle to 50 for 2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LAC-25-J.Fletcher at LAC 47. 25-J.Fletcher to ATL 46 for 7 yards (81-P.Price).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 45-T.Duckett up the middle to 50 for 2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LAC-25-J.Fletcher at LAC 47. 25-J.Fletcher to ATL 46 for 7 yards (81-P.Price).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 12:26) — (12:26) 9-D.Brees pass INTERCEPTED by 56-K.Brooking (97-P.Kerney) at LAC 48. 56-K.Brooking to LAC 46 for 2 yards (70-S.Olivea).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:24) — (:24) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 10:20) — (10:20) 7-M.Vick pass to 89-D.White for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 10:31 · LAC 19 · Score 0-6
(10:31) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 10:24 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 1:22 · ATL 1 · Score 6-7
(1:22) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 1:18 · ATL 2 · Score 7-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:24 · ATL 17 · Score 13-7
(:24) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:18 · ATL 2 · Score 14-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 5:14 · ATL 35 · Score 17-7
(5:14) 10-N.Kaeding 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 13:17 · LAC 14 · Score 17-13
(13:17) 7-M.Vick left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 13:09 · LAC 2 · Score 17-14
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 10:20 · LAC 32 · Score 17-20
(10:20) 7-M.Vick pass to 89-D.White for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 10:12 · LAC 2 · Score 17-21
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 6:04 · ATL 10 · Score 20-21
(6:04) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
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.
- E. Parker (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2004-10-17?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Los Angeles Chargers 21-20 in Week 6, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Atlanta Falcons 14; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 20, Atlanta Falcons 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass) (Q2 10:31) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 1:22) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — E. Parker (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:24) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Vick (Q4 13:17) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. White (M. Vick pass) (Q4 10:20) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 5:14, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 6:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons?
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 65.7% completion, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.98 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 48.0% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +4.77 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons?
E. Parker (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.46 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.60 EPA): (:24) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Atlanta Falcons won 21-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
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