Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 36–17 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 17–21 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Crumpler
- Top passer
- A. Brooks
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:26) 7-M.Vick pass INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Craft (91-W.Smith) at ATL 25. 21-J.Craft to ATL …
- Game date
- 2005-12-12
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 36–17 on 2005-12-12. A. Crumpler posted a game-high +7.26 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 36 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(10:27) 45-T.Duckett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(3:10) 3-J.Carney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
(11:18) 32-A.Smith up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
(6:14) 7-M.Vick left end pushed ob at NO 1 for 1 yard (59-R.McKinnon). Play Challenged by ATL and REVERSED. 7-M.Vick left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(2:00) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass to 84-R.White for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to 28-W.Dunn; lateral back to 7-M.Vick
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(:20) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 81-A.Hakim for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
(8:00) 7-M.Vick right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(:46) 2-A.Brooks sacked in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (96-A.Lake).
(8:37) 2-T.Peterson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(3:04) 2-T.Peterson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 10:27TD TDT. DuckettPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 0-6
(10:27) 45-T.Duckett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 10:22XP TPT. PetersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 0-7
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 3:10FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 29
- Score
- 3-7
(3:10) 3-J.Carney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 11:18TD Arian SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 6
- Score
- 9-7
(11:18) 32-A.Smith up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 11:13XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 10-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 6:14TD MVM. VickPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-13
(6:14) 7-M.Vick left end pushed ob at NO 1 for 1 yard (59-R.McKinnon). Play Challenged by ATL and REVERSED. 7-M.Vick left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 6:06XP TPT. PetersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-14
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 2:00TD Ricky White IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 54
- Score
- 10-20
(2:00) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass to 84-R.White for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to 28-W.Dunn; lateral back to 7-M.Vick
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:49XP TPT. PetersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-21
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:20TD AHA. HakimPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 9
- Score
- 16-21
(:20) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 81-A.Hakim for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:11XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 17-21
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 8:00TD MVM. VickPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 17
- Score
- 17-27
(8:00) 7-M.Vick right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 7:50XP TPT. PetersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 17-28
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 0:46Safety ABA. BrooksPoints+2
- Yard line
- ATL 96
- Score
- 17-30
(:46) 2-A.Brooks sacked in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (96-A.Lake).
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 8:37FG TPT. PetersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 25
- Score
- 17-33
(8:37) 2-T.Peterson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 3:04FG TPT. PetersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 3
- Score
- 17-36
(3:04) 2-T.Peterson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.42 EPA/play
- 2Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.86 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.43 EPA/play
- 3M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +6.13 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 4D. Stallworth · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 5A. Hakim · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 6M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 7M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 8B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.61 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. Crumpler — ATL · Receiving
A. Crumpler posted the highest total EPA (+7.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.42 EPA per play.
A. Crumpler's top snap (+2.82 EPA): (6:56) 8-M.Schaub pass to 83-A.Crumpler to NO 22 for 48 yards (51-T.Melton).
Biggest single play (-6.28 EPA): M. Vick — (11:26) 7-M.Vick pass INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Craft (91-W.Smith) at ATL 25. 21-J.Craft to ATL 6 for 19 yards (7-M.Vick).
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) · 55 dropbacks · 49.1% completion · -0.17 EPA/play · -9.24 total EPA
- M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 26 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · +0.24 EPA/play · +6.13 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.074 | +0.121 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.0% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.168 | +0.261 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.037 | -0.145 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.121 | +0.074 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 57.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: -0.07 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.12 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 14 drives, +9.40 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 14 drives, -7.42 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Duckett
- New Orleans Saints — Arian Smith
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Vick
- Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (M. Vick pass)
- New Orleans Saints — A. Hakim (A. Brooks pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Vick
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Peterson
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Peterson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q1 10:27) — (10:27) 45-T.Duckett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 10:22) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 29 (Q1 3:10) — (3:10) 3-J.Carney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 6 (Q2 11:18) — (11:18) 32-A.Smith up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 11:13) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q2 6:14); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 6:06) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 54 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass to 84-R.White for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to 28-W.Dunn; lateral back to 7-M.Vick; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 1:49) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 9 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 81-A.Hakim for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 0:11) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 9–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 17 (Q3 8:00) — (8:00) 7-M.Vick right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 7:50) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Atlanta Falcons registered a safety from the ATL 96 (Q3 0:46) — (:46) 2-A.Brooks sacked in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (96-A.Lake)..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 6–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 25 (Q4 8:37) — (8:37) 2-T.Peterson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 3 (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) 2-T.Peterson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 11:26) — (11:26) 7-M.Vick pass INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Craft (91-W.Smith) at ATL 25. 21-J.Craft to ATL 6 for 19 yards (7-M.Vick).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass to 84-R.White for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to 28-W.Dunn; lateral back to 7-M.Vick
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 9:04) — (9:04) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran pushed ob at NO 18 for 36 yards (22-F.Thomas).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 11:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn to NO 34 for 19 yards (21-D.Hall). FUMBLES (21-D.Hall), RECOVERED by ATL-21-D.Hall at NO 32. 21-D.Hall to NO 12 for 20 yards (2-A.Brooks). Play Challenge
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 9:00) — (9:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass incomplete. PENALTY on NO-2-A.Brooks, Intentional Grounding, 22 yards, enforced at NO 24.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 11:26) — (11:26) 7-M.Vick pass INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Craft (91-W.Smith) at ATL 25. 21-J.Craft to ATL 6 for 19 yards (7-M.Vick).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass to 84-R.White for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to 28-W.Dunn; lateral back to 7-M.Vick
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 11:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn to NO 34 for 19 yards (21-D.Hall). FUMBLES (21-D.Hall), RECOVERED by ATL-21-D.Hall at NO 32. 21-D.Hall to NO 12 for 20 yards (2-A.Brooks). Play Challenge
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 9:00) — (9:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass incomplete. PENALTY on NO-2-A.Brooks, Intentional Grounding, 22 yards, enforced at NO 24.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 10:27 · NO 1 · Score 0-6
(10:27) 45-T.Duckett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 10:22 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 3:10 · ATL 29 · Score 3-7
(3:10) 3-J.Carney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 11:18 · ATL 6 · Score 9-7
(11:18) 32-A.Smith up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 11:13 · ATL 2 · Score 10-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 6:14 · NO 2 · Score 10-13
(6:14) 7-M.Vick left end pushed ob at NO 1 for 1 yard (59-R.McKinnon). Play Challenged by ATL and REVERSED. 7-M.Vick left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 6:06 · NO 2 · Score 10-14
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · NO 54 · Score 10-20
(2:00) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass to 84-R.White for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to 28-W.Dunn; lateral back to 7-M.Vick - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 1:49 · NO 2 · Score 10-21
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:20 · ATL 9 · Score 16-21
(:20) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 81-A.Hakim for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:11 · ATL 2 · Score 17-21
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 8:00 · NO 17 · Score 17-27
(8:00) 7-M.Vick right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 7:50 · NO 2 · Score 17-28
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Atlanta Falcons Safety (+2) — Q3 0:46 · ATL 96 · Score 17-30
(:46) 2-A.Brooks sacked in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (96-A.Lake). - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 8:37 · NO 25 · Score 17-33
(8:37) 2-T.Peterson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 3:04 · NO 3 · Score 17-36
(3:04) 2-T.Peterson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
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.
- A. Crumpler (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons on 2005-12-12?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 36-17 in Week 14, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 3, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 14, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, Atlanta Falcons 9; Q4: New Orleans Saints 0, Atlanta Falcons 6; Final: New Orleans Saints 17, Atlanta Falcons 36.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Duckett (Q1 10:27) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Smith (Q2 11:18) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Vick (Q2 6:14) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Vick pass) (Q2 2:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Hakim (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 0:20) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Vick (Q3 8:00) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q1 3:10, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — T. Peterson (Q4 8:37, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — T. Peterson (Q4 3:04, 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), 49.1% completion, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -9.24 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 46.2% completion, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +6.13 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
A. Crumpler (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.26 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+2.82 EPA): (6:56) 8-M.Schaub pass to 83-A.Crumpler to NO 22 for 48 yards (51-T.Melton)..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 3-9 Now 3-10 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W
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