Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 32–10 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 10–12 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Fitzgerald
- Top passer
- M. Vick
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:12) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 12-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Wilson at ARI 1. 24-A.W…
- Game date
- 2006-10-01
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals 32–10 on 2006-10-01. L. Fitzgerald posted a game-high +5.67 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 32 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(11:00) 5-M.Andersen 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(8:25) 5-M.Andersen 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(2:33) 1-N.Rackers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(14:50) 9-M.Koenen 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(6:12) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 12-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Wilson at ARI 1. 24-A.Wilson for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(:13) 5-M.Andersen 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(7:12) 5-M.Andersen 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(5:07) 13-K.Warner pass INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Hall (59-M.Boley) at ARI 37. 21-D.Hall for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(13:30) 32-J.Norwood right end for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(11:04) 5-M.Andersen 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 11:00FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 0-3
(11:00) 5-M.Andersen 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 8:25FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 22
- Score
- 0-6
(8:25) 5-M.Andersen 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 2:33FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 11
- Score
- 3-6
(2:33) 1-N.Rackers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 14:50FG MKM. KoenenPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 33
- Score
- 3-9
(14:50) 9-M.Koenen 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 6:12TD AWA. WilsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 3
- Score
- 9-9
(6:12) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 12-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Wilson at ARI 1. 24-A.Wilson for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 5:59XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 10-9
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:13FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 17
- Score
- 10-12
(:13) 5-M.Andersen 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 7:12FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 8
- Score
- 10-15
(7:12) 5-M.Andersen 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 5:07TD Derick HallPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 73
- Score
- 10-21
(5:07) 13-K.Warner pass INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Hall (59-M.Boley) at ARI 37. 21-D.Hall for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 4:59XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 10-22
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 13:30TD JNJ. NorwoodPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 78
- Score
- 10-28
(13:30) 32-J.Norwood right end for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 13:18XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 10-29
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 11:04FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 10
- Score
- 10-32
(11:04) 5-M.Andersen 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
- 2J. Norwood · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +5.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 3M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +5.04 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 4A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 5A. Lelie · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
- 6L. Pope · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 7E. James · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8
Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.49 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
L. Fitzgerald — ARI · Receiving
L. Fitzgerald posted the highest total EPA (+5.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.89 EPA per play.
L. Fitzgerald's top snap (+3.14 EPA): (5:35) 13-K.Warner pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald to ATL 10 for 46 yards (21-D.Hall).
Biggest single play (-12.53 EPA): M. Vick — (6:12) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 12-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Wilson at ARI 1. 24-A.Wilson for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. Vick led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 28 dropbacks · 46.4% completion · -0.2% CPOE · -0.39 EPA/play · -10.97 total EPA
- Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 25 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · -18.6% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -8.92 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.357 | -0.063 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.7% | 46.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.329 | -0.392 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.521 | +0.153 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.063 | +0.357 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.7% | 62.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.36), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.36 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.06 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -27.49 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -5.14 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — A. Wilson
- Atlanta Falcons — Derick Hall
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Norwood
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Andersen
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Andersen
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Koenen
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Andersen
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Andersen
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Andersen
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 6–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 15 (Q1 11:00) — (11:00) 5-M.Andersen 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 22 (Q1 8:25) — (8:25) 5-M.Andersen 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the ATL 11 (Q1 2:33) — (2:33) 1-N.Rackers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–6. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 33 (Q2 14:50) — (14:50) 9-M.Koenen 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q2 6:12) — (6:12) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 12-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Wilson at ARI 1. 24-A.Wilson for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 5:59) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 17 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) 5-M.Andersen 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 8 (Q3 7:12) — (7:12) 5-M.Andersen 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 73 (Q3 5:07) — (5:07) 13-K.Warner pass INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Hall (59-M.Boley) at ARI 37. 21-D.Hall for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 4:59) — 5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 78 (Q4 13:30) — (13:30) 32-J.Norwood right end for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 13:18) — 5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 10 (Q4 11:04) — (11:04) 5-M.Andersen 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 6:12) — (6:12) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 12-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Wilson at ARI 1. 24-A.Wilson for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 5:07) — (5:07) 13-K.Warner pass INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Hall (59-M.Boley) at ARI 37. 21-D.Hall for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 5:35) — (5:35) 13-K.Warner pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald to ATL 10 for 46 yards (21-D.Hall).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 13:34) — (13:34) 10-S.Player punts 45 yards to ATL 36, Center-48-N.Hodel. 20-A.Rossum pushed ob at ARI 23 for 41 yards (96-A.Schable).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:52) — (:52) 7-M.Vick pass short middle to 12-M.Jenkins to ARI 21 for 19 yards (58-K.Dansby).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 6:12) — (6:12) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 12-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Wilson at ARI 1. 24-A.Wilson for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 5:07) — (5:07) 13-K.Warner pass INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Hall (59-M.Boley) at ARI 37. 21-D.Hall for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 13:30) — (13:30) 32-J.Norwood right end for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 12:40) — (12:40) 7-M.Leinart to ARI 15 for -6 yards (90-G.Jackson). FUMBLES (90-G.Jackson), RECOVERED by ATL-75-R.Coleman at ARI 14.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 11:00 · ARI 15 · Score 0-3
(11:00) 5-M.Andersen 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 8:25 · ARI 22 · Score 0-6
(8:25) 5-M.Andersen 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 2:33 · ATL 11 · Score 3-6
(2:33) 1-N.Rackers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 14:50 · ARI 33 · Score 3-9
(14:50) 9-M.Koenen 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 6:12 · ARI 3 · Score 9-9
(6:12) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 12-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Wilson at ARI 1. 24-A.Wilson for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 5:59 · ATL 2 · Score 10-9
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:13 · ARI 17 · Score 10-12
(:13) 5-M.Andersen 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 7:12 · ARI 8 · Score 10-15
(7:12) 5-M.Andersen 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 5:07 · ATL 73 · Score 10-21
(5:07) 13-K.Warner pass INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Hall (59-M.Boley) at ARI 37. 21-D.Hall for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 4:59 · ARI 2 · Score 10-22
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 13:30 · ARI 78 · Score 10-28
(13:30) 32-J.Norwood right end for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 13:18 · ARI 2 · Score 10-29
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 11:04 · ARI 10 · Score 10-32
(11:04) 5-M.Andersen 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, 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.
- L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Kade Warner (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons on 2006-10-01?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals 32-10 in Week 4, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 3, Atlanta Falcons 6; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, Atlanta Falcons 6; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Atlanta Falcons 10; Final: Arizona Cardinals 10, Atlanta Falcons 32.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Wilson (Q2 6:12) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Hall (Q3 5:07) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Norwood (Q4 13:30) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Andersen (Q1 11:00, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Andersen (Q1 8:25, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 2:33, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Koenen (Q2 14:50, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Andersen (Q2 0:13, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Andersen (Q3 7:12, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Andersen (Q4 11:04, 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?
M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 46.4% completion, -0.2% CPOE, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -10.97 total passing EPA. Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 44.0% completion, -18.6% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -8.92 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?
L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.67 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+3.14 EPA): (5:35) 13-K.Warner pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald to ATL 10 for 46 yards (21-D.Hall)..
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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