Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 34–20 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 6–17 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matt Ryan
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:30) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 19-D.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Jackson (…
- Game date
- 2008-11-09
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 34–20 on 2008-11-09. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +12.81 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 20 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(9:12) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(2:18) 5-G.Hartley 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
(12:08) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(8:37) 5-G.Hartley 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
(3:09) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(2:09) 1-J.Elam 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(14:53) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 32-J.Norwood for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(10:01) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 26-D.McAllister for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
(1:30) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 19-D.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Jackson (50-C.Lofton) at ATL 5. 22-C.Jackson for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-83-B.Miller, Offensive Pass Interference, declined.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:06) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 16-L.Moore for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 9:12TD Ricky White IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 16
- Score
- 0-6
(9:12) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 9:07XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 0-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 2:18FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 6
- Score
- 3-7
(2:18) 5-G.Hartley 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 12:08TD Malik TurnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 3-13
(12:08) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 12:04XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 3-14
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 8:37FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 26
- Score
- 6-14
(8:37) 5-G.Hartley 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 3:09FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 4
- Score
- 6-17
(3:09) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 2:09FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 9
- Score
- 6-20
(2:09) 1-J.Elam 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 14:53TD JNJ. NorwoodPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 67
- Score
- 6-26
(14:53) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 32-J.Norwood for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 14:40XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 6-27
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 10:01TD DMD. McAllisterPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 12-27
(10:01) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 26-D.McAllister for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 9:54XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 13-27
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:30TD Courtney JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 8
- Score
- 13-33
(1:30) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 19-D.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Jackson (50-C.Lofton) at ATL 5. 22-C.Jackson for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-83-B.Miller, Offensive Pass Interference, declined.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:17XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 13-34
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 0:06TD LMLouis MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 32
- Score
- 19-34
(:06) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 16-L.Moore for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 0:00XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 20-34
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +12.81 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 2M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +10.34 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 3J. Norwood · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +4.04 EPA/play
- 4Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 5Louis Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.46 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 6D. Patten · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.54 EPA/play
- 7D. McAllister · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
- 8Blake Miller · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.67 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
Matt Ryan — ATL · Passing
Matt Ryan posted the highest total EPA (+12.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.
Matt Ryan's top snap (+5.69 EPA): (14:53) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 32-J.Norwood for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-11.81 EPA): D. Brees — (1:30) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 19-D.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Jackson (50-C.Lofton) at ATL 5. 22-C.Jackson for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-83-B.Miller, Offensive Pass Interfe
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 62 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -5.6% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -5.88 total EPA
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 24 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +8.7% CPOE · +0.53 EPA/play · +12.81 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.025 | +0.135 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.1% | 46.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.095 | +0.534 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.275 | -0.170 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.135 | +0.025 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.2% | 48.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: -0.03 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.14 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, +10.70 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, -2.32 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Norwood (Matt Ryan pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister (D. Brees pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Courtney Jackson
- New Orleans Saints — Louis Moore (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Elam
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Elam
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 16 (Q1 9:12) — (9:12) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 9:07) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 6 (Q1 2:18) — (2:18) 5-G.Hartley 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q2 12:08) — (12:08) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 12:04) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 26 (Q2 8:37) — (8:37) 5-G.Hartley 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 4 (Q2 3:09) — (3:09) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 9 (Q3 2:09) — (2:09) 1-J.Elam 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 67 (Q4 14:53) — (14:53) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 32-J.Norwood for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 14:40) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 15 (Q4 10:01) — (10:01) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 26-D.McAllister for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 9:54) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 8 (Q4 1:30); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 1:17) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 32 (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 16-L.Moore for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 0:00) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 14:56) — (14:56) 9-D.Brees pass deep left intended for 19-D.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 26-E.Coleman at ATL 35. 26-E.Coleman to NO 33 for 32 yards (68-M.Lehr).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 6:18) — (6:18) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston to ATL 23 for 19 yards (23-C.Houston).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 10:29) — (10:29) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White pushed ob at NO 34 for 14 yards (43-K.Kaesviharn).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 14:39) — (14:39) 33-M.Turner up the middle to NO 35 for -2 yards (93-B.McCray).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 14:21) — (14:21) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White ran ob at 50 for 15 yards (34-M.McKenzie).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:30) — (1:30) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 19-D.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Jackson (50-C.Lofton) at ATL 5. 22-C.Jackson for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-83-B.Miller, Offensive Pass Interfe
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 14:53) — (14:53) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 32-J.Norwood for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 16-L.Moore for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 14:56) — (14:56) 9-D.Brees pass deep left intended for 19-D.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 26-E.Coleman at ATL 35. 26-E.Coleman to NO 33 for 32 yards (68-M.Lehr).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 9:12 · NO 16 · Score 0-6
(9:12) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 9:07 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 2:18 · ATL 6 · Score 3-7
(2:18) 5-G.Hartley 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 12:08 · NO 2 · Score 3-13
(12:08) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 12:04 · NO 2 · Score 3-14
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 8:37 · ATL 26 · Score 6-14
(8:37) 5-G.Hartley 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 3:09 · NO 4 · Score 6-17
(3:09) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 2:09 · NO 9 · Score 6-20
(2:09) 1-J.Elam 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 14:53 · NO 67 · Score 6-26
(14:53) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 32-J.Norwood for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 14:40 · NO 2 · Score 6-27
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 10:01 · ATL 15 · Score 12-27
(10:01) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 26-D.McAllister for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 9:54 · ATL 2 · Score 13-27
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 1:30 · ATL 8 · Score 13-33
(1:30) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 19-D.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Jackson (50-C.Lofton) at ATL 5. 22-C.Jackson for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-83-B.Miller, Offensive Pass Interfe - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 1:17 · NO 2 · Score 13-34
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 0:06 · ATL 32 · Score 19-34
(:06) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 16-L.Moore for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · ATL 2 · Score 20-34
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
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.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons on 2008-11-09?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 34-20 in Week 10, 2008.
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 3, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 14, Atlanta Falcons 14; Final: New Orleans Saints 20, Atlanta Falcons 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 9:12) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q2 12:08) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Norwood (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 14:53) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (D. Brees pass) (Q4 10:01) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Jackson (Q4 1:30) New Orleans Saints touchdown — L. Moore (D. Brees pass) (Q4 0:06) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q1 2:18, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q2 8:37, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Elam (Q2 3:09, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Elam (Q3 2:09, 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?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 50.0% completion, -5.6% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -5.88 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 66.7% completion, +8.7% CPOE, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +12.81 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.81 total EPA on Passing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+5.69 EPA): (14:53) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 32-J.Norwood for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 5-3 Now 6-3 W
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