Falcons 10–26 Patriots: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2009

Quick answer

Winner: New England Patriots
Final score: New England Patriots 26–10 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 10–13 New England Patriots at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: T. Brady
Top passer: T. Brady
Biggest EPA play: (7:55) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 86-C.Baker for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-B…
Game date: 2009-09-27

Game summary

The New England Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons 26–10 on 2009-09-27. T. Brady posted a game-high +11.87 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	3	7	0	0	0	10
New England Patriots	3	10	3	10	0	26

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

+3ATL 15

ATL 36

NENew England Patriots

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 9:26FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
NE 8
Score
3-0
(9:26) 1-J.Elam 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
NENew England Patriots
Q1 0:46FG
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 3
Score
3-3
(:46) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 11:45TD
FTF. Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 8
Score
3-9
(11:45) 21-F.Taylor right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 11:41XP
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
3-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 8:48TD
Malik Turner
Points+6
Yard line
NE 2
Score
9-10
(8:48) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 8:43XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
NE 2
Score
10-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:25FG
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
10-13
(:25) 3-S.Gostkowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 9:04FG
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 4
Score
10-16
(9:04) 3-S.Gostkowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 15:00FG
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
10-19
(15:00) 3-S.Gostkowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 7:55TD
CBC. Baker
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 36
Score
10-25
(7:55) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 86-C.Baker for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady now has 200 career TD passes, 27th player in NFL history.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 7:47XP
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
10-26
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +11.87 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
2Riley Moss · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.46 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
3M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.83 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
4S. Morris · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
5C. Baker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
6Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +2.96 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
7Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
8F. Taylor · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.95 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.09 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

T. Brady — NE · Passing

T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+11.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

T. Brady's top snap (+4.60 EPA): (7:55) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 86-C.Baker for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady now has 200 career TD passes, 27th player in NFL history.

Quarterback report card

T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 46 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · +3.2% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +11.87 total EPA
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 29 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · +1.6% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +2.96 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	New England Patriots
Offensive EPA/play	-0.023	+0.141
Offensive success rate	37.1%	50.5%
Pass EPA/play	+0.102	+0.258
Rush EPA/play	-0.235	+0.095
Defensive EPA/play	-0.141	+0.023
Defensive success rate	49.5%	62.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: -0.02 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
New England Patriots: +0.14 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, -1.44 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
New England Patriots: 9 drives, +13.72 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

New England Patriots — F. Taylor (Q2 11:45)
Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner (Q2 8:48)
New England Patriots — C. Baker (T. Brady pass) (Q4 7:55)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — J. Elam (Q1 9:26)
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q1 0:46)
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:25)
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q3 9:04)
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q4 15:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NE 8 (Q1 9:26) — (9:26) 1-J.Elam 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the ATL 3 (Q1 0:46) — (:46) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson..

The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the ATL 8 (Q2 11:45) — (11:45) 21-F.Taylor right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 11:41) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q2 8:48) — (8:48) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 8:43) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the ATL 15 (Q2 0:25) — (:25) 3-S.Gostkowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson..

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the ATL 4 (Q3 9:04) — (9:04) 3-S.Gostkowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the ATL 15 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 3-S.Gostkowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the ATL 36 (Q4 7:55); New England Patriots added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 7:47) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:05) — (4:05) 33-M.Turner up the middle to NE 27 for 4 yards (30-B.McGowan). FUMBLES (30-B.McGowan), RECOVERED by NE-36-J.Sanders at NE 27. 36-J.Sanders to NE 27 for no gain (63-J.Blalock). [WPA -12.9% · EPA -3.50]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 10:26) — (10:26) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White pushed ob at NE 27 for 7 yards (22-T.Wheatley). [WPA +8.3% · EPA +2.83]
New England Patriots (Q3 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-R.Moss ran ob at ATL 16 for 21 yards. [WPA +8.0% · EPA +3.84]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 13:03) — (13:03) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 44-J.Snelling to NE 43 for 21 yards (30-B.McGowan, 59-G.Guyton). [WPA +7.1% · EPA +2.57]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 9:22) — (9:22) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 12-M.Jenkins to NE 2 for 21 yards (29-S.Springs). New England challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2.) [WPA +6.2% · EPA +2.19]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New England Patriots (Q4 7:55) — (7:55) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 86-C.Baker for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady now has 200 career TD passes, 27th player in NFL history. [WPA +2.0% · EPA +4.60]
New England Patriots (Q3 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-R.Moss ran ob at ATL 16 for 21 yards. [WPA +8.0% · EPA +3.84]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:05) — (4:05) 33-M.Turner up the middle to NE 27 for 4 yards (30-B.McGowan). FUMBLES (30-B.McGowan), RECOVERED by NE-36-J.Sanders at NE 27. 36-J.Sanders to NE 27 for no gain (63-J.Blalock). [WPA -12.9% · EPA -3.50]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 10:26) — (10:26) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White pushed ob at NE 27 for 7 yards (22-T.Wheatley). [WPA +8.3% · EPA +2.83]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 9:26 · NE 8 · Score 3-0
(9:26) 1-J.Elam 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 0:46 · ATL 3 · Score 3-3
(:46) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 11:45 · ATL 8 · Score 3-9
(11:45) 21-F.Taylor right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 11:41 · ATL 2 · Score 3-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 8:48 · NE 2 · Score 9-10
(8:48) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 8:43 · NE 2 · Score 10-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:25 · ATL 15 · Score 10-13
(:25) 3-S.Gostkowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 9:04 · ATL 4 · Score 10-16
(9:04) 3-S.Gostkowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · ATL 15 · Score 10-19
(15:00) 3-S.Gostkowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 7:55 · ATL 36 · Score 10-25
(7:55) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 86-C.Baker for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady now has 200 career TD passes, 27th player in NFL history.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 7:47 · ATL 2 · Score 10-26
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs New England Patriots on 2009-09-27?

The New England Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons 26-10 in Week 3, 2009.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs New England Patriots?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 3, New England Patriots 3; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, New England Patriots 10; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, New England Patriots 3; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, New England Patriots 10; Final: Atlanta Falcons 10, New England Patriots 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs New England Patriots?

New England Patriots touchdown — F. Taylor (Q2 11:45) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q2 8:48) New England Patriots touchdown — C. Baker (T. Brady pass) (Q4 7:55) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Elam (Q1 9:26, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q1 0:46, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:25, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 9:04, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs New England Patriots?

T. Brady (New England Patriots), 54.3% completion, +3.2% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +11.87 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 58.6% completion, +1.6% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +2.96 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs New England Patriots?

T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.87 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (+4.60 EPA): (7:55) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 86-C.Baker for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady now has 200 career TD passes, 27th player in NFL history..

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L

New England Patriots

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

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