Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 37–21 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 7–17 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Romo
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:55) (Punt formation) 9-M.Koenen punts 45 yards to DAL 27, Center-46-M.Schneck. 84-P.Cra…
- Game date
- 2009-10-25
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Atlanta Falcons 37–21 on 2009-10-25. T. Romo posted a game-high +17.76 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 37 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
(6:32) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Touchdown pass complete on quick out pattern.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(11:08) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(5:59) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 19-M.Austin for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on deep post.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(:15) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(5:33) 33-M.Turner right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(2:37) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-20-B.Grimes, Defensive Holding, declined.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(10:15) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(8:55) (Punt formation) 9-M.Koenen punts 45 yards to DAL 27, Center-46-M.Schneck. 84-P.Crayton for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(5:13) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 14-E.Weems for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(2:26) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:32TD Ricky White IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 4
- Score
- 6-0
(6:32) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Touchdown pass complete on quick out pattern.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:26XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 11:08FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 20
- Score
- 7-3
(11:08) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 5:59TD MAM. AustinPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 59
- Score
- 7-9
(5:59) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 19-M.Austin for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on deep post.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 5:50XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-10
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:15TD PCP. CraytonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 5
- Score
- 7-16
(:15) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:06XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-17
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 5:33TD Malik TurnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 13-17
(5:33) 33-M.Turner right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 5:26XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 14-17
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 2:37TD MAM. AustinPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 22
- Score
- 14-23
(2:37) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-20-B.Grimes, Defensive Holding, declined.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 2:32XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 14-24
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 10:15FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 28
- Score
- 14-27
(10:15) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 8:55TD PCP. CraytonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 72
- Score
- 14-33
(8:55) (Punt formation) 9-M.Koenen punts 45 yards to DAL 27, Center-46-M.Schneck. 84-P.Crayton for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 8:38XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 14-34
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 5:13TD EWE. WeemsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 30
- Score
- 20-34
(5:13) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 14-E.Weems for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 5:07XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 21-34
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 2:26FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 16
- Score
- 21-37
(2:26) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +17.76 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 2M. Austin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +13.34 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
- 3J. Snelling · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +5.49 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 4E. Weems · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.30 EPA/play
- 5J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 6T. Choice · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.49 EPA/play
- 7M. Bennett · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 8P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.03 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. Romo — DAL · Passing
T. Romo posted the highest total EPA (+17.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.
T. Romo's top snap (+4.94 EPA): (5:59) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 19-M.Austin for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on deep post.
Biggest single play (-5.96 EPA): M. Koenen — (8:55) (Punt formation) 9-M.Koenen punts 45 yards to DAL 27, Center-46-M.Schneck. 84-P.Crayton for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 42 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -4.3% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.98 total EPA
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +10.9% CPOE · +0.51 EPA/play · +17.76 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.076 | +0.126 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.9% | 46.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.095 | +0.507 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.099 | -0.351 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.126 | +0.076 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.2% | 58.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.08 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.13 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -6.54 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +9.96 total EPA, 6 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)
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Austin (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — P. Crayton (T. Romo pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Austin (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — P. Crayton
- Atlanta Falcons — E. Weems (Matt Ryan pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — Nick Folk
- Dallas Cowboys — Nick Folk
- Dallas Cowboys — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q1 6:32) — (6:32) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Touchdown pass complete on quick out pattern.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 6:26) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 17–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ATL 20 (Q2 11:08) — (11:08) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ATL 59 (Q2 5:59) — (5:59) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 19-M.Austin for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on deep post.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 5:50) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ATL 5 (Q2 0:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 0:06) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q3 5:33) — (5:33) 33-M.Turner right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 5:26) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ATL 22 (Q3 2:37) — (2:37) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-20-B.Grimes, Defensive Holding, declined.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 2:32) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 13–7. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ATL 28 (Q4 10:15) — (10:15) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 72 (Q4 8:55) — (8:55) (Punt formation) 9-M.Koenen punts 45 yards to DAL 27, Center-46-M.Schneck. 84-P.Crayton for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 8:38) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DAL 30 (Q4 5:13) — (5:13) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 14-E.Weems for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 5:07) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ATL 16 (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 5:59) — (5:59) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 19-M.Austin for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on deep post.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 6:07) — (6:07) 2-M.Ryan sacked at DAL 38 for -7 yards (94-D.Ware). FUMBLES (94-D.Ware), RECOVERED by DAL-93-A.Spencer at DAL 41.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 8:20) — (8:20) 28-F.Jones up the middle to ATL 43 for 1 yard (93-T.Johnson). FUMBLES (93-T.Johnson), RECOVERED by ATL-20-B.Grimes at ATL 42.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 9:14) — (9:14) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 86-B.Finneran to DAL 22 for 17 yards (41-T.Newman; 43-G.Sensabaugh). Pass complete on a skinny post.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 8:59) — (8:59) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Jenkins at DAL 46. 21-M.Jenkins to DAL 46 for no gain (84-R.White). Stephen Bowen with heavy QB pressure.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 8:55) — (8:55) (Punt formation) 9-M.Koenen punts 45 yards to DAL 27, Center-46-M.Schneck. 84-P.Crayton for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 6:07) — (6:07) 2-M.Ryan sacked at DAL 38 for -7 yards (94-D.Ware). FUMBLES (94-D.Ware), RECOVERED by DAL-93-A.Spencer at DAL 41.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 5:13) — (5:13) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 14-E.Weems for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 8:20) — (8:20) 28-F.Jones up the middle to ATL 43 for 1 yard (93-T.Johnson). FUMBLES (93-T.Johnson), RECOVERED by ATL-20-B.Grimes at ATL 42.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 6:32 · DAL 4 · Score 6-0
(6:32) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Touchdown pass complete on quick out pattern. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 6:26 · DAL 2 · Score 7-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 11:08 · ATL 20 · Score 7-3
(11:08) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 5:59 · ATL 59 · Score 7-9
(5:59) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 19-M.Austin for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on deep post. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 5:50 · ATL 2 · Score 7-10
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:15 · ATL 5 · Score 7-16
(:15) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:06 · ATL 2 · Score 7-17
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 5:33 · DAL 2 · Score 13-17
(5:33) 33-M.Turner right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 5:26 · DAL 2 · Score 14-17
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 2:37 · ATL 22 · Score 14-23
(2:37) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-20-B.Grimes, Defensive Holding, declined. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 2:32 · ATL 2 · Score 14-24
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 10:15 · ATL 28 · Score 14-27
(10:15) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 8:55 · DAL 72 · Score 14-33
(8:55) (Punt formation) 9-M.Koenen punts 45 yards to DAL 27, Center-46-M.Schneck. 84-P.Crayton for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 8:38 · ATL 2 · Score 14-34
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 5:13 · DAL 30 · Score 20-34
(5:13) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 14-E.Weems for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 5:07 · DAL 2 · Score 21-34
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 2:26 · ATL 16 · Score 21-37
(2:26) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Dallas Cowboys earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- T. Romo (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Dallas Cowboys on 2009-10-25?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Atlanta Falcons 37-21 in Week 7, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 0, Dallas Cowboys 17; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 7, Dallas Cowboys 13; Final: Atlanta Falcons 21, Dallas Cowboys 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Dallas Cowboys?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 6:32) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Austin (T. Romo pass) (Q2 5:59) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — P. Crayton (T. Romo pass) (Q2 0:15) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q3 5:33) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Austin (T. Romo pass) (Q3 2:37) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — P. Crayton (Q4 8:55) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — E. Weems (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 5:13) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q2 11:08, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q4 10:15, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q4 2:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Dallas Cowboys?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 45.2% completion, -4.3% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.98 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 60.0% completion, +10.9% CPOE, +0.51 EPA per dropback, +17.76 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Dallas Cowboys?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.76 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+4.94 EPA): (5:59) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 19-M.Austin for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on deep post..
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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