Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 26–23 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 10–6 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Colston
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 58-S.Shanle at AT…
- Game date
- 2011-11-13
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons 26–23 on 2011-11-13. M. Colston posted a game-high +12.52 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 26 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(6:24) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(2:53) 2-J.Kasay 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(9:29) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(2:40) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 80-J.Graham for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(5:18) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 44-J.Snelling for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(1:39) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(12:02) 2-J.Kasay 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(7:18) 2-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(4:18) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(:04) 3-M.Bryant 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(8:29) 2-J.Kasay 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:24FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 19
- Score
- 0-3
(6:24) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 2:53FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 35
- Score
- 3-3
(2:53) 2-J.Kasay 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 9:29FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 11
- Score
- 3-6
(9:29) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:40TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 21
- Score
- 9-6
(2:40) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 80-J.Graham for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:34XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 10-6
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 5:18TD JSJ. SnellingPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 21
- Score
- 10-12
(5:18) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 44-J.Snelling for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 5:08XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-13
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 1:39TD RMR. MeachemPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 33
- Score
- 16-13
(1:39) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 1:31XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 17-13
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:02FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 30
- Score
- 20-13
(12:02) 2-J.Kasay 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 7:18FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 26
- Score
- 23-13
(7:18) 2-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:18TD TGT. GonzalezPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 20
- Score
- 23-19
(4:18) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:13XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 23-20
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:04FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 9
- Score
- 23-23
(:04) 3-M.Bryant 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NONew Orleans Saints
OT 8:29FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 8
- Score
- 26-23
(8:29) 2-J.Kasay 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +12.52 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 2D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +11.24 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 3R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.33 EPA/play
- 4Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +4.38 total EPA · 57 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 5T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 6E. Weems · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 7J. Snelling · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 8Jimmy Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.14 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
M. Colston — NO · Receiving
M. Colston posted the highest total EPA (+12.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.39 EPA per play.
M. Colston's top snap (+2.59 EPA): (3:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston to ATL 46 for 19 yards (28-T.DeCoud).
Biggest single play (-4.91 EPA): Matt Ryan — (15:00) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 58-S.Shanle at ATL 38. 58-S.Shanle to ATL 26 for 12 yards (61-J.Hawley).
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) · 57 dropbacks · 50.9% completion · -3.1% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +4.38 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 45 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +5.7% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +11.24 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.056 | -0.029 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.9% | 43.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.250 | +0.077 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.455 | -0.087 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.029 | -0.056 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.8% | 56.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.06 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.03 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 14 drives, -3.24 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +4.61 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Graham (D. Brees pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Snelling (Matt Ryan pass)
- New Orleans Saints — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Gonzalez (Matt Ryan pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- New Orleans Saints — J. Kasay
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- New Orleans Saints — J. Kasay
- New Orleans Saints — J. Kasay
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- New Orleans Saints — J. Kasay
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 NO 19 (Q1 6:24) — (6:24) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 35 (Q1 2:53) — (2:53) 2-J.Kasay 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 11 (Q2 9:29) — (9:29) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 21 (Q2 2:40) — (2:40) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 80-J.Graham for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 2:34) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 21 (Q3 5:18) — (5:18) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 44-J.Snelling for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 5:08) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 33 (Q3 1:39) — (1:39) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 1:31) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–6. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 30 (Q4 12:02) — (12:02) 2-J.Kasay 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 26 (Q4 7:18) — (7:18) 2-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 20 (Q4 4:18) — (4:18) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 4:13) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 9 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 3-M.Bryant 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
Overtime: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 8 (OT 8:29) — (8:29) 2-J.Kasay 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (OT 10:52) — (10:52) 33-M.Turner up the middle to ATL 29 for no gain (92-S.Rogers; 91-W.Smith).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 3-M.Bryant 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 1:39) — (1:39) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (OT 14:12) — (14:12) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short left to 83-H.Douglas.
- Atlanta Falcons (OT 11:16) — (11:16) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 42-M.Cox to ATL 31 for 2 yards (56-J.Dunbar). The Replay Assistant challenged the first down ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 42-M.C
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 58-S.Shanle at ATL 38. 58-S.Shanle to ATL 26 for 12 yards (61-J.Hawley).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 11:17) — (11:17) 2-J.Kasay 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 1:39) — (1:39) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (OT 10:52) — (10:52) 33-M.Turner up the middle to ATL 29 for no gain (92-S.Rogers; 91-W.Smith).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 6:24 · NO 19 · Score 0-3
(6:24) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 2:53 · ATL 35 · Score 3-3
(2:53) 2-J.Kasay 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 9:29 · NO 11 · Score 3-6
(9:29) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 2:40 · ATL 21 · Score 9-6
(2:40) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 80-J.Graham for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 2:34 · ATL 2 · Score 10-6
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 5:18 · NO 21 · Score 10-12
(5:18) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 44-J.Snelling for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 5:08 · NO 2 · Score 10-13
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 1:39 · ATL 33 · Score 16-13
(1:39) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 1:31 · ATL 2 · Score 17-13
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 12:02 · ATL 30 · Score 20-13
(12:02) 2-J.Kasay 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 7:18 · ATL 26 · Score 23-13
(7:18) 2-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 4:18 · NO 20 · Score 23-19
(4:18) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 4:13 · NO 2 · Score 23-20
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · NO 9 · Score 23-23
(:04) 3-M.Bryant 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — OT 8:29 · ATL 8 · Score 26-23
(8:29) 2-J.Kasay 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- M. Colston (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons on 2011-11-13?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons 26-23 in Week 10, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 3, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q2: New Orleans Saints 7, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 6, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q5: New Orleans Saints 3, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: New Orleans Saints 26, Atlanta Falcons 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Brees pass) (Q2 2:40) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Snelling (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 5:18) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q3 1:39) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gonzalez (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 4:18) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 6:24, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 2:53, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 9:29, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 12:02, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 7:18, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Kasay (OT 8:29, 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?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 50.9% completion, -3.1% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +4.38 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 66.7% completion, +5.7% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +11.24 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
M. Colston (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.52 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.59 EPA): (3:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston to ATL 46 for 19 yards (28-T.DeCoud)..
Was New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New Orleans Saints won 26-23 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L
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