Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 45–16 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 10–21 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:20) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones to ATL 35 for 8 yards (58-S.Shan…
- Game date
- 2011-12-26
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons 45–16 on 2011-12-26. D. Brees posted a game-high +15.41 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 10 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 45 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
(8:57) 3-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(5:29) 23-P.Thomas right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-23-P.Thomas, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. After the play, Thomas pulled a bow out of his uniform and attached it to the football as a Christmas present.
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(1:36) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 4
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(12:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 4
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(:30) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 0
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(8:35) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, YAC 0
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(4:47) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(3:09) 2-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(12:48) 3-M.Bryant 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(11:20) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones to ATL 35 for 8 yards (58-S.Shanle). FUMBLES (58-S.Shanle), touched at ATL 35, RECOVERED by NO-27-M.Jenkins at ATL 30. 27-M.Jenkins for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 3
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(2:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 43-D.Sproles for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 2. Brees breaks single-season passing yardage record.
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 8:57FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 16
- Score
- 3-0
(8:57) 3-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 5:29TD PTP. ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 4
- Score
- 3-6
(5:29) 23-P.Thomas right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-23-P.Thomas, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. After the play, Thomas pulled a bow out of his uniform and attached it to the football as a Christmas present.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 5:25XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 3-7
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 1:36TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 21
- Score
- 9-7
(1:36) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 4
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 1:31XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 12:36TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 8
- Score
- 10-13
(12:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 4
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 12:32XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 10-14
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:30TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 9
- Score
- 10-20
(:30) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:24XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 10-21
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 8:35TD RMR. MeachemPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 24
- Score
- 10-27
(8:35) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 8:28XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 10-28
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 4:47FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 33
- Score
- 13-28
(4:47) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 3:09FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 11
- Score
- 13-31
(3:09) 2-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 12:48FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 12
- Score
- 16-31
(12:48) 3-M.Bryant 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 11:20TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 73
- Score
- 16-37
(11:20) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones to ATL 35 for 8 yards (58-S.Shanle). FUMBLES (58-S.Shanle), touched at ATL 35, RECOVERED by NO-27-M.Jenkins at ATL 30. 27-M.Jenkins for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 3
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 11:09XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 16-38
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:56TD DSD. SprolesPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 9
- Score
- 16-44
(2:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 43-D.Sproles for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 2. Brees breaks single-season passing yardage record.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:51XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 16-45
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +15.41 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +10.36 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 3
Malik Turner · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play - 4D. Sproles · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +3.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 5Louis Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 6P. Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.59 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 7R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 8E. Weems · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 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
D. Brees — NO · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+15.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (-5.51 EPA): (5:15) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Franks (25-W.Moore) at ATL 0. Touchback.
Biggest single play (-8.03 EPA): Matt Ryan — (11:20) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones to ATL 35 for 8 yards (58-S.Shanle). FUMBLES (58-S.Shanle), touched at ATL 35, RECOVERED by NO-27-M.Jenkins at ATL 30. 27-M.Jenkins for 30 yar
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) · 54 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +4.9% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.90 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · +0.5% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +15.41 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.053 | +0.271 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.2% | 51.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.057 | +0.376 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.130 | +0.127 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.271 | +0.053 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.1% | 55.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs -0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.05 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.27 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -5.07 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +21.93 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 — P. Thomas
- Atlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass)
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Graham (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. Sproles (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- New Orleans Saints — J. Kasay
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 16 (Q1 8:57) — (8:57) 3-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q1 5:29); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 5:25) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 21 (Q1 1:36) — (1:36) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 4; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 1:31) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 8 (Q2 12:36) — (12:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 4; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 12:32) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 9 (Q2 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 0:24) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 24 (Q3 8:35) — (8:35) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 8:28) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 33 (Q3 4:47) — (4:47) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 11 (Q3 3:09) — (3:09) 2-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 12 (Q4 12:48) — (12:48) 3-M.Bryant 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 73 (Q4 11:20); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 11:09) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 9 (Q4 2:56); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 2:51) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 5:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Franks (25-W.Moore) at ATL 0. Touchback.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston to ATL 37 for 14 yards (28-T.DeCoud). Pass 13, YAC 1
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 1:36) — (1:36) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 4
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 17-R.Meachem to ATL 27 for 41 yards (28-T.DeCoud). Pass 40, YAC 1
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 3:16) — (3:16) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 11-J.Jones to NO 37 for 25 yards (42-I.Abdul-Quddus). Pass 23, YAC 2
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 11:20) — (11:20) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones to ATL 35 for 8 yards (58-S.Shanle). FUMBLES (58-S.Shanle), touched at ATL 35, RECOVERED by NO-27-M.Jenkins at ATL 30. 27-M.Jenkins for 30 yar
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 5:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Franks (25-W.Moore) at ATL 0. Touchback.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 4:41) — 5-M.Bosher kicks 71 yards from ATL 35 to NO -6. 43-D.Sproles pushed ob at ATL 14 for 92 yards (21-C.Owens).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 8:20) — (8:20) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short middle to 84-R.White [41-R.Harper].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 8:57 · NO 16 · Score 3-0
(8:57) 3-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 5:29 · ATL 4 · Score 3-6
(5:29) 23-P.Thomas right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-23-P.Thomas, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. After the play, Thomas pulled a bow out of his uniform and - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 5:25 · ATL 2 · Score 3-7
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 1:36 · NO 21 · Score 9-7
(1:36) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 4 - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 1:31 · NO 2 · Score 10-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 12:36 · ATL 8 · Score 10-13
(12:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 4 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 12:32 · ATL 2 · Score 10-14
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:30 · ATL 9 · Score 10-20
(:30) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:24 · ATL 2 · Score 10-21
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 8:35 · ATL 24 · Score 10-27
(8:35) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 8:28 · ATL 2 · Score 10-28
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 4:47 · NO 33 · Score 13-28
(4:47) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 3:09 · ATL 11 · Score 13-31
(3:09) 2-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 12:48 · NO 12 · Score 16-31
(12:48) 3-M.Bryant 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 11:20 · NO 73 · Score 16-37
(11:20) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones to ATL 35 for 8 yards (58-S.Shanle). FUMBLES (58-S.Shanle), touched at ATL 35, RECOVERED by NO-27-M.Jenkins at ATL 30. 27-M.Jenkins for 30 yar - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 11:09 · ATL 2 · Score 16-38
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 2:56 · ATL 9 · Score 16-44
(2:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 43-D.Sproles for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 2. Brees breaks single-season passing yardage record. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 2:51 · ATL 2 · Score 16-45
2-J.Kasay extra point 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.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints on 2011-12-26?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons 45-16 in Week 16, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 10, New Orleans Saints 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 0, New Orleans Saints 14; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 3, New Orleans Saints 10; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 3, New Orleans Saints 14; Final: Atlanta Falcons 16, New Orleans Saints 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — P. Thomas (Q1 5:29) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 1:36) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q2 12:36) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:30) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q3 8:35) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 11:20) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Sproles (D. Brees pass) (Q4 2:56) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 8:57, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 4:47, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 3:09, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 12:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 63.0% completion, +4.9% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.90 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 56.1% completion, +0.5% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +15.41 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.41 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (-5.51 EPA): (5:15) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Franks (25-W.Moore) at ATL 0. Touchback..
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 9-5 Now 9-6 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 11-3 Now 12-3 W
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