Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 30–23 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Tied 10–10 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:37) 29-L.Blount left guard for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ATL-52-A.Dent was injured during t…
- Game date
- 2013-09-29
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons 30–23 on 2013-09-29. T. Brady posted a game-high +20.71 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 30 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 0 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 30 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots
(9:27) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(12:49) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 88-M.Mulligan for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(3:27) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(:46) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(5:29) 3-S.Gostkowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(14:37) 29-L.Blount left guard for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ATL-52-A.Dent was injured during the play.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(11:57) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(9:50) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 85-K.Thompkins for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(6:23) 3-S.Gostkowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(4:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(3:00) 3-M.Bryant 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 9:27FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 5
- Score
- 0-3
(9:27) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:49TD MMM. MulliganPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 6-3
(12:49) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 88-M.Mulligan for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:43XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 3:27FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 30
- Score
- 10-3
(3:27) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:46TD TGT. GonzalezPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 21
- Score
- 10-9
(:46) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:38XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 10-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 5:29FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 4
- Score
- 13-10
(5:29) 3-S.Gostkowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 14:37TD LBL. BlountPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 47
- Score
- 19-10
(14:37) 29-L.Blount left guard for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ATL-52-A.Dent was injured during the play.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 14:26XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 20-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 11:57FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 27
- Score
- 20-13
(11:57) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 9:50TD KTK. ThompkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 18
- Score
- 26-13
(9:50) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 85-K.Thompkins for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 9:43XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 27-13
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 6:23FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 31
- Score
- 30-13
(6:23) 3-S.Gostkowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:28TD TGT. GonzalezPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 11
- Score
- 30-19
(4:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:22XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 30-20
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 3:00FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 7
- Score
- 30-23
(3:00) 3-M.Bryant 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +20.71 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 2T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +11.27 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 3J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +8.62 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 4K. Thompkins · New England Patriots · Receiving · +8.05 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 5H. Douglas · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.57 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 6Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +4.82 total EPA · 60 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 7J. Rodgers · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8Brandon Bolden · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.52 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.25 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 (+20.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.65 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+4.35 EPA): (10:29) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman pushed ob at ATL 18 for 44 yards (27-R.McClain).
Biggest single play (+4.47 EPA): L. Blount — (14:37) 29-L.Blount left guard for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ATL-52-A.Dent was injured during the play.
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) · 60 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · +0.7% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +4.82 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +5.6% CPOE · +0.65 EPA/play · +20.71 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.211 | +0.071 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.9% | 49.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.647 | +0.080 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.104 | -0.113 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.071 | -0.211 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.5% | 54.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.21 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.07 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, +6.48 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +17.93 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — M. Mulligan (T. Brady pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Gonzalez (Matt Ryan pass)
- New England Patriots — L. Blount
- New England Patriots — K. Thompkins (T. Brady pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Gonzalez (Matt Ryan pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NE 5 (Q1 9:27) — (9:27) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 12:49) — (12:49) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 88-M.Mulligan for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 12:43) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the ATL 30 (Q2 3:27) — (3:27) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NE 21 (Q2 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 0:38) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the ATL 4 (Q3 5:29) — (5:29) 3-S.Gostkowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 17–13. New England Patriots found the end zone from the ATL 47 (Q4 14:37) — (14:37) 29-L.Blount left guard for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ATL-52-A.Dent was injured during the play.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 14:26) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NE 27 (Q4 11:57) — (11:57) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the ATL 18 (Q4 9:50) — (9:50) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 85-K.Thompkins for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 9:43) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the ATL 31 (Q4 6:23) — (6:23) 3-S.Gostkowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NE 11 (Q4 4:28) — (4:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 4:22) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NE 7 (Q4 3:00) — (3:00) 3-M.Bryant 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short right to 84-R.White (31-A.Talib).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones to NE 13 for 49 yards (32-D.McCourty).
- New England Patriots (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 85-K.Thompkins to NE 38 for 26 yards (25-W.Moore). PENALTY on ATL-25-W.Moore, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NE 38. Penalty was for hit t
- New England Patriots (Q4 14:37) — (14:37) 29-L.Blount left guard for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ATL-52-A.Dent was injured during the play.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:33) — (12:33) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at NE 27 for -9 yards (99-M.Buchanan).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q4 14:37) — (14:37) 29-L.Blount left guard for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ATL-52-A.Dent was injured during the play.
- New England Patriots (Q4 10:29) — (10:29) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman pushed ob at ATL 18 for 44 yards (27-R.McClain).
- New England Patriots (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 85-K.Thompkins to NE 38 for 26 yards (25-W.Moore). PENALTY on ATL-25-W.Moore, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NE 38. Penalty was for hit t
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 5:39) — (5:39) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 83-H.Douglas ran ob at NE 23 for 40 yards (28-S.Gregory) [50-R.Ninkovich].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 9:27 · NE 5 · Score 0-3
(9:27) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 12:49 · ATL 1 · Score 6-3
(12:49) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 88-M.Mulligan for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 12:43 · ATL 2 · Score 7-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 3:27 · ATL 30 · Score 10-3
(3:27) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:46 · NE 21 · Score 10-9
(:46) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:38 · NE 2 · Score 10-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 5:29 · ATL 4 · Score 13-10
(5:29) 3-S.Gostkowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 14:37 · ATL 47 · Score 19-10
(14:37) 29-L.Blount left guard for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ATL-52-A.Dent was injured during the play. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 14:26 · ATL 2 · Score 20-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 11:57 · NE 27 · Score 20-13
(11:57) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 9:50 · ATL 18 · Score 26-13
(9:50) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 85-K.Thompkins for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 9:43 · ATL 2 · Score 27-13
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 6:23 · ATL 31 · Score 30-13
(6:23) 3-S.Gostkowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 4:28 · NE 11 · Score 30-19
(4:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 4:22 · NE 2 · Score 30-20
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 3:00 · NE 7 · Score 30-23
(3:00) 3-M.Bryant 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- 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 New England Patriots vs Atlanta Falcons on 2013-09-29?
The New England Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-23 in Week 4, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: New England Patriots 0, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q2: New England Patriots 10, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q3: New England Patriots 3, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: New England Patriots 17, Atlanta Falcons 13; Final: New England Patriots 30, Atlanta Falcons 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Atlanta Falcons?
New England Patriots touchdown — M. Mulligan (T. Brady pass) (Q2 12:49) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gonzalez (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 0:46) New England Patriots touchdown — L. Blount (Q4 14:37) New England Patriots touchdown — K. Thompkins (T. Brady pass) (Q4 9:50) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gonzalez (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 4:28) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 9:27, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 3:27, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 5:29, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 11:57, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 6:23, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 3:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 56.7% completion, +0.7% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +4.82 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 62.5% completion, +5.6% CPOE, +0.65 EPA per dropback, +20.71 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Atlanta Falcons?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.71 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+4.35 EPA): (10:29) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman pushed ob at ATL 18 for 44 yards (27-R.McClain)..
Was New England Patriots vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New England Patriots won 30-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
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