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NFL · Week 1 · September 7, 2014 · 12 min read

New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2014 Week 1 Recap

Falcons defeat Saints 37–34 in Week 1

Matt Ryan led Fantasy Impact as Falcons prevailed in a 34–37 Week 1 finish.

New Orleans Saints 34 0–1
Final 34–37
Atlanta Falcons 37 1–0 Winner
Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
34–37
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 20–10 Atlanta Falcons
Top passer
Matt Ryan
FantasyHQ MVP
Matt Ryan
Game date
September 7, 2014

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • D.Brees 29/48 · 335 YDS · 1 TD +13.0 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Thomas 6 REC · 58 YDS +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Jimmy Graham
    Jimmy Graham 8 REC · 82 YDS +5.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • Matt Ryan
    Matt Ryan 31/49 · 460 YDS · 3 TD +17.2 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Hester 5 REC · 99 YDS +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Arian Smith
    Arian Smith 1 REC · 54 YDS · 1 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
Atlanta Falcons 37–34 New Orleans Saints
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 20–10 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Matt Ryan
Top passer
Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play
(3:01) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 10-B.Cooks INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mc…
Game date
2014-09-07

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 37–34 on 2014-09-07, overcoming New Orleans Saints's 20–10 halftime lead. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +17.21 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
New Orleans Saints614014034
Atlanta Falcons0101410337

Scoring Map

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

NONew Orleans Saints
ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

21 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 10:38FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 13
    Score
    3-0

    (10:38) 3-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.

  2. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 4:44FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 33
    Score
    6-0

    (4:44) 3-S.Graham 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.

  3. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 11:51TD
    Keilan Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    12-0

    (11:51) 98-P.Haralson reported in as eligible. 29-K.Robinson left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 11:46XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    13-0

    3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.

  5. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 4:12TD
    Ricky White III

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    13-6

    (4:12) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 4:06XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    13-7

    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  7. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 0:24TD
    Brandin Cooks

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 3
    Score
    19-7

    (:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 10-B.Cooks for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 0:20XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    20-7

    3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.

  9. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:04FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 22
    Score
    20-10

    (:04) 3-M.Bryant 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  10. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 9:28TD
    LTL. Toilolo

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 1
    Score
    20-16

    (9:28) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 80-L.Toilolo for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 9:22XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    20-17

    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  12. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 0:34TD
    Arian Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 54
    Score
    20-23

    (:34) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 35-A.Smith for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 0:21XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    20-24

    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  14. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 8:53TD
    Melvin Ingram

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 3
    Score
    26-24

    (8:53) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 8:46XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    27-24

    3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.

  16. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 2:57TD
    JRJ. Rodgers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 17
    Score
    27-30

    (2:57) 32-J.Rodgers left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  17. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 2:50XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    27-31

    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  18. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 1:24TD
    Melvin Ingram

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 3
    Score
    33-31

    (1:24) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  19. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 1:20XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    34-31

    3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.

  20. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 0:04FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 33
    Score
    34-34

    (:04) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  21. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    OT 13:22FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 34
    Score
    34-37

    (13:22) 3-M.Bryant 52 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).

  1. 1Matt RyanMatt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +17.21 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +12.99 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  3. 3D. Hester · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
  4. 4P. Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.76 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
  5. 5Jimmy GrahamJimmy Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.39 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  6. 6Arian SmithArian Smith · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.62 EPA/play
  7. 7Ricky White IIIRicky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  8. 8Melvin IngramMelvin Ingram · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +3.04 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Matt Ryan

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Matt Ryan — ATL · Passing

Matt Ryan posted the highest total EPA (+17.21) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 49 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.

Matt Ryan's top snap (-5.18 EPA): (1:06) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-JulioJones to NO 5 for 20 yards (31-J.Byrd). FUMBLES (31-J.Byrd), RECOVERED by NO-24-C.White at NO 0. Touchback.

Biggest single play (-5.24 EPA): D. Brees — (3:01) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 10-B.Cooks INTERCEPTED by 27-R.McClain at ATL 0. Touchback.

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 RyanMatt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 49 dropbacks · 63.3% completion · +6.1% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +17.21 total EPA
  • D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 48 dropbacks · 60.4% completion · -0.3% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +12.99 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew Orleans SaintsAtlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play+0.217+0.207
Offensive success rate56.5%47.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.271+0.351
Rush EPA/play+0.172+0.104
Defensive EPA/play-0.207-0.217
Defensive success rate52.2%43.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New Orleans Saints +0.22, Atlanta Falcons +0.21) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New Orleans Saints: +0.22 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: +0.21 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, +19.00 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, +20.00 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Keilan RobinsonNew Orleans Saints — Keilan Robinson (Q2 11:51)
  • Ricky White IIIAtlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass) (Q2 4:12)
  • Brandin CooksNew Orleans Saints — Brandin Cooks (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:24)
  • Atlanta Falcons — L. Toilolo (Matt Ryan pass) (Q3 9:28)
  • Arian SmithAtlanta Falcons — Arian Smith (Matt Ryan pass) (Q3 0:34)
  • Melvin IngramNew Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram (Q4 8:53)
  • Atlanta Falcons — J. Rodgers (Q4 2:57)
  • Melvin IngramNew Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram (Q4 1:24)

Field goals

  • New Orleans Saints — S. Graham (Q1 10:38)
  • New Orleans Saints — S. Graham (Q1 4:44)
  • Myles BryantAtlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q2 0:04)
  • Myles BryantAtlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q4 0:04)
  • Myles BryantAtlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (OT 13:22)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 6–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 13 (Q1 10:38) — (10:38) 3-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 33 (Q1 4:44) — (4:44) 3-S.Graham 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..

The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–10. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q2 11:51) — (11:51) 98-P.Haralson reported in as eligible. 29-K.Robinson left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 11:46) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q2 4:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 4:06) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 10-B.Cooks for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 0:20) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 22 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 3-M.Bryant 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q3 9:28) — (9:28) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 80-L.Toilolo for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 9:22) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 54 (Q3 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 35-A.Smith for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 0:21) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–10. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q4 8:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 8:46) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 17 (Q4 2:57) — (2:57) 32-J.Rodgers left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 2:50) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q4 1:24) — (1:24) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 1:20) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 33 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

Overtime: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 34 (OT 13:22) — (13:22) 3-M.Bryant 52 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 0:04) — (:04) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. [WPA +37.0% · EPA +0.85]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q3 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 35-A.Smith for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +24.3% · EPA +4.62]
  • Atlanta Falcons (OT 13:22) — (13:22) 3-M.Bryant 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. [WPA +22.1% · EPA +1.62]
  • New Orleans Saints (OT 14:58) — (14:58) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston to NO 33 for 13 yards (25-W.Moore). FUMBLES (25-W.Moore), RECOVERED by ATL-59-J.Bartu at NO 38. 59-J.Bartu to NO 38 for no gain (23-P.Thom [WPA -21.6% · EPA -3.85]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete deep left to 12-M.Colston. PENALTY on ATL-23-R.Alford, Defensive Pass Interference, 24 yards, enforced at ATL 49 - No Play. [WPA +19.6% · EPA +1.59]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New Orleans Saints (Q3 3:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 10-B.Cooks INTERCEPTED by 27-R.McClain at ATL 0. Touchback. [WPA -15.7% · EPA -5.24]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-JulioJones to NO 5 for 20 yards (31-J.Byrd). FUMBLES (31-J.Byrd), RECOVERED by NO-24-C.White at NO 0. Touchback. [WPA -15.2% · EPA -5.18]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q3 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 35-A.Smith for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +24.3% · EPA +4.62]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q3 5:00) — (5:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston ran ob at ATL 17 for 57 yards (20-D.Lowery). [WPA +13.4% · EPA +4.12]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 10:38 · ATL 13 · Score 3-0
    (10:38) 3-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
  2. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 4:44 · ATL 33 · Score 6-0
    (4:44) 3-S.Graham 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
  3. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 11:51 · ATL 2 · Score 12-0
    (11:51) 98-P.Haralson reported in as eligible. 29-K.Robinson left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 11:46 · ATL 2 · Score 13-0
    3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
  5. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 4:12 · NO 2 · Score 13-6
    (4:12) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 4:06 · NO 2 · Score 13-7
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  7. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:24 · ATL 3 · Score 19-7
    (:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 10-B.Cooks for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:20 · ATL 2 · Score 20-7
    3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
  9. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · NO 22 · Score 20-10
    (:04) 3-M.Bryant 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  10. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 9:28 · NO 1 · Score 20-16
    (9:28) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 80-L.Toilolo for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 9:22 · NO 2 · Score 20-17
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  12. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 0:34 · NO 54 · Score 20-23
    (:34) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 35-A.Smith for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 0:21 · NO 2 · Score 20-24
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  14. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 8:53 · ATL 3 · Score 26-24
    (8:53) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 8:46 · ATL 2 · Score 27-24
    3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
  16. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 2:57 · NO 17 · Score 27-30
    (2:57) 32-J.Rodgers left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 2:50 · NO 2 · Score 27-31
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  18. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 1:24 · ATL 3 · Score 33-31
    (1:24) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  19. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 1:20 · ATL 2 · Score 34-31
    3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
  20. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · NO 33 · Score 34-34
    (:04) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  21. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — OT 13:22 · NO 34 · Score 34-37
    (13:22) 3-M.Bryant 52 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.

  • Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) 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 New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons on 2014-09-07?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 37-34 in Week 1, 2014.

What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: New Orleans Saints 6, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 14, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q4: New Orleans Saints 14, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q5: New Orleans Saints 0, Atlanta Falcons 3; Final: New Orleans Saints 34, Atlanta Falcons 37.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?

New Orleans Saints touchdown — K. Robinson (Q2 11:51) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 4:12) New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Cooks (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:24) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — L. Toilolo (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 9:28) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Smith (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 0:34) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q4 8:53) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Rodgers (Q4 2:57) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q4 1:24) New Orleans Saints field goal — S. Graham (Q1 10:38, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — S. Graham (Q1 4:44, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (OT 13:22, 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), 63.3% completion, +6.1% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +17.21 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 60.4% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +12.99 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.21 total EPA on Passing plays. across 49 snaps. Their top snap (-5.18 EPA): (1:06) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-JulioJones to NO 5 for 20 yards (31-J.Byrd). FUMBLES (31-J.Byrd), RECOVERED by NO-24-C.White at NO 0. Touchback..

Was New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Atlanta Falcons won 37-34 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Now 0-1 L

Atlanta Falcons

Now 1-0 W