Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 31–21 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 7–14 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:14) 2-M.Ryan FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 39, and recovers at NO 39. 2-M.Ryan to NO 39 for n…
- Game date
- 2015-10-15
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons 31–21 on 2015-10-15. D. Brees posted a game-high +16.66 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 21 |
 New Orleans Saints | 14 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
(9:50) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(2:13) 5-M.Bosher punt is BLOCKED by 56-M.Mauti, Center-47-J.Harris, RECOVERED by NO-56-M.Mauti at ATL 4. 56-M.Mauti for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(14:17) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(7:23) 2-Z.Hocker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(2:27) (Run formation) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 82-B.Watson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0
2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(13:14) 24-D.Freeman left tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(8:07) 22-M.Ingram right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(1:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 24-D.Freeman for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 9
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 9:50TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 0-6
(9:50) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 9:44XP ZHZ. HockerPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 0-7
2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 2:13TD MMM. MautiPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 84
- Score
- 0-13
(2:13) 5-M.Bosher punt is BLOCKED by 56-M.Mauti, Center-47-J.Harris, RECOVERED by NO-56-M.Mauti at ATL 4. 56-M.Mauti for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 2:06XP ZHZ. HockerPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 0-14
2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 14:17TD Ricky White IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 7
- Score
- 6-14
(14:17) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 0
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 14:12XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 7-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:23FG ZHZ. HockerPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 13
- Score
- 7-17
(7:23) 2-Z.Hocker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 2:27TD Blake WatsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-23
(2:27) (Run formation) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 82-B.Watson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 2:23XP ZHZ. HockerPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 7-24
2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 13:14TD DFD. FreemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 25
- Score
- 13-24
(13:14) 24-D.Freeman left tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 13:07XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 14-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 8:07TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 14-30
(8:07) 22-M.Ingram right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 8:02XP ZHZ. HockerPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 14-31
2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:34TD DFD. FreemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 13
- Score
- 20-31
(1:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 24-D.Freeman for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 9
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:29XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 21-31
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +16.66 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2Blake Watson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +10.32 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 3Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +7.15 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 4D. Freeman · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 5
Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 6J. Tamme · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 7
Julian Hill · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play - 8Willie Snead · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.64 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 (+16.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+3.76 EPA): (2:27) (Run formation) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 82-B.Watson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0
Biggest single play (-4.59 EPA): Matt Ryan — (6:14) 2-M.Ryan FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 39, and recovers at NO 39. 2-M.Ryan to NO 39 for no gain (44-H.Kikaha; 94-C.Jordan).
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) · 52 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +0.3% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +7.15 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 41 dropbacks · 73.2% completion · +6.6% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +16.66 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.096 | +0.006 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.8% | 45.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.137 | +0.406 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.448 | -0.246 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.006 | +0.096 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.4% | 56.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.10 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.01 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -8.52 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +0.52 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram
- New Orleans Saints — M. Mauti
- Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Blake Watson (D. Brees pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — D. Freeman
- New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram
- Atlanta Falcons — D. Freeman (Matt Ryan pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — Z. Hocker
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q1 9:50) — (9:50) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 9:44) — 2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 84 (Q1 2:13); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 2:06) — 2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q2 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 0; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 14:12) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 13 (Q3 7:23) — (7:23) 2-Z.Hocker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q3 2:27) — (2:27) (Run formation) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 82-B.Watson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 2:23) — 2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 25 (Q4 13:14) — (13:14) 24-D.Freeman left tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 13:07) — 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 1 (Q4 8:07) — (8:07) 22-M.Ingram right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 8:02) — 2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 13 (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 24-D.Freeman for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 9; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 1:29) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan Aborted. 62-J.Stone FUMBLES at NO 17, RECOVERED by NO-59-D.Ellerbe at NO 17. 59-D.Ellerbe to NO 17 for no gain (2-M.Ryan).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 7:28) — (7:28) 26-T.Coleman right end to NO 9 for 17 yards (59-D.Ellerbe). FUMBLES (59-D.Ellerbe), RECOVERED by NO-39-B.Browner at NO 9. 39-B.Browner to NO 9 for no gain (84-R.White).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 6:14) — (6:14) 2-M.Ryan FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 39, and recovers at NO 39. 2-M.Ryan to NO 39 for no gain (44-H.Kikaha; 94-C.Jordan).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 13:06) — (13:06) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 89-J.Hill to ATL 37 for 19 yards (21-D.Trufant). Pass 12, YAC 7
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 2:13) — (2:13) 5-M.Bosher punt is BLOCKED by 56-M.Mauti, Center-47-J.Harris, RECOVERED by NO-56-M.Mauti at ATL 4. 56-M.Mauti for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 6:14) — (6:14) 2-M.Ryan FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 39, and recovers at NO 39. 2-M.Ryan to NO 39 for no gain (44-H.Kikaha; 94-C.Jordan).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 2:13) — (2:13) 5-M.Bosher punt is BLOCKED by 56-M.Mauti, Center-47-J.Harris, RECOVERED by NO-56-M.Mauti at ATL 4. 56-M.Mauti for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 7:28) — (7:28) 26-T.Coleman right end to NO 9 for 17 yards (59-D.Ellerbe). FUMBLES (59-D.Ellerbe), RECOVERED by NO-39-B.Browner at NO 9. 39-B.Browner to NO 9 for no gain (84-R.White).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 14:28) — (14:28) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 83-J.Tamme to NO 29 for 20 yards (39-B.Browner). Pass 17, YAC 3
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 9:50 · ATL 2 · Score 0-6
(9:50) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 9:44 · ATL 15 · Score 0-7
2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 2:13 · NO 84 · Score 0-13
(2:13) 5-M.Bosher punt is BLOCKED by 56-M.Mauti, Center-47-J.Harris, RECOVERED by NO-56-M.Mauti at ATL 4. 56-M.Mauti for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 2:06 · ATL 15 · Score 0-14
2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 14:17 · NO 7 · Score 6-14
(14:17) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 0 - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 14:12 · NO 15 · Score 7-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 7:23 · ATL 13 · Score 7-17
(7:23) 2-Z.Hocker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 2:27 · ATL 2 · Score 7-23
(2:27) (Run formation) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 82-B.Watson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 2:23 · ATL 15 · Score 7-24
2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 13:14 · NO 25 · Score 13-24
(13:14) 24-D.Freeman left tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 13:07 · NO 15 · Score 14-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 8:07 · ATL 1 · Score 14-30
(8:07) 22-M.Ingram right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 8:02 · ATL 15 · Score 14-31
2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 1:34 · NO 13 · Score 20-31
(1:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 24-D.Freeman for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 9 - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 1:29 · NO 15 · Score 21-31
3-M.Bryant extra point 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 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.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints on 2015-10-15?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-21 in Week 6, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, New Orleans Saints 14; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, New Orleans Saints 10; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 14, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: Atlanta Falcons 21, New Orleans Saints 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q1 9:50) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Mauti (Q1 2:13) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 14:17) New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Watson (D. Brees pass) (Q3 2:27) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Freeman (Q4 13:14) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q4 8:07) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Freeman (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 1:34) New Orleans Saints field goal — Z. Hocker (Q3 7:23, 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), 57.7% completion, +0.3% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +7.15 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 73.2% completion, +6.6% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +16.66 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 +16.66 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+3.76 EPA): (2:27) (Run formation) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 82-B.Watson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 5-0 Now 5-1 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W
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