Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 43–37 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 16–14 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matt Ryan
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 18-C.Ridley for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2018-09-23
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons 43–37 on 2018-09-23. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +27.00 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 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 43 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 37 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(11:51) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 19-T.Ginn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-34-B.Poole, Defensive Holding, declined.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(3:12) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 18-C.Ridley for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(9:43) 3-W.Lutz 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. Kick hit left upright and went through.
(3:09) 3-W.Lutz 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(2:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 18-C.Ridley for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(:10) 3-W.Lutz 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(12:09) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 18-C.Ridley for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(6:15) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 81-C.Meredith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(14:17) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 26-T.Coleman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan pass to 81-A.Hooper is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(10:03) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 42-Z.Line for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(7:04) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 12-M.Sanu for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan pass to 12-M.Sanu is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(1:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees scrambles left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(2:58) 74-J.Bushrod reported in as eligible. 9-D.Brees left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 11:51TD TGT. GinnPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 4
- Score
- 6-0
(11:51) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 19-T.Ginn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-34-B.Poole, Defensive Holding, declined.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 11:45XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 7-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 3:12TD Calvin RidleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 18
- Score
- 7-6
(3:12) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 18-C.Ridley for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 2:45XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:43FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 31
- Score
- 10-7
(9:43) 3-W.Lutz 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. Kick hit left upright and went through.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 3:09FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 3
- Score
- 13-7
(3:09) 3-W.Lutz 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 2:23TD Calvin RidleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 75
- Score
- 13-13
(2:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 18-C.Ridley for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 2:12XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 13-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:10FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 27
- Score
- 16-14
(:10) 3-W.Lutz 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 12:09TD Calvin RidleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 9
- Score
- 16-20
(12:09) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 18-C.Ridley for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 12:00XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 16-21
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 6:15TD CMC. MeredithPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 11
- Score
- 22-21
(6:15) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 81-C.Meredith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 6:07XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 23-21
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 14:17TD TCTavian ColemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 5
- Score
- 23-27
(14:17) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 26-T.Coleman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 14:11Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 23-29
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan pass to 81-A.Hooper is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 10:03TD ZLZ. LinePoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 29-29
(10:03) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 42-Z.Line for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 9:59XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 30-29
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 7:04TD MSM. SanuPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 5
- Score
- 30-35
(7:04) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 12-M.Sanu for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 6:58Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 30-37
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan pass to 12-M.Sanu is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:24TD DBD. BreesPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 7
- Score
- 36-37
(1:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees scrambles left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:15XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 37-37
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
OT 2:58TD DBD. BreesPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 43-37
(2:58) 74-J.Bushrod reported in as eligible. 9-D.Brees left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +27.00 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 2D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +21.19 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 3Calvin Ridley · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +16.52 total EPA · 8 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
- 4Michael Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +11.11 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 5
Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play - 6
Trysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +3.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play - 7
Blake Watson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play - 8M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.33 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
Matt Ryan — ATL · Passing
Matt Ryan posted the highest total EPA (+27.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.59 EPA per play.
Matt Ryan's top snap (+6.28 EPA): (2:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 18-C.Ridley for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 53 dropbacks · 73.6% completion · +6.4% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +21.19 total EPA
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 46 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · +8.0% CPOE · +0.59 EPA/play · +27.00 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.208 | +0.139 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.5% | 48.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.400 | +0.587 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.094 | -0.518 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.139 | -0.208 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.7% | 51.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.21 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.14 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, +12.08 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, +21.01 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — T. Ginn (D. Brees pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Calvin Ridley (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Calvin Ridley (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Calvin Ridley (Matt Ryan pass)
- New Orleans Saints — C. Meredith (D. Brees pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Tavian Coleman (Matt Ryan pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Z. Line (D. Brees pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Sanu (Matt Ryan pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. Brees
- New Orleans Saints — D. Brees
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q1 11:51) — (11:51) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 19-T.Ginn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-34-B.Poole, Defensive Holding, declined.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 11:45) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 18 (Q1 3:12) — (3:12) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 18-C.Ridley for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 2:45) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 9–7. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 31 (Q2 9:43) — (9:43) 3-W.Lutz 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. Kick hit left upright and went through.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 3 (Q2 3:09) — (3:09) 3-W.Lutz 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 75 (Q2 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 18-C.Ridley for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 2:12) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 27 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 3-W.Lutz 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 9 (Q3 12:09); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 12:00) — 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 11 (Q3 6:15); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 6:07) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 16–14. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 5 (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 26-T.Coleman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons registered a safety from the NO 2 (Q4 14:11) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan pass to 81-A.Hooper is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q4 10:03) — (10:03) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 42-Z.Line for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 9:59) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 5 (Q4 7:04) — (7:04) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 12-M.Sanu for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons registered a safety from the NO 2 (Q4 6:58) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan pass to 12-M.Sanu is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 7 (Q4 1:24) — (1:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees scrambles left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 1:15) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
Overtime: New Orleans Saints won the period 6–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 1 (OT 2:58) — (2:58) 74-J.Bushrod reported in as eligible. 9-D.Brees left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 18-C.Ridley for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right guard to ATL 20 for 35 yards (34-B.Poole). PENALTY on ATL-34-B.Poole, Horse Collar Tackle, 10 yards, enforced at ATL 20.
- New Orleans Saints (OT 8:44) — (8:44) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas to ATL 46 for 23 yards (27-D.Kazee).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 12:41) — (12:41) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete deep middle to 18-C.Ridley. PENALTY on NO-20-K.Crawley, Defensive Pass Interference, 45 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 10:03) — (10:03) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 42-Z.Line for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 18-C.Ridley for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 8:50) — (8:50) 5-M.Bosher punt is BLOCKED by 57-A.Okafor, Center-47-J.Harris, RECOVERED by NO-52-C.Robertson at ATL 28. 52-C.Robertson to ATL 16 for 12 yards (20-I.Oliver).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right guard to ATL 20 for 35 yards (34-B.Poole). PENALTY on ATL-34-B.Poole, Horse Collar Tackle, 10 yards, enforced at ATL 20.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 12:41) — (12:41) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete deep middle to 18-C.Ridley. PENALTY on NO-20-K.Crawley, Defensive Pass Interference, 45 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 11:51 · ATL 4 · Score 6-0
(11:51) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 19-T.Ginn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-34-B.Poole, Defensive Holding, declined. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 11:45 · ATL 15 · Score 7-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 3:12 · NO 18 · Score 7-6
(3:12) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 18-C.Ridley for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 2:45 · NO 15 · Score 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 9:43 · ATL 31 · Score 10-7
(9:43) 3-W.Lutz 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. Kick hit left upright and went through. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 3:09 · ATL 3 · Score 13-7
(3:09) 3-W.Lutz 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 2:23 · NO 75 · Score 13-13
(2:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 18-C.Ridley for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 2:12 · NO 15 · Score 13-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:10 · ATL 27 · Score 16-14
(:10) 3-W.Lutz 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 12:09 · NO 9 · Score 16-20
(12:09) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 18-C.Ridley for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 12:00 · NO 15 · Score 16-21
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 6:15 · ATL 11 · Score 22-21
(6:15) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 81-C.Meredith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 6:07 · ATL 15 · Score 23-21
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 14:17 · NO 5 · Score 23-27
(14:17) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 26-T.Coleman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons Safety (+2) — Q4 14:11 · NO 2 · Score 23-29
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan pass to 81-A.Hooper is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 10:03 · ATL 1 · Score 29-29
(10:03) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 42-Z.Line for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 9:59 · ATL 15 · Score 30-29
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 7:04 · NO 5 · Score 30-35
(7:04) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 12-M.Sanu for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons Safety (+2) — Q4 6:58 · NO 2 · Score 30-37
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan pass to 12-M.Sanu is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 1:24 · ATL 7 · Score 36-37
(1:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees scrambles left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 1:15 · ATL 15 · Score 37-37
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — OT 2:58 · ATL 1 · Score 43-37
(2:58) 74-J.Bushrod reported in as eligible. 9-D.Brees left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) 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 New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons on 2018-09-23?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons 43-37 in Week 3, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 9, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 14, Atlanta Falcons 16; Q5: New Orleans Saints 6, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: New Orleans Saints 43, Atlanta Falcons 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Ginn (D. Brees pass) (Q1 11:51) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Ridley (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 3:12) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Ridley (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 2:23) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Ridley (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 12:09) New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Meredith (D. Brees pass) (Q3 6:15) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Coleman (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 14:17) New Orleans Saints touchdown — Z. Line (D. Brees pass) (Q4 10:03) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Sanu (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 7:04) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Brees (Q4 1:24) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Brees (OT 2:58) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 9:43, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 3:09, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 0:10, 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?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 73.6% completion, +6.4% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +21.19 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 56.5% completion, +8.0% CPOE, +0.59 EPA per dropback, +27.00 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 +27.00 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (+6.28 EPA): (2:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 18-C.Ridley for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. New Orleans Saints won 43-37 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
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