Falcons 26–9 Saints: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 10, 2019

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

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.77 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+3.47 EPA): (2:00) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones pushed ob at NO 18 for 54 yards (43-M.Williams). Pass 21, YAC 33.

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 26–9 New Orleans Saints
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 13–6 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Matt Ryan
Top passer: D. Brees
Biggest EPA play: (9:07) 9-R.Allen punts 34 yards to NO 12, Center-47-J.Harris, fair catch by 11-D.Harris. P…
Game date: 2019-11-10

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 26–9 on 2019-11-10. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +6.77 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	3	10	0	13	0	26
New Orleans Saints	3	3	3	0	0	9

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

+3ATL 11

+3ATL 29

+3ATL 10

+3NO 30

NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 9:32FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
NO 19
Score
3-0
(9:32) 7-Y.Koo 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 4:13FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 11
Score
3-3
(4:13) 3-W.Lutz 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 11:13TD
Austin Hooper
Points+6
Yard line
NO 8
Score
9-3
(11:13) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 81-A.Hooper for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, YAC 0
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 11:09XP
Younghoe Koo
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
10-3
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:35FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
NO 18
Score
13-3
(1:35) 7-Y.Koo 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:05FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 29
Score
13-6
(:05) 3-W.Lutz 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 6:09FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 10
Score
13-9
(6:09) 3-W.Lutz 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 15:00TD
B.J. Hill
Points+6
Yard line
NO 10
Score
19-9
(15:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 23-B.Hill for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 8
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 14:53XP
Younghoe Koo
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
20-9
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 7:33FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
NO 30
Score
23-9
(7:33) 7-Y.Koo 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 2:35FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
NO 12
Score
26-9
(2:35) 7-Y.Koo 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +6.77 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
2B.J. Hill · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
3Michael Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
4Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
5Austin Hooper · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
6Tyron Smith · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
7Calvin Ridley · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
8C. Blake · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.61 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 (+6.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.16 EPA per play.

Matt Ryan's top snap (+3.47 EPA): (2:00) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones pushed ob at NO 18 for 54 yards (43-M.Williams). Pass 21, YAC 33

Biggest single play (+4.08 EPA): R. Allen — (9:07) 9-R.Allen punts 34 yards to NO 12, Center-47-J.Harris, fair catch by 11-D.Harris. PENALTY on NO-48-J.Gray, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at NO 46 - No Play.

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) · 52 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +1.0% CPOE · -0.37 EPA/play · -19.48 total EPA
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 42 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · -6.4% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +6.77 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	New Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play	+0.050	-0.240
Offensive success rate	38.3%	37.3%
Pass EPA/play	+0.161	-0.347
Rush EPA/play	-0.136	+0.040
Defensive EPA/play	+0.240	-0.050
Defensive success rate	62.7%	61.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.24), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: +0.05 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
New Orleans Saints: -0.24 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, +4.71 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, -19.92 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — Austin Hooper (Matt Ryan pass) (Q2 11:13)
Atlanta Falcons — B.J. Hill (Matt Ryan pass) (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q1 9:32)
New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz (Q1 4:13)
Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q2 1:35)
New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz (Q2 0:05)
New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz (Q3 6:09)
Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q4 7:33)
Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q4 2:35)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 19 (Q1 9:32) — (9:32) 7-Y.Koo 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 11 (Q1 4:13) — (4:13) 3-W.Lutz 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 8 (Q2 11:13) — (11:13) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 81-A.Hooper for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, YAC 0; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 11:09) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 18 (Q2 1:35) — (1:35) 7-Y.Koo 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 29 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 3-W.Lutz 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 10 (Q3 6:09) — (6:09) 3-W.Lutz 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 13–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 10 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 23-B.Hill for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 8; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 14:53) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 30 (Q4 7:33) — (7:33) 7-Y.Koo 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 12 (Q4 2:35) — (2:35) 7-Y.Koo 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q1 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan scrambles right end ran ob at NO 39 for 5 yards (24-V.Bell). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +3.26]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 23-B.Hill for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 8 [WPA +10.3% · EPA +3.07]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones pushed ob at NO 18 for 54 yards (43-M.Williams). Pass 21, YAC 33 [WPA +9.8% · EPA +3.47]
New Orleans Saints (Q3 8:48) — (8:48) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 10-T.Smith to ATL 23 for 13 yards (27-D.Kazee). Pass 13, YAC 0 [WPA +8.7% · EPA +2.26]
New Orleans Saints (Q3 7:11) — (7:11) 9-D.Brees sacked at ATL 16 for -6 yards (sack split by 97-G.Jarrett and 44-V.Beasley). [WPA -7.1% · EPA -1.64]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Atlanta Falcons (Q4 9:07) — (9:07) 9-R.Allen punts 34 yards to NO 12, Center-47-J.Harris, fair catch by 11-D.Harris. PENALTY on NO-48-J.Gray, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at NO 46 - No Play. [WPA +3.5% · EPA +4.08]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 3:38) — (3:38) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short middle to 87-J.Cook (95-J.Crawford). [WPA -1.1% · EPA -3.71]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones pushed ob at NO 18 for 54 yards (43-M.Williams). Pass 21, YAC 33 [WPA +9.8% · EPA +3.47]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 5:31) — (5:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at NO 34 for -7 yards (44-V.Beasley). [WPA -2.4% · EPA -3.34]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 9:32 · NO 19 · Score 3-0
(9:32) 7-Y.Koo 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 4:13 · ATL 11 · Score 3-3
(4:13) 3-W.Lutz 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 11:13 · NO 8 · Score 9-3
(11:13) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 81-A.Hooper for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, YAC 0
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 11:09 · NO 15 · Score 10-3
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 1:35 · NO 18 · Score 13-3
(1:35) 7-Y.Koo 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · ATL 29 · Score 13-6
(:05) 3-W.Lutz 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 6:09 · ATL 10 · Score 13-9
(6:09) 3-W.Lutz 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · NO 10 · Score 19-9
(15:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 23-B.Hill for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 8
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 14:53 · NO 15 · Score 20-9
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 7:33 · NO 30 · Score 23-9
(7:33) 7-Y.Koo 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 2:35 · NO 12 · Score 26-9
(2:35) 7-Y.Koo 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.

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.
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Matt Ryan (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints on 2019-11-10?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 26-9 in Week 10, 2019.

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

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 3, New Orleans Saints 3; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 10, New Orleans Saints 3; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, New Orleans Saints 3; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 13, New Orleans Saints 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 26, New Orleans Saints 9.

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

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Hooper (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 11:13) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Hill (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 15:00) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q1 9:32, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 4:13, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 1:35, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q3 6:09, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q4 7:33, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q4 2:35, 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?

D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 61.5% completion, +1.0% CPOE, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -19.48 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 47.6% completion, -6.4% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +6.77 total passing EPA.

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

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.77 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+3.47 EPA): (2:00) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones pushed ob at NO 18 for 54 yards (43-M.Williams). Pass 21, YAC 33.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 1-7 Now 2-7 W

New Orleans Saints

Entered 7-1 Now 7-2 L

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