Falcons 9–24 Saints: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 11, 2020

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints?

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 39.6% completion, -10.2% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -13.08 total passing EPA. T. Hill (New Orleans Saints), 52.9% completion, +7.5% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.18 total passing EPA.

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

J. Jones (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.67 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+4.09 EPA): (6:22) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 11-J.Jones to 50 for 22 yards (21-P.Robinson). Pass 19, YAC 3.

Quick answer

Winner: New Orleans Saints
Final score: New Orleans Saints 24–9 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 9–10 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Justin Jones
Top passer: Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play: (5:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 18-C.Ridley INTERCEPTED …
Game date: 2020-11-22

Game summary

The New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons 24–9 on 2020-11-22. Justin Jones posted a game-high +5.67 total EPA in the receiving.

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	6	0	0	0	9
New Orleans Saints	3	7	7	7	0	24

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

+3NO 10

+3NO 33

+3NO 34

ATL 10

NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 11:26FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
NO 10
Score
3-0
(11:26) 7-Y.Koo 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 2:50FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 4
Score
3-3
(2:50) 3-W.Lutz 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 14:01FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
NO 33
Score
6-3
(14:01) 7-Y.Koo 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:36FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
NO 34
Score
9-3
(4:36) 7-Y.Koo 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:51TD
Alvin Kamara
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 3
Score
9-9
(1:51) (Shotgun) 41-A.Kamara right tackle for 3 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
Q2 1:46XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
9-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:14TD
Trysten Hill
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
9-16
(9:14) (Shotgun) 74-J.Hurst reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:11XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
9-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:50TD
Trysten Hill
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 10
Score
9-23
(12:50) 7-T.Hill scrambles left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:41XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
9-24
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.83 EPA/play
2Trysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +3.18 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
3Eli Sanders · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
4Michael Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
5James Cook III · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
6Latavius Murray · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
7Trysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.66 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
8Demone Harris · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.50 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.50 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

Justin Jones — ATL · Receiving

Justin Jones posted the highest total EPA (+5.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.83 EPA per play.

Justin Jones's top snap (+4.09 EPA): (6:22) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 11-J.Jones to 50 for 22 yards (21-P.Robinson). Pass 19, YAC 3

Biggest single play (-4.50 EPA): Matt Ryan — (5:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 18-C.Ridley INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Jenkins [96-C.Granderson] at NO 37. 20-J.Jenkins to NO 40 for 3 yards (63-C.Lindstrom).

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) · 48 dropbacks · 39.6% completion · -10.2% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -13.08 total EPA
Trysten Hill (New Orleans Saints) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.18 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	New Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play	-0.213	-0.026
Offensive success rate	27.8%	45.1%
Pass EPA/play	-0.272	+0.093
Rush EPA/play	-0.202	-0.009
Defensive EPA/play	+0.026	+0.213
Defensive success rate	54.9%	72.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: -0.21 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
New Orleans Saints: -0.03 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -16.82 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, -2.11 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 — Alvin Kamara (Q2 1:51)
New Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill (Q3 9:14)
New Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill (Q4 12:50)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q1 11:26)
New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz (Q1 2:50)
Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q2 14:01)
Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q2 4:36)

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 10 (Q1 11:26) — (11:26) 7-Y.Koo 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 4 (Q1 2:50) — (2:50) 3-W.Lutz 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–6. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 33 (Q2 14:01) — (14:01) 7-Y.Koo 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 34 (Q2 4:36) — (4:36) 7-Y.Koo 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q2 1:51); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 1:46) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q3 9:14) — (9:14) (Shotgun) 74-J.Hurst reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 9:11) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 10 (Q4 12:50) — (12:50) 7-T.Hill scrambles left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 12:41) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q1 14:22) — (14:22) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 18-C.Ridley to NO 26 for 46 yards (20-J.Jenkins). Pass 42, YAC 4 [WPA +12.8% · EPA +3.79]
New Orleans Saints (Q3 9:14) — (9:14) (Shotgun) 74-J.Hurst reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.68]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 11:14) — (11:14) 3-W.Lutz 53 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. [WPA -9.6% · EPA -3.91]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 9:51) — (9:51) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 44 for -6 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). [WPA -9.2% · EPA -2.39]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at NO 47 for -8 yards (94-C.Jordan). [WPA -9.2% · EPA -1.32]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Atlanta Falcons (Q4 5:11) — (5:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 18-C.Ridley INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Jenkins [96-C.Granderson] at NO 37. 20-J.Jenkins to NO 40 for 3 yards (63-C.Lindstrom). [WPA -2.6% · EPA -4.50]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 6:22) — (6:22) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 11-J.Jones to 50 for 22 yards (21-P.Robinson). Pass 19, YAC 3 [WPA +1.5% · EPA +4.09]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 11:14) — (11:14) 3-W.Lutz 53 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. [WPA -9.6% · EPA -3.91]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 14:22) — (14:22) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 18-C.Ridley to NO 26 for 46 yards (20-J.Jenkins). Pass 42, YAC 4 [WPA +12.8% · EPA +3.79]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 11:26 · NO 10 · Score 3-0
(11:26) 7-Y.Koo 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 2:50 · ATL 4 · Score 3-3
(2:50) 3-W.Lutz 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 14:01 · NO 33 · Score 6-3
(14:01) 7-Y.Koo 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 4:36 · NO 34 · Score 9-3
(4:36) 7-Y.Koo 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 1:51 · ATL 3 · Score 9-9
(1:51) (Shotgun) 41-A.Kamara right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 1:46 · ATL 15 · Score 9-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 9:14 · ATL 2 · Score 9-16
(9:14) (Shotgun) 74-J.Hurst reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 9:11 · ATL 15 · Score 9-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 12:50 · ATL 10 · Score 9-23
(12:50) 7-T.Hill scrambles left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 12:41 · ATL 15 · Score 9-24
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

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.
Justin Jones (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Matt Ryan (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Trysten Hill (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints on 2020-11-22?

The New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons 24-9 in Week 11, 2020.

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

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 3, New Orleans Saints 3; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 6, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: Atlanta Falcons 9, New Orleans Saints 24.

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

New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q2 1:51) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (Q3 9:14) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (Q4 12:50) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q1 11:26, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 2:50, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 14:01, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 4:36, 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), 39.6% completion, -10.2% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -13.08 total passing EPA. Trysten Hill (New Orleans Saints), 52.9% completion, +7.5% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.18 total passing EPA.

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

Justin Jones (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.67 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+4.09 EPA): (6:22) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 11-J.Jones to 50 for 22 yards (21-P.Robinson). Pass 19, YAC 3.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L

New Orleans Saints

Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W

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