Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 30–20 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 24–6 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Trysten Hill
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:03) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 28-M.Davis to ATL 19 for -6 yards (27-M.Jenki…
- Game date
- 2022-01-09
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons 30–20 on 2022-01-09. Trysten Hill posted a game-high +8.30 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 30 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(8:36) 7-T.Hill pass short left to 82-A.Trautman for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(3:20) 7-Y.Koo 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.
(10:36) 7-Y.Koo 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.
(5:52) (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian pass short left to 10-T.Smith for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-10-T.Smith, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(1:08) 19-B.Maher 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(:07) (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian pass short middle to 83-J.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(2:56) 30-Q.Ollison right guard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.
(10:59) 19-B.Maher 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(7:41) 19-B.Maher 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 14-R.Gage for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 8:36TD Adam TrautmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 18
- Score
- 6-0
(8:36) 7-T.Hill pass short left to 82-A.Trautman for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 8:29XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 7-0
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 3:20FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 30
- Score
- 7-3
(3:20) 7-Y.Koo 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 10:36FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 36
- Score
- 7-6
(10:36) 7-Y.Koo 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:52TD Tyron SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 13
- Score
- 13-6
(5:52) (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian pass short left to 10-T.Smith for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-10-T.Smith, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:47XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 14-6
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:08FG Points+3
- Yard line
- ATL 18
- Score
- 17-6
(1:08) 19-B.Maher 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:07TD Josh JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 5
- Score
- 23-6
(:07) (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian pass short middle to 83-J.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:02XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 24-6
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 2:56TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 19
- Score
- 24-12
(2:56) 30-Q.Ollison right guard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 2:49XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 24-13
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 10:59FG Points+3
- Yard line
- ATL 9
- Score
- 27-13
(10:59) 19-B.Maher 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 7:41FG Points+3
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 30-13
(7:41) 19-B.Maher 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:27TD Russell Gage Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 30-19
(:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 14-R.Gage for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:21XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 25
- Score
- 30-20
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Trysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +8.30 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play - 2Tyron Smith · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 3Russell Gage Jr. · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.95 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 4
Trevor Siemian · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +5.43 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 5
Olamide Zaccheaus · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play - 6
Hayden Hurst · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.63 EPA/play - 7Qadree Ollison · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.41 EPA/play
- 8Adam Trautman · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.26 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
Trysten Hill — NO · Passing
Trysten Hill posted the highest total EPA (+8.30) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.75 EPA per play.
Trysten Hill's top snap (+3.49 EPA): (9:08) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle to 10-T.Smith to ATL 38 for 34 yards (21-D.Harmon; 55-S.Means).
Biggest single play (-5.76 EPA): Matt Ryan — (1:03) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 28-M.Davis to ATL 19 for -6 yards (27-M.Jenkins). FUMBLES (27-M.Jenkins), RECOVERED by NO-5-K.Alexander at ATL 19. 5-K.Alexander to ATL 11 for 8 yards (70-
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) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · +1.1% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -13.78 total EPA
- Trevor Siemian (New Orleans Saints) · 17 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +2.3% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +5.43 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.060 | -0.127 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.6% | 39.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.490 | -0.353 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.049 | +0.137 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.127 | -0.060 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.9% | 54.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.06 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.13 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -8.10 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +5.41 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Adam Trautman (Trysten Hill pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Tyron Smith (Trevor Siemian pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Josh Johnson (Trevor Siemian pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Qadree Ollison
- Atlanta Falcons — Russell Gage Jr. (Matt Ryan pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- New Orleans Saints — Brett Maher
- New Orleans Saints — Brett Maher
- New Orleans Saints — Brett Maher
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 18 (Q1 8:36) — (8:36) 7-T.Hill pass short left to 82-A.Trautman for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 8:29) — 19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 30 (Q1 3:20) — (3:20) 7-Y.Koo 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 17–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 36 (Q2 10:36) — (10:36) 7-Y.Koo 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 13 (Q2 5:52); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 5:47) — 19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 18 (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) 19-B.Maher 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 5 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian pass short middle to 83-J.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 0:02) — 19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 19 (Q3 2:56) — (2:56) 30-Q.Ollison right guard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 2:49) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–6. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 9 (Q4 10:59) — (10:59) 19-B.Maher 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 15 (Q4 7:41) — (7:41) 19-B.Maher 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q4 0:27); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 25 (Q4 0:21) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 9:08) — (9:08) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle to 10-T.Smith to ATL 38 for 34 yards (21-D.Harmon; 55-S.Means).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 5:41) — (5:41) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 14-R.Gage INTERCEPTED by 29-P.Adebo at NO 29. 29-P.Adebo pushed ob at NO 46 for 17 yards (28-M.Davis).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 12:33) — (12:33) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 17-O.Zaccheaus to NO 43 for 28 yards (29-P.Adebo; 43-M.Williams).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 28-M.Davis to ATL 19 for -6 yards (27-M.Jenkins). FUMBLES (27-M.Jenkins), RECOVERED by NO-5-K.Alexander at ATL 19. 5-K.Alexander to ATL 11 for 8 yards (70-
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 5:52) — (5:52) (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian pass short left to 10-T.Smith for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-10-T.Smith, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 28-M.Davis to ATL 19 for -6 yards (27-M.Jenkins). FUMBLES (27-M.Jenkins), RECOVERED by NO-5-K.Alexander at ATL 19. 5-K.Alexander to ATL 11 for 8 yards (70-
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 10:55) — (10:55) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 28-M.Davis to ATL 28 for 3 yards (5-K.Alexander). FUMBLES (5-K.Alexander), RECOVERED by NO-99-S.Tuttle at ATL 29.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 5:41) — (5:41) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 14-R.Gage INTERCEPTED by 29-P.Adebo at NO 29. 29-P.Adebo pushed ob at NO 46 for 17 yards (28-M.Davis).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 13:33) — (13:33) 19-B.Maher 34 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 8:36 · ATL 18 · Score 6-0
(8:36) 7-T.Hill pass short left to 82-A.Trautman for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 8:29 · ATL 15 · Score 7-0
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 3:20 · NO 30 · Score 7-3
(3:20) 7-Y.Koo 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 10:36 · NO 36 · Score 7-6
(10:36) 7-Y.Koo 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 5:52 · ATL 13 · Score 13-6
(5:52) (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian pass short left to 10-T.Smith for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-10-T.Smith, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 5:47 · ATL 15 · Score 14-6
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 1:08 · ATL 18 · Score 17-6
(1:08) 19-B.Maher 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:07 · ATL 5 · Score 23-6
(:07) (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian pass short middle to 83-J.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:02 · ATL 15 · Score 24-6
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 2:56 · NO 19 · Score 24-12
(2:56) 30-Q.Ollison right guard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 2:49 · NO 15 · Score 24-13
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 10:59 · ATL 9 · Score 27-13
(10:59) 19-B.Maher 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 7:41 · ATL 15 · Score 30-13
(7:41) 19-B.Maher 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 0:27 · NO 1 · Score 30-19
(:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 14-R.Gage for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 0:21 · NO 25 · Score 30-20
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-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.
- Trysten Hill (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons on 2022-01-09?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-20 in Week 18, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q2: New Orleans Saints 17, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 6, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 30, Atlanta Falcons 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Trautman (T. Hill pass) (Q1 8:36) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Smith (T. Siemian pass) (Q2 5:52) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Johnson (T. Siemian pass) (Q2 0:07) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — Q. Ollison (Q3 2:56) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. Gage (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 0:27) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q1 3:20, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 10:36, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Maher (Q2 1:08, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Maher (Q4 10:59, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Maher (Q4 7:41, 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), 51.3% completion, +1.1% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -13.78 total passing EPA. Trevor Siemian (New Orleans Saints), 52.9% completion, +2.3% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +5.43 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
Trysten Hill (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.30 total EPA on Passing plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+3.49 EPA): (9:08) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle to 10-T.Smith to ATL 38 for 34 yards (21-D.Harmon; 55-S.Means)..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 8-8 Now 9-8 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 7-9 Now 7-10 L
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