Falcons 27–25 Saints: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 9, 2021

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

T. Siemian (New Orleans Saints), 54.3% completion, -5.3% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.46 total passing EPA. M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 62.2% completion, +14.8% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +18.03 total passing EPA.

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 +18.03 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+4.00 EPA): (8:11) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 17-O.Zaccheaus pushed ob at NO 18 for 49 yards (43-M.Williams). Pass 34, YAC 15.

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 27–25 New Orleans Saints
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 16–0 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Matt Ryan
Top passer: Trevor Siemian
Biggest EPA play: (10:57) 15-T.Siemian at quarterback. (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian sacked at NO 44 for -9 yards (…
Game date: 2021-11-07

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 27–25 on 2021-11-07. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +18.03 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 32 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	3	13	7	10	0	27
New Orleans Saints	0	0	3	22	0	25

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

+3ATL 17

+3ATL 34

+1NO 20

+1ATL 15

NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 4:31FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
NO 14
Score
3-0
(4:31) 7-Y.Koo 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:09TD
Olamide Zaccheaus
Points+6
Yard line
NO 3
Score
9-0
(:09) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 0
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:06TD
Younghoe Koo
Points+7
Yard line
NO 15
Score
10-0
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:40FG
Buddy Johnson
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 17
Score
10-3
(9:40) 6-B.Johnson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 5:18TD
JSJ. Spriggs
Points+6
Yard line
NO 1
Score
16-3
(5:18) 69-J.Spriggs reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 5:13XP
Younghoe Koo
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
17-3
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 14:54FG
Buddy Johnson
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 34
Score
17-6
(14:54) 6-B.Johnson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 10:46TD
Olamide Zaccheaus
Points+6
Yard line
NO 6
Score
23-6
(10:46) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-D.Onyemata]. Pass 6, YAC 0
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 10:39XP
Younghoe Koo
Points+1
Yard line
NO 20
Score
24-6
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 8:02TD
Marquez Callaway
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 5
Score
24-12
(8:02) (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian pass short right to 1-M.Callaway for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 0
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 7:57XP
Buddy Johnson
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
24-13
6-B.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 4:39TD
Alvin Kamara
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
24-19
(4:39) (Shotgun) 41-A.Kamara right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:06TD
KSK. Stills
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 8
Score
24-25
(1:06) (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian pass short left to 12-K.Stills for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 1
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:03FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
NO 11
Score
27-25
(:03) 7-Y.Koo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +18.03 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
2Cordarrelle Patterson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +9.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
3Olamide Zaccheaus · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.61 EPA/play
4Tyron Smith · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
5Demone Harris · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
6Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
7Trysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +2.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
8Kyle Pitts · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.26 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

Matt Ryan — ATL · Passing

Matt Ryan posted the highest total EPA (+18.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.

Matt Ryan's top snap (+4.00 EPA): (8:11) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 17-O.Zaccheaus pushed ob at NO 18 for 49 yards (43-M.Williams). Pass 34, YAC 15

Biggest single play (-8.38 EPA): Trevor Siemian — (10:57) 15-T.Siemian at quarterback. (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian sacked at NO 44 for -9 yards (93-J.Vaughters). FUMBLES (93-J.Vaughters) [93-J.Vaughters], RECOVERED by ATL-55-S.Means at NO 38. 55-S.Means t

Quarterback report card

Trevor Siemian led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Trevor Siemian (New Orleans Saints) · 46 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · -5.3% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.46 total EPA
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +14.8% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +18.03 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	New Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play	-0.017	-0.038
Offensive success rate	36.8%	40.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.487	-0.018
Rush EPA/play	-0.692	-0.147
Defensive EPA/play	+0.038	+0.017
Defensive success rate	59.1%	63.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Atlanta Falcons -0.02, New Orleans Saints -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: -0.02 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
New Orleans Saints: -0.04 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -1.33 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, -3.54 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — Olamide Zaccheaus (Matt Ryan pass) (Q2 0:09)
Atlanta Falcons — J. Spriggs (Q3 5:18)
Atlanta Falcons — Olamide Zaccheaus (Matt Ryan pass) (Q4 10:46)
New Orleans Saints — Marquez Callaway (Trevor Siemian pass) (Q4 8:02)
New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara (Q4 4:39)
New Orleans Saints — K. Stills (Trevor Siemian pass) (Q4 1:06)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q1 4:31)
New Orleans Saints — Buddy Johnson (Q3 9:40)
New Orleans Saints — Buddy Johnson (Q4 14:54)
Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q4 0:03)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 14 (Q1 4:31) — (4:31) 7-Y.Koo 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 13–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 0; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 15 (Q2 0:06) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 17 (Q3 9:40) — (9:40) 6-B.Johnson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q3 5:18) — (5:18) 69-J.Spriggs reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 5:13) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 22–10. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 34 (Q4 14:54) — (14:54) 6-B.Johnson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q4 10:46) — (10:46) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-D.Onyemata]. Pass 6, YAC 0; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 20 (Q4 10:39) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 5 (Q4 8:02) — (8:02) (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian pass short right to 1-M.Callaway for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 7:57) — 6-B.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q4 4:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 41-A.Kamara right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 8 (Q4 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian pass short left to 12-K.Stills for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 1; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 11 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 7-Y.Koo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-C.Patterson pushed ob at NO 11 for 64 yards (43-M.Williams) [5-K.Alexander]. Pass 28, YAC 36 The Replay Official reviewed the runner was inbounds ruling [WPA +31.9% · EPA +3.90]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 7-Y.Koo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt. [WPA +30.2% · EPA +0.07]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:46) — (2:46) 76-C.Throckmorton reported in as eligible. 15-T.Siemian pass deep right to 12-K.Stills to ATL 21 for 22 yards (23-E.Harris). Pass 19, YAC 3 [WPA +14.8% · EPA +1.49]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 14:19) — (14:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-C.Patterson to NO 40 for 34 yards (43-M.Williams). Pass 25, YAC 9 [WPA +12.2% · EPA +3.77]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 7:28) — (7:28) 28-M.Davis left guard to ATL 44 for -1 yards (20-P.Werner, 94-C.Jordan). [WPA -12.0% · EPA -3.37]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New Orleans Saints (Q4 10:57) — (10:57) 15-T.Siemian at quarterback. (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian sacked at NO 44 for -9 yards (93-J.Vaughters). FUMBLES (93-J.Vaughters) [93-J.Vaughters], RECOVERED by ATL-55-S.Means at NO 38. 55-S.Means t [WPA -10.8% · EPA -8.38]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 8:11) — (8:11) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 17-O.Zaccheaus pushed ob at NO 18 for 49 yards (43-M.Williams). Pass 34, YAC 15 [WPA +9.6% · EPA +4.00]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-C.Patterson pushed ob at NO 11 for 64 yards (43-M.Williams) [5-K.Alexander]. Pass 28, YAC 36 The Replay Official reviewed the runner was inbounds ruling [WPA +31.9% · EPA +3.90]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 14:19) — (14:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-C.Patterson to NO 40 for 34 yards (43-M.Williams). Pass 25, YAC 9 [WPA +12.2% · EPA +3.77]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 4:31 · NO 14 · Score 3-0
(4:31) 7-Y.Koo 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:09 · NO 3 · Score 9-0
(:09) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 0
Atlanta Falcons TD (+7) — Q2 0:06 · NO 15 · Score 10-0
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 9:40 · ATL 17 · Score 10-3
(9:40) 6-B.Johnson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 5:18 · NO 1 · Score 16-3
(5:18) 69-J.Spriggs reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 5:13 · NO 15 · Score 17-3
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 14:54 · ATL 34 · Score 17-6
(14:54) 6-B.Johnson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 10:46 · NO 6 · Score 23-6
(10:46) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-D.Onyemata]. Pass 6, YAC 0
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 10:39 · NO 20 · Score 24-6
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 8:02 · ATL 5 · Score 24-12
(8:02) (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian pass short right to 1-M.Callaway for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 0
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 7:57 · ATL 15 · Score 24-13
6-B.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 4:39 · ATL 2 · Score 24-19
(4:39) (Shotgun) 41-A.Kamara right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 1:06 · ATL 8 · Score 24-25
(1:06) (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian pass short left to 12-K.Stills for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, YAC 1
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · NO 11 · Score 27-25
(:03) 7-Y.Koo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.

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.
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.
Trevor Siemian (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints on 2021-11-07?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 27-25 in Week 9, 2021.

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

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 13, New Orleans Saints 0; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, New Orleans Saints 3; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 10, New Orleans Saints 22; Final: Atlanta Falcons 27, New Orleans Saints 25.

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

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — O. Zaccheaus (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 0:09) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Spriggs (Q3 5:18) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — O. Zaccheaus (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 10:46) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Callaway (T. Siemian pass) (Q4 8:02) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q4 4:39) New Orleans Saints touchdown — K. Stills (T. Siemian pass) (Q4 1:06) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q1 4:31, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Johnson (Q3 9:40, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Johnson (Q4 14:54, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q4 0:03, 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?

Trevor Siemian (New Orleans Saints), 54.3% completion, -5.3% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.46 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 62.2% completion, +14.8% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +18.03 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 +18.03 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+4.00 EPA): (8:11) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 17-O.Zaccheaus pushed ob at NO 18 for 49 yards (43-M.Williams). Pass 34, YAC 15.

Was Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Atlanta Falcons won 27-25 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W

New Orleans Saints

Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L

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