Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 27–26 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 7–16 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Trysten Hill
- Top passer
- Jameis Winston
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:23) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short right to 22-M.Ingram to NO 45 for 1 yard (32-J.Haw…
- Game date
- 2022-09-11
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons 27–26 on 2022-09-11, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 16–7 halftime lead. Trysten Hill posted a game-high +7.01 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 27 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(10:44) 7-Y.Koo 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(5:51) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(12:17) 84-C.Patterson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(1:10) 7-Y.Koo 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(:03) 7-Y.Koo 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(9:20) 3-W.Lutz 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(6:52) 66-C.Gossett reported in as eligible. 1-M.Mariota up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(12:45) 7-Y.Koo 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(11:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-J.Winston pass to 12-C.Olave is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(3:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:23) 3-W.Lutz 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 10:44FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 35
- Score
- 0-3
(10:44) 7-Y.Koo 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 5:51TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 11
- Score
- 6-3
(5:51) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 5:44XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 20
- Score
- 7-3
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 12:17TD Cordarrelle PattersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 5
- Score
- 7-9
(12:17) 84-C.Patterson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 12:12XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 7-10
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:10FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 32
- Score
- 7-13
(1:10) 7-Y.Koo 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:03FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 22
- Score
- 7-16
(:03) 7-Y.Koo 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:20FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 31
- Score
- 10-16
(9:20) 3-W.Lutz 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 6:52TD Marcus MariotaPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-22
(6:52) 66-C.Gossett reported in as eligible. 1-M.Mariota up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 6:49XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 10-23
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 12:45FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 9
- Score
- 10-26
(12:45) 7-Y.Koo 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 11:16TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 3
- Score
- 16-26
(11:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 11:12Safety Jameis WinstonPoints+2
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 18-26
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-J.Winston pass to 12-C.Olave is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 3:42TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 9
- Score
- 24-26
(3:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 0:23FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 33
- Score
- 27-26
(:23) 3-W.Lutz 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Trysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +7.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
- 2Michael Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.78 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 3
Chris Olave · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play - 4J. Landry · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 5
Drake London · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play - 6Marcus Mariota · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +1.79 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 7
KhaDarel Hodge · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play - 8Melvin Ingram · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.32 total EPA · 5 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
Trysten Hill — NO · Rushing
Trysten Hill posted the highest total EPA (+7.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.75 EPA per play.
Trysten Hill's top snap (+3.89 EPA): (6:33) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right end pushed ob at ATL 11 for 57 yards (29-C.Hayward).
Biggest single play (-4.83 EPA): Jameis Winston — (5:23) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short right to 22-M.Ingram to NO 45 for 1 yard (32-J.Hawkins, 3-M.Walker) [95-T.Graham]. FUMBLES (3-M.Walker), RECOVERED by ATL-54-R.Evans at NO 46. 54-R.Evans to NO
Quarterback report card
Jameis Winston led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jameis Winston (New Orleans Saints) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +7.2% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.23 total EPA
- Marcus Mariota (Atlanta Falcons) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · -6.9% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.79 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.041 | +0.012 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.5% | 48.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.006 | +0.046 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.386 | -0.046 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.012 | -0.041 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.0% | 54.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New Orleans Saints +0.04, Atlanta Falcons +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.04 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.01 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, +1.17 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +3.16 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill
- Atlanta Falcons — Cordarrelle Patterson
- Atlanta Falcons — Marcus Mariota
- New Orleans Saints — Michael Thomas (Jameis Winston pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Michael Thomas (Jameis Winston pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 35 (Q1 10:44) — (10:44) 7-Y.Koo 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 11 (Q1 5:51) — (5:51) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 20 (Q1 5:44) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 13–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 5 (Q2 12:17) — (12:17) 84-C.Patterson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 12:12) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 32 (Q2 1:10) — (1:10) 7-Y.Koo 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 22 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 7-Y.Koo 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 31 (Q3 9:20) — (9:20) 3-W.Lutz 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q3 6:52) — (6:52) 66-C.Gossett reported in as eligible. 1-M.Mariota up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 6:49) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 17–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 9 (Q4 12:45) — (12:45) 7-Y.Koo 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q4 11:16) — (11:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q4 11:12) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-J.Winston pass to 12-C.Olave is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 9 (Q4 3:42) — (3:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 33 (Q4 0:23) — (:23) 3-W.Lutz 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 7-Y.Koo 63 yard field goal is BLOCKED (98-P.Turner), Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion, recovered by ATL-13-B.Pinion at ATL 49. 13-B.Pinion to 50 for 1 yard (53-Z.Baun, 48-J.Gray).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass deep left to 5-J.Landry ran ob at ATL 40 for 40 yards (27-R.Grant).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:23) — (:23) 3-W.Lutz 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:54) — (:54) 13-B.Pinion punts 37 yards to NO 10, Center-48-L.McCullough, fair catch by 11-D.Harty. PENALTY on ATL-48-L.McCullough, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NO 10.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass deep middle to 83-J.Johnson to ATL 33 for 17 yards (32-J.Hawkins).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short right to 22-M.Ingram to NO 45 for 1 yard (32-J.Hawkins, 3-M.Walker) [95-T.Graham]. FUMBLES (3-M.Walker), RECOVERED by ATL-54-R.Evans at NO 46. 54-R.Evans to NO
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 5:44) — (5:44) 1-M.Mariota pass deep right to 17-O.Zaccheaus to ATL 47 for 22 yards (20-P.Werner). FUMBLES (20-P.Werner), touched at ATL 47, RECOVERED by NO-21-B.Roby at ATL 45. 21-B.Roby to ATL 43 for 2 yard
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 3:23) — (3:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota scrambles left end to NO 5 for 9 yards (32-T.Mathieu, 6-M.Maye). FUMBLES (6-M.Maye), RECOVERED by NO-32-T.Mathieu at NO 5.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 2:46) — (2:46) 3-W.Lutz 44 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 10:44 · NO 35 · Score 0-3
(10:44) 7-Y.Koo 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 5:51 · ATL 11 · Score 6-3
(5:51) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 5:44 · ATL 20 · Score 7-3
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 12:17 · NO 5 · Score 7-9
(12:17) 84-C.Patterson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 12:12 · NO 15 · Score 7-10
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 1:10 · NO 32 · Score 7-13
(1:10) 7-Y.Koo 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · NO 22 · Score 7-16
(:03) 7-Y.Koo 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 9:20 · ATL 31 · Score 10-16
(9:20) 3-W.Lutz 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 6:52 · NO 2 · Score 10-22
(6:52) 66-C.Gossett reported in as eligible. 1-M.Mariota up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 6:49 · NO 15 · Score 10-23
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 12:45 · NO 9 · Score 10-26
(12:45) 7-Y.Koo 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 11:16 · ATL 3 · Score 16-26
(11:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q4 11:12 · ATL 2 · Score 18-26
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-J.Winston pass to 12-C.Olave is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 3:42 · ATL 9 · Score 24-26
(3:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short left to 13-M.Thomas for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 0:23 · ATL 33 · Score 27-26
(:23) 3-W.Lutz 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
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.
- Trysten Hill (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jameis Winston (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons on 2022-09-11?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons 27-26 in Week 1, 2022.
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 0, Atlanta Falcons 13; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 17, Atlanta Falcons 3; Final: New Orleans Saints 27, Atlanta Falcons 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (Q1 5:51) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Patterson (Q2 12:17) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Mariota (Q3 6:52) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Thomas (J. Winston pass) (Q4 11:16) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Thomas (J. Winston pass) (Q4 3:42) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q1 10:44, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 1:10, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q3 9:20, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q4 12:45, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 0:23, 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?
Jameis Winston (New Orleans Saints), 57.5% completion, +7.2% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.23 total passing EPA. Marcus Mariota (Atlanta Falcons), 51.3% completion, -6.9% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.79 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 +7.01 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.89 EPA): (6:33) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right end pushed ob at ATL 11 for 57 yards (29-C.Hayward)..
Was New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. New Orleans Saints won 27-26 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Now 1-0 W
Atlanta Falcons
Now 0-1 L
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