Saints 15–24 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2023

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

D. Carr (New Orleans Saints), 55.8% completion, -1.4% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.87 total passing EPA. D. Ridder (Atlanta Falcons), 54.2% completion, -4.0% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.04 total passing EPA.

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

C. Olave (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.17 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.38 EPA): (12:08) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 12-C.Olave to ATL 33 for 51 yards (37-D.Hellams). Penalty on ATL-1-J.Okudah, Illegal Contact, declined..

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 24–15 New Orleans Saints
Halftime: New Orleans Saints 9–14 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Chris Olave
Top passer: Derek Carr
Biggest EPA play: (1:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 22-R.Shaheed INTERCEPTED by 3-J.Ba…
Game date: 2023-11-26

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 24–15 on 2023-11-26. Chris Olave posted a game-high +7.17 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
New Orleans Saints	3	6	3	3	0	15
Atlanta Falcons	7	7	0	19	0	24

Scoring Map

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

NONew Orleans Saints

+3ATL 7

ATL 12

+3ATL 34

NO 10

NO 26

+3NO 21

+3ATL 35

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 8:14FG
Blake Grupe
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 7
Score
3-0
(8:14) 19-B.Grupe 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 1:59TD
Jessie Bates III
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 12
Score
3-6
(1:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 22-R.Shaheed INTERCEPTED by 3-J.Bates at ATL 8. 3-J.Bates for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 1:46XP
Younghoe Koo
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
3-7
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:20FG
Blake Grupe
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 34
Score
6-7
(14:20) 19-B.Grupe 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 9:01TD
Brian Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
NO 10
Score
6-13
(9:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 8:56XP
Younghoe Koo
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
6-14
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 3:58FG
Blake Grupe
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 23
Score
9-14
(3:58) 19-B.Grupe 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 3:31FG
Blake Grupe
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 27
Score
12-14
(3:31) 19-B.Grupe 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 10:02TD
Brian Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
NO 26
Score
12-20
(10:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass deep right to 7-B.Robinson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 9:57TD
Younghoe Koo
Points+7
Yard line
NO 15
Score
12-21
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 6:29FG
Blake Grupe
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 21
Score
15-21
(6:29) 19-B.Grupe 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:51FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
NO 21
Score
15-24
(1:51) 6-Y.Koo 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:47FG
Bradley Pinion
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 35
Score
15-24
13-B.Pinion kicks 65 yards from ATL 35 to end zone, Touchback.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Chris Olave · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.17 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
2Drake London · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.88 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
3Trysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.27 EPA/play
4Brian Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +3.64 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
5Kyle Pitts · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
6Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
7Lynn Bowden Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
8Tyler Allgeier · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.31 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.23 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

Chris Olave — NO · Receiving

Chris Olave posted the highest total EPA (+7.17) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.80 EPA per play.

Chris Olave's top snap (+3.38 EPA): (12:08) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 12-C.Olave to ATL 33 for 51 yards (37-D.Hellams). Penalty on ATL-1-J.Okudah, Illegal Contact, declined.

Biggest single play (-11.45 EPA): Derek Carr — (1:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 22-R.Shaheed INTERCEPTED by 3-J.Bates at ATL 8. 3-J.Bates for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints) · 43 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · -1.4% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.87 total EPA
Desmond Ridder (Atlanta Falcons) · 24 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · -4.0% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.04 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New Orleans Saints	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	-0.048	+0.033
Offensive success rate	44.2%	46.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.020	+0.044
Rush EPA/play	-0.208	+0.056
Defensive EPA/play	-0.033	+0.048
Defensive success rate	53.2%	55.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New Orleans Saints: -0.05 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: +0.03 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +2.55 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, -4.16 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — Jessie Bates III (Q1 1:59)
Atlanta Falcons — Brian Robinson (Q2 9:01)
Atlanta Falcons — Brian Robinson (Desmond Ridder pass) (Q4 10:02)

Field goals

New Orleans Saints — Blake Grupe (Q1 8:14)
New Orleans Saints — Blake Grupe (Q2 14:20)
New Orleans Saints — Blake Grupe (Q2 3:58)
New Orleans Saints — Blake Grupe (Q3 3:31)
New Orleans Saints — Blake Grupe (Q4 6:29)
Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q4 1:51)
Atlanta Falcons — Bradley Pinion (Q4 1:47)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 7 (Q1 8:14) — (8:14) 19-B.Grupe 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 12 (Q1 1:59) — (1:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 22-R.Shaheed INTERCEPTED by 3-J.Bates at ATL 8. 3-J.Bates for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 1:46) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–6. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 34 (Q2 14:20) — (14:20) 19-B.Grupe 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 10 (Q2 9:01) — (9:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 8:56) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 23 (Q2 3:58) — (3:58) 19-B.Grupe 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley..

The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 27 (Q3 3:31) — (3:31) 19-B.Grupe 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 19–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 26 (Q4 10:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass deep right to 7-B.Robinson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 15 (Q4 9:57) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 21 (Q4 6:29) — (6:29) 19-B.Grupe 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 21 (Q4 1:51) — (1:51) 6-Y.Koo 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ATL 35 (Q4 1:47) — 13-B.Pinion kicks 65 yards from ATL 35 to end zone, Touchback..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New Orleans Saints (Q1 1:59) — (1:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 22-R.Shaheed INTERCEPTED by 3-J.Bates at ATL 8. 3-J.Bates for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -33.0% · EPA -11.45]
New Orleans Saints (Q3 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right guard to ATL 9 for 10 yards (27-R.Grant, 3-J.Bates). FUMBLES (3-J.Bates), touched at ATL 8, RECOVERED by ATL-94-A.Huggins at ATL 5. [WPA -26.2% · EPA -4.90]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 1:27) — (1:27) 9-D.Ridder pass deep left intended for 15-V.Jefferson INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Mathieu at NO 28. 32-T.Mathieu to NO 46 for 18 yards (25-T.Allgeier; 16-S.Miller). [WPA -21.5% · EPA -5.61]
New Orleans Saints (Q1 12:08) — (12:08) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 12-C.Olave to ATL 33 for 51 yards (37-D.Hellams). Penalty on ATL-1-J.Okudah, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +3.38]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 5:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder right end to NO 32 for -1 yards (6-M.Maye, 20-P.Werner). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -3.58]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New Orleans Saints (Q1 1:59) — (1:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 22-R.Shaheed INTERCEPTED by 3-J.Bates at ATL 8. 3-J.Bates for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -33.0% · EPA -11.45]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 1:27) — (1:27) 9-D.Ridder pass deep left intended for 15-V.Jefferson INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Mathieu at NO 28. 32-T.Mathieu to NO 46 for 18 yards (25-T.Allgeier; 16-S.Miller). [WPA -21.5% · EPA -5.61]
New Orleans Saints (Q3 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right guard to ATL 9 for 10 yards (27-R.Grant, 3-J.Bates). FUMBLES (3-J.Bates), touched at ATL 8, RECOVERED by ATL-94-A.Huggins at ATL 5. [WPA -26.2% · EPA -4.90]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:34) — (:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass short right intended for 7-B.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Mathieu at NO 1. 32-T.Mathieu to NO 4 for 3 yards (81-J.Smith). Penalty on ATL-81-J.Smith, Unnecess [WPA -6.4% · EPA -4.55]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 8:14 · ATL 7 · Score 3-0
(8:14) 19-B.Grupe 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 1:59 · ATL 12 · Score 3-6
(1:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 22-R.Shaheed INTERCEPTED by 3-J.Bates at ATL 8. 3-J.Bates for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 1:46 · NO 15 · Score 3-7
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 14:20 · ATL 34 · Score 6-7
(14:20) 19-B.Grupe 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 9:01 · NO 10 · Score 6-13
(9:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 8:56 · NO 15 · Score 6-14
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 3:58 · ATL 23 · Score 9-14
(3:58) 19-B.Grupe 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 3:31 · ATL 27 · Score 12-14
(3:31) 19-B.Grupe 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 10:02 · NO 26 · Score 12-20
(10:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass deep right to 7-B.Robinson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+7) — Q4 9:57 · NO 15 · Score 12-21
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 6:29 · ATL 21 · Score 15-21
(6:29) 19-B.Grupe 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 1:51 · NO 21 · Score 15-24
(1:51) 6-Y.Koo 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 1:47 · ATL 35 · Score 15-24
13-B.Pinion kicks 65 yards from ATL 35 to end zone, Touchback.

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.
Chris Olave (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Desmond Ridder (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons on 2023-11-26?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 24-15 in Week 12, 2023.

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

Q1: New Orleans Saints 3, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 6, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: New Orleans Saints 3, Atlanta Falcons 19; Final: New Orleans Saints 15, Atlanta Falcons 24.

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

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Bates (Q1 1:59) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Robinson (Q2 9:01) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Robinson (D. Ridder pass) (Q4 10:02) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Grupe (Q1 8:14, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Grupe (Q2 14:20, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Grupe (Q2 3:58, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Grupe (Q3 3:31, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Grupe (Q4 6:29, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q4 1:51, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — B. Pinion (Q4 1:47, 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?

Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints), 55.8% completion, -1.4% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.87 total passing EPA. Desmond Ridder (Atlanta Falcons), 54.2% completion, -4.0% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.04 total passing EPA.

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

Chris Olave (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.17 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.38 EPA): (12:08) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 12-C.Olave to ATL 33 for 51 yards (37-D.Hellams). Penalty on ATL-1-J.Okudah, Illegal Contact, declined..

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W

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