Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 26–24 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 20–17 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Trysten Hill
- Top passer
- Derek Carr
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 12-C.Olave INTERCEPTED by 44-T.Ande…
- Game date
- 2024-09-29
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 26–24 on 2024-09-29, overcoming New Orleans Saints's 20–17 halftime lead. Trysten Hill posted a game-high +5.15 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 13 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 24 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(11:25) 13-B.Pinion punts 43 yards to NO 3, Center-49-L.McCullough. 22-R.Shaheed MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by ATL-12-K.Hodge at NO -8. TOUCHDOWN.
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(6:43) (Shotgun) 74-O.Udoh reported in as eligible. Direct snap to 7-T.Hill. 7-T.Hill right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.
(13:46) 7-T.Hill left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.
(10:02) 6-Y.Koo 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(8:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 12-C.Olave INTERCEPTED by 44-T.Andersen (15-M.Judon) at NO 47. 44-T.Andersen for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(6:50) 6-Y.Koo 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. ** Injury Update: NO-1-A.Taylor has returned to the game.
(1:08) 19-B.Grupe 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.
(10:13) 6-Y.Koo 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(1:04) 41-A.Kamara left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.
(:07) 6-Y.Koo 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 11:25TD Bradley PinionPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 46
- Score
- 0-6
(11:25) 13-B.Pinion punts 43 yards to NO 3, Center-49-L.McCullough. 22-R.Shaheed MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by ATL-12-K.Hodge at NO -8. TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 11:13XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 0-7
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 6:43TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 6-7
(6:43) (Shotgun) 74-O.Udoh reported in as eligible. Direct snap to 7-T.Hill. 7-T.Hill right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 6:39TD Blake GrupePoints+7
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 7-7
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 13:46TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 5
- Score
- 13-7
(13:46) 7-T.Hill left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 13:42XP Blake GrupePoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 14-7
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 10:02FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 35
- Score
- 14-10
(10:02) 6-Y.Koo 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 8:05TD Troy AndersenPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 57
- Score
- 14-16
(8:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 12-C.Olave INTERCEPTED by 44-T.Andersen (15-M.Judon) at NO 47. 44-T.Andersen for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 7:54XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 14-17
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 6:50FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 26
- Score
- 14-20
(6:50) 6-Y.Koo 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. ** Injury Update: NO-1-A.Taylor has returned to the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 1:08FG Blake GrupePoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 25
- Score
- 17-20
(1:08) 19-B.Grupe 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 10:13FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 24
- Score
- 17-23
(10:13) 6-Y.Koo 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:04TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 23-23
(1:04) 41-A.Kamara left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:00TD Blake GrupePoints+7
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 24-23
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:07FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 40
- Score
- 24-26
(:07) 6-Y.Koo 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Trysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +5.15 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 2
Tyler Allgeier · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.72 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 3
Brian Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play - 4
Darnell Mooney · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 5Tyler Allgeier · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 6
Rashid Shaheed · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play - 7Mason Tipton · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 8Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +0.75 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.08 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 (+5.15) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.86 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-8.65 EPA): Derek Carr — (8:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 12-C.Olave INTERCEPTED by 44-T.Andersen (15-M.Judon) at NO 47. 44-T.Andersen for 47 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) · 41 dropbacks · 68.3% completion · +4.9% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.55 total EPA
Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons) · 40 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · -6.8% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.01 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.048 | +0.084 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.6% | 42.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.038 | -0.075 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.154 | +0.086 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.084 | -0.048 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.5% | 48.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New Orleans Saints +0.05, Atlanta Falcons +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.05 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.08 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +6.12 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, +4.34 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — Bradley Pinion
- New Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill
- New Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill
- Atlanta Falcons — Troy Andersen
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- New Orleans Saints — Blake Grupe
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 13–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NO 46 (Q1 11:25); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 11:13) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q1 6:43) — (6:43) (Shotgun) 74-O.Udoh reported in as eligible. Direct snap to 7-T.Hill. 7-T.Hill right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 15 (Q1 6:39) — 19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 5 (Q2 13:46) — (13:46) 7-T.Hill left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 13:42) — 19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 35 (Q2 10:02) — (10:02) 6-Y.Koo 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 57 (Q2 8:05); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 7:54) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 26 (Q3 6:50); New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ATL 25 (Q3 1:08) — (1:08) 19-B.Grupe 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 13–6. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 24 (Q4 10:13) — (10:13) 6-Y.Koo 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q4 1:04) — (1:04) 41-A.Kamara left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ATL 15 (Q4 1:00) — 19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NO 40 (Q4 0:07) — (:07) 6-Y.Koo 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:07) — (:07) 6-Y.Koo 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 8:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 12-C.Olave INTERCEPTED by 44-T.Andersen (15-M.Judon) at NO 47. 44-T.Andersen for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass incomplete deep right to 1-D.Mooney. PENALTY on NO-29-P.Adebo, Defensive Pass Interference, 30 yards, enforced at ATL 30 - No Play.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 11:25) — (11:25) 13-B.Pinion punts 43 yards to NO 3, Center-49-L.McCullough. 22-R.Shaheed MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by ATL-12-K.Hodge at NO -8. TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:02) — 6-Y.Koo kicks 66 yards from ATL 35 to NO -1. 22-R.Shaheed to NO 14 for 15 yards. Lateral to 21-Ja.Williams to NO 15 for 1 yard (27-R.Grant).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 8:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 12-C.Olave INTERCEPTED by 44-T.Andersen (15-M.Judon) at NO 47. 44-T.Andersen for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 11:25) — (11:25) 13-B.Pinion punts 43 yards to NO 3, Center-49-L.McCullough. 22-R.Shaheed MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by ATL-12-K.Hodge at NO -8. TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 4:52) — (4:52) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 34-R.McCloud INTERCEPTED by 29-P.Adebo [93-N.Shepherd] at NO 46. 29-P.Adebo to NO 47 for 1 yard (25-T.Allgeier).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 10:37) — (10:37) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep right to 1-D.Mooney to ATL 46 for 36 yards (29-P.Adebo). Penalty on NO-29-P.Adebo, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 11:25 · NO 46 · Score 0-6
(11:25) 13-B.Pinion punts 43 yards to NO 3, Center-49-L.McCullough. 22-R.Shaheed MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by ATL-12-K.Hodge at NO -8. TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 11:13 · NO 15 · Score 0-7
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 6:43 · ATL 2 · Score 6-7
(6:43) (Shotgun) 74-O.Udoh reported in as eligible. Direct snap to 7-T.Hill. 7-T.Hill right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q1 6:39 · ATL 15 · Score 7-7
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 13:46 · ATL 5 · Score 13-7
(13:46) 7-T.Hill left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 13:42 · ATL 15 · Score 14-7
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 10:02 · NO 35 · Score 14-10
(10:02) 6-Y.Koo 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 8:05 · ATL 57 · Score 14-16
(8:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 12-C.Olave INTERCEPTED by 44-T.Andersen (15-M.Judon) at NO 47. 44-T.Andersen for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 7:54 · NO 15 · Score 14-17
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 6:50 · NO 26 · Score 14-20
(6:50) 6-Y.Koo 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. ** Injury Update: NO-1-A.Taylor has returned to the game. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 1:08 · ATL 25 · Score 17-20
(1:08) 19-B.Grupe 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 10:13 · NO 24 · Score 17-23
(10:13) 6-Y.Koo 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 1:04 · ATL 1 · Score 23-23
(1:04) 41-A.Kamara left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q4 1:00 · ATL 15 · Score 24-23
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 0:07 · NO 40 · Score 24-26
(:07) 6-Y.Koo 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
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.
- Trysten Hill (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Derek Carr (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons on 2024-09-29?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 26-24 in Week 4, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 13, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 7, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 13, Atlanta Falcons 6; Final: New Orleans Saints 24, Atlanta Falcons 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Pinion (Q1 11:25) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (Q1 6:43) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (Q2 13:46) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Andersen (Q2 8:05) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q4 1:04) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 10:02, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q3 6:50, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Grupe (Q3 1:08, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q4 10:13, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q4 0:07, 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), 68.3% completion, +4.9% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.55 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons), 52.5% completion, -6.8% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.01 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 +5.15 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 6 snaps.
Was New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Atlanta Falcons won 26-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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