Game Recap
In a week 14 match-up in Atlanta, the Falcons enjoyed a 36-17 win over the Saints. The Falcons had the lead at the end of two 21-17 and cruised to a comfortable win.
The Falcons were led by Michael Vick who tossed in 231 yards passing in the air, 1 touchdown. Alge Crumpler had 94 yards receiving.
For the Saints, Aaron Brooks threw for 219 pass yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs. Antowain Smith ran for 1 touchdown.
The Falcons ended with 406 total yards, 19 first downs, 1 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were 2 of 11 on third downs. The Saints ended with 332 total yards, 22 first downs, 1 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were 3 of 14 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Atlanta FalconsATL defeat New Orleans SaintsNOR 36-17
- Date: Monday, December 12, 2005
- Game Time Kickoff: 9:05PM
- Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 406, Turnovers: 1
- New Orleans Saints Stats - Yards: 332, Turnovers: 1
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| NOR |
3 |
14 |
0 |
0 |
17 |
| ATL |
7 |
14 |
9 |
6 |
36 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Michael Vick | ATL | 12-23 | 231 | 1 | 1 | 54 | |
| Aaron Brooks | NOR | 27-46 | 219 | 1 | 0 | 18 | |
| Matt Schaub | ATL | 1-2 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 48 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Warrick Dunn | ATL | 14 | 73 | 0 | 26 | |
| Antowain Smith | NOR | 11 | 60 | 1 | 22 | |
| Michael Vick | ATL | 6 | 38 | 2 | 17 | |
| Aaron Stecker | NOR | 7 | 35 | 0 | 32 | |
| Aaron Brooks | NOR | 4 | 24 | 0 | 10 | |
| T.J. Duckett | ATL | 10 | 13 | 1 | 3 | |
| Matt Schaub | ATL | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Alge Crumpler | ATL | 3 | 94 | 0 | 48 | |
| Roddy White | ATL | 2 | 65 | 1 | 54 | |
| Joe Horn | NOR | 5 | 54 | 0 | 17 | |
| Donte' Stallworth | NOR | 5 | 43 | 0 | 10 | |
| Zachary Hilton | NOR | 4 | 41 | 0 | 18 | |
| Warrick Dunn | ATL | 2 | 39 | 0 | 24 | |
| Brian Finneran | ATL | 1 | 36 | 0 | 36 | |
| Michael Jenkins | ATL | 3 | 33 | 0 | 17 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| ATL | 32 | 127 | 3 | | |
| NOR | 24 | 125 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| ATL | 13-25 | 279 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| NOR | 27-46 | 219 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
More Game Information On The New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons
- Attendance: 70,083
- Weather:
- Time of Game: 3:39 - 3 hours, 39 minutes