Falcons 31–10 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2010

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 50.0% completion, +3.3% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.97 total passing EPA. J. Clausen (Carolina Panthers), 48.3% completion, -7.5% CPOE, -0.56 EPA per dropback, -16.27 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.97 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+4.01 EPA): (8:54) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 83-H.Douglas to CAR 9 for 46 yards (36-R.McClain)..

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 31–10 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 17–0 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Matt Ryan
Top passer: Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play: (14:53) 28-J.Stewart up the middle to CAR 28 for 2 yards (55-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (55-J.Abr…
Game date: 2010-12-12

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 31–10 on 2010-12-12. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +4.97 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	14	3	7	7	0	31
Carolina Panthers	0	0	7	3	0	10

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

+3CAR 21

ATL 13

+1ATL 2

+3ATL 18

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 13:41TD
TGT. Gonzalez
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 4
Score
6-0
(13:41) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 13:35XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
7-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:54TD
Malik Turner
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 1
Score
13-0
(6:54) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:51XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
14-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 2:38FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 21
Score
17-0
(2:38) 3-M.Bryant 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 10:36TD
MGM. Goodson
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 13
Score
17-6
(10:36) 33-M.Goodson right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 10:29XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
17-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 4:46TD
Malik Turner
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 3
Score
23-7
(4:46) 33-M.Turner left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 4:41XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
24-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 9:48FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 18
Score
24-10
(9:48) 4-J.Kasay 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:17TD
Malik Turner
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 4
Score
30-10
(4:17) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:12XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
31-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +4.97 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
2Malik Turner · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +4.87 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
3H. Douglas · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.01 EPA/play
4M. Goodson · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +3.65 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
5M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
6E. Weems · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
7Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
8B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.57 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 (+4.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.12 EPA per play.

Matt Ryan's top snap (+4.01 EPA): (8:54) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 83-H.Douglas to CAR 9 for 46 yards (36-R.McClain).

Biggest single play (-5.13 EPA): Josaiah Stewart — (14:53) 28-J.Stewart up the middle to CAR 28 for 2 yards (55-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (55-J.Abraham), RECOVERED by ATL-23-D.Robinson at CAR 29. 23-D.Robinson to CAR 29 for no gain (65-G.Williams).

Quarterback report card

Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +3.3% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.97 total EPA
J. Clausen (Carolina Panthers) · 29 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · -7.5% CPOE · -0.56 EPA/play · -16.27 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.105	-0.202
Offensive success rate	48.4%	37.3%
Pass EPA/play	+0.124	-0.590
Rush EPA/play	+0.101	-0.012
Defensive EPA/play	+0.202	-0.105
Defensive success rate	62.7%	51.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: +0.10 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: -0.20 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, +9.75 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, -15.12 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — T. Gonzalez (Matt Ryan pass) (Q1 13:41)
Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner (Q1 6:54)
Carolina Panthers — M. Goodson (Q3 10:36)
Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner (Q3 4:46)
Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner (Q4 4:17)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q2 2:38)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q4 9:48)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q1 13:41) — (13:41) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 13:35) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q1 6:54) — (6:54) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 6:51) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 21 (Q2 2:38) — (2:38) 3-M.Bryant 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 13 (Q3 10:36) — (10:36) 33-M.Goodson right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 10:29) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q3 4:46) — (4:46) 33-M.Turner left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 4:41) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 18 (Q4 9:48) — (9:48) 4-J.Kasay 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q4 4:17) — (4:17) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 4:12) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Carolina Panthers (Q1 14:53) — (14:53) 28-J.Stewart up the middle to CAR 28 for 2 yards (55-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (55-J.Abraham), RECOVERED by ATL-23-D.Robinson at CAR 29. 23-D.Robinson to CAR 29 for no gain (65-G.Williams). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -5.13]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 14:38) — (14:38) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White to CAR 20 for 9 yards (52-J.Beason). [WPA +8.3% · EPA +0.68]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 6:24) — (6:24) (Shotgun) 2-J.Clausen sacked at 50 for -12 yards (92-C.Davis). [WPA -7.1% · EPA -3.07]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 10:50) — (10:50) 33-M.Turner right guard to ATL 38 for 10 yards (30-C.Godfrey; 61-D.Landri). [WPA +6.9% · EPA +1.22]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 8:54) — (8:54) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 83-H.Douglas to CAR 9 for 46 yards (36-R.McClain). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +4.01]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Carolina Panthers (Q1 14:53) — (14:53) 28-J.Stewart up the middle to CAR 28 for 2 yards (55-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (55-J.Abraham), RECOVERED by ATL-23-D.Robinson at CAR 29. 23-D.Robinson to CAR 29 for no gain (65-G.Williams). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -5.13]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 6:14) — (6:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-J.Clausen pass short middle intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 53-M.Peterson (54-S.Nicholas) at CAR 33. 53-M.Peterson to CAR 16 for 17 yards (73-M.Bernadeau). [WPA -2.5% · EPA -4.38]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 8:54) — (8:54) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 83-H.Douglas to CAR 9 for 46 yards (36-R.McClain). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +4.01]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 3:51) — (3:51) (Shotgun) 2-J.Clausen pass deep right to 12-D.Gettis to CAR 44 for 22 yards (25-W.Moore). [WPA +3.0% · EPA +3.21]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 13:41 · CAR 4 · Score 6-0
(13:41) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 13:35 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 6:54 · CAR 1 · Score 13-0
(6:54) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 6:51 · CAR 2 · Score 14-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 2:38 · CAR 21 · Score 17-0
(2:38) 3-M.Bryant 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 10:36 · ATL 13 · Score 17-6
(10:36) 33-M.Goodson right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 10:29 · ATL 2 · Score 17-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 4:46 · CAR 3 · Score 23-7
(4:46) 33-M.Turner left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 4:41 · CAR 2 · Score 24-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 9:48 · ATL 18 · Score 24-10
(9:48) 4-J.Kasay 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 4:17 · CAR 4 · Score 30-10
(4:17) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 4:12 · CAR 2 · Score 31-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.

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.
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
J. Clausen (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers on 2010-12-12?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 31-10 in Week 14, 2010.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 14, Carolina Panthers 0; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 3, Carolina Panthers 0; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 7, Carolina Panthers 3; Final: Atlanta Falcons 31, Carolina Panthers 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gonzalez (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 13:41) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q1 6:54) Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Goodson (Q3 10:36) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q3 4:46) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q4 4:17) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 2:38, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 9:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 50.0% completion, +3.3% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.97 total passing EPA. J. Clausen (Carolina Panthers), 48.3% completion, -7.5% CPOE, -0.56 EPA per dropback, -16.27 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.97 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+4.01 EPA): (8:54) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 83-H.Douglas to CAR 9 for 46 yards (36-R.McClain)..

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 10-2 Now 11-2 W

Carolina Panthers

Entered 1-11 Now 1-12 L

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