Falcons 10–15 Eagles: Score, Stats & Recap | Wild Card, 2017

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles?

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 53.7% completion, +0.8% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.67 total passing EPA. N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles), 69.7% completion, +9.2% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +13.77 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Philadelphia Eagles
Final score: Philadelphia Eagles 15–10 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 17–9 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: N. Foles
Top passer: Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play: (14:46) (Shotgun) 36-J.Ajayi up the middle to ATL 27 for 6 yards (37-R.Allen). FUMBLES (37…
Game date: 2018-01-13

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Atlanta Falcons 15–10 on 2018-01-13, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 17–9 halftime lead. N. Foles posted a game-high +13.77 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	3	14	0	0	0	10
Philadelphia Eagles	0	9	6	3	0	15

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

+3PHI 15

ATL 1

PHI 6

+1PHI 15

ATL 70

+3ATL 35

+3PHI 80

+3ATL 19

+3ATL 3

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 9:08FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
PHI 15
Score
3-0
(9:08) 3-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 10:32TD
LBL. Blount
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
3-6
(10:32) 29-L.Blount right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:46TD
DFD. Freeman
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 6
Score
9-6
(5:46) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 24-D.Freeman for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-F.Cox].
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:41XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 15
Score
10-6
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:36TD
LBL. Blount
Points+7
Yard line
ATL 70
Score
10-6
(5:36) 29-L.Blount left end to PHI 26 for -4 yards (99-A.Clayborn).
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 0:01FG
Jordan Elliott
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 35
Score
10-9
(:01) 4-J.Elliott 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 14:52FG
DFD. Freeman
Points+3
Yard line
PHI 80
Score
10-9
(14:52) 24-D.Freeman left end to ATL 22 for 2 yards (91-F.Cox).
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 0:15FG
Jordan Elliott
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 19
Score
10-12
(:15) 4-J.Elliott 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 6:05FG
Jordan Elliott
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 3
Score
10-15
(6:05) 4-J.Elliott 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1N. Foles · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +13.77 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
2A. Jeffery · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
3Tavian Coleman · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +4.11 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
4M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
5Zach Ertz · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
6Ju. Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
7J. Ajayi · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
8Nelson Agholor · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.75 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

N. Foles — PHI · Passing

N. Foles posted the highest total EPA (+13.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.

N. Foles's top snap (+3.13 EPA): (13:16) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 36-J.Ajayi to ATL 48 for 32 yards (23-R.Alford).

Biggest single play (-4.65 EPA): J. Ajayi — (14:46) (Shotgun) 36-J.Ajayi up the middle to ATL 27 for 6 yards (37-R.Allen). FUMBLES (37-R.Allen), RECOVERED by ATL-22-K.Neal at ATL 26. 22-K.Neal to ATL 26 for no gain (61-S.Wisniewski).

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) · 41 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · +0.8% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.67 total EPA
N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) · 33 dropbacks · 69.7% completion · +9.2% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +13.77 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Philadelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play	+0.021	+0.073
Offensive success rate	42.1%	50.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.016	+0.417
Rush EPA/play	-0.074	-0.283
Defensive EPA/play	-0.073	-0.021
Defensive success rate	50.0%	57.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs +0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: +0.02 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
Philadelphia Eagles: +0.07 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, +1.56 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Philadelphia Eagles: 9 drives, +5.68 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Philadelphia Eagles — L. Blount (Q2 10:32)
Atlanta Falcons — D. Freeman (Matt Ryan pass) (Q2 5:46)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q1 9:08)
Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q2 0:01)
Philadelphia Eagles — D. Freeman (Q3 14:52)
Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q3 0:15)
Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q4 6:05)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the PHI 15 (Q1 9:08) — (9:08) 3-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–9. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 10:32) — (10:32) 29-L.Blount right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the PHI 6 (Q2 5:46) — (5:46) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 24-D.Freeman for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-F.Cox].; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 5:41) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 70 (Q2 5:36) — (5:36) 29-L.Blount left end to PHI 26 for -4 yards (99-A.Clayborn).; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ATL 35 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 4-J.Elliott 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 6–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the PHI 80 (Q3 14:52) — (14:52) 24-D.Freeman left end to ATL 22 for 2 yards (91-F.Cox).; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ATL 19 (Q3 0:15) — (:15) 4-J.Elliott 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ATL 3 (Q4 6:05) — (6:05) 4-J.Elliott 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short right to 11-Ju.Jones. [WPA -33.3% · EPA -2.71]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:30) — (3:30) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-Ju.Jones to PHI 38 for 20 yards (23-R.McLeod). [WPA +16.1% · EPA +3.27]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 7:41) — (7:41) 5-M.Bosher punts 30 yards to PHI 18, Center-47-J.Harris. 50-B.Braman MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by ATL-53-L.Reynolds at PHI 18. 53-L.Reynolds to PHI 18 for no gain (38-K.Barner). The Replay Officia [WPA +14.6% · EPA +4.46]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 14:36) — (14:36) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 80-L.Toilolo to ATL 38 for 12 yards (41-R.Darby). [WPA +10.2% · EPA +0.78]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:14) — (2:14) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-Ju.Jones to PHI 26 for 12 yards (31-J.Mills). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +1.12]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 14:46) — (14:46) (Shotgun) 36-J.Ajayi up the middle to ATL 27 for 6 yards (37-R.Allen). FUMBLES (37-R.Allen), RECOVERED by ATL-22-K.Neal at ATL 26. 22-K.Neal to ATL 26 for no gain (61-S.Wisniewski). [WPA -5.3% · EPA -4.65]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 7:41) — (7:41) 5-M.Bosher punts 30 yards to PHI 18, Center-47-J.Harris. 50-B.Braman MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by ATL-53-L.Reynolds at PHI 18. 53-L.Reynolds to PHI 18 for no gain (38-K.Barner). The Replay Officia [WPA +14.6% · EPA +4.46]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:30) — (3:30) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-Ju.Jones to PHI 38 for 20 yards (23-R.McLeod). [WPA +16.1% · EPA +3.27]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 13:16) — (13:16) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 36-J.Ajayi to ATL 48 for 32 yards (23-R.Alford). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +3.13]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 9:08 · PHI 15 · Score 3-0
(9:08) 3-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 10:32 · ATL 1 · Score 3-6
(10:32) 29-L.Blount right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 5:46 · PHI 6 · Score 9-6
(5:46) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 24-D.Freeman for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-F.Cox].
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 5:41 · PHI 15 · Score 10-6
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+7) — Q2 5:36 · ATL 70 · Score 10-6
(5:36) 29-L.Blount left end to PHI 26 for -4 yards (99-A.Clayborn).
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · ATL 35 · Score 10-9
(:01) 4-J.Elliott 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 14:52 · PHI 80 · Score 10-9
(14:52) 24-D.Freeman left end to ATL 22 for 2 yards (91-F.Cox).
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 0:15 · ATL 19 · Score 10-12
(:15) 4-J.Elliott 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 6:05 · ATL 3 · Score 10-15
(6:05) 4-J.Elliott 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
N. Foles (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2018-01-13?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Atlanta Falcons 15-10 in Wild Card, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 3, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 14, Philadelphia Eagles 9; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Philadelphia Eagles 6; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Final: Atlanta Falcons 10, Philadelphia Eagles 15.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. Blount (Q2 10:32) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Freeman (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 5:46) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 9:08, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Freeman (Q3 14:52, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q3 0:15, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q4 6:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 53.7% completion, +0.8% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.67 total passing EPA. N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles), 69.7% completion, +9.2% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +13.77 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles?

N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.77 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.13 EPA): (13:16) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 36-J.Ajayi to ATL 48 for 32 yards (23-R.Alford)..

Was Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 15-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 11-6 Now 11-7 L

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 13-3 Now 14-3 W

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