Falcons 24–10 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2018

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

T. Heinicke (Carolina Panthers), 52.4% completion, -0.3% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -19.38 total passing EPA. M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 55.6% completion, -3.8% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +6.08 total passing EPA.

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

C. Ridley (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.79 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+6.23 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 18-C.Ridley for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-M.Addison]..

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Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 24–10 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Calvin Ridley
Top passer: Taylor Heinicke
Biggest EPA play: (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 18-C.Ridley for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-M.Add…
Game date: 2018-12-23

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 24–10 on 2018-12-23. Calvin Ridley posted a game-high +6.79 total EPA in the receiving.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	—	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	7	3	14	0	0	24
Carolina Panthers	7	3	0	0	0	10

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

ATL 1

+1ATL 15

CAR 1

+3ATL 32

+3CAR 20

CAR 75

CAR 44

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:05TD
Isaiah Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
0-6
(7:05) 6-T.Heinicke pass short left to 80-I.Thomas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:57XP
CCC. Catanzaro
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
0-7
4-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:44TD
Justin Jones
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 1
Score
6-7
(:44) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:38XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 7:46FG
CCC. Catanzaro
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 32
Score
7-10
(7:46) 4-C.Catanzaro 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:35FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 20
Score
10-10
(5:35) 3-M.Bryant 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 15:00TD
Calvin Ridley
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 75
Score
16-10
(15:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 18-C.Ridley for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-M.Addison].
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 14:51XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
17-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 4:45TD
MSM. Sanu
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 44
Score
23-10
(4:45) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 12-M.Sanu for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 4:36XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
24-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Calvin Ridley · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.79 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
2Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +6.08 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
3Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
4Isaiah Thomas · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
5M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
6Kyle Allen · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +2.17 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
7M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
8Austin Hooper · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.90 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

Calvin Ridley — ATL · Receiving

Calvin Ridley posted the highest total EPA (+6.79) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.36 EPA per play.

Calvin Ridley's top snap (+6.23 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 18-C.Ridley for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-M.Addison].

Quarterback report card

Taylor Heinicke led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Taylor Heinicke (Carolina Panthers) · 63 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · -0.3% CPOE · -0.31 EPA/play · -19.38 total EPA
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -3.8% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +6.08 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.062	-0.131
Offensive success rate	45.2%	45.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.225	-0.257
Rush EPA/play	+0.046	+0.049
Defensive EPA/play	+0.131	-0.062
Defensive success rate	54.8%	54.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: +0.06 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: -0.13 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, +3.85 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -13.66 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — Isaiah Thomas (Taylor Heinicke pass) (Q1 7:05)
Atlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass) (Q1 0:44)
Atlanta Falcons — Calvin Ridley (Matt Ryan pass) (Q3 15:00)
Atlanta Falcons — M. Sanu (Matt Ryan pass) (Q3 4:45)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — C. Catanzaro (Q2 7:46)
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q2 5:35)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q1 7:05) — (7:05) 6-T.Heinicke pass short left to 80-I.Thomas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 6:57) — 4-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q1 0:44) — (:44) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 0:38) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 32 (Q2 7:46) — (7:46) 4-C.Catanzaro 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 20 (Q2 5:35) — (5:35) 3-M.Bryant 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 75 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 18-C.Ridley for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-M.Addison].; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 14:51) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 44 (Q3 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 12-M.Sanu for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 4:36) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 18-C.Ridley for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-M.Addison]. [WPA +23.8% · EPA +6.23]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 13:08) — (13:08) 2-M.Ryan sacked at CAR 20 for -7 yards (93-K.Love). FUMBLES (93-K.Love) [93-K.Love], touched at CAR 19, RECOVERED by CAR-93-K.Love at CAR 22. 93-K.Love to CAR 22 for no gain (63-B.Garland). [WPA -15.8% · EPA -5.79]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:56) — (:56) (Shotgun) 6-T.Heinicke pass short right intended for 10-C.Samuel INTERCEPTED by 95-JA.Crawford (27-D.Kazee) at ATL 2. 95-JA.Crawford to ATL 8 for 6 yards (6-T.Heinicke). [WPA -14.9% · EPA -4.52]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 13:15) — (13:15) (Shotgun) 6-T.Heinicke pass short left to 13-J.Wright to CAR 9 for 3 yards (45-D.Jones). FUMBLES (45-D.Jones), touched at CAR 9, RECOVERED by ATL-34-B.Poole at CAR 13. [WPA -13.2% · EPA -5.08]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 9:58) — (9:58) (Shotgun) 6-T.Heinicke sacked at CAR 34 for -13 yards (97-G.Jarrett). CAR-6-T.Heinicke was injured during the play. PENALTY on ATL-97-G.Jarrett, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at CAR 4 [WPA +11.6% · EPA +2.70]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Atlanta Falcons (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 18-C.Ridley for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-M.Addison]. [WPA +23.8% · EPA +6.23]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 13:08) — (13:08) 2-M.Ryan sacked at CAR 20 for -7 yards (93-K.Love). FUMBLES (93-K.Love) [93-K.Love], touched at CAR 19, RECOVERED by CAR-93-K.Love at CAR 22. 93-K.Love to CAR 22 for no gain (63-B.Garland). [WPA -15.8% · EPA -5.79]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 13:15) — (13:15) (Shotgun) 6-T.Heinicke pass short left to 13-J.Wright to CAR 9 for 3 yards (45-D.Jones). FUMBLES (45-D.Jones), touched at CAR 9, RECOVERED by ATL-34-B.Poole at CAR 13. [WPA -13.2% · EPA -5.08]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 7:41) — (7:41) 32-B.Hill right guard to ATL 37 for 6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CAR-90-J.Peppers at ATL 40. 90-J.Peppers to ATL 40 for no gain (51-A.Mack). Penalty on ATL-74-T.Sambrailo, Offensive Holding, [WPA -5.1% · EPA -4.72]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 7:05 · ATL 1 · Score 0-6
(7:05) 6-T.Heinicke pass short left to 80-I.Thomas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 6:57 · ATL 15 · Score 0-7
4-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 0:44 · CAR 1 · Score 6-7
(:44) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 0:38 · CAR 15 · Score 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 7:46 · ATL 32 · Score 7-10
(7:46) 4-C.Catanzaro 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 5:35 · CAR 20 · Score 10-10
(5:35) 3-M.Bryant 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · CAR 75 · Score 16-10
(15:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 18-C.Ridley for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-M.Addison].
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 14:51 · CAR 15 · Score 17-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 4:45 · CAR 44 · Score 23-10
(4:45) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 12-M.Sanu for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 4:36 · CAR 15 · Score 24-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

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.
Calvin Ridley (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Matt Ryan (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers on 2018-12-23?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Week 16, 2018.

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

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 3, Carolina Panthers 3; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 14, Carolina Panthers 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 24, Carolina Panthers 10.

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

Carolina Panthers touchdown — I. Thomas (T. Heinicke pass) (Q1 7:05) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 0:44) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Ridley (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 15:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Sanu (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 4:45) Carolina Panthers field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 7:46, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 5:35, 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?

Taylor Heinicke (Carolina Panthers), 52.4% completion, -0.3% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -19.38 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 55.6% completion, -3.8% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +6.08 total passing EPA.

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

Calvin Ridley (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.79 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+6.23 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 18-C.Ridley for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-M.Addison]..

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 5-9 Now 6-9 W

Carolina Panthers

Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L

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