Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Cleveland Browns?

R. White (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.34 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+4.40 EPA): (8:05) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Falcons 20–10 Browns: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2010

Game story

The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Cleveland Browns 20–10 in Week 5 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-10-10, a matchup that built a comfortable lead. The decisive swing (-31.6% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Cleveland Browns swung the momentum.

In Week 5 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-10-10, the Atlanta Falcons took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 20–10 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) paced the passing game, with +2.60 total EPA, and -0.6% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, R. White (Atlanta Falcons) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.34 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-31.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (4:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left INTERCEPTED by 71-K.Biermann at CLE 31. 71-K.Biermann for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	6	7	7	0	0	20
Cleveland Browns	7	3	0	0	0	10

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1 R. White · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +9.34 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
2 S. Wallace · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +5.42 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
3 M. Massaquoi · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
4 P. Hillis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
5 M. Turner · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.77 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
6 M. Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +2.60 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
7 H. Douglas · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
8 T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

R. White — ATL · Receiving

R. White posted the highest total EPA (+9.34) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Atlanta Falcons's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.17 EPA per play.

The signature play (-8.13 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (4:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left INTERCEPTED by 71-K.Biermann at CLE 31. 71-K.Biermann for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — P. Hillis (S. Wallace pass) (Q2 42:25)
Atlanta Falcons — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 23:05)
Atlanta Falcons — K. Biermann (Q4 4:14)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — M. Bryant (Q2 44:52)
Atlanta Falcons — M. Bryant (Q2 35:04)
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q3 25:00)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–6. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CLE 6 (Q2 44:52) — (14:52) 3-M.Bryant 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ATL 19 (Q2 42:25) — (12:25) (Shotgun) 6-S.Wallace pass short left to 40-P.Hillis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 42:19) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CLE 12 (Q2 35:04) — (5:04) 3-M.Bryant 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the ATL 2 (Q3 25:00) — (10:00) 4-P.Dawson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CLE 45 (Q3 23:05) — (8:05) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 22:57) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 53 (Q4 4:14); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 4:01) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

Cleveland Browns (Q4 4:14) — (4:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left INTERCEPTED by 71-K.Biermann at CLE 31. 71-K.Biermann for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA -31.6% · EPA -8.13]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 23:05) — (8:05) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.0% · EPA +4.40]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 31:46) — (1:46) 3-M.Bryant 30 yard field goal is BLOCKED (43-T.Ward), Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. [WPA -15.7% · EPA -3.45]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 28:13) — (13:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 25 for -9 yards (99-S.Fujita). FUMBLES (99-S.Fujita) [99-S.Fujita], RECOVERED by CLE-90-K.Coleman at ATL 25. [WPA -14.7% · EPA -4.98]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 33:34) — (3:34) 33-M.Turner right guard to CLE 12 for 55 yards (26-A.Elam). [WPA +13.7% · EPA +3.32]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

Cleveland Browns (Q4 4:14) — (4:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left INTERCEPTED by 71-K.Biermann at CLE 31. 71-K.Biermann for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA -31.6% · EPA -8.13]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 28:13) — (13:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 25 for -9 yards (99-S.Fujita). FUMBLES (99-S.Fujita) [99-S.Fujita], RECOVERED by CLE-90-K.Coleman at ATL 25. [WPA -14.7% · EPA -4.98]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 59:01) — (14:01) 40-P.Hillis left guard to CLE 44 for 1 yard (95-J.Babineaux). FUMBLES (95-J.Babineaux), RECOVERED by ATL-25-W.Moore at CLE 47. 25-W.Moore to CLE 47 for no gain (73-J.Thomas). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -4.48]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 23:05) — (8:05) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.0% · EPA +4.40]

Quarterback report card

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

M.Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 31 dropbacks · 51.6% completion · -0.6% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.60 total EPA
J.Delhomme (Cleveland Browns) · 26 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -4.5% CPOE · -0.37 EPA/play · -9.54 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Cleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play	-0.005	-0.166
Offensive success rate	41.6%	42.5%
Pass EPA/play	+0.084	-0.079
Rush EPA/play	+0.006	-0.609
Defensive EPA/play	+0.166	+0.005
Defensive success rate	57.5%	58.4%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -0.41 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, -13.26 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

Atlanta Falcons leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
R. White (Atlanta Falcons) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
J. Delhomme (CLE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 44:52 · CLE 6 · Score 3-0
(14:52) 3-M.Bryant 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 42:25 · ATL 19 · Score 3-6
(12:25) (Shotgun) 6-S.Wallace pass short left to 40-P.Hillis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 42:19 · ATL 2 · Score 3-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 35:04 · CLE 12 · Score 6-7
(5:04) 3-M.Bryant 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 25:00 · ATL 2 · Score 6-10
(10:00) 4-P.Dawson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 23:05 · CLE 45 · Score 12-10
(8:05) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 22:57 · CLE 2 · Score 13-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 4:14 · ATL 53 · Score 19-10
(4:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left INTERCEPTED by 71-K.Biermann at CLE 31. 71-K.Biermann for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL, Unsportsmanlike Co
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 4:01 · CLE 2 · Score 20-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Cleveland Browns?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Cleveland Browns 20-10 in Week 5, 2010 on 2010-10-10.

What was the final score of Atlanta Falcons vs Cleveland Browns?

The final score was Atlanta Falcons 20, Cleveland Browns 10 (ATL 20-10 CLE) in Week 5, 2010 on 2010-10-10.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Cleveland Browns?

Q2: Atlanta Falcons 6, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, Cleveland Browns 3; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 20, Cleveland Browns 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Cleveland Browns?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — P. Hillis (S. Wallace pass) (Q2 42:25) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 23:05) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — K. Biermann (Q4 4:14) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 44:52, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 35:04, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 25:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Cleveland Browns?

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 51.6% completion, -0.6% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.60 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Cleveland Browns), 50.0% completion, -4.5% CPOE, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -9.54 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Atlanta Falcons vs Cleveland Browns?

R. White (Atlanta Falcons) led the game in total EPA with +9.34 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.13 EPA): (4:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left INTERCEPTED by 71-K.Biermann at CLE 31. 71-K.Biermann for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enf. The biggest win-probability swing was -31.6%.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L

Atlanta Falcons vs. Cleveland Browns: 2010 Week 5 Recap

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