Game story
In Week 2 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-09-10, the Denver Broncos took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 42–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Griese (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with +15.39 total EPA.
On the individual side, B. Griese (Denver Broncos) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.39 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+42.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Atlanta Falcons changed the game: J.Elam kicks 68 yards from DEN 30 to ATL 2. T.Dwight to ATL 20 for 18 yards (D.Pounds).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Denver Broncos | 13 | 21 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Griese · Denver Broncos · Passing · +15.39 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2 R. Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +10.29 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 3 T. Dwight · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.25 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
- 4 D. Carswell · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 5 M. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
- 6 D. Clark · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 7 R. Brooks · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8 M. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.98 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Griese — DEN · Passing
B. Griese posted the highest total EPA (+15.39) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Denver Broncos's efficiency. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.84 EPA) came from Atlanta Falcons: J.Elam kicks 70 yards from DEN 30 to ATL 0. D.Vaughn for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 13–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q1 53:28) — (8:28) M.Anderson right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 53:25) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the ATL 11 (Q1 52:21) — (7:21) J.Elam 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the ATL 33 (Q1 46:46) — (1:46) J.Elam 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 21–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the ATL 6 (Q2 42:19) — (12:19) B.Griese pass to H.Griffith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 42:14) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the ATL 20 (Q2 38:33) — (8:33) M.Anderson left tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 38:27) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the ATL 11 (Q2 31:01) — (1:01) B.Griese pass to R.Smith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 30:56) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DEN 30 (Q2 30:56) — J.Elam kicks 70 yards from DEN 30 to ATL 0. D.Vaughn for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 30:43) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 8–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the ATL 37 (Q3 26:01) — (11:01) B.Griese pass to R.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q3 25:53) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Anderson rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DEN 35 (Q3 18:13) — (3:13) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 18:04) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 60:00) — J.Elam kicks 68 yards from DEN 30 to ATL 2. T.Dwight to ATL 20 for 18 yards (D.Pounds).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 56:34) — (11:34) B.Griese pass to D.Carswell pushed ob at ATL 35 for 14 yards (E.Williams).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 53:25) — J.Elam kicks 73 yards from DEN 30 to ATL -3. T.Dwight to ATL 16 for 19 yards (D.Smith). FUMBLES (D.Smith), RECOVERED by DEN-I.Gold at ATL 16.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 57:10) — (12:10) M.Anderson left guard to ATL 49 for -4 yards (S.Dronett).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 46:46) — (1:46) J.Elam 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 30:56) — J.Elam kicks 70 yards from DEN 30 to ATL 0. D.Vaughn for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 26:01) — (11:01) B.Griese pass to R.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 53:25) — J.Elam kicks 73 yards from DEN 30 to ATL -3. T.Dwight to ATL 16 for 19 yards (D.Smith). FUMBLES (D.Smith), RECOVERED by DEN-I.Gold at ATL 16.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 36:49) — (6:49) C.Chandler FUMBLES (Aborted) at DEN 47, RECOVERED by DEN-B.Romanowski at DEN 49. B.Romanowski to DEN 49 for no gain (C.Chandler).
Quarterback report card
B.Griese led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Griese (Denver Broncos) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · +0.39 EPA/play · +15.39 total EPA
- C.Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) · 29 dropbacks · 31.0% completion · -0.17 EPA/play · -5.06 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.172 | +0.150 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.3% | 44.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.309 | +0.395 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.462 | -0.029 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.150 | +0.172 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.9% | 59.7% |
By the numbers
Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, -12.35 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Denver Broncos: 14 drives, +15.26 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- B. Griese (Denver Broncos) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 53:28 · ATL 2 · Score 0-6
(8:28) M.Anderson right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 53:25 · ATL 2 · Score 0-7
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 52:21 · ATL 11 · Score 0-10
(7:21) J.Elam 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 46:46 · ATL 33 · Score 0-13
(1:46) J.Elam 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 42:19 · ATL 6 · Score 0-19
(12:19) B.Griese pass to H.Griffith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 42:14 · ATL 2 · Score 0-20
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 38:33 · ATL 20 · Score 0-26
(8:33) M.Anderson left tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 38:27 · ATL 2 · Score 0-27
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 31:01 · ATL 11 · Score 0-33
(1:01) B.Griese pass to R.Smith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 30:56 · ATL 2 · Score 0-34
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 30:56 · DEN 30 · Score 6-34
J.Elam kicks 70 yards from DEN 30 to ATL 0. D.Vaughn for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 30:43 · DEN 2 · Score 7-34
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 26:01 · ATL 37 · Score 7-40
(11:01) B.Griese pass to R.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q3 25:53 · ATL 2 · Score 7-42
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Anderson rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 18:13 · DEN 35 · Score 13-42
(3:13) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 18:04 · DEN 2 · Score 14-42
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Denver Broncos?
The Denver Broncos beat the Atlanta Falcons 42-14 in Week 2, 2000 on 2000-09-10.
What was the final score of Atlanta Falcons vs Denver Broncos?
The final score was Atlanta Falcons 14, Denver Broncos 42 (ATL 14-42 DEN) in Week 2, 2000 on 2000-09-10.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Denver Broncos 13; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, Denver Broncos 21; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, Denver Broncos 8; Final: Atlanta Falcons 14, Denver Broncos 42.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 53:28) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 42:19) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 38:33) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 31:01) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 30:56) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 26:01) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 18:13) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q1 52:21, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q1 46:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Denver Broncos?
B. Griese (Denver Broncos), 51.3% completion, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +15.39 total passing EPA. C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons), 31.0% completion, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -5.06 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Atlanta Falcons vs Denver Broncos?
B. Griese (Denver Broncos) led the game in total EPA with +15.39 on passing plays. across 39 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.84 EPA): J.Elam kicks 70 yards from DEN 30 to ATL 0. D.Vaughn for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +42.2%.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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