Atlanta Falcons vs. Green Bay Packers: 2008 Week 5 Recap

Game story

In Week 5 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-10-05, the Atlanta Falcons took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 27–24 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +11.23 total EPA, and +9.6% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, R. White (Atlanta Falcons) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.66 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+20.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (10:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

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

1. 1 R. White · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +11.66 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
2. 2 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +11.23 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
3. 3 M. Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +8.44 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
4. 4 G. Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.15 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.05 EPA/play
6. 6 D. Lee · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
7. 7 T. Humphrey · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
8. 8 J. Peelle · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.20 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

• Atlanta Falcons — J. Peelle (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 54:58)
• Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 39:49)
• Atlanta Falcons — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 36:07)
• Green Bay Packers — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 10:14)
• Atlanta Falcons — M. Turner (Q4 3:39)
• Green Bay Packers — D. Lee (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

• Atlanta Falcons — J. Elam (Q1 49:20)
• Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q3 15:32)
• Atlanta Falcons — J. Elam (Q4 7:23)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q1 54:58) — (9:58) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 87-J.Peelle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 54:53) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the GB 24 (Q1 49:20) — (4:20) 1-J.Elam 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 44 (Q2 39:49) — (9:49) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 80-D.Driver for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-80-D.Driver was injured during the play.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 39:42) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 22 (Q2 36:07) — (6:07) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 36:02) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ATL 32 (Q3 15:32) — (:32) 2-M.Crosby 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–10. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 25 (Q4 10:14) — (10:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 10:08) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the GB 23 (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) 1-J.Elam 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q4 3:39) — (3:39) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 3:35) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 86-D.Lee for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 1:56) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..

Turning points

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

• Green Bay Packers (Q4 10:14) — (10:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.7% · EPA +3.12]
• Green Bay Packers (Q4 4:42) — (4:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 82-R.Martin INTERCEPTED by 59-M.Boley at GB 35. 59-M.Boley to GB 19 for 16 yards (32-B.Jackson). [WPA -16.9% · EPA -3.40]
• Green Bay Packers (Q2 39:49) — (9:49) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 80-D.Driver for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-80-D.Driver was injured during the play. [WPA +13.7% · EPA +4.38]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q2 37:59) — (7:59) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White pushed ob at GB 43 for 26 yards (38-T.Williams). [WPA +9.6% · EPA +2.56]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q2 36:07) — (6:07) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +2.95]

Impact plays

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

• Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:23) — (12:23) 2-M.Ryan pass intended for 89-B.Hartsock INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Williams at GB -6. Touchback. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -5.50]
• Green Bay Packers (Q2 39:49) — (9:49) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 80-D.Driver for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-80-D.Driver was injured during the play. [WPA +13.7% · EPA +4.38]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:55) — (12:55) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 12-M.Jenkins to GB 24 for 31 yards (27-W.Blackmon). PENALTY on GB-27-W.Blackmon, Unnecessary Roughness, 12 yards, enforced at GB 24. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +4.04]
• Green Bay Packers (Q4 4:42) — (4:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 82-R.Martin INTERCEPTED by 59-M.Boley at GB 35. 59-M.Boley to GB 19 for 16 yards (32-B.Jackson). [WPA -16.9% · EPA -3.40]

Quarterback report card

A.Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 40 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +9.6% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +11.23 total EPA
• M.Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 27 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · +6.8% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +8.44 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +17.58 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +11.94 total EPA, 4 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.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• R. White (Atlanta Falcons) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• A. Rodgers (GB) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
• M. Ryan (ATL) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

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

1. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 54:58 · GB 1 · Score 6-0
   (9:58) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 87-J.Peelle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 54:53 · GB 2 · Score 7-0
   1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
3. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 49:20 · GB 24 · Score 10-0
   (4:20) 1-J.Elam 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
4. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 39:49 · ATL 44 · Score 10-6
   (9:49) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 80-D.Driver for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-80-D.Driver was injured during the play.
5. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 39:42 · ATL 2 · Score 10-7
   2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
6. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 36:07 · GB 22 · Score 16-7
   (6:07) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 36:02 · GB 2 · Score 17-7
   1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
8. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 15:32 · ATL 32 · Score 17-10
   (:32) 2-M.Crosby 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
9. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 10:14 · ATL 25 · Score 17-16
   (10:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 10:08 · ATL 2 · Score 17-17
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
11. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 7:23 · GB 23 · Score 20-17
    (7:23) 1-J.Elam 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
12. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 3:39 · GB 2 · Score 26-17
    (3:39) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 3:35 · GB 2 · Score 27-17
    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
14. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · ATL 4 · Score 27-23
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 86-D.Lee for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · ATL 2 · Score 27-24
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.