Game story
In Week 14 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-12-09, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 34–20 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) paced the passing game, with +4.62 total EPA, and -0.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.90 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Atlanta Falcons changed the game: (6:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 81-A.Hooper INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Breeland at ATL 22. 26-B.Breeland for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 20 |
| Green Bay Packers | 7 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +7.90 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 2 J. Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.47 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 3 M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.82 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 4 D. Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.44 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 5 M. Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +4.62 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 6 J. Hardy · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 7 R. Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 8 I. Smith · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Rodgers — GB · Passing
A. Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+7.90) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.61 EPA) came from Atlanta Falcons: (6:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 81-A.Hooper INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Breeland at ATL 22. 26-B.Breeland for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass)
- Green Bay Packers — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — B. Breeland
- Green Bay Packers — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — A. Jones
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Hardy (M. Ryan pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 16 (Q1 56:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 56:36) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 7 (Q1 52:16) — (7:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 52:11) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ATL 32 (Q2 37:45) — (7:45) 2-M.Crosby 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 86 (Q2 36:08); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 36:01) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ATL 30 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 24 (Q3 27:49) — (12:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 27:44) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 29 (Q3 20:57) — (5:57) 33-A.Jones right tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 20:51) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 13–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 12 (Q4 13:39) — (13:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 13:34) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 19 (Q4 0:18) — (:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 14-J.Hardy for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 36:08) — (6:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 81-A.Hooper INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Breeland at ATL 22. 26-B.Breeland for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 46:34) — (1:34) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at GB 26 for -7 yards. FUMBLES, recovered by ATL-26-T.Coleman at GB 35. 26-T.Coleman to GB 35 for no gain (23-J.Alexander).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 58:56) — (13:56) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones pushed ob at GB 28 for 19 yards (23-J.Alexander). Green Bay challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 41:54) — (11:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams pushed ob at ATL 37 for 22 yards (20-I.Oliver).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 52:16) — (7:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 36:08) — (6:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 81-A.Hooper INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Breeland at ATL 22. 26-B.Breeland for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:18) — (:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 14-J.Hardy for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 6:49) — (6:49) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan Aborted. 51-A.Mack FUMBLES at GB 11, RECOVERED by GB-26-B.Breeland at GB 7. 26-B.Breeland to GB 7 for no gain (2-M.Ryan). snap by #51 hit #12 hit in leg
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 25-I.Smith pushed ob at GB 23 for 11 yards (93-R.Gilbert).
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) · 47 dropbacks · 59.6% completion · -0.3% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.62 total EPA
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -0.4% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.90 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.064 | +0.125 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.1% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.098 | +0.184 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.251 | +0.033 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.125 | +0.064 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 48.9% |
By the numbers
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, -5.59 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +10.65 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) 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.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 56:43 · GB 16 · Score 6-0
(11:43) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 56:36 · GB 15 · Score 7-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 52:16 · ATL 7 · Score 7-6
(7:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 52:11 · ATL 15 · Score 7-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 37:45 · ATL 32 · Score 7-10
(7:45) 2-M.Crosby 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 36:08 · GB 86 · Score 7-16
(6:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 81-A.Hooper INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Breeland at ATL 22. 26-B.Breeland for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 36:01 · ATL 15 · Score 7-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · ATL 30 · Score 7-20
(:04) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 27:49 · ATL 24 · Score 7-26
(12:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 27:44 · ATL 15 · Score 7-27
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 20:57 · ATL 29 · Score 7-33
(5:57) 33-A.Jones right tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 20:51 · ATL 15 · Score 7-34
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 13:39 · GB 12 · Score 13-34
(13:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 13:34 · GB 15 · Score 14-34
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 0:18 · GB 19 · Score 20-34
(:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 14-J.Hardy for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-20 in Week 14, 2018 on 2018-12-09.
What was the final score of Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Atlanta Falcons 20, Green Bay Packers 34 (ATL 20-34 GB) in Week 14, 2018 on 2018-12-09.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 0, Green Bay Packers 13; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 13, Green Bay Packers 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 20, Green Bay Packers 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 56:43) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 52:16) Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Breeland (Q2 36:08) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 27:49) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (Q3 20:57) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 13:39) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Hardy (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 0:18) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 37:45, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers?
M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 59.6% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.62 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 48.8% completion, -0.4% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.90 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +7.90 on passing plays. across 43 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.61 EPA): (6:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 81-A.Hooper INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Breeland at ATL 22. 26-B.Breeland for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.0%.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 4-7 Now 5-7 W
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