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NFL · Week 2 · September 16, 2007 · 10 min read

Atlanta Falcons vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2007 Week 2 Recap

Jaguars defeat Falcons 13–7 in Week 2

D.Garrard led Fantasy Impact as Jaguars prevailed in a 7–13 Week 2 finish.

Atlanta Falcons 7 0–2
Final 7–13
Jacksonville Jaguars 13 1–1 Winner
Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
7–13
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 7–3 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
D. Garrard
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Garrard
Game date
September 16, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • Ricky White III
    Ricky White III 4 REC · 81 YDS +7.1 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Crumpler 3 REC · 53 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Jax Harrington 12/33 · 169 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • D.Garrard 17/34 · 273 YDS · 1 TD +8.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Williams
    Ryan Williams 2 REC · 41 YDS · 1 TD +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Marcedes Lewis
    Marcedes Lewis 2 REC · 39 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact
View Falcons vs Jaguars box score View all 2007 NFL game recaps

Quick answer

Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
Jacksonville Jaguars 13–7 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 7–3 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. Garrard
Top passer
D. Garrard
Biggest EPA play
(14:16) 9-D.Garrard pass to 11-R.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2007-09-16

Game summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Atlanta Falcons 13–7 on 2007-09-16, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 7–3 halftime lead. D. Garrard posted a game-high +8.37 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q4———T
Atlanta Falcons700007
Jacksonville Jaguars31000013

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons
JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 13:35FG
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 17
    Score
    0-3

    (13:35) 1-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.

  2. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 1:03TD
    WDW. Dunn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 4
    Score
    6-3

    (1:03) (Shotgun) 28-W.Dunn up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:57XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    7-3

    1-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-9-M.Koenen.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 14:16TD
    Ryan Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 14
    Score
    7-9

    (14:16) 9-D.Garrard pass to 11-R.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 14:10XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    7-10

    1-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.

  6. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 3:41FG
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 8
    Score
    7-13

    (3:41) 1-J.Carney 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1D. Garrard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +8.37 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  2. 2Ricky White IIIRicky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
  3. 3Ryan WilliamsRyan Williams · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.24 EPA/play
  4. 4Marcedes LewisMarcedes Lewis · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.51 EPA/play
  5. 5A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
  6. 6Jax Harrington · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +3.96 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  7. 7Jimmy Horn Jr.Jimmy Horn Jr. · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
  8. 8E. Wilford · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.14 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

D. Garrard — JAX · Passing

D. Garrard posted the highest total EPA (+8.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.

D. Garrard's top snap (+3.73 EPA): (14:16) 9-D.Garrard pass to 11-R.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

D. Garrard led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +6.7% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +8.37 total EPA
  • Jax Harrington (Atlanta Falcons) · 33 dropbacks · 36.4% completion · -6.1% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.96 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatAtlanta FalconsJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play-0.073+0.010
Offensive success rate43.1%31.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.120+0.246
Rush EPA/play-0.074-0.211
Defensive EPA/play-0.010+0.073
Defensive success rate68.8%56.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Jacksonville Jaguars held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Atlanta Falcons: -0.07 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.01 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, -5.27 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 9 drives, +0.81 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Atlanta Falcons — W. Dunn (Q2 1:03)
  • Ryan WilliamsJacksonville Jaguars — Ryan Williams (D. Garrard pass) (Q4 14:16)

Field goals

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Carney (Q2 13:35)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Carney (Q4 3:41)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the ATL 17 (Q2 13:35) — (13:35) 1-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the JAX 4 (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 28-W.Dunn up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 0:57) — 1-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ATL 14 (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) 9-D.Garrard pass to 11-R.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 14:10) — 1-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the ATL 8 (Q4 3:41) — (3:41) 1-J.Carney 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) 9-D.Garrard pass to 11-R.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.2% · EPA +3.73]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 2:53) — (2:53) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 19-E.Wilford pushed ob at ATL 42 for 33 yards (41-A.Harris). [WPA +12.4% · EPA +3.14]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 7:48) — (7:48) 1-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-9-M.Koenen. [WPA -12.3% · EPA -3.47]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 12:24) — (12:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard scrambles right end to ATL 38 for 11 yards (21-D.Hall). [WPA +12.0% · EPA +1.98]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 1:40) — (1:40) 9-D.Garrard pass deep middle to 86-D.Northcutt to ATL 10 for 22 yards (29-L.Sanders). [WPA +10.5% · EPA +1.20]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) 9-D.Garrard pass to 11-R.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.2% · EPA +3.73]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q3 4:13) — (4:13) 1-M.Prater 26 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-9-M.Koenen. [WPA -9.0% · EPA -3.55]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 7:48) — (7:48) 1-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-9-M.Koenen. [WPA -12.3% · EPA -3.47]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 2:53) — (2:53) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 19-E.Wilford pushed ob at ATL 42 for 33 yards (41-A.Harris). [WPA +12.4% · EPA +3.14]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 13:35 · ATL 17 · Score 0-3
    (13:35) 1-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
  2. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 1:03 · JAX 4 · Score 6-3
    (1:03) (Shotgun) 28-W.Dunn up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:57 · JAX 2 · Score 7-3
    1-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 14:16 · ATL 14 · Score 7-9
    (14:16) 9-D.Garrard pass to 11-R.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 14:10 · ATL 2 · Score 7-10
    1-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 3:41 · ATL 8 · Score 7-13
    (3:41) 1-J.Carney 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.

Key takeaways

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

  • Jacksonville Jaguars earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • D. Garrard (JAX) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2007-09-16?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Atlanta Falcons 13-7 in Week 2, 2007.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 10; Final: Atlanta Falcons 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — W. Dunn (Q2 1:03) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — R. Williams (D. Garrard pass) (Q4 14:16) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Carney (Q2 13:35, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Carney (Q4 3:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars), 50.0% completion, +6.7% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +8.37 total passing EPA. Jax Harrington (Atlanta Falcons), 36.4% completion, -6.1% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.96 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.37 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+3.73 EPA): (14:16) 9-D.Garrard pass to 11-R.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Atlanta Falcons vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 13-7 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

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