Game story
In Week 11 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-11-21, the Atlanta Falcons took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 34–17 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -4.95 total EPA, and -3.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.89 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (3:31) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle intended for 86-M.Hoomanawanui INTERCEPTED by 25-W.Moore at ATL 1. 25-W.Moore to ATL 13 for 12 yards (8-S.Bradford).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 34 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +9.89 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 2 R. White · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.31 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 3 D. Amendola · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 4 M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 5 M. Turner · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.59 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 6 J. Peelle · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 7 E. Weems · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.15 EPA/play
- 8 J. Snelling · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Ryan — ATL · Passing
M. Ryan posted the highest total EPA (+9.89) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Atlanta Falcons's efficiency. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.13 EPA) came from Atlanta Falcons: (2:00) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Hoomanawanui (S. Bradford pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — B. Finneran (M. Ryan pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — B. Gibson (S. Bradford pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Peelle (M. Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Turner
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Bryant
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Massey
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Bryant
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Bryant
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Bryant
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 25 (Q1 54:59) — (9:59) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 86-M.Hoomanawanui for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 54:52) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LA 24 (Q1 48:18) — (3:18) 3-M.Bryant 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 13–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ATL 35 (Q2 44:19) — (14:19) 3-Josh.Brown 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 12 (Q2 42:34) — (12:34) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 86-B.Finneran for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 42:27) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LA 11 (Q2 37:05) — (7:05) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LA 6 (Q2 30:35) — (:35) 3-M.Bryant 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 13 (Q3 27:02) — (12:02) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 11-B.Gibson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 26:56) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q3 17:06) — (2:06) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 87-J.Peelle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 17:01) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 11–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LA 3 (Q4 8:04) — (8:04) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 39 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons registered a safety from the LA 2 (Q4 1:52) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan pass to 84-R.White is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 3:31) — (3:31) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle intended for 86-M.Hoomanawanui INTERCEPTED by 25-W.Moore at ATL 1. 25-W.Moore to ATL 13 for 12 yards (8-S.Bradford).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 42:34) — (12:34) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 86-B.Finneran for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 50:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White to LA 23 for 26 yards (21-O.Atogwe).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 28:32) — (13:32) 9-M.Koenen punts 44 yards to LA 30, Center-82-J.Zelenka. 16-D.Amendola pushed ob at ATL 37 for 33 yards (9-M.Koenen).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 17:06) — (2:06) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 87-J.Peelle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 3:31) — (3:31) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle intended for 86-M.Hoomanawanui INTERCEPTED by 25-W.Moore at ATL 1. 25-W.Moore to ATL 13 for 12 yards (8-S.Bradford).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 50:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White to LA 23 for 26 yards (21-O.Atogwe).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 54:59) — (9:59) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 86-M.Hoomanawanui for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
S.Bradford led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) · 44 dropbacks · 61.4% completion · -3.4% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -4.95 total EPA
- M.Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 44 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · +4.3% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +9.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.155 | -0.119 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.8% | 38.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.225 | -0.112 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.051 | -0.320 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.119 | -0.155 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.6% | 52.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, +14.25 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, -8.69 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.
- M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. Bradford (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- 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.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 54:59 · ATL 25 · Score 0-6
(9:59) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 86-M.Hoomanawanui for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 54:52 · ATL 2 · Score 0-7
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 48:18 · LA 24 · Score 3-7
(3:18) 3-M.Bryant 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 44:19 · ATL 35 · Score 3-10
(14:19) 3-Josh.Brown 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 42:34 · LA 12 · Score 9-10
(12:34) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 86-B.Finneran for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 42:27 · LA 2 · Score 10-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 37:05 · LA 11 · Score 13-10
(7:05) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 30:35 · LA 6 · Score 16-10
(:35) 3-M.Bryant 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 27:02 · ATL 13 · Score 16-16
(12:02) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 11-B.Gibson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 26:56 · ATL 2 · Score 16-17
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 17:06 · LA 2 · Score 22-17
(2:06) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 87-J.Peelle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 17:01 · LA 2 · Score 23-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 8:04 · LA 3 · Score 26-17
(8:04) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · LA 39 · Score 32-17
(2:00) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons Safety (+2) — Q4 1:52 · LA 2 · Score 34-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan pass to 84-R.White is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Los Angeles Rams 34-17 in Week 11, 2010 on 2010-11-21.
What was the final score of Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Atlanta Falcons 34, Los Angeles Rams 17 (ATL 34-17 LA) in Week 11, 2010 on 2010-11-21.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 3, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 13, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 11, Los Angeles Rams 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 34, Los Angeles Rams 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Hoomanawanui (S. Bradford pass) (Q1 54:59) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Finneran (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 42:34) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — B. Gibson (S. Bradford pass) (Q3 27:02) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Peelle (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 17:06) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q4 2:00) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 48:18, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — C. Massey (Q2 44:19, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 37:05, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 30:35, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 8:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams), 61.4% completion, -3.4% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -4.95 total passing EPA. M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 59.1% completion, +4.3% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +9.89 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) led the game in total EPA with +9.89 on passing plays. across 44 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.13 EPA): (2:00) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.1%.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
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