Game story
In Week 14 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-12-11, the Atlanta Falcons took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 42–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -21.15 total EPA, and -7.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.04 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: 5-M.Bosher kicks 69 yards from ATL 35 to LA -4. 13-M.Thomas MUFFS catch, touched at LA -4, RECOVERED by ATL-55-P.Worrilow at LA 3.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +15.04 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 2 T. Gabriel · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 3 N. Williams · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 4 T. Coleman · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 5 J. Goff · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +2.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
- 6 L. Toilolo · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 7 T. Austin · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +1.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 8 T. Austin · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.12 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 (+15.04) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Atlanta Falcons's efficiency. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.08 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (9:04) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 18-K.Britt INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones at LA 33. 45-D.Jones for 33 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. Hardy (M. Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Coleman (M. Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — D. Jones
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Gabriel (M. Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Coleman
- Atlanta Falcons — V. Beasley
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Gurley
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Goff
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 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q1 59:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 16-J.Hardy for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 59:50) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 26-T.Coleman for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 44:53) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 74 (Q2 39:04) — (9:04) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 18-K.Britt INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones at LA 33. 45-D.Jones for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 38:54) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 21–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 64 (Q3 28:29) — (13:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 18-T.Gabriel for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 28:18) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q3 19:01) — (4:01) 26-T.Coleman right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 18:56) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 69 (Q3 17:56); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 17:50) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 14:57) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q4 2:49) — (2:49) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 2:44) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 60:00) — 5-M.Bosher kicks 69 yards from ATL 35 to LA -4. 13-M.Thomas MUFFS catch, touched at LA -4, RECOVERED by ATL-55-P.Worrilow at LA 3.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 55:23) — (10:23) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 18-K.Britt INTERCEPTED by 37-R.Allen at ATL 7. 37-R.Allen to ATL 10 for 3 yards (11-T.Austin).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 49:47) — (4:47) 5-M.Bosher punts 53 yards to LA 11, Center-47-J.Harris. 11-T.Austin pushed ob at LA 36 for 25 yards (80-L.Toilolo). PENALTY on ATL-55-P.Worrilow, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at LA 36.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 39:04) — (9:04) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 18-K.Britt INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones at LA 33. 45-D.Jones for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 57:39) — (12:39) 11-T.Austin right end ran ob at ATL 23 for 23 yards (37-R.Allen).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 39:04) — (9:04) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 18-K.Britt INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones at LA 33. 45-D.Jones for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 17:56) — (2:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at LA 21 for -10 yards (44-V.Beasley). FUMBLES (44-V.Beasley), RECOVERED by ATL-44-V.Beasley at LA 21. 44-V.Beasley for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 60:00) — 5-M.Bosher kicks 69 yards from ATL 35 to LA -4. 13-M.Thomas MUFFS catch, touched at LA -4, RECOVERED by ATL-55-P.Worrilow at LA 3.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 28:29) — (13:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 18-T.Gabriel for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Goff led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Goff (Los Angeles Rams) · 49 dropbacks · 49.0% completion · -7.7% CPOE · -0.43 EPA/play · -21.15 total EPA
- M.Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +1.4% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +15.04 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.084 | -0.324 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.4% | 41.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.390 | -0.432 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.174 | -0.121 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.324 | -0.084 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.2% | 56.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.32), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Atlanta Falcons: 15 drives, +6.38 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 15 drives, -29.46 total EPA, 5 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.
- J. Goff (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 59:56 · LA 3 · Score 6-0
(14:56) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 16-J.Hardy for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 59:50 · LA 15 · Score 7-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · LA 6 · Score 13-0
(15:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 26-T.Coleman for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 44:53 · LA 15 · Score 14-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 39:04 · ATL 74 · Score 20-0
(9:04) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 18-K.Britt INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones at LA 33. 45-D.Jones for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 38:54 · LA 15 · Score 21-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 28:29 · LA 64 · Score 27-0
(13:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 18-T.Gabriel for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 28:18 · LA 15 · Score 28-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 19:01 · LA 6 · Score 34-0
(4:01) 26-T.Coleman right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 18:56 · LA 15 · Score 35-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 17:56 · ATL 69 · Score 41-0
(2:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at LA 21 for -10 yards (44-V.Beasley). FUMBLES (44-V.Beasley), RECOVERED by ATL-44-V.Beasley at LA 21. 44-V.Beasley - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 17:50 · LA 15 · Score 42-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · ATL 3 · Score 42-6
(15:00) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 14:57 · ATL 15 · Score 42-7
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 2:49 · ATL 2 · Score 42-13
(2:49) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 2:44 · ATL 15 · Score 42-14
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Los Angeles Rams 42-14 in Week 14, 2016 on 2016-12-11.
What was the final score of Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Atlanta Falcons 42, Los Angeles Rams 14 (ATL 42-14 LA) in Week 14, 2016 on 2016-12-11.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 14, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 21, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, Los Angeles Rams 14; Final: Atlanta Falcons 42, Los Angeles Rams 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Hardy (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 59:56) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Coleman (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 45:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Jones (Q2 39:04) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gabriel (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 28:29) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Coleman (Q3 19:01) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — V. Beasley (Q3 17:56) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Gurley (Q4 15:00) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — J. Goff (Q4 2:49) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams), 49.0% completion, -7.7% CPOE, -0.43 EPA per dropback, -21.15 total passing EPA. M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 58.1% completion, +1.4% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +15.04 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 +15.04 on passing plays. across 31 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.08 EPA): (9:04) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 18-K.Britt INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones at LA 33. 45-D.Jones for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.0%.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L
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