Game story
In Week 2 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-09-18, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 31–27 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +1.38 total EPA, and +7.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, Al. Robinson (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.96 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-23.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Atlanta Falcons changed the game: (1:18) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass deep middle intended for 89-B.Edwards INTERCEPTED by 5-J.Ramsey at LA -2. 5-J.Ramsey pushed ob at LA 23 for 25 yards (67-D.Dalman).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 27 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 Al. Robinson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.96 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 2 M. Mariota · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +5.10 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 3 D. London · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 4 K. Hodge · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 5 D. Henderson · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +3.87 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 6 O. Zaccheaus · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 7 P. Hesse · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
- 8 M. Stafford · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +1.38 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
Al. Robinson — LA · Receiving
Al. Robinson posted the highest total EPA (+5.96) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.19 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.93 EPA) came from Atlanta Falcons: (:39) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short left intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 14-D.Durant at LA 40. 14-D.Durant to ATL 9 for 51 yards (1-M.Mariota, 63-C.Lindstrom).
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. Stafford
- Los Angeles Rams — D. Henderson
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Kupp (M. Stafford pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Kupp (M. Stafford pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — D. London (M. Mariota pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — O. Zaccheaus (M. Mariota pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — L. Carter
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Y. Koo
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Gay
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 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q1 46:48) — (1:48) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 1-Al.Robinson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 46:44) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–3. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 8 (Q2 39:34) — (9:34) 27-D.Henderson right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 39:30) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LA 8 (Q2 32:47) — (2:47) 7-Y.Koo 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q2 30:18) — (:18) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 10-C.Kupp for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 30:14) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 10 (Q3 24:28) — (9:28) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 24:22) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q3 18:24) — (3:24) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short left to 5-D.London for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 18:20) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 19–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ATL 1 (Q4 12:16) — (12:16) 8-M.Gay 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 11 (Q4 8:21) — (8:21) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short right to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 8:14) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 59 (Q4 5:06); Atlanta Falcons registered a safety from the LA 2 (Q4 4:57) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-M.Mariota pass to 5-D.London is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Atlanta Falcons registered a safety from the ATL 74 (Q4 0:13) — (:13) (Run formation) 19-B.Powell right end ran ob in End Zone for -26 yards, SAFETY (37-D.Alford).; Atlanta Falcons registered a safety from the LA 20 (Q4 0:06) — 11-R.Dixon kicks 43 yards from LA 20 to ATL 37, out of bounds..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass deep middle intended for 89-B.Edwards INTERCEPTED by 5-J.Ramsey at LA -2. 5-J.Ramsey pushed ob at LA 23 for 25 yards (67-D.Dalman).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 3:32) — (3:32) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 10-C.Kupp to LA 43 for 12 yards (34-D.Hall) [95-T.Graham]. FUMBLES (34-D.Hall), RECOVERED by ATL-34-D.Hall at LA 40. 34-D.Hall to LA 37 for 3 yards (
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota sacked at ATL 40 for -10 yards (58-J.Hollins). FUMBLES (58-J.Hollins) [58-J.Hollins], RECOVERED by LA-99-A.Donald at ATL 39.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short left to 5-D.London pushed ob at LA 21 for 9 yards (53-E.Jones).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 51:59) — (6:59) 7-Y.Koo 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 30:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short left intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 14-D.Durant at LA 40. 14-D.Durant to ATL 9 for 51 yards (1-M.Mariota, 63-C.Lindstrom).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 5:06) — (5:06) 11-R.Dixon punt is BLOCKED by 44-T.Andersen, Center-42-M.Orzech, RECOVERED by ATL-9-L.Carter at LA 26. 9-L.Carter for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 21:33) — (6:33) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 10-C.Kupp INTERCEPTED by 3-M.Walker at LA 41. 3-M.Walker to LA 20 for 21 yards (65-C.Shelton; 79-R.Havenstein).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 31:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right intended for 89-T.Higbee INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Hayward at ATL -5. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
M.Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) · 37 dropbacks · 73.0% completion · +7.9% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.38 total EPA
- M.Mariota (Atlanta Falcons) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +1.3% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.10 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.137 | -0.087 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.7% | 52.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.146 | +0.037 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.417 | -0.025 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.087 | +0.137 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.4% | 57.3% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -10.25 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, -6.61 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams 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.
- Al. Robinson (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Stafford (LA) 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 46:48 · ATL 1 · Score 0-6
(1:48) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 1-Al.Robinson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 46:44 · ATL 15 · Score 0-7
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 39:34 · ATL 8 · Score 0-13
(9:34) 27-D.Henderson right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 39:30 · ATL 15 · Score 0-14
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 32:47 · LA 8 · Score 3-14
(2:47) 7-Y.Koo 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 30:18 · ATL 3 · Score 3-20
(:18) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 10-C.Kupp for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 30:14 · ATL 15 · Score 3-21
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 24:28 · ATL 10 · Score 3-27
(9:28) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 24:22 · ATL 15 · Score 3-28
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 18:24 · LA 4 · Score 9-28
(3:24) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short left to 5-D.London for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 18:20 · LA 15 · Score 10-28
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 12:16 · ATL 1 · Score 10-31
(12:16) 8-M.Gay 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 8:21 · LA 11 · Score 16-31
(8:21) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short right to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 8:14 · LA 15 · Score 17-31
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 5:06 · ATL 59 · Score 23-31
(5:06) 11-R.Dixon punt is BLOCKED by 44-T.Andersen, Center-42-M.Orzech, RECOVERED by ATL-9-L.Carter at LA 26. 9-L.Carter for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons Safety (+2) — Q4 4:57 · LA 2 · Score 25-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-M.Mariota pass to 5-D.London is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Atlanta Falcons Safety (+2) — Q4 0:13 · ATL 74 · Score 27-31
(:13) (Run formation) 19-B.Powell right end ran ob in End Zone for -26 yards, SAFETY (37-D.Alford). - Atlanta Falcons Safety (+2) — Q4 0:06 · LA 20 · Score 27-31
11-R.Dixon kicks 43 yards from LA 20 to ATL 37, out of bounds.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-27 in Week 2, 2022 on 2022-09-18.
What was the final score of Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Atlanta Falcons 27, Los Angeles Rams 31 (ATL 27-31 LA) in Week 2, 2022 on 2022-09-18.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 3, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 19, Los Angeles Rams 3; Final: Atlanta Falcons 27, Los Angeles Rams 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Stafford (Q1 46:48) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Henderson (Q2 39:34) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Kupp (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 30:18) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Kupp (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 24:28) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. London (M. Mariota pass) (Q3 18:24) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — O. Zaccheaus (M. Mariota pass) (Q4 8:21) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — L. Carter (Q4 5:06) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 32:47, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — M. Gay (Q4 12:16, 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?
M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams), 73.0% completion, +7.9% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.38 total passing EPA. M. Mariota (Atlanta Falcons), 48.6% completion, +1.3% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.10 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams?
Al. Robinson (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +5.96 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.93 EPA): (:39) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short left intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 14-D.Durant at LA 40. 14-D.Durant to ATL 9 for 51 yards (1-M.Mariota, 63-C.Lindstrom).. The biggest win-probability swing was -23.9%.
Was Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Los Angeles Rams won 31-27 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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