Atlanta Falcons vs. New York Giants: 2014 Week 5 Recap

Game story

In Week 5 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-10-05, the New York Giants took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 30–20 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 +1.76 total EPA, and +3.2% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, E. Manning (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.94 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+19.2% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Atlanta Falcons changed the game: (5:52) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 35-A.Smith for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +9.94 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
2. 2 A. Smith · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
3. 3 P. Parker · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
4. 4 O. Beckham · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.59 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
5. 5 R. White · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
6. 6 S. Jackson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
7. 7 M. Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +1.76 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
8. 8 J. Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• New York Giants — R. Randle (E. Manning pass) (Q1 51:50)
• Atlanta Falcons — S. Jackson (Q1 47:11)
• Atlanta Falcons — A. Smith (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 20:52)
• New York Giants — A. Williams (Q3 17:10)
• New York Giants — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q4 10:11)

Field goals

• Atlanta Falcons — M. Bryant (Q2 44:21)
• New York Giants — J. Brown (Q2 33:53)
• Atlanta Falcons — M. Bryant (Q2 30:06)
• New York Giants — J. Brown (Q4 5:06)
• New York Giants — J. Brown (Q4 2:11)

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. New York Giants found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q1 51:50) — (6:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 82-R.Randle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 51:40) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYG 10 (Q1 47:11) — (2:11) 39-S.Jackson left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 46:57) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 6–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NYG 3 (Q2 44:21) — (14:21) 3-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the ATL 31 (Q2 33:53) — (3:53) 3-J.Brown 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NYG 2 (Q2 30:06) — (:06) 3-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYG 74 (Q3 20:52) — (5:52) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 35-A.Smith for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 20:37) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; New York Giants found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q3 17:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 44-A.Williams right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 17:05) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 13–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the ATL 15 (Q4 10:11); New York Giants added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 10:02) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the ATL 31 (Q4 5:06) — (5:06) 3-J.Brown 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the ATL 9 (Q4 2:11) — (2:11) 3-J.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Atlanta Falcons (Q3 20:52) — (5:52) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 35-A.Smith for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.2% · EPA +7.16]
• New York Giants (Q1 46:57) — 5-M.Bosher kicks 68 yards from ATL 35 to NYG -3. 83-P.Parker to NYG 19 for 22 yards (14-E.Weems). FUMBLES (14-E.Weems), RECOVERED by ATL-14-E.Weems at NYG 21. 14-E.Weems to NYG 21 for no gain (33-P.Hi [WPA -15.5% · EPA -5.32]
• New York Giants (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 13-O.Beckham for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-23-R.Alford, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +12.8% · EPA +2.88]
• New York Giants (Q1 54:56) — (9:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 83-P.Parker to ATL 21 for 42 yards (55-P.Worrilow). [WPA +12.4% · EPA +3.39]
• New York Giants (Q4 11:55) — (11:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 80-V.Cruz to ATL 22 for 12 yards (96-P.Soliai). [WPA +12.1% · EPA +1.92]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Atlanta Falcons (Q3 20:52) — (5:52) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 35-A.Smith for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.2% · EPA +7.16]
• New York Giants (Q1 46:57) — 5-M.Bosher kicks 68 yards from ATL 35 to NYG -3. 83-P.Parker to NYG 19 for 22 yards (14-E.Weems). FUMBLES (14-E.Weems), RECOVERED by ATL-14-E.Weems at NYG 21. 14-E.Weems to NYG 21 for no gain (33-P.Hi [WPA -15.5% · EPA -5.32]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q4 4:40) — (4:40) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 20 for -9 yards (95-J.Hankins). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -3.85]
• New York Giants (Q1 54:56) — (9:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 83-P.Parker to ATL 21 for 42 yards (55-P.Worrilow). [WPA +12.4% · EPA +3.39]

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) · 49 dropbacks · 59.2% completion · +3.2% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.76 total EPA
• E.Manning (New York Giants) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · +0.3% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +9.94 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -1.70 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• New York Giants: 11 drives, +8.29 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• New York Giants leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• E. Manning (New York Giants) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• 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.

1. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 51:50 · ATL 3 · Score 0-6
   (6:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 82-R.Randle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 51:40 · ATL 2 · Score 0-7
   3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
3. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 47:11 · NYG 10 · Score 6-7
   (2:11) 39-S.Jackson left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 46:57 · NYG 2 · Score 7-7
   3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
5. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 44:21 · NYG 3 · Score 10-7
   (14:21) 3-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
6. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 33:53 · ATL 31 · Score 10-10
   (3:53) 3-J.Brown 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
7. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 30:06 · NYG 2 · Score 13-10
   (:06) 3-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
8. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 20:52 · NYG 74 · Score 19-10
   (5:52) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 35-A.Smith for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 20:37 · NYG 2 · Score 20-10
   3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
10. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 17:10 · ATL 3 · Score 20-16
    (2:10) (Shotgun) 44-A.Williams right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 17:05 · ATL 2 · Score 20-17
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
12. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 10:11 · ATL 15 · Score 20-23
    (10:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 13-O.Beckham for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-23-R.Alford, Defensive Holding, declined.
13. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 10:02 · ATL 2 · Score 20-24
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
14. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 5:06 · ATL 31 · Score 20-27
    (5:06) 3-J.Brown 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
15. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 2:11 · ATL 9 · Score 20-30
    (2:11) 3-J.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.