Falcons 34–18 Seahawks: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2010

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Seattle Seahawks?

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 50.0% completion, +0.3% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +11.04 total passing EPA. C. Whitehurst (Seattle Seahawks), 36.4% completion, -16.0% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.28 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Seattle Seahawks?

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.04 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+4.30 EPA): (:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 12-M.Jenkins for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-R.Brock]..

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Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 34–18 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 17–10 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Matt Ryan
Top passer: Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play: (10:33) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA -4 for -8 yards (98-J.Anderson). FUMBLES (98-J.Anders…
Game date: 2010-12-19

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Seattle Seahawks 34–18 on 2010-12-19. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +11.04 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	0	17	17	0	0	34
Seattle Seahawks	7	3	0	8	0	18

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

+3ATL 20

SEA 24

SEASeattle Seahawks

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Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 7:32TD
MLM. Lynch
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
0-6
(7:32) 63-C.White reported in as eligible. 24-M.Lynch right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 7:28XP
OMO. Mare
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
0-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 14:20TD
JSJ. Snelling
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 3
Score
6-7
(14:20) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 44-J.Snelling for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 14:14XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:54FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 9
Score
10-7
(4:54) 3-M.Bryant 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 2:09FG
OMO. Mare
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 20
Score
10-10
(2:09) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:24TD
MJM. Jenkins
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 24
Score
16-10
(:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 12-M.Jenkins for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-R.Brock].
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:19XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
17-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:33TD
MHM. Hasselbeck
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 96
Score
23-10
(10:33) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA -4 for -8 yards (98-J.Anderson). FUMBLES (98-J.Anderson) [98-J.Anderson], RECOVERED by ATL-95-J.Babineaux at SEA -4. TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:12XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
24-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 4:25FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 7
Score
27-10
(4:25) 3-M.Bryant 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 0:57TD
Ricky White III
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 5
Score
33-10
(:57) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 0:52XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
34-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 8:35TD
Cody White
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
34-16
(8:35) 63-C.White reported in as eligible. 6-C.Whitehurst scrambles right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 8:29Safety
CWC. Whitehurst
Points+2
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
34-18
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-C.Whitehurst pass to 87-B.Obomanu is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +11.04 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
2M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.17 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
3J. Carlson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.73 EPA/play
4J. Snelling · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
5M. Lynch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
6M. Lynch · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.01 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
7H. Douglas · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
8C. Morrah · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.51 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

Matt Ryan — ATL · Passing

Matt Ryan posted the highest total EPA (+11.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.

Matt Ryan's top snap (+4.30 EPA): (:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 12-M.Jenkins for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-R.Brock].

Biggest single play (-6.70 EPA): M. Hasselbeck — (10:33) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA -4 for -8 yards (98-J.Anderson). FUMBLES (98-J.Anderson) [98-J.Anderson], RECOVERED by ATL-95-J.Babineaux at SEA -4. TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.3% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +11.04 total EPA
C. Whitehurst (Seattle Seahawks) · 22 dropbacks · 36.4% completion · -16.0% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.28 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Seattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play	+0.060	-0.177
Offensive success rate	41.5%	36.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.276	-0.370
Rush EPA/play	-0.177	+0.183
Defensive EPA/play	+0.177	-0.060
Defensive success rate	63.2%	58.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: +0.06 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
Seattle Seahawks: -0.18 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, +5.63 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, -13.46 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch (Q1 7:32)
Atlanta Falcons — J. Snelling (Matt Ryan pass) (Q2 14:20)
Atlanta Falcons — M. Jenkins (Matt Ryan pass) (Q2 0:24)
Atlanta Falcons — M. Hasselbeck (Q3 10:33)
Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass) (Q3 0:57)
Seattle Seahawks — Cody White (Q4 8:35)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q2 4:54)
Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare (Q2 2:09)
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q3 4:25)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q1 7:32) — (7:32) 63-C.White reported in as eligible. 24-M.Lynch right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 7:28) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 17–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q2 14:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 44-J.Snelling for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 14:14) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SEA 9 (Q2 4:54) — (4:54) 3-M.Bryant 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ATL 20 (Q2 2:09) — (2:09) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SEA 24 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 12-M.Jenkins for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-R.Brock].; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 0:19) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 17–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 96 (Q3 10:33); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 10:12) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SEA 7 (Q3 4:25) — (4:25) 3-M.Bryant 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SEA 5 (Q3 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 0:52) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 8–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q4 8:35) — (8:35) 63-C.White reported in as eligible. 6-C.Whitehurst scrambles right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks registered a safety from the ATL 1 (Q4 8:29) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-C.Whitehurst pass to 87-B.Obomanu is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Seattle Seahawks (Q3 10:33) — (10:33) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA -4 for -8 yards (98-J.Anderson). FUMBLES (98-J.Anderson) [98-J.Anderson], RECOVERED by ATL-95-J.Babineaux at SEA -4. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.7% · EPA -6.70]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Babineaux at ATL 44. 27-J.Babineaux to ATL 27 for 17 yards (72-S.Baker). [WPA -15.2% · EPA -3.93]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 12-M.Jenkins for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-R.Brock]. [WPA +13.9% · EPA +4.30]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White to SEA 28 for 15 yards (31-K.Chancellor). [WPA +12.2% · EPA +1.51]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 14:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 44-J.Snelling for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.7% · EPA +2.54]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Seattle Seahawks (Q3 10:33) — (10:33) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA -4 for -8 yards (98-J.Anderson). FUMBLES (98-J.Anderson) [98-J.Anderson], RECOVERED by ATL-95-J.Babineaux at SEA -4. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.7% · EPA -6.70]
Seattle Seahawks (Q3 3:24) — (3:24) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right intended for 87-B.Obomanu INTERCEPTED by 25-W.Moore (20-B.Grimes) at SEA 48. 25-W.Moore ran ob at SEA 21 for 27 yards. [WPA -4.1% · EPA -5.80]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 12-M.Jenkins for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-R.Brock]. [WPA +13.9% · EPA +4.30]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Babineaux at ATL 44. 27-J.Babineaux to ATL 27 for 17 yards (72-S.Baker). [WPA -15.2% · EPA -3.93]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 7:32 · ATL 1 · Score 0-6
(7:32) 63-C.White reported in as eligible. 24-M.Lynch right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 7:28 · ATL 2 · Score 0-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 14:20 · SEA 3 · Score 6-7
(14:20) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 44-J.Snelling for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 14:14 · SEA 2 · Score 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 4:54 · SEA 9 · Score 10-7
(4:54) 3-M.Bryant 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 2:09 · ATL 20 · Score 10-10
(2:09) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:24 · SEA 24 · Score 16-10
(:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 12-M.Jenkins for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-R.Brock].
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · SEA 2 · Score 17-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 10:33 · ATL 96 · Score 23-10
(10:33) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA -4 for -8 yards (98-J.Anderson). FUMBLES (98-J.Anderson) [98-J.Anderson], RECOVERED by ATL-95-J.Babineaux at SEA -4. TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 10:12 · SEA 2 · Score 24-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 4:25 · SEA 7 · Score 27-10
(4:25) 3-M.Bryant 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 0:57 · SEA 5 · Score 33-10
(:57) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 0:52 · SEA 2 · Score 34-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 8:35 · ATL 1 · Score 34-16
(8:35) 63-C.White reported in as eligible. 6-C.Whitehurst scrambles right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks Safety (+2) — Q4 8:29 · ATL 1 · Score 34-18
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-C.Whitehurst pass to 87-B.Obomanu is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Key takeaways

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

Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
C. Whitehurst (SEA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Seattle Seahawks on 2010-12-19?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Seattle Seahawks 34-18 in Week 15, 2010.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 17, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 17, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, Seattle Seahawks 8; Final: Atlanta Falcons 34, Seattle Seahawks 18.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Seattle Seahawks?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (Q1 7:32) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Snelling (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 14:20) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Jenkins (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 0:24) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Hasselbeck (Q3 10:33) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 0:57) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. White (Q4 8:35) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 4:54, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q2 2:09, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 4:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Seattle Seahawks?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 50.0% completion, +0.3% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +11.04 total passing EPA. C. Whitehurst (Seattle Seahawks), 36.4% completion, -16.0% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.28 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Seattle Seahawks?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.04 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+4.30 EPA): (:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 12-M.Jenkins for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-R.Brock]..

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 11-2 Now 12-2 W

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 6-7 Now 6-8 L

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