Game story
In Week 10 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-11-11, the Atlanta Falcons took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 26–21 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) paced the passing game, with +13.38 total EPA, and -0.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.38 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+23.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Atlanta Falcons changed the game: (:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 84-R.White for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 10 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +13.38 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 2 R. White · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +9.96 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 3 J. Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +8.07 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 4 A. Boldin · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.01 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 5 D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.49 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 6 J. Snelling · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 7 T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 8 T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.47 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 (+13.38) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Atlanta Falcons's efficiency. Across 55 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.26 EPA) came from Atlanta Falcons: (:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 84-R.White 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. Snelling (M. Ryan pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — A. Boldin (J. Flacco pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — R. White (M. Ryan pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — D. Mason (J. Flacco pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — T. Heap (J. Flacco pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — R. White (M. Ryan pass)
Field goals
- 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 second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the BAL 28 (Q2 41:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 44-J.Snelling for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 41:24) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the BAL 10 (Q2 30:21) — (:21) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the BAL 33 (Q3 27:56) — (12:56) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the ATL 5 (Q3 21:56) — (6:56) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 21:50) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–13. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the BAL 4 (Q4 11:39) — (11:39) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 11:34) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the ATL 6 (Q4 5:49) — (5:49) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 85-D.Mason for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 5:42) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the ATL 9 (Q4 1:10); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 1:05) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the BAL 33 (Q4 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 84-R.White for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 84-R.White for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez. PENALTY on BAL-56-T.Gooden, Defensive Pass Interference, 8 yards, enforced at BAL 41 - No Play.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 12-M.Jenkins ran ob at ATL 44 for 24 yards. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 27-R.Rice to ATL 11 for 24 yards (25-W.Moore).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White to BAL 41 for 15 yards (37-J.Wilson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 84-R.White for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 35:02) — (5:02) 9-M.Koenen punts 38 yards to BAL 35, Center-82-J.Zelenka. 21-L.Webb to BAL 42 for 7 yards (86-B.Finneran). FUMBLES (86-B.Finneran), RECOVERED by ATL-52-C.Wire at BAL 43. Penalty on BAL-59-D.Ell
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 58:53) — (13:53) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White pushed ob at ATL 41 for 28 yards (20-E.Reed).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 41:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 44-J.Snelling for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 55 dropbacks · 58.2% completion · -0.6% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +13.38 total EPA
- J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +4.7% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +8.07 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.144 | +0.145 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.3% | 41.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.212 | +0.243 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.073 | -0.225 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.145 | -0.144 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.9% | 50.7% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Baltimore Ravens +0.14, Atlanta Falcons +0.14) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +13.74 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Baltimore Ravens: 10 drives, +10.21 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Flacco (BAL) 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.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 41:32 · BAL 28 · Score 0-6
(11:32) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 44-J.Snelling for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 41:24 · BAL 2 · Score 0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 30:21 · BAL 10 · Score 0-10
(:21) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 27:56 · BAL 33 · Score 0-13
(12:56) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 21:56 · ATL 5 · Score 6-13
(6:56) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 21:50 · ATL 2 · Score 7-13
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 11:39 · BAL 4 · Score 7-19
(11:39) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 11:34 · BAL 2 · Score 7-20
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 5:49 · ATL 6 · Score 13-20
(5:49) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 85-D.Mason for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 5:42 · ATL 2 · Score 14-20
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 1:10 · ATL 9 · Score 20-20
(1:10) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 86-T.Heap for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 1:05 · ATL 2 · Score 21-20
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 0:27 · BAL 33 · Score 21-26
(:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 84-R.White for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Baltimore Ravens 26-21 in Week 10, 2010 on 2010-11-11.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 21, Atlanta Falcons 26 (BAL 21-26 ATL) in Week 10, 2010 on 2010-11-11.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q2: Baltimore Ravens 0, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 7, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 14, Atlanta Falcons 13; Final: Baltimore Ravens 21, Atlanta Falcons 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Snelling (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 41:32) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — A. Boldin (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 21:56) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 11:39) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Mason (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 5:49) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Heap (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 1:10) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 0:27) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 30:21, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 27:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons?
M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 58.2% completion, -0.6% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +13.38 total passing EPA. J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 57.9% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +8.07 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons?
M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) led the game in total EPA with +13.38 on passing plays. across 55 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.26 EPA): (:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 84-R.White for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +23.0%.
Was Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Atlanta Falcons won 26-21 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W
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