Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 31–17 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 10–14 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matt Ryan
- Top passer
- C. Newton
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:16) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 34-D.Williams INTERCEPTED by 91-C.Peters at…
- Game date
- 2011-10-16
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 31–17 on 2011-10-16. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +14.81 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(4:58) 10-O.Mare 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(:13) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(10:20) 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(3:53) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 34-O.Mughelli for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(6:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(14:15) 3-M.Bryant 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(7:09) 2-M.Ryan left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(2:00) 33-M.Turner right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 4:58FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 24
- Score
- 3-0
(4:58) 10-O.Mare 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:13TD Malik TurnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 3-6
(:13) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:00XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 3-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 10:20TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 9-7
(10:20) 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 10:13XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 10-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 3:53TD OMO. MughelliPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 10-13
(3:53) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 34-O.Mughelli for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 3:49XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 10-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 6:36TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 14
- Score
- 16-14
(6:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 6:28XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 17-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 14:15FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 6
- Score
- 17-17
(14:15) 3-M.Bryant 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 7:09TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 17-23
(7:09) 2-M.Ryan left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 7:00XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 17-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 2:00TD Malik TurnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 17-30
(2:00) 33-M.Turner right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:56XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 17-31
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +14.81 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 2C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +5.87 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 3L. Naanee · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.52 EPA/play
- 4H. Douglas · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 5Josaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +3.66 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 6T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 7O. Mughelli · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
- 8Malik Turner · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.05 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.07 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 (+14.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.
Matt Ryan's top snap (+3.76 EPA): (9:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 83-H.Douglas to CAR 13 for 34 yards (29-J.Pugh) [76-G.Hardy].
Biggest single play (-5.25 EPA): C. Newton — (6:16) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 34-D.Williams INTERCEPTED by 91-C.Peters at CAR 40. 91-C.Peters to CAR 39 for 1 yard (77-B.Bell).
Quarterback report card
C. Newton led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -0.3% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +5.87 total EPA
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +4.0% CPOE · +0.53 EPA/play · +14.81 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.062 | +0.234 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.5% | 50.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.143 | +0.529 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.030 | +0.078 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.234 | -0.062 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.3% | 54.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs +0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.06 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.23 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, +17.59 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Carolina Panthers: 8 drives, +4.76 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart
- Atlanta Falcons — O. Mughelli (Matt Ryan pass)
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
- Atlanta Falcons — Matt Ryan
- Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — O. Mare
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 24 (Q1 4:58) — (4:58) 10-O.Mare 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q1 0:13) — (:13) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 0:00) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 10:20) — (10:20) 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 10:13) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 3:53) — (3:53) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 34-O.Mughelli for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 3:49) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 14 (Q3 6:36) — (6:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 6:28) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 17–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 6 (Q4 14:15) — (14:15) 3-M.Bryant 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q4 7:09); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 7:00) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 33-M.Turner right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 1:56) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 20-B.Grimes (25-W.Moore) at ATL -4. 20-B.Grimes to ATL 25 for 29 yards (17-L.Naanee).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 9:29) — (9:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 83-H.Douglas to CAR 13 for 34 yards (29-J.Pugh) [76-G.Hardy].
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 6:16) — (6:16) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 34-D.Williams INTERCEPTED by 91-C.Peters at CAR 40. 91-C.Peters to CAR 39 for 1 yard (77-B.Bell).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 0:21) — (:21) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete deep middle to 84-R.White. PENALTY on CAR-30-C.Godfrey, Defensive Pass Interference, 37 yards, enforced at CAR 38 - No Play.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 14:31) — (14:31) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at CAR 6 for -4 yards (95-C.Johnson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 6:16) — (6:16) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 34-D.Williams INTERCEPTED by 91-C.Peters at CAR 40. 91-C.Peters to CAR 39 for 1 yard (77-B.Bell).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 20-B.Grimes (25-W.Moore) at ATL -4. 20-B.Grimes to ATL 25 for 29 yards (17-L.Naanee).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 9:29) — (9:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 83-H.Douglas to CAR 13 for 34 yards (29-J.Pugh) [76-G.Hardy].
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 0:21) — (:21) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete deep middle to 84-R.White. PENALTY on CAR-30-C.Godfrey, Defensive Pass Interference, 37 yards, enforced at CAR 38 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 4:58 · ATL 24 · Score 3-0
(4:58) 10-O.Mare 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 0:13 · CAR 1 · Score 3-6
(:13) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 0:00 · CAR 2 · Score 3-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 10:20 · ATL 1 · Score 9-7
(10:20) 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 10:13 · ATL 2 · Score 10-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 3:53 · CAR 1 · Score 10-13
(3:53) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 34-O.Mughelli for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 3:49 · CAR 2 · Score 10-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 6:36 · ATL 14 · Score 16-14
(6:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 6:28 · ATL 2 · Score 17-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 14:15 · CAR 6 · Score 17-17
(14:15) 3-M.Bryant 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 7:09 · CAR 1 · Score 17-23
(7:09) 2-M.Ryan left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 7:00 · CAR 2 · Score 17-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · CAR 2 · Score 17-30
(2:00) 33-M.Turner right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · CAR 2 · Score 17-31
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
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.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2011-10-16?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 31-17 in Week 6, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q3: Carolina Panthers 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 0, Atlanta Falcons 17; Final: Carolina Panthers 17, Atlanta Falcons 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q1 0:13) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q2 10:20) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — O. Mughelli (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 3:53) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q3 6:36) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Ryan (Q4 7:09) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q4 2:00) Carolina Panthers field goal — O. Mare (Q1 4:58, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 14:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 51.2% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +5.87 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 50.0% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +14.81 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.81 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+3.76 EPA): (9:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 83-H.Douglas to CAR 13 for 34 yards (29-J.Pugh) [76-G.Hardy]..
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
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