Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 24–20 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 7–13 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Cutler
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:46) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall to ATL 33 for 47 yards (23-C.H…
- Game date
- 2008-11-16
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Atlanta Falcons 24–20 on 2008-11-16, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 13–7 halftime lead. J. Cutler posted a game-high +16.58 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 7 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos(9:31) 22-P.Hillis up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
(2:31) 1-J.Elam 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(12:37) 1-J.Elam 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(7:40) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(10:04) 22-P.Hillis right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
(15:00) 5-M.Prater 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
(10:49) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(5:42) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 89-D.Graham for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 9:31TD PHP. HillisPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 7
- Score
- 6-0
(9:31) 22-P.Hillis up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 9:26XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 2:31FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 28
- Score
- 7-3
(2:31) 1-J.Elam 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 12:37FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 17
- Score
- 7-6
(12:37) 1-J.Elam 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 7:40TD Malik TurnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 9
- Score
- 7-12
(7:40) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 7:34XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-13
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 10:04TD PHP. HillisPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 13-13
(10:04) 22-P.Hillis right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 9:59XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 14-13
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 15:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 17-13
(15:00) 5-M.Prater 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 10:49TD Malik TurnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 28
- Score
- 17-19
(10:49) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 10:41XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 17-20
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 5:42TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 9
- Score
- 23-20
(5:42) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 89-D.Graham for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 5:35XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 24-20
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Cutler · Denver Broncos · Passing · +16.58 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 2
Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.98 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play - 3Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +8.20 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 4B. Marshall · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.94 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 5B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
- 6M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.86 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 7B. Stokley · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 8Derrick Graham · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.23 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
J. Cutler — DEN · Passing
J. Cutler posted the highest total EPA (+16.58) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
J. Cutler's top snap (+4.11 EPA): (9:46) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall to ATL 33 for 47 yards (23-C.Houston).
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) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -1.2% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +8.20 total EPA
- J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) · 30 dropbacks · 63.3% completion · +5.6% CPOE · +0.55 EPA/play · +16.58 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.161 | +0.061 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.4% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.553 | +0.228 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.067 | -0.157 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.061 | -0.161 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 48.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: +0.16 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.06 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, +5.10 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Denver Broncos: 9 drives, +11.56 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — P. Hillis
- Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner
- Denver Broncos — P. Hillis
- Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner
- Denver Broncos — Derrick Graham (J. Cutler pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Elam
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Elam
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the ATL 7 (Q1 9:31) — (9:31) 22-P.Hillis up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 9:26) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the DEN 28 (Q1 2:31) — (2:31) 1-J.Elam 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the DEN 17 (Q2 12:37) — (12:37) 1-J.Elam 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DEN 9 (Q2 7:40) — (7:40) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 7:34) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q3 10:04) — (10:04) 22-P.Hillis right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 9:59) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–7. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the ATL 2 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 5-M.Prater 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DEN 28 (Q4 10:49) — (10:49) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 10:41) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the ATL 9 (Q4 5:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 89-D.Graham for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 5:35) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 9:46) — (9:46) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall to ATL 33 for 47 yards (23-C.Houston).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete deep left to 12-M.Jenkins [92-E.Dumervil].
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:52) — (2:52) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 86-B.Finneran pushed ob at DEN 37 for 13 yards (34-J.Bell).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 5:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 89-D.Graham for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 8:29) — (8:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White to DEN 9 for 37 yards (41-K.Paymah).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 9:46) — (9:46) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall to ATL 33 for 47 yards (23-C.Houston).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 11:32) — (11:32) 5-M.Prater 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 4:11) — (4:11) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at DEN 33. 32-D.Bly to DEN 38 for 5 yards (84-R.White).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 8:29) — (8:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White to DEN 9 for 37 yards (41-K.Paymah).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 9:31 · ATL 7 · Score 6-0
(9:31) 22-P.Hillis up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 9:26 · ATL 2 · Score 7-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 2:31 · DEN 28 · Score 7-3
(2:31) 1-J.Elam 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 12:37 · DEN 17 · Score 7-6
(12:37) 1-J.Elam 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 7:40 · DEN 9 · Score 7-12
(7:40) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 7:34 · DEN 2 · Score 7-13
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 10:04 · ATL 2 · Score 13-13
(10:04) 22-P.Hillis right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 9:59 · ATL 2 · Score 14-13
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · ATL 2 · Score 17-13
(15:00) 5-M.Prater 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 10:49 · DEN 28 · Score 17-19
(10:49) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 10:41 · DEN 2 · Score 17-20
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 5:42 · ATL 9 · Score 23-20
(5:42) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 89-D.Graham for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 5:35 · ATL 2 · Score 24-20
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Cutler (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Atlanta Falcons on 2008-11-16?
The Denver Broncos beat the Atlanta Falcons 24-20 in Week 11, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 10, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Denver Broncos 24, Atlanta Falcons 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Atlanta Falcons?
Denver Broncos touchdown — P. Hillis (Q1 9:31) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q2 7:40) Denver Broncos touchdown — P. Hillis (Q3 10:04) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q4 10:49) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Graham (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 5:42) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Elam (Q1 2:31, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Elam (Q2 12:37, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 55.6% completion, -1.2% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +8.20 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Denver Broncos), 63.3% completion, +5.6% CPOE, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +16.58 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Atlanta Falcons?
J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.58 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+4.11 EPA): (9:46) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall to ATL 33 for 47 yards (23-C.Houston)..
Was Denver Broncos vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Denver Broncos won 24-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 6-3 Now 6-4 L
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