Game story
In Week 5 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-10-09, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 25–14 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +17.76 total EPA, and +5.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +17.76 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+22.0% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (3:53) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 0 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 25 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +17.76 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2 J. Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +10.25 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 3 G. Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 4 J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 5 J. Snelling · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
- 6 R. Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 7 T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 8 M. Turner · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.34 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Rodgers — GB · Passing
A. Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+17.76) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.01 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (3:53) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 70 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 — R. White (M. Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Turner
- Green Bay Packers — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q1 53:19) — (8:19) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-E.Walden].; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 53:15) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–6. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q2 42:29) — (12:29) 33-M.Turner right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 42:26) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ATL 14 (Q2 35:29) — (5:29) 2-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ATL 17 (Q2 30:13) — (:13) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 9–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ATL 39 (Q3 20:33) — (5:33) 2-M.Crosby 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 70 (Q3 18:53) — (3:53) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 29 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 14:51) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ATL 12 (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) 2-M.Crosby 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 18:53) — (3:53) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 16:57) — (1:57) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-J.Finley to ATL 46 for 22 yards (28-T.DeCoud).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 56:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 83-H.Douglas pushed ob at GB 35 for 13 yards (38-T.Williams).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 20:33) — (5:33) 2-M.Crosby 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 18:53) — (3:53) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 48:39) — (3:39) 25-R.Grant right guard to ATL 38 for 3 yards (20-B.Grimes). FUMBLES (20-B.Grimes), RECOVERED by ATL-99-V.Walker at ATL 40. 99-V.Walker to ATL 40 for no gain (83-T.Crabtree).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 37:51) — (7:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings ran ob at ATL 4 for 39 yards (21-C.Owens).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 22:53) — (7:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-J.Jones to GB 45 for 30 yards (36-J.Sanders).
Quarterback report card
A.Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 45 dropbacks · 57.8% completion · +5.1% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +17.76 total EPA
- M.Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 37 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -0.3% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -6.23 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.121 | -0.083 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.6% | 40.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.395 | -0.168 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.370 | +0.066 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.083 | -0.121 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.5% | 56.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, -6.11 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +9.43 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Rodgers (GB) 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) — Q1 53:19 · GB 5 · Score 0-6
(8:19) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-E.Walden]. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 53:15 · GB 2 · Score 0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 42:29 · GB 1 · Score 0-13
(12:29) 33-M.Turner right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 42:26 · GB 2 · Score 0-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 35:29 · ATL 14 · Score 3-14
(5:29) 2-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 30:13 · ATL 17 · Score 6-14
(:13) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 20:33 · ATL 39 · Score 9-14
(5:33) 2-M.Crosby 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 18:53 · ATL 70 · Score 15-14
(3:53) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · ATL 29 · Score 21-14
(15:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 14:51 · ATL 2 · Score 22-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 1:14 · ATL 12 · Score 25-14
(1:14) 2-M.Crosby 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Atlanta Falcons 25-14 in Week 5, 2011 on 2011-10-09.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 25, Atlanta Falcons 14 (GB 25-14 ATL) in Week 5, 2011 on 2011-10-09.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 6, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q3: Green Bay Packers 9, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 10, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 25, Atlanta Falcons 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 53:19) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q2 42:29) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 18:53) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 15:00) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 35:29, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 30:13, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 20:33, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 1:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 57.8% completion, +5.1% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +17.76 total passing EPA. M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 48.6% completion, -0.3% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -6.23 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +17.76 on passing plays. across 45 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.01 EPA): (3:53) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +22.0%.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
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