Green Bay Packers vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2017 Week 2 Recap

Game story

In Week 2 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-09-17, the Atlanta Falcons took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 34–23 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +6.07 total EPA, and -2.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Adams (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.14 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+10.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Atlanta Falcons changed the game: (13:25) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-Ju.Jones ran ob at GB 26 for 15 yards (24-Q.Rollins).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 D. Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +11.14 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
2. 2 M. Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +9.12 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
3. 3 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +6.07 total EPA · 61 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
4. 4 Ju. Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.95 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
5. 5 M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.65 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
6. 6 T. Montgomery · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.32 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Freeman · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
8. 8 R. Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Atlanta Falcons — D. Freeman (Q1 54:55)
• Green Bay Packers — T. Montgomery (Q1 48:47)
• Atlanta Falcons — D. Freeman (Q2 41:14)
• Atlanta Falcons — T. Coleman (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 30:24)
• Atlanta Falcons — D. Trufant (Q3 29:17)
• Green Bay Packers — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 12:50)
• Green Bay Packers — T. Montgomery (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 5:54)

Field goals

• Atlanta Falcons — M. Bryant (Q2 33:27)
• Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q3 24:37)
• Atlanta Falcons — M. Bryant (Q3 19:25)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q1 54:55) — (9:55) 24-D.Freeman right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. ATL-73-R.Schraeder was injured during the play. He is Out.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 54:51) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q1 48:47) — (3:47) 88-T.Montgomery left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 48:43) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 17–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q2 41:14) — (11:14) 24-D.Freeman right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 41:10) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the GB 33 (Q2 33:27) — (3:27) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q2 30:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 26-T.Coleman for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 30:19).

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 70 (Q3 29:17); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 29:04) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ATL 10 (Q3 24:37) — (9:37) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the GB 35 (Q3 19:25) — (4:25) 3-M.Bryant 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 33 (Q4 12:50) — (12:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q4 5:54) — (5:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-T.Montgomery for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 5:51) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Atlanta Falcons (Q2 43:25) — (13:25) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-Ju.Jones ran ob at GB 26 for 15 yards (24-Q.Rollins). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +2.55]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q2 37:14) — (7:14) 26-T.Coleman right tackle pushed ob at ATL 44 for 35 yards (21-H.Clinton-Dix). [WPA +7.3% · EPA +2.10]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q1 58:18) — (13:18) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-Ju.Jones to GB 22 for 34 yards (23-D.Randall). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +1.99]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q2 44:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu to GB 39 for 24 yards (42-M.Burnett; 47-J.Ryan). [WPA +6.1% · EPA +1.92]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q2 42:08) — (12:08) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 14-J.Hardy to GB 2 for 19 yards (31-D.House; 20-K.King). [WPA +6.0% · EPA +1.90]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Green Bay Packers (Q3 29:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 21 for -9 yards (44-V.Beasley). FUMBLES (44-V.Beasley) [44-V.Beasley], RECOVERED by ATL-21-D.Trufant at GB 15. 21-D.Trufant for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Rep [WPA -4.6% · EPA -7.83]
• Green Bay Packers (Q4 12:50) — (12:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.0% · EPA +5.30]
• Green Bay Packers (Q3 16:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams to ATL 47 for 7 yards (37-R.Allen). [WPA +0.2% · EPA +3.28]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q2 43:25) — (13:25) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-Ju.Jones ran ob at GB 26 for 15 yards (24-Q.Rollins). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +2.55]

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) · 61 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · -2.5% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +6.07 total EPA
• M.Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +5.9% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +9.12 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +12.46 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +3.14 total EPA, 5 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.
• D. Adams (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• M. Ryan (ATL) 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.

1. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 54:55 · GB 1 · Score 0-6
   (9:55) 24-D.Freeman right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. ATL-73-R.Schraeder was injured during the play. He is Out.
2. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 54:51 · GB 15 · Score 0-7
   3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 48:47 · ATL 1 · Score 6-7
   (3:47) 88-T.Montgomery left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 48:43 · ATL 15 · Score 7-7
   2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
5. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 41:14 · GB 2 · Score 7-13
   (11:14) 24-D.Freeman right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 41:10 · GB 15 · Score 7-14
   3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
7. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 33:27 · GB 33 · Score 7-17
   (3:27) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
8. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 30:24 · GB 3 · Score 7-23
   (:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 26-T.Coleman for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 30:19 · GB 15 · Score 7-24
   3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. PENALTY on GB, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
10. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 29:17 · ATL 70 · Score 7-30
    (14:17) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 21 for -9 yards (44-V.Beasley). FUMBLES (44-V.Beasley) [44-V.Beasley], RECOVERED by ATL-21-D.Trufant at GB 15. 21-D.
11. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 29:04 · GB 15 · Score 7-31
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
12. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 24:37 · ATL 10 · Score 10-31
    (9:37) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
13. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 19:25 · GB 35 · Score 10-34
    (4:25) 3-M.Bryant 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
14. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 12:50 · ATL 33 · Score 16-34
    (12:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 5:54 · ATL 1 · Score 22-34
    (5:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-T.Montgomery for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
16. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 5:51 · ATL 15 · Score 23-34
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.