Game story
In Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-12-01, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 17–13 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Cousins (Atlanta Falcons) paced the passing game, with -7.49 total EPA, and -5.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. McCloud (Atlanta Falcons) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.26 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-32.3% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Atlanta Falcons changed the game: (1:49) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right intended for 1-D.Mooney INTERCEPTED by 29-T.Still at LAC 39. 29-T.Still for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. McCloud · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 2 L. McConkey · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 3 J. Palmer · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 4 B. Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +0.97 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 5 J. Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 6 K. Cousins · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +0.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 7 C. Woerner · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 8 B. Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.43 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. McCloud — ATL · Receiving
R. McCloud posted the highest total EPA (+4.26) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Atlanta Falcons's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.71 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.60 EPA) came from Atlanta Falcons: (1:49) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right intended for 1-D.Mooney INTERCEPTED by 29-T.Still at LAC 39. 29-T.Still for 61 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 — B. Robinson
- Los Angeles Chargers — T. Still
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Atlanta Falcons — Y. Koo
- Atlanta Falcons — Y. Koo
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 7–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q1 49:04) — (4:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 48:59) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the ATL 27 (Q1 46:43) — (1:43) 11-C.Dicker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the ATL 33 (Q2 41:14) — (11:14) 11-C.Dicker 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the ATL 16 (Q2 31:02) — (1:02) 11-C.Dicker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 8–6. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LAC 23 (Q3 22:28) — (7:28) 6-Y.Koo 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 40 (Q3 16:49); Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q3 16:39) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Herbert pass to 5-J.Palmer is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LAC 8 (Q3 15:07) — (:07) 6-Y.Koo 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 16:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right intended for 1-D.Mooney INTERCEPTED by 29-T.Still at LAC 39. 29-T.Still for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 5-D.London INTERCEPTED by 3-D.James at LAC 24. 3-D.James to LAC 26 for 2 yards.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 9:11) — (9:11) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep middle intended for 5-D.London INTERCEPTED by 24-M.Maye at LAC -9. Touchback. The Replay Official reviewed the interception ruling, and the play was Upheld. The
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 16:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short left to 34-R.McCloud to LAC 10 for 60 yards (29-T.Still; 24-M.Maye).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 52:07) — (7:07) 28-H.Haskins left guard to LAC 33 for -1 yards (0-L.Carter). FUMBLES (0-L.Carter), RECOVERED by ATL-22-C.Phillips at LAC 34. 22-C.Phillips to LAC 29 for 5 yards (10-J.Herbert). Penalty on LAC,
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 16:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right intended for 1-D.Mooney INTERCEPTED by 29-T.Still at LAC 39. 29-T.Still for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 52:07) — (7:07) 28-H.Haskins left guard to LAC 33 for -1 yards (0-L.Carter). FUMBLES (0-L.Carter), RECOVERED by ATL-22-C.Phillips at LAC 34. 22-C.Phillips to LAC 29 for 5 yards (10-J.Herbert). Penalty on LAC,
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 18-K.Cousins pass deep left intended for 5-D.London INTERCEPTED by 29-T.Still at LAC 29. 29-T.Still to LAC 34 for 5 yards (25-T.Allgeier).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 9:11) — (9:11) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep middle intended for 5-D.London INTERCEPTED by 24-M.Maye at LAC -9. Touchback. The Replay Official reviewed the interception ruling, and the play was Upheld. The
Quarterback report card
K.Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Cousins (Atlanta Falcons) · 43 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · -5.6% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -7.49 total EPA
- J.Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 29 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · +1.2% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -5.20 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.144 | -0.168 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.3% | 47.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.263 | -0.174 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.335 | -0.153 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.168 | +0.144 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.7% | 60.7% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers -0.14, Atlanta Falcons -0.17) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, -15.61 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -8.76 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers 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.
- R. McCloud (Atlanta Falcons) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Cousins (ATL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 49:04 · LAC 2 · Score 0-6
(4:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 48:59 · LAC 15 · Score 0-7
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 46:43 · ATL 27 · Score 3-7
(1:43) 11-C.Dicker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 41:14 · ATL 33 · Score 6-7
(11:14) 11-C.Dicker 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 31:02 · ATL 16 · Score 9-7
(1:02) 11-C.Dicker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 22:28 · LAC 23 · Score 9-10
(7:28) 6-Y.Koo 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 16:49 · LAC 40 · Score 15-10
(1:49) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right intended for 1-D.Mooney INTERCEPTED by 29-T.Still at LAC 39. 29-T.Still for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q3 16:39 · ATL 2 · Score 17-10
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Herbert pass to 5-J.Palmer is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 15:07 · LAC 8 · Score 17-13
(:07) 6-Y.Koo 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Atlanta Falcons 17-13 in Week 13, 2024 on 2024-12-01.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 17, Atlanta Falcons 13 (LAC 17-13 ATL) in Week 13, 2024 on 2024-12-01.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 8, Atlanta Falcons 6; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 17, Atlanta Falcons 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Robinson (Q1 49:04) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — T. Still (Q3 16:49) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q1 46:43, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 41:14, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 31:02, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q3 22:28, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q3 15:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons?
K. Cousins (Atlanta Falcons), 55.8% completion, -5.6% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -7.49 total passing EPA. J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 55.2% completion, +1.2% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -5.20 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons?
R. McCloud (Atlanta Falcons) led the game in total EPA with +4.26 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.60 EPA): (1:49) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right intended for 1-D.Mooney INTERCEPTED by 29-T.Still at LAC 39. 29-T.Still for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -32.3%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 17-13 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 6-5 Now 6-6 L
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