Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 27–20 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New York Jets 3–20 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matt Ryan
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:22) 28-M.Davis left guard to NYJ 23 for 1 yard (56-Qu.Williams; 44-J.Sherwood). FUMBLES…
- Game date
- 2021-10-10
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New York Jets 27–20 on 2021-10-10. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +18.75 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 0 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 20 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 10 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets
(8:51) 7-Y.Koo 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
(1:47) 69-J.Spriggs reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 8-K.Pitts for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
(11:06) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 81-H.Hurst for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
(2:18) 6-M.Ammendola 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
(:02) 7-Y.Koo 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
(11:00) (Shotgun) 25-T.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(6:59) (Shotgun) 32-Mi.Carter right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-Z.Wilson pass to 82-J.Crowder is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(2:26) 28-M.Davis left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-95-Q.Williams, Defensive Holding, declined.
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
(:22) 6-M.Ammendola 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 8:51FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 13
- Score
- 0-3
(8:51) 7-Y.Koo 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 1:47TD Kyle PittsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 0-9
(1:47) 69-J.Spriggs reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 8-K.Pitts for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 1:42XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 0-10
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 11:06TD Hayden HurstPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 17
- Score
- 0-16
(11:06) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 81-H.Hurst for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 11:01XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 0-17
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 2:18FG Points+3
- Yard line
- ATL 13
- Score
- 3-17
(2:18) 6-M.Ammendola 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:02FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 34
- Score
- 3-20
(:02) 7-Y.Koo 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 11:00TD Tysheem JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 9-20
(11:00) (Shotgun) 25-T.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 6:59TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 15-20
(6:59) (Shotgun) 32-Mi.Carter right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 6:55Safety Zach WilsonPoints+2
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 17-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-Z.Wilson pass to 82-J.Crowder is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 2:26TD Michael DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 3
- Score
- 17-26
(2:26) 28-M.Davis left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-95-Q.Williams, Defensive Holding, declined.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 2:19XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 17-27
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 0:22FG Points+3
- Yard line
- ATL 31
- Score
- 20-27
(:22) 6-M.Ammendola 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +18.75 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2Kyle Pitts · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +9.22 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 3T. Sharpe · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 4Tysheem Johnson · New York Jets · Rushing · +3.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 5
Cordarrelle Patterson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play - 6
Lecitus Smith · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 7
Denzel Mims · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 8
Carlton Davis III · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.16 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 (+18.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 48 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
Matt Ryan's top snap (-3.85 EPA): (10:07) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 81-H.Hurst to NYJ 12 for 17 yards (57-C.Mosley; 37-B.Hall). FUMBLES (57-C.Mosley), RECOVERED by NYJ-30-M.Carter II at NYJ 13. 30-M.Carter II to NYJ 13 for no gain (81-H.Hurs
Biggest single play (-4.86 EPA): Michael Davis — (2:22) 28-M.Davis left guard to NYJ 23 for 1 yard (56-Qu.Williams; 44-J.Sherwood). FUMBLES (56-Qu.Williams), RECOVERED by NYJ-50-S.Lawson at NYJ 20.
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) · 48 dropbacks · 68.8% completion · +6.4% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +18.75 total EPA
- Zach Wilson (New York Jets) · 39 dropbacks · 48.7% completion · -4.1% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.04 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.123 | +0.182 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 48.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.027 | +0.370 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.197 | -0.040 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.182 | -0.123 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.6% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.12 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.18 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +16.93 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 9 drives, +8.39 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — Kyle Pitts (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Hayden Hurst (Matt Ryan pass)
- New York Jets — Tysheem Johnson
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — Michael Davis
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- New York Jets — Matt Ammendola
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- New York Jets — Matt Ammendola
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NYJ 13 (Q1 8:51) — (8:51) 7-Y.Koo 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q1 1:47) — (1:47) 69-J.Spriggs reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 8-K.Pitts for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 1:42) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYJ 17 (Q2 11:06) — (11:06) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 81-H.Hurst for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 11:01) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the ATL 13 (Q2 2:18) — (2:18) 6-M.Ammendola 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NYJ 34 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 7-Y.Koo 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q3 11:00) — (11:00) (Shotgun) 25-T.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 11–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q4 6:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 32-Mi.Carter right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q4 6:55) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-Z.Wilson pass to 82-J.Crowder is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYJ 3 (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) 28-M.Davis left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-95-Q.Williams, Defensive Holding, declined.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 2:19) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the ATL 31 (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 6-M.Ammendola 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 11:27) — (11:27) 84-C.Patterson up the middle to NYJ 28 for 12 yards (26-B.Echols; 39-J.Wilson).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 6:49) — (6:49) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 8-K.Pitts to NYJ 36 for 39 yards (26-B.Echols) [91-J.Franklin-Myers].
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 12:55) — (12:55) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete deep left to 4-T.Sharpe. PENALTY on NYJ-56-Qu.Williams, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at ATL 36 - No Play.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 4:52) — (4:52) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 17-O.Zaccheaus to NYJ 24 for 15 yards (37-B.Hall).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) 28-M.Davis left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-95-Q.Williams, Defensive Holding, declined.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 2:22) — (2:22) 28-M.Davis left guard to NYJ 23 for 1 yard (56-Qu.Williams; 44-J.Sherwood). FUMBLES (56-Qu.Williams), RECOVERED by NYJ-50-S.Lawson at NYJ 20.
- New York Jets (Q2 10:57) — (10:57) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep left intended for 88-K.Cole INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Hawkins at NYJ 45. 32-J.Hawkins to NYJ 34 for 11 yards (32-Mi.Carter; 85-T.Wesco).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 10:07) — (10:07) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 81-H.Hurst to NYJ 12 for 17 yards (57-C.Mosley; 37-B.Hall). FUMBLES (57-C.Mosley), RECOVERED by NYJ-30-M.Carter II at NYJ 13. 30-M.Carter II to NYJ 13 fo
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 11:06) — (11:06) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 81-H.Hurst for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 8:51 · NYJ 13 · Score 0-3
(8:51) 7-Y.Koo 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 1:47 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-9
(1:47) 69-J.Spriggs reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 8-K.Pitts for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 1:42 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-10
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 11:06 · NYJ 17 · Score 0-16
(11:06) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 81-H.Hurst for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 11:01 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-17
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 2:18 · ATL 13 · Score 3-17
(2:18) 6-M.Ammendola 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · NYJ 34 · Score 3-20
(:02) 7-Y.Koo 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 11:00 · ATL 1 · Score 9-20
(11:00) (Shotgun) 25-T.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 6:59 · ATL 2 · Score 15-20
(6:59) (Shotgun) 32-Mi.Carter right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets Safety (+2) — Q4 6:55 · ATL 2 · Score 17-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-Z.Wilson pass to 82-J.Crowder is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 2:26 · NYJ 3 · Score 17-26
(2:26) 28-M.Davis left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-95-Q.Williams, Defensive Holding, declined. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 2:19 · NYJ 15 · Score 17-27
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 0:22 · ATL 31 · Score 20-27
(:22) 6-M.Ammendola 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- 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 New York Jets vs Atlanta Falcons on 2021-10-10?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New York Jets 27-20 in Week 5, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: New York Jets 0, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q2: New York Jets 3, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: New York Jets 6, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: New York Jets 11, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: New York Jets 20, Atlanta Falcons 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — K. Pitts (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 1:47) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — H. Hurst (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 11:06) New York Jets touchdown — T. Johnson (Q3 11:00) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 6:59) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Davis (Q4 2:26) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q1 8:51, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — M. Ammendola (Q2 2:18, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — M. Ammendola (Q4 0:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 68.8% completion, +6.4% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +18.75 total passing EPA. Zach Wilson (New York Jets), 48.7% completion, -4.1% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.04 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.75 total EPA on Passing plays. across 48 snaps. Their top snap (-3.85 EPA): (10:07) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 81-H.Hurst to NYJ 12 for 17 yards (57-C.Mosley; 37-B.Hall). FUMBLES (57-C.Mosley), RECOVERED by NYJ-30-M.Carter II at NYJ 13. 30-M.Ca.
Was New York Jets vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Atlanta Falcons won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W
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