Philadelphia Eagles vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2011 Week 2 Recap

Game story

In Week 2 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-09-18, the Atlanta Falcons took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 35–31 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) paced the passing game, with +4.07 total EPA, and +2.8% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, J. Maclin (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.77 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-30.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (2:10) 7-M.Vick left guard to ATL 9 for -5 yards (94-P.Jerry). FUMBLES (94-P.Jerry), RECOVERED by ATL-93-R.Edwards at ATL 12. 93-R.Edwards to PHI 24 for 64 yards (10-D.Jackson).

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 J. Maclin · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +10.77 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
2. 2 T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +10.16 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
3. 3 M. Vick · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +9.44 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
4. 4 M. Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +4.07 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
5. 5 L. McCoy · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +3.59 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
6. 6 R. White · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
7. 7 M. Turner · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
8. 8 D. Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.39 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 — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 47:51)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Maclin (M. Vick pass) (Q2 41:00)
• Atlanta Falcons — T. Gonzalez (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 30:50)
• Atlanta Falcons — T. Gonzalez (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 27:03)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Maclin (M. Vick pass) (Q3 25:10)
• Philadelphia Eagles — L. McCoy (Q3 23:01)
• Philadelphia Eagles — L. McCoy (Q3 17:04)
• Atlanta Falcons — O. Mughelli (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 10:52)
• Atlanta Falcons — M. Turner (Q4 4:53)

Field goals

• Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery (Q2 36:49)

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 PHI 2 (Q1 47:51) — (2:51) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-R.White for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 47:44) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 5 (Q2 41:00) — (11:00) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 18-J.Maclin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 40:54) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ATL 3 (Q2 36:49) — (6:49) 6-A.Henery 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q2 30:50); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 30:44) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 21–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the PHI 17 (Q3 27:03); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 26:56) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 36 (Q3 25:10) — (10:10) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 18-J.Maclin for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 25:00) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 8 (Q3 23:01) — (8:01) 25-L.McCoy right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 22:52) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q3 17:04) — (2:04) 25-L.McCoy left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 16:59) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q4 10:52) — (10:52) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 34-O.Mughelli for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-93-J.Babin, Defensive Holding, declined.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 10:45); Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the PHI 3 (Q4 4:53) — (4:53) 33-M.Turner right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 4:48) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

Turning points

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

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 32:10) — (2:10) 7-M.Vick left guard to ATL 9 for -5 yards (94-P.Jerry). FUMBLES (94-P.Jerry), RECOVERED by ATL-93-R.Edwards at ATL 12. 93-R.Edwards to PHI 24 for 64 yards (10-D.Jackson). [WPA -30.4% · EPA -9.71]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 3-M.Kafka pass incomplete short middle to 18-J.Maclin. [WPA -30.1% · EPA -2.33]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q4 7:54) — (7:54) 33-M.Turner up the middle pushed ob at PHI 26 for 61 yards (23-D.Rodgers-Cromartie). [WPA +20.3% · EPA +4.08]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q3 24:56) — (9:56) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at ATL 36. 22-A.Samuel to ATL 22 for 14 yards (34-O.Mughelli). Atlanta challenged the pass completion ruling, and the [WPA -19.2% · EPA -5.14]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 3-M.Kafka pass incomplete deep right to 11-S.Smith (50-C.Lofton). [WPA -16.6% · EPA -0.44]

Impact plays

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

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 32:10) — (2:10) 7-M.Vick left guard to ATL 9 for -5 yards (94-P.Jerry). FUMBLES (94-P.Jerry), RECOVERED by ATL-93-R.Edwards at ATL 12. 93-R.Edwards to PHI 24 for 64 yards (10-D.Jackson). [WPA -30.4% · EPA -9.71]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q3 24:56) — (9:56) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at ATL 36. 22-A.Samuel to ATL 22 for 14 yards (34-O.Mughelli). Atlanta challenged the pass completion ruling, and the [WPA -19.2% · EPA -5.14]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 28:01) — (13:01) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short middle intended for 81-J.Avant INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Hayden [93-R.Edwards] at ATL 49. 26-K.Hayden to PHI 49 for 2 yards (11-S.Smith). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -4.62]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q4 7:54) — (7:54) 33-M.Turner up the middle pushed ob at PHI 26 for 61 yards (23-D.Rodgers-Cromartie). [WPA +20.3% · EPA +4.08]

Quarterback report card

M.Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• M.Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +2.8% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.07 total EPA
• M.Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +11.0% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +9.44 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles -0.01, Atlanta Falcons -0.00) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Atlanta Falcons: 14 drives, -0.31 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 15 drives, -0.54 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.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• J. Maclin (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• M. Vick (PHI) 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 47:51 · PHI 2 · Score 0-6
   (2:51) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-R.White for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 47:44 · PHI 2 · Score 0-7
   3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
3. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 41:00 · ATL 5 · Score 6-7
   (11:00) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 18-J.Maclin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 40:54 · ATL 2 · Score 7-7
   6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
5. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 36:49 · ATL 3 · Score 10-7
   (6:49) 6-A.Henery 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
6. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 30:50 · PHI 4 · Score 10-13
   (:50) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
7. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 30:44 · PHI 2 · Score 10-14
   3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
8. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 27:03 · PHI 17 · Score 10-20
   (12:03) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was
9. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 26:56 · PHI 2 · Score 10-21
   3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
10. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 25:10 · ATL 36 · Score 16-21
    (10:10) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 18-J.Maclin for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 25:00 · ATL 2 · Score 17-21
    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
12. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 23:01 · ATL 8 · Score 23-21
    (8:01) 25-L.McCoy right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 22:52 · ATL 2 · Score 24-21
    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
14. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 17:04 · ATL 2 · Score 30-21
    (2:04) 25-L.McCoy left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 16:59 · ATL 2 · Score 31-21
    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
16. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 10:52 · PHI 1 · Score 31-27
    (10:52) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 34-O.Mughelli for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-93-J.Babin, Defensive Holding, declined.
17. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 10:45 · PHI 2 · Score 31-28
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. PENALTY on PHI-23-D.Rodgers-Cromartie, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between down
18. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 4:53 · PHI 3 · Score 31-34
    (4:53) 33-M.Turner right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 4:48 · PHI 2 · Score 31-35
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.