Commanders 26–27 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2013

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons?

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 63.0% completion, +7.2% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -8.12 total passing EPA. K. Cousins (Washington Commanders), 63.0% completion, -0.8% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.59 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 27–26 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Washington Commanders 20–17 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: P. Garcon
Top passer: Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play: (10:04) 46-A.Morris left end to ATL 20 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ATL-93-M.Goodma…
Game date: 2013-12-15

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Washington Commanders 27–26 on 2013-12-15, overcoming Washington Commanders's 20–17 halftime lead. P. Garcon posted a game-high +7.30 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Washington Commanders	7	13	0	6	0	26
Atlanta Falcons	14	3	7	3	0	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

WASWashington Commanders

WAS 13

ATL 23

ATL 53

+3ATL 15

+3ATL 19

+3WAS 33

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 8:17TD
Shedrick Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 3
Score
0-6
(8:17) 39-S.Jackson right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 8:14XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 3:58TD
TGT. Gonzalez
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 13
Score
0-13
(3:58) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 3:52XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
0-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 0:55TD
Fred Davis II
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 23
Score
6-14
(:55) 12-K.Cousins pass deep right to 83-F.Davis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 0:48XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
7-14
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 10:43FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
7-17
(10:43) 3-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 6:44TD
PGP. Garcon
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 53
Score
13-17
(6:44) (Shotgun) 12-K.Cousins pass deep left to 88-P.Garcon for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-21-D.Trufant, Illegal Contact, declined.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 6:35XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
14-17
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:54FG
KFK. Forbath
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
17-17
(:54) 2-K.Forbath 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:03FG
KFK. Forbath
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 19
Score
20-17
(:03) 2-K.Forbath 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 8:16TD
Shedrick Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
20-23
(8:16) 39-S.Jackson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 8:13XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
20-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 3:31FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 33
Score
20-27
(3:31) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 0:22TD
SMS. Moss
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 3
Score
26-27
(:22) (Shotgun) 12-K.Cousins pass short left to 89-S.Moss for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.30 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
2T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.13 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
3Kirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +3.59 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
4Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
5Alton Robinson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
6Fred Davis II · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
7A. Morris · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
8P. DiMarco · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.36 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

P. Garcon — WAS · Receiving

P. Garcon posted the highest total EPA (+7.30) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.66 EPA per play.

P. Garcon's top snap (+5.45 EPA): (6:44) (Shotgun) 12-K.Cousins pass deep left to 88-P.Garcon for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-21-D.Trufant, Illegal Contact, declined.

Biggest single play (-6.70 EPA): A. Morris — (10:04) 46-A.Morris left end to ATL 20 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ATL-93-M.Goodman at ATL 24. 93-M.Goodman to ATL 37 for 13 yards (82-L.Paulsen).

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) · 46 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +7.2% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -8.12 total EPA
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 46 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · -0.8% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.59 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	-0.090	-0.087
Offensive success rate	45.2%	42.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.078	-0.176
Rush EPA/play	-0.541	-0.356
Defensive EPA/play	+0.087	+0.090
Defensive success rate	58.0%	54.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders -0.09, Atlanta Falcons -0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: -0.09 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: -0.09 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 15 drives, -7.69 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 14 drives, -7.60 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — Shedrick Jackson (Q1 8:17)
Atlanta Falcons — T. Gonzalez (Matt Ryan pass) (Q1 3:58)
Washington Commanders — Fred Davis II (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q1 0:55)
Washington Commanders — P. Garcon (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q2 6:44)
Atlanta Falcons — Shedrick Jackson (Q3 8:16)
Washington Commanders — S. Moss (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q4 0:22)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q2 10:43)
Washington Commanders — K. Forbath (Q2 0:54)
Washington Commanders — K. Forbath (Q2 0:03)
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q4 3:31)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q1 8:17) — (8:17) 39-S.Jackson right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 8:14) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the WAS 13 (Q1 3:58) — (3:58) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 3:52) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ATL 23 (Q1 0:55) — (:55) 12-K.Cousins pass deep right to 83-F.Davis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 0:48) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 13–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the WAS 2 (Q2 10:43) — (10:43) 3-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ATL 53 (Q2 6:44); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 6:35) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the ATL 15 (Q2 0:54) — (:54) 2-K.Forbath 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the ATL 19 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 2-K.Forbath 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q3 8:16) — (8:16) 39-S.Jackson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 8:13) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the WAS 33 (Q4 3:31) — (3:31) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q4 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 12-K.Cousins pass short left to 89-S.Moss for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q4 0:18) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-K.Cousins pass to 88-P.Garcon is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS. [WPA -26.2% · EPA -0.95]
Washington Commanders (Q4 8:49) — (8:49) 46-A.Morris right guard to ATL 10 for 3 yards (54-S.Nicholas). FUMBLES (54-S.Nicholas), RECOVERED by ATL-95-J.Babineaux at ATL 14. 95-J.Babineaux to ATL 22 for 8 yards (82-L.Paulsen). Penalty o [WPA -23.9% · EPA -5.73]
Washington Commanders (Q3 8:27) — (8:27) 12-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 11-A.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 25-W.Moore at WAS 16. 25-W.Moore to WAS 2 for 14 yards (71-T.Williams). [WPA -21.1% · EPA -4.99]
Washington Commanders (Q2 10:04) — (10:04) 46-A.Morris left end to ATL 20 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ATL-93-M.Goodman at ATL 24. 93-M.Goodman to ATL 37 for 13 yards (82-L.Paulsen). [WPA -14.5% · EPA -6.70]
Washington Commanders (Q4 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 12-K.Cousins pass short left to 89-S.Moss for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.5% · EPA +1.95]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q2 10:04) — (10:04) 46-A.Morris left end to ATL 20 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ATL-93-M.Goodman at ATL 24. 93-M.Goodman to ATL 37 for 13 yards (82-L.Paulsen). [WPA -14.5% · EPA -6.70]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 9:59) — (9:59) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 29 for -8 yards (91-R.Kerrigan). FUMBLES (91-R.Kerrigan), RECOVERED by WAS-98-B.Orakpo at ATL 27. 98-B.Orakpo to ATL 27 for no gain (76-L.Holmes). Penalty on ATL-84-R.Whi [WPA -13.9% · EPA -6.08]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 12:48) — (12:48) 5-M.Bosher punts 47 yards to WAS 15, Center-47-J.Harris. 89-S.Moss MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by ATL-27-R.McClain at WAS 14. 27-R.McClain to WAS 14 for no gain (84-N.Paul). [WPA +12.2% · EPA +5.74]
Washington Commanders (Q4 8:49) — (8:49) 46-A.Morris right guard to ATL 10 for 3 yards (54-S.Nicholas). FUMBLES (54-S.Nicholas), RECOVERED by ATL-95-J.Babineaux at ATL 14. 95-J.Babineaux to ATL 22 for 8 yards (82-L.Paulsen). Penalty o [WPA -23.9% · EPA -5.73]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 8:17 · WAS 3 · Score 0-6
(8:17) 39-S.Jackson right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 8:14 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 3:58 · WAS 13 · Score 0-13
(3:58) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 3:52 · WAS 2 · Score 0-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 0:55 · ATL 23 · Score 6-14
(:55) 12-K.Cousins pass deep right to 83-F.Davis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 0:48 · ATL 2 · Score 7-14
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 10:43 · WAS 2 · Score 7-17
(10:43) 3-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 6:44 · ATL 53 · Score 13-17
(6:44) (Shotgun) 12-K.Cousins pass deep left to 88-P.Garcon for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-21-D.Trufant, Illegal Contact, declined.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 6:35 · ATL 2 · Score 14-17
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:54 · ATL 15 · Score 17-17
(:54) 2-K.Forbath 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · ATL 19 · Score 20-17
(:03) 2-K.Forbath 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 8:16 · WAS 2 · Score 20-23
(8:16) 39-S.Jackson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 8:13 · WAS 2 · Score 20-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 3:31 · WAS 33 · Score 20-27
(3:31) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 0:22 · ATL 3 · Score 26-27
(:22) (Shotgun) 12-K.Cousins pass short left to 89-S.Moss for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
P. Garcon (Washington Commanders) 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 Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons on 2013-12-15?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Washington Commanders 27-26 in Week 15, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Washington Commanders 7, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q2: Washington Commanders 13, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 6, Atlanta Falcons 3; Final: Washington Commanders 26, Atlanta Falcons 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — S. Jackson (Q1 8:17) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gonzalez (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 3:58) Washington Commanders touchdown — F. Davis (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 0:55) Washington Commanders touchdown — P. Garcon (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 6:44) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — S. Jackson (Q3 8:16) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 0:22) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 10:43, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q2 0:54, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 3:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 63.0% completion, +7.2% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -8.12 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 63.0% completion, -0.8% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.59 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons?

P. Garcon (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.30 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+5.45 EPA): (6:44) (Shotgun) 12-K.Cousins pass deep left to 88-P.Garcon for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-21-D.Trufant, Illegal Contact, declined..

Was Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Atlanta Falcons won 27-26 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 3-10 Now 3-11 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 3-10 Now 4-10 W

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