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NFL · Week 2 · September 10, 2000 · 12 min read

Atlanta Falcons vs. Denver Broncos: 2000 Week 2 Recap

Broncos defeat Falcons 42–14 in Week 2

B.Griese led Fantasy Impact as Broncos prevailed in a 14–42 Week 2 finish.

Atlanta Falcons 14 1–1
Final 14–42
Denver Broncos 42 1–1 Winner
Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
14–42
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 7–34 Denver Broncos
Top passer
B. Griese
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Griese
Game date
September 10, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • T.Dwight 2 REC · 60 YDS · 1 TD +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Jefferson 2 REC · 37 YDS +0.8 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Kozlowski 1 REC · 6 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • B.Griese 20/39 · 255 YDS · 3 TD +15.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Smith
    Ryan Smith 7 REC · 117 YDS · 2 TD +10.3 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Carswell 5 REC · 54 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
Denver Broncos 42–14 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 7–34 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Griese
Top passer
B. Griese
Biggest EPA play
J.Elam kicks 70 yards from DEN 30 to ATL 0. D.Vaughn for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2000-09-10

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Atlanta Falcons 42–14 on 2000-09-10. B. Griese posted a game-high +15.39 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3——T
Atlanta Falcons0770014
Denver Broncos132180042

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons
DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 8:28TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    0-6

    (8:28) M.Anderson right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 8:25XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    0-7

    J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.

  3. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 7:21FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 11
    Score
    0-10

    (7:21) J.Elam 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.

  4. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 1:46FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 33
    Score
    0-13

    (1:46) J.Elam 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.

  5. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 12:19TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 6
    Score
    0-19

    (12:19) B.Griese pass to H.Griffith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 12:14XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    0-20

    J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.

  7. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 8:33TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 20
    Score
    0-26

    (8:33) M.Anderson left tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 8:27XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    0-27

    J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.

  9. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 1:01TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 11
    Score
    0-33

    (1:01) B.Griese pass to R.Smith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 0:56XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    0-34

    J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.

  11. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:56TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 30
    Score
    6-34

    J.Elam kicks 70 yards from DEN 30 to ATL 0. D.Vaughn for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:43XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    7-34

    M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.

  13. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 11:01TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 37
    Score
    7-40

    (11:01) B.Griese pass to R.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 10:53Safety

    Points+2

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    7-42

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Anderson rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  15. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 3:13TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 35
    Score
    13-42

    (3:13) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 3:04XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    14-42

    M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Griese · Denver Broncos · Passing · +15.39 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  2. 2Ryan SmithRyan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +10.29 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Dwight · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.25 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Carswell · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
  6. 6Dean ClarkDean Clark · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
  7. 7R. Brooks · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.98 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.03 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

B. Griese — DEN · Passing

B. Griese posted the highest total EPA (+15.39) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.

B. Griese's top snap (+4.78 EPA): (11:01) B.Griese pass to R.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+6.84 EPA): Another player — J.Elam kicks 70 yards from DEN 30 to ATL 0. D.Vaughn for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

B. Griese led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B. Griese (Denver Broncos) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · +0.39 EPA/play · +15.39 total EPA
  • C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) · 29 dropbacks · 31.0% completion · -0.17 EPA/play · -5.06 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatAtlanta FalconsDenver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play-0.172+0.150
Offensive success rate40.3%44.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.309+0.395
Rush EPA/play-0.462-0.029
Defensive EPA/play-0.150+0.172
Defensive success rate55.9%59.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Atlanta Falcons: -0.17 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: +0.15 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, -12.35 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Denver Broncos: 14 drives, +15.26 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q1 8:28)
  • Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q2 12:19)
  • Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q2 8:33)
  • Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q2 1:01)
  • Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q2 0:56)
  • Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q3 11:01)
  • Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q3 3:13)

Field goals

  • Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q1 7:21)
  • Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q1 1:46)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 13–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q1 8:28) — (8:28) M.Anderson right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 8:25) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the ATL 11 (Q1 7:21) — (7:21) J.Elam 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the ATL 33 (Q1 1:46) — (1:46) J.Elam 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 21–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the ATL 6 (Q2 12:19) — (12:19) B.Griese pass to H.Griffith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 12:14) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the ATL 20 (Q2 8:33) — (8:33) M.Anderson left tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 8:27) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the ATL 11 (Q2 1:01) — (1:01) B.Griese pass to R.Smith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 0:56) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DEN 30 (Q2 0:56) — J.Elam kicks 70 yards from DEN 30 to ATL 0. D.Vaughn for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 0:43) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 8–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the ATL 37 (Q3 11:01) — (11:01) B.Griese pass to R.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q3 10:53) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Anderson rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DEN 35 (Q3 3:13) — (3:13) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 3:04) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 15:00) — J.Elam kicks 68 yards from DEN 30 to ATL 2. T.Dwight to ATL 20 for 18 yards (D.Pounds). [WPA +42.2% · EPA +0.10]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 11:34) — (11:34) B.Griese pass to D.Carswell pushed ob at ATL 35 for 14 yards (E.Williams). [WPA +9.4% · EPA +2.40]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 8:25) — J.Elam kicks 73 yards from DEN 30 to ATL -3. T.Dwight to ATL 16 for 19 yards (D.Smith). FUMBLES (D.Smith), RECOVERED by DEN-I.Gold at ATL 16. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -4.54]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 12:10) — (12:10) M.Anderson left guard to ATL 49 for -4 yards (S.Dronett). [WPA -4.0% · EPA -1.47]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 1:46) — (1:46) J.Elam 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. [WPA +3.9% · EPA +2.41]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:56) — J.Elam kicks 70 yards from DEN 30 to ATL 0. D.Vaughn for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.1% · EPA +6.84]
  • Denver Broncos (Q3 11:01) — (11:01) B.Griese pass to R.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.78]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 8:25) — J.Elam kicks 73 yards from DEN 30 to ATL -3. T.Dwight to ATL 16 for 19 yards (D.Smith). FUMBLES (D.Smith), RECOVERED by DEN-I.Gold at ATL 16. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -4.54]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 6:49) — (6:49) C.Chandler FUMBLES (Aborted) at DEN 47, RECOVERED by DEN-B.Romanowski at DEN 49. B.Romanowski to DEN 49 for no gain (C.Chandler). [WPA +0.0% · EPA -4.38]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 8:28 · ATL 2 · Score 0-6
    (8:28) M.Anderson right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 8:25 · ATL 2 · Score 0-7
    J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
  3. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 7:21 · ATL 11 · Score 0-10
    (7:21) J.Elam 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
  4. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 1:46 · ATL 33 · Score 0-13
    (1:46) J.Elam 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
  5. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 12:19 · ATL 6 · Score 0-19
    (12:19) B.Griese pass to H.Griffith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 12:14 · ATL 2 · Score 0-20
    J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
  7. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 8:33 · ATL 20 · Score 0-26
    (8:33) M.Anderson left tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 8:27 · ATL 2 · Score 0-27
    J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
  9. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 1:01 · ATL 11 · Score 0-33
    (1:01) B.Griese pass to R.Smith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 0:56 · ATL 2 · Score 0-34
    J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
  11. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:56 · DEN 30 · Score 6-34
    J.Elam kicks 70 yards from DEN 30 to ATL 0. D.Vaughn for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:43 · DEN 2 · Score 7-34
    M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
  13. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 11:01 · ATL 37 · Score 7-40
    (11:01) B.Griese pass to R.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q3 10:53 · ATL 2 · Score 7-42
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Anderson rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  15. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 3:13 · DEN 35 · Score 13-42
    (3:13) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 3:04 · DEN 2 · Score 14-42
    M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • B. Griese (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Denver Broncos on 2000-09-10?

The Denver Broncos beat the Atlanta Falcons 42-14 in Week 2, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Denver Broncos?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Denver Broncos 13; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, Denver Broncos 21; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, Denver Broncos 8; Final: Atlanta Falcons 14, Denver Broncos 42.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Denver Broncos?

Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 8:28) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 12:19) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 8:33) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 1:01) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:56) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 11:01) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 3:13) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q1 7:21, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q1 1:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Denver Broncos?

B. Griese (Denver Broncos), 51.3% completion, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +15.39 total passing EPA. C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons), 31.0% completion, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -5.06 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Denver Broncos?

B. Griese (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.39 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+4.78 EPA): (11:01) B.Griese pass to R.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Denver Broncos

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

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