Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 20–6 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 13–3 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Jenkins
- Top passer
- J. Delhomme
- Biggest EPA play
- (:37) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 12-M.Jenkins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2006-09-10
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 20–6 on 2006-09-10. M. Jenkins posted a game-high +8.94 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 Carolina Panthers | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons(7:10) 4-J.Kasay 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(1:23) 9-M.Koenen 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(9:17) 9-M.Koenen 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(:37) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 12-M.Jenkins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-M.Koenen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(8:08) 4-J.Kasay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(:41) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 83-A.Crumpler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-M.Koenen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:10FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 36
- Score
- 0-3
(7:10) 4-J.Kasay 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 1:23FG MKM. KoenenPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 7
- Score
- 3-3
(1:23) 9-M.Koenen 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 9:17FG MKM. KoenenPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 14
- Score
- 6-3
(9:17) 9-M.Koenen 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:37TD MJM. JenkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 34
- Score
- 12-3
(:37) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 12-M.Jenkins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:28XP MKM. KoenenPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 13-3
9-M.Koenen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 8:08FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 28
- Score
- 13-6
(8:08) 4-J.Kasay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 0:41TD ACA. CrumplerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 19-6
(:41) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 83-A.Crumpler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 0:35XP MKM. KoenenPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 20-6
9-M.Koenen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.98 EPA/play
- 2M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +6.33 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 3A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 4
Kisean Johnson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play - 5
DeWayne Carter · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play - 6J. Norwood · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.28 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 7M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.78 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 8Jonas Griffith · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.49 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
M. Jenkins — ATL · Receiving
M. Jenkins posted the highest total EPA (+8.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.98 EPA per play.
M. Jenkins's top snap (+4.54 EPA): (:37) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 12-M.Jenkins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Delhomme led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 45 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -6.0% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -16.16 total EPA
- M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 26 dropbacks · 38.5% completion · -8.2% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +6.33 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.053 | -0.165 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.7% | 39.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.244 | -0.359 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.032 | -0.091 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.165 | -0.053 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.0% | 52.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.05 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.17 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, +4.66 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -12.71 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Jenkins (M. Vick pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Koenen
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Koenen
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 36 (Q1 7:10) — (7:10) 4-J.Kasay 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 7 (Q1 1:23) — (1:23) 9-M.Koenen 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 14 (Q2 9:17) — (9:17) 9-M.Koenen 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 34 (Q2 0:37) — (:37) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 12-M.Jenkins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 0:28) — 9-M.Koenen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 28 (Q3 8:08) — (8:08) 4-J.Kasay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q3 0:41) — (:41) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 83-A.Crumpler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 0:35) — 9-M.Koenen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:37) — (:37) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 12-M.Jenkins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 5:44) — (5:44) 7-M.Vick scrambles left guard pushed ob at CAR 29 for 24 yards (31-R.Marshall).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 3:59) — (3:59) 9-M.Koenen 50 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-J.Peppers), Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 11:48) — (11:48) 28-W.Dunn left tackle to CAR 30 for -3 yards (93-M.Rucker, 21-K.Lucas).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 12:50) — (12:50) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 12-M.Jenkins to ATL 49 for 32 yards (30-M.Minter).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:37) — (:37) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 12-M.Jenkins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 10:18) — (10:18) 9-M.Koenen 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 3:59) — (3:59) 9-M.Koenen 50 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-J.Peppers), Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 13:39) — (13:39) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle intended for 84-M.Gaines INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Webster at ATL 27. 27-J.Webster to ATL 22 for -5 yards (18-D.Carter).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 7:10 · ATL 36 · Score 0-3
(7:10) 4-J.Kasay 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 1:23 · CAR 7 · Score 3-3
(1:23) 9-M.Koenen 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 9:17 · CAR 14 · Score 6-3
(9:17) 9-M.Koenen 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:37 · CAR 34 · Score 12-3
(:37) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 12-M.Jenkins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:28 · CAR 2 · Score 13-3
9-M.Koenen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 8:08 · ATL 28 · Score 13-6
(8:08) 4-J.Kasay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 0:41 · CAR 1 · Score 19-6
(:41) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 83-A.Crumpler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 0:35 · CAR 2 · Score 20-6
9-M.Koenen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
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.
- M. Jenkins (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Delhomme (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- M. Vick (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers on 2006-09-10?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 20-6 in Week 1, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 3, Carolina Panthers 3; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 10, Carolina Panthers 0; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, Carolina Panthers 3; Final: Atlanta Falcons 20, Carolina Panthers 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Jenkins (M. Vick pass) (Q2 0:37) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass) (Q3 0:41) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 7:10, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Koenen (Q1 1:23, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Koenen (Q2 9:17, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 8:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 46.7% completion, -6.0% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -16.16 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 38.5% completion, -8.2% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +6.33 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
M. Jenkins (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.94 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+4.54 EPA): (:37) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 12-M.Jenkins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Now 1-0 W
Carolina Panthers
Now 0-1 L
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