Falcons 22–16 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2008

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Chargers?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 48.6% completion, -3.3% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -4.83 total passing EPA. M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 68.0% completion, +21.6% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +10.51 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Chargers?

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.51 total EPA on Passing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (-10.30 EPA): (12:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 86-B.Finneran to LAC 16 for 7 yards (23-Q.Jammer). FUMBLES (23-Q.Jammer), RECOVERED by LAC-32-E.Weddle at LAC 14. 32-E.Weddle for 86 .

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 22–16 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 15–7 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Matt Ryan
Top passer: Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play: (12:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 86-B.Finneran to LAC 16 for 7 yards (23-Q.J…
Game date: 2008-11-30

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Los Angeles Chargers 22–16 on 2008-11-30. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +10.51 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	6	9	0	7	0	22
Los Angeles Chargers	7	0	6	3	0	16

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

+3LAC 17

ATL 3

+1ATL 2

+3LAC 22

LAC 18

LAC 23

+3ATL 10

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 5:59FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 17
Score
3-0
(5:59) 1-J.Elam 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 1:45TD
Laken Tomlinson
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 3
Score
3-6
(1:45) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 1:41XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
3-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:01FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 22
Score
6-7
(:01) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 9:32TD
JPJ. Peelle
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 18
Score
12-7
(9:32) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 87-J.Peelle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 9:24XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
13-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 8:00Safety
Philip Rivers
Points+2
Yard line
ATL 95
Score
15-7
(8:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete short middle. PENALTY on LAC-17-P.Rivers, Intentional Grounding, 5 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 12:24TD
BFB. Finneran
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 23
Score
15-13
(12:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 86-B.Finneran to LAC 16 for 7 yards (23-Q.Jammer). FUMBLES (23-Q.Jammer), RECOVERED by LAC-32-E.Weddle at LAC 14. 32-E.Weddle for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Atlanta challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 12:08.)
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 15:00TD
HDH. Douglas
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 5
Score
21-13
(15:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 83-H.Douglas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 14:56XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
22-13
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 5:17FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 10
Score
22-16
(5:17) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +10.51 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
2Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +10.47 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
3Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
4J. Peelle · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
5M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
6M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.46 EPA/play
7H. Douglas · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
8J. Hester · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.75 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 (+10.51) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.

Matt Ryan's top snap (-10.30 EPA): (12:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 86-B.Finneran to LAC 16 for 7 yards (23-Q.Jammer). FUMBLES (23-Q.Jammer), RECOVERED by LAC-32-E.Weddle at LAC 14. 32-E.Weddle for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Atlanta challenged the

Quarterback report card

Philip Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -3.3% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -4.83 total EPA
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 25 dropbacks · 68.0% completion · +21.6% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +10.51 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.021	-0.102
Offensive success rate	47.6%	38.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.420	-0.138
Rush EPA/play	-0.284	-0.172
Defensive EPA/play	+0.102	-0.021
Defensive success rate	61.4%	52.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: +0.02 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: -0.10 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +1.75 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -7.12 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Q1 1:45)
Atlanta Falcons — J. Peelle (Matt Ryan pass) (Q2 9:32)
Los Angeles Chargers — B. Finneran (Matt Ryan pass) (Q3 12:24)
Atlanta Falcons — H. Douglas (Matt Ryan pass) (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — J. Elam (Q1 5:59)
Atlanta Falcons — J. Elam (Q1 0:01)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q4 5:17)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–6. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LAC 17 (Q1 5:59) — (5:59) 1-J.Elam 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q1 1:45) — (1:45) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 1:41) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LAC 22 (Q1 0:01) — (:01) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 9–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LAC 18 (Q2 9:32) — (9:32) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 87-J.Peelle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 9:24) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons registered a safety from the ATL 95 (Q2 8:00).

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 23 (Q3 12:24).

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 83-H.Douglas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 14:56) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the ATL 10 (Q4 5:17) — (5:17) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q3 12:24) — (12:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 86-B.Finneran to LAC 16 for 7 yards (23-Q.Jammer). FUMBLES (23-Q.Jammer), RECOVERED by LAC-32-E.Weddle at LAC 14. 32-E.Weddle for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. At [WPA -30.7% · EPA -10.30]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 3:22) — (3:22) 5-M.Scifres punts 49 yards to ATL 18, Center-50-D.Binn. 83-H.Douglas MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LAC-53-A.Waters at ATL 20. 53-A.Waters to ATL 20 for no gain (71-K.Biermann). [WPA +17.7% · EPA +5.33]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 1:34) — (1:34) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White to LAC 26 for 38 yards (23-Q.Jammer). LAC-23-Q.Jammer was injured during the play. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +2.74]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:53) — (6:53) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 80-M.Floyd to ATL 12 for 18 yards (24-D.Foxworth). [WPA +9.6% · EPA +1.84]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 83-H.Douglas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +2.91]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Atlanta Falcons (Q3 12:24) — (12:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 86-B.Finneran to LAC 16 for 7 yards (23-Q.Jammer). FUMBLES (23-Q.Jammer), RECOVERED by LAC-32-E.Weddle at LAC 14. 32-E.Weddle for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. At [WPA -30.7% · EPA -10.30]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 3:22) — (3:22) 5-M.Scifres punts 49 yards to ATL 18, Center-50-D.Binn. 83-H.Douglas MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LAC-53-A.Waters at ATL 20. 53-A.Waters to ATL 20 for no gain (71-K.Biermann). [WPA +17.7% · EPA +5.33]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 9:22) — (9:22) 33-M.Turner right end to ATL 45 for 1 yard (23-Q.Jammer). FUMBLES (23-Q.Jammer), RECOVERED by LAC-23-Q.Jammer at ATL 45. 23-Q.Jammer to ATL 45 for no gain (63-J.Blalock). Atlanta challenged the [WPA -8.8% · EPA -4.83]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 14:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete deep middle to 84-R.White. PENALTY on LAC-32-E.Weddle, Defensive Pass Interference, 40 yards, enforced at ATL 24 - No Play. [WPA +7.4% · EPA +4.21]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 5:59 · LAC 17 · Score 3-0
(5:59) 1-J.Elam 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 1:45 · ATL 3 · Score 3-6
(1:45) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 1:41 · ATL 2 · Score 3-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 0:01 · LAC 22 · Score 6-7
(:01) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 9:32 · LAC 18 · Score 12-7
(9:32) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 87-J.Peelle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 9:24 · LAC 2 · Score 13-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons Safety (+2) — Q2 8:00 · ATL 95 · Score 15-7
(8:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete short middle. PENALTY on LAC-17-P.Rivers, Intentional Grounding, 5 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 12:24 · LAC 23 · Score 15-13
(12:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 86-B.Finneran to LAC 16 for 7 yards (23-Q.Jammer). FUMBLES (23-Q.Jammer), RECOVERED by LAC-32-E.Weddle at LAC 14. 32-E.Weddle for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. At
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LAC 5 · Score 21-13
(15:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 83-H.Douglas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · LAC 2 · Score 22-13
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 5:17 · ATL 10 · Score 22-16
(5:17) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

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.
Philip Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2008-11-30?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Los Angeles Chargers 22-16 in Week 13, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 6, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 9, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 7, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Atlanta Falcons 22, Los Angeles Chargers 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q1 1:45) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Peelle (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 9:32) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — B. Finneran (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 12:24) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — H. Douglas (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 15:00) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Elam (Q1 5:59, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Elam (Q1 0:01, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 5:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 48.6% completion, -3.3% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -4.83 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 68.0% completion, +21.6% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +10.51 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.51 total EPA on Passing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (-10.30 EPA): (12:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 86-B.Finneran to LAC 16 for 7 yards (23-Q.Jammer). FUMBLES (23-Q.Jammer), RECOVERED by LAC-32-E.Weddle at LAC 14. 32-E.Weddle for 86 .

Was Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Atlanta Falcons won 22-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L

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