Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 31–27 LA
- Halftime
- LA 14–17 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Holt
- Top passer
- M. Bulger
- Biggest EPA play
- 3-J.Brown kicks 70 yards from LA 30 to ATL 0. 32-J.Norwood to LA 8 for 92 yards (31-J.Craf…
- Game date
- 2008-12-28
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the LA 31–27 on 2008-12-28. T. Holt posted a game-high +7.31 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA | 7 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LALA(10:07) 1-J.Elam 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(6:24) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(4:49) 33-M.Turner right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:38) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 17-D.Avery for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(:16) (Shotgun) 32-J.Norwood left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to 32-Norwood, Jerious.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(12:25) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 84-R.White for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(1:43) 3-J.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(13:23) 39-S.Jackson right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(6:42) 3-J.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(3:50) 32-J.Norwood up the middle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 10:07FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 21
- Score
- 0-3
(10:07) 1-J.Elam 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- LALA
Q1 6:24TD Shedrick JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 4
- Score
- 6-3
(6:24) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q1 6:18XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-3
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:49TD Malik TurnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 9
- Score
- 7-9
(4:49) 33-M.Turner right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:43XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 7-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- LALA
Q2 0:38TD DAD. AveryPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 16
- Score
- 13-10
(:38) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 17-D.Avery for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q2 0:32XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 14-10
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:16TD JNJ. NorwoodPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 8
- Score
- 14-16
(:16) (Shotgun) 32-J.Norwood left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to 32-Norwood, Jerious.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:11XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 14-17
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 12:25TD Ricky White IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 18
- Score
- 14-23
(12:25) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 84-R.White for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 12:20XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 14-24
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- LALA
Q3 1:43FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 14
- Score
- 17-24
(1:43) 3-J.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- LALA
Q4 13:23TD Shedrick JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 23-24
(13:23) 39-S.Jackson right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q4 13:18XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 24-24
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- LALA
Q4 6:42FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 9
- Score
- 27-24
(6:42) 3-J.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 3:50TD JNJ. NorwoodPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 45
- Score
- 27-30
(3:50) 32-J.Norwood up the middle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 3:41XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 27-31
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +7.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 2J. Norwood · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +6.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.30 EPA/play
- 3D. Avery · LA · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 4Shedrick Jackson · LA · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 5M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 6Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 7Shedrick Jackson · LA · Rushing · +3.02 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 8T. Minor · LA · Rushing · +2.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.58 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
T. Holt — LA · Receiving
T. Holt posted the highest total EPA (+7.31) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.22 EPA per play.
T. Holt's top snap (+2.83 EPA): (13:44) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left to 81-T.Holt pushed ob at ATL 2 for 33 yards (23-C.Houston).
Biggest single play (+4.51 EPA): Ji'Ayir Brown — 3-J.Brown kicks 70 yards from LA 30 to ATL 0. 32-J.Norwood to LA 8 for 92 yards (31-J.Craft).
Quarterback report card
M. Bulger led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Bulger (LA) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · -5.9% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.72 total EPA
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 23 dropbacks · 43.5% completion · -16.0% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -6.82 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | LA | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.049 | +0.068 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.8% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.078 | -0.297 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.189 | +0.284 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.068 | -0.049 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 52.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (LA +0.05, Atlanta Falcons +0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- LA: +0.05 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.07 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, +5.08 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- LA: 13 drives, +4.44 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- LA — Shedrick Jackson
- Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner
- LA — D. Avery (M. Bulger pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Norwood
- Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass)
- LA — Shedrick Jackson
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Norwood
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Elam
- LA — Ji'Ayir Brown
- LA — Ji'Ayir Brown
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: LA won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LA 21 (Q1 10:07) — (10:07) 1-J.Elam 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; LA found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q1 6:24) — (6:24) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 6:18) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 9 (Q2 4:49) — (4:49) 33-M.Turner right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 4:43) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; LA found the end zone from the ATL 16 (Q2 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 17-D.Avery for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 0:32) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 32-J.Norwood left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to 32-Norwood, Jerious.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 0:11) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 18 (Q3 12:25) — (12:25) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 84-R.White for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 12:20) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; LA connected on a field goal from the ATL 14 (Q3 1:43) — (1:43) 3-J.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The fourth quarter: LA won the period 10–7. LA found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q4 13:23) — (13:23) 39-S.Jackson right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 13:18) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; LA connected on a field goal from the ATL 9 (Q4 6:42) — (6:42) 3-J.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 45 (Q4 3:50) — (3:50) 32-J.Norwood up the middle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 3:41) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:50) — (3:50) 32-J.Norwood up the middle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass incomplete deep right to 17-D.Avery.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:32) — 3-J.Brown kicks 70 yards from LA 30 to ATL 0. 32-J.Norwood to LA 8 for 92 yards (31-J.Craft).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 10:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Wade at ATL 30. 20-J.Wade pushed ob at ATL 22 for 8 yards (84-R.White).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 32-J.Norwood left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to 32-Norwood, Jerious.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:32) — 3-J.Brown kicks 70 yards from LA 30 to ATL 0. 32-J.Norwood to LA 8 for 92 yards (31-J.Craft).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 10:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Wade at ATL 30. 20-J.Wade pushed ob at ATL 22 for 8 yards (84-R.White).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:50) — (3:50) 32-J.Norwood up the middle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 13:15) — (13:15) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Craft at LA 37. 31-J.Craft to ATL 47 for 16 yards (84-R.White).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 10:07 · LA 21 · Score 0-3
(10:07) 1-J.Elam 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - LA TD (+6) — Q1 6:24 · ATL 4 · Score 6-3
(6:24) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q1 6:18 · ATL 2 · Score 7-3
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 4:49 · LA 9 · Score 7-9
(4:49) 33-M.Turner right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 4:43 · LA 2 · Score 7-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 0:38 · ATL 16 · Score 13-10
(:38) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 17-D.Avery for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 0:32 · ATL 2 · Score 14-10
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:16 · LA 8 · Score 14-16
(:16) (Shotgun) 32-J.Norwood left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to 32-Norwood, Jerious. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:11 · LA 2 · Score 14-17
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 12:25 · LA 18 · Score 14-23
(12:25) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 84-R.White for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 12:20 · LA 2 · Score 14-24
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - LA FG (+3) — Q3 1:43 · ATL 14 · Score 17-24
(1:43) 3-J.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - LA TD (+6) — Q4 13:23 · ATL 2 · Score 23-24
(13:23) 39-S.Jackson right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q4 13:18 · ATL 2 · Score 24-24
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - LA FG (+3) — Q4 6:42 · ATL 9 · Score 27-24
(6:42) 3-J.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 3:50 · LA 45 · Score 27-30
(3:50) 32-J.Norwood up the middle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 3:41 · LA 2 · Score 27-31
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
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.
- T. Holt (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Bulger (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won LA vs Atlanta Falcons on 2008-12-28?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the LA 31-27 in Week 17, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in LA vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: LA 7, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q2: LA 7, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q3: LA 3, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: LA 10, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: LA 27, Atlanta Falcons 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Atlanta Falcons?
LA touchdown — S. Jackson (Q1 6:24) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q2 4:49) LA touchdown — D. Avery (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 0:38) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Norwood (Q2 0:16) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 12:25) LA touchdown — S. Jackson (Q4 13:23) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Norwood (Q4 3:50) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Elam (Q1 10:07, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Brown (Q3 1:43, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Brown (Q4 6:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Atlanta Falcons?
M. Bulger (LA), 54.3% completion, -5.9% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.72 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 43.5% completion, -16.0% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -6.82 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Atlanta Falcons?
T. Holt (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.31 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+2.83 EPA): (13:44) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left to 81-T.Holt pushed ob at ATL 2 for 33 yards (23-C.Houston)..
Was LA vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Atlanta Falcons won 31-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-13 Now 2-14 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W
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