Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 27–24 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 17–7 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Ricky White III
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:23) 2-M.Ryan pass intended for 89-B.Hartsock INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Williams at GB -6. To…
- Game date
- 2008-10-05
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers 27–24 on 2008-10-05. Ricky White III posted a game-high +11.66 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 10 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
 Green Bay Packers | 0 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons(9:58) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 87-J.Peelle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(4:20) 1-J.Elam 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(9:49) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 80-D.Driver for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-80-D.Driver was injured during the play.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
(6:07) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:32) 2-M.Crosby 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
(10:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
(7:23) 1-J.Elam 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(3:39) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(2:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 86-D.Lee for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
GBGreen Bay PackersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 9:58TD JPJ. PeellePoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 1
- Score
- 6-0
(9:58) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 87-J.Peelle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 9:53XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 7-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 4:20FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 24
- Score
- 10-0
(4:20) 1-J.Elam 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 9:49TD DDD. DriverPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 44
- Score
- 10-6
(9:49) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 80-D.Driver for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-80-D.Driver was injured during the play.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 9:42XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 10-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 6:07TD Ricky White IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 22
- Score
- 16-7
(6:07) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 6:02XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 17-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 0:32FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 32
- Score
- 17-10
(:32) 2-M.Crosby 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 10:14TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 25
- Score
- 17-16
(10:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 10:08XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 17-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 7:23FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 23
- Score
- 20-17
(7:23) 1-J.Elam 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 3:39TD Malik TurnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 26-17
(3:39) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 3:35XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 27-17
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 2:00TD DLD. LeePoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 4
- Score
- 27-23
(2:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 86-D.Lee for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 1:56XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 27-24
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +11.66 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 2
Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +11.23 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 3Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +8.44 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 4Gary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
- 5D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.15 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.05 EPA/play
- 6D. Lee · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 7T. Humphrey · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 8J. Peelle · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.20 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
Ricky White III — ATL · Receiving
Ricky White III posted the highest total EPA (+11.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.46 EPA per play.
Ricky White III's top snap (+2.95 EPA): (6:07) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.50 EPA): Matt Ryan — (12:23) 2-M.Ryan pass intended for 89-B.Hartsock INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Williams at GB -6. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 40 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +9.6% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +11.23 total EPA
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 27 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · +6.8% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +8.44 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.220 | +0.149 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 53.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.312 | +0.281 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.158 | +0.015 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.149 | -0.220 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.2% | 51.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.22 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: +0.15 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +17.58 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +11.94 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Peelle (Matt Ryan pass)
- Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Gary Jennings (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner
- Green Bay Packers — D. Lee (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Elam
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Elam
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q1 9:58) — (9:58) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 87-J.Peelle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 9:53) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the GB 24 (Q1 4:20) — (4:20) 1-J.Elam 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 44 (Q2 9:49) — (9:49) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 80-D.Driver for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-80-D.Driver was injured during the play.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 9:42) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 22 (Q2 6:07) — (6:07) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 6:02) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ATL 32 (Q3 0:32) — (:32) 2-M.Crosby 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–10. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 25 (Q4 10:14) — (10:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 10:08) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the GB 23 (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) 1-J.Elam 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q4 3:39) — (3:39) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 3:35) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 86-D.Lee for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 1:56) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 10:14) — (10:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 4:42) — (4:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 82-R.Martin INTERCEPTED by 59-M.Boley at GB 35. 59-M.Boley to GB 19 for 16 yards (32-B.Jackson).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 9:49) — (9:49) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 80-D.Driver for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-80-D.Driver was injured during the play.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 7:59) — (7:59) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White pushed ob at GB 43 for 26 yards (38-T.Williams).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 6:07) — (6:07) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:23) — (12:23) 2-M.Ryan pass intended for 89-B.Hartsock INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Williams at GB -6. Touchback.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 9:49) — (9:49) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 80-D.Driver for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-80-D.Driver was injured during the play.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:55) — (12:55) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 12-M.Jenkins to GB 24 for 31 yards (27-W.Blackmon). PENALTY on GB-27-W.Blackmon, Unnecessary Roughness, 12 yards, enforced at GB 24.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 4:42) — (4:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 82-R.Martin INTERCEPTED by 59-M.Boley at GB 35. 59-M.Boley to GB 19 for 16 yards (32-B.Jackson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 9:58 · GB 1 · Score 6-0
(9:58) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 87-J.Peelle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 9:53 · GB 2 · Score 7-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 4:20 · GB 24 · Score 10-0
(4:20) 1-J.Elam 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 9:49 · ATL 44 · Score 10-6
(9:49) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 80-D.Driver for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-80-D.Driver was injured during the play. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 9:42 · ATL 2 · Score 10-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 6:07 · GB 22 · Score 16-7
(6:07) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 6:02 · GB 2 · Score 17-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 0:32 · ATL 32 · Score 17-10
(:32) 2-M.Crosby 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 10:14 · ATL 25 · Score 17-16
(10:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 10:08 · ATL 2 · Score 17-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 7:23 · GB 23 · Score 20-17
(7:23) 1-J.Elam 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 3:39 · GB 2 · Score 26-17
(3:39) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 3:35 · GB 2 · Score 27-17
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · ATL 4 · Score 27-23
(2:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 86-D.Lee for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · ATL 2 · Score 27-24
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
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.
- Ricky White III (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers on 2008-10-05?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers 27-24 in Week 5, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 10, Green Bay Packers 0; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Green Bay Packers 3; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 10, Green Bay Packers 14; Final: Atlanta Falcons 27, Green Bay Packers 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Peelle (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 9:58) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 9:49) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 6:07) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 10:14) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q4 3:39) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Lee (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 2:00) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Elam (Q1 4:20, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 0:32, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Elam (Q4 7:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 62.5% completion, +9.6% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +11.23 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 59.3% completion, +6.8% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +8.44 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers?
Ricky White III (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.66 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.95 EPA): (6:07) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Atlanta Falcons won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
Green Bay Packers
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
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