Falcons 14–27 Eagles: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2008

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles?

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 47.9% completion, -6.4% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +3.07 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 46.3% completion, -5.3% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.26 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles?

R. White (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.90 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (-6.73 EPA): (2:20) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Sheppard at PHI -5. Touchback. Penalty on ATL-84-R.White, Offensive Pass Interference, declined..

Quick answer

Winner: Philadelphia Eagles
Final score: Philadelphia Eagles 27–14 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 7–10 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Ricky White III
Top passer: Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play: (2:20) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Sheppard at P…
Game date: 2008-10-26

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Atlanta Falcons 27–14 on 2008-10-26. Ricky White III posted a game-high +13.90 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	7	0	7	0	0	14
Philadelphia Eagles	10	7	10	0	0	27

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

PHI 55

+3ATL 18

ATL 16

ATL 39

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 9:05TD
Ricky White III
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 55
Score
6-0
(9:05) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 8:56XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 2
Score
7-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 2:30TD
DMD. McNabb
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 3
Score
7-6
(2:30) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 2:25XP
DAD. Akers
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
7-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 0:04FG
DAD. Akers
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 18
Score
7-10
(:04) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 10:31TD
BWB. Westbrook
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 16
Score
7-16
(10:31) 36-B.Westbrook up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 10:24XP
DAD. Akers
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
7-17
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 7:59FG
DAD. Akers
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
7-20
(7:59) 2-D.Akers 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:01TD
Ricky White III
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 8
Score
13-20
(4:01) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-R.White for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 3:55XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 2
Score
14-20
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 1:59TD
BWB. Westbrook
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 39
Score
14-26
(1:59) 36-B.Westbrook left tackle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 1:51XP
DAD. Akers
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
14-27
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +13.90 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
2B. Westbrook · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +8.58 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
3Drake Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
4M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
5B. Westbrook · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
6K. Curtis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
7J. Norwood · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
8Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +3.07 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.06 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 (+13.90) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.74 EPA per play.

Ricky White III's top snap (-6.73 EPA): (2:20) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Sheppard at PHI -5. Touchback. Penalty on ATL-84-R.White, Offensive Pass Interference, declined.

Quarterback report card

Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 48 dropbacks · 47.9% completion · -6.4% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +3.07 total EPA
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 41 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -5.3% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.26 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Philadelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play	-0.015	+0.128
Offensive success rate	42.2%	49.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.064	+0.055
Rush EPA/play	-0.275	+0.142
Defensive EPA/play	-0.128	+0.015
Defensive success rate	50.6%	57.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: -0.01 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
Philadelphia Eagles: +0.13 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -1.36 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Philadelphia Eagles: 14 drives, +11.39 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass) (Q2 9:05)
Philadelphia Eagles — D. McNabb (Q2 2:30)
Philadelphia Eagles — B. Westbrook (Q3 10:31)
Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass) (Q4 4:01)
Philadelphia Eagles — B. Westbrook (Q4 1:59)

Field goals

Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q2 0:04)
Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q4 7:59)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the PHI 55 (Q2 9:05) — (9:05) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 8:56) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q2 2:30) — (2:30) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 2:25) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ATL 18 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 16 (Q3 10:31) — (10:31) 36-B.Westbrook up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 10:24) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–7. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ATL 1 (Q4 7:59) — (7:59) 2-D.Akers 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the PHI 8 (Q4 4:01) — (4:01) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-R.White for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 3:55) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 39 (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) 36-B.Westbrook left tackle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 1:51) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q2 9:05) — (9:05) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.2% · EPA +6.29]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 13:34) — (13:34) 5-D.McNabb sacked at ATL 45 for -8 yards (50-C.Lofton). FUMBLES (50-C.Lofton) [50-C.Lofton], RECOVERED by ATL-92-C.Davis at ATL 44. 92-C.Davis to ATL 44 for no gain (67-J.Jackson). [WPA -15.5% · EPA -5.18]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 2:20) — (2:20) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Sheppard at PHI -5. Touchback. Penalty on ATL-84-R.White, Offensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA -13.1% · EPA -6.73]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 14:12) — (14:12) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass deep middle to 80-K.Curtis to ATL 44 for 25 yards (36-L.Milloy). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +2.78]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 6:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short left to 83-H.Douglas (26-L.Sheppard). [WPA -8.4% · EPA -0.93]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Atlanta Falcons (Q3 2:20) — (2:20) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Sheppard at PHI -5. Touchback. Penalty on ATL-84-R.White, Offensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA -13.1% · EPA -6.73]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 9:05) — (9:05) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.2% · EPA +6.29]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) 36-B.Westbrook left tackle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.6% · EPA +5.88]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 13:34) — (13:34) 5-D.McNabb sacked at ATL 45 for -8 yards (50-C.Lofton). FUMBLES (50-C.Lofton) [50-C.Lofton], RECOVERED by ATL-92-C.Davis at ATL 44. 92-C.Davis to ATL 44 for no gain (67-J.Jackson). [WPA -15.5% · EPA -5.18]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 9:05 · PHI 55 · Score 6-0
(9:05) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 8:56 · PHI 2 · Score 7-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 2:30 · ATL 3 · Score 7-6
(2:30) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 2:25 · ATL 2 · Score 7-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · ATL 18 · Score 7-10
(:04) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 10:31 · ATL 16 · Score 7-16
(10:31) 36-B.Westbrook up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 10:24 · ATL 2 · Score 7-17
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 7:59 · ATL 1 · Score 7-20
(7:59) 2-D.Akers 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 4:01 · PHI 8 · Score 13-20
(4:01) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-R.White for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 3:55 · PHI 2 · Score 14-20
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 1:59 · ATL 39 · Score 14-26
(1:59) 36-B.Westbrook left tackle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 1:51 · ATL 2 · Score 14-27
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

Key takeaways

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

Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Ricky White III (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Matt Ryan (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
D. McNabb (PHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2008-10-26?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Atlanta Falcons 27-14 in Week 8, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 7, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Final: Atlanta Falcons 14, Philadelphia Eagles 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 9:05) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. McNabb (Q2 2:30) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Westbrook (Q3 10:31) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 4:01) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Westbrook (Q4 1:59) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 7:59, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 47.9% completion, -6.4% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +3.07 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 46.3% completion, -5.3% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.26 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Ricky White III (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.90 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (-6.73 EPA): (2:20) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Sheppard at PHI -5. Touchback. Penalty on ATL-84-R.White, Offensive Pass Interference, declined..

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W

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