Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 28–19 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 10–21 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Delhomme
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:15) 28-J.Stewart left end for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2009-11-15
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 28–19 on 2009-11-15. J. Delhomme posted a game-high +12.86 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons(11:20) 1-J.Elam 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(6:19) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(12:32) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-24-T.Hill, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(6:00) 44-J.Snelling left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(1:12) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 89-S.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CAR-89-S.Smith was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(9:25) 1-J.Elam 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(13:50) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 87-J.Peelle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-20-C.Gamble, Defensive Holding, declined. Penalty on CAR-23-S.Martin, Defensive Holding, declined.
(2:15) 28-J.Stewart left end for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 11:20FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 17
- Score
- 3-0
(11:20) 1-J.Elam 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:19TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 3-6
(6:19) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:15XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 3-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 12:32TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 4
- Score
- 3-13
(12:32) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-24-T.Hill, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 12:26XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 3-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 6:00TD JSJ. SnellingPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 9-14
(6:00) 44-J.Snelling left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:56XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 10-14
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:12TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 4
- Score
- 10-20
(1:12) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 89-S.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CAR-89-S.Smith was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:08XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 10-21
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 9:25FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 6
- Score
- 13-21
(9:25) 1-J.Elam 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 13:50TD JPJ. PeellePoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 3
- Score
- 19-21
(13:50) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 87-J.Peelle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-20-C.Gamble, Defensive Holding, declined. Penalty on CAR-23-S.Martin, Defensive Holding, declined.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 2:15TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 45
- Score
- 19-27
(2:15) 28-J.Stewart left end for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 2:07XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 19-28
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +12.86 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 2Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +8.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
- 3
Malik Turner · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +7.21 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play - 4Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.77 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 5Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +5.38 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 6T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.49 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 7
Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.29 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play - 8J. Peelle · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.28 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
J. Delhomme — CAR · Passing
J. Delhomme posted the highest total EPA (+12.86) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.
J. Delhomme's top snap (+2.85 EPA): (1:12) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 89-S.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CAR-89-S.Smith was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
Biggest single play (+5.35 EPA): Josaiah Stewart — (2:15) 28-J.Stewart left end for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -3.8% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +5.38 total EPA
- J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +0.8% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +12.86 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.039 | +0.137 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.0% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.125 | +0.476 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.048 | +0.042 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.137 | -0.039 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 58.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.04 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: +0.14 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +3.47 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, +10.25 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart
- Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Snelling
- Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Peelle (Matt Ryan pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Elam
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Elam
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 17 (Q1 11:20) — (11:20) 1-J.Elam 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q1 6:19) — (6:19) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 6:15) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q2 12:32); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 12:26) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 6:00) — (6:00) 44-J.Snelling left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 5:56) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q2 1:12); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 1:08) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 6 (Q3 9:25) — (9:25) 1-J.Elam 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–6. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q4 13:50); Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 45 (Q4 2:15) — (2:15) 28-J.Stewart left end for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 2:07) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 6:39) — (6:39) 1-J.Elam 34 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:59) — (3:59) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 12-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Marshall at CAR 21. 31-R.Marshall to CAR 49 for 28 yards (12-M.Jenkins).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 8:01) — (8:01) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White to CAR 25 for 34 yards (43-C.Harris).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 13:50) — (13:50) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 87-J.Peelle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-20-C.Gamble, Defensive Holding, declined. Penalty on CAR-23-S.Martin, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 3:40) — (3:40) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 12-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 23-S.Martin at ATL 45. 23-S.Martin to ATL 33 for 12 yards (88-T.Gonzalez).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:15) — (2:15) 28-J.Stewart left end for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:59) — (3:59) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 12-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Marshall at CAR 21. 31-R.Marshall to CAR 49 for 28 yards (12-M.Jenkins).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 3:40) — (3:40) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 12-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 23-S.Martin at ATL 45. 23-S.Martin to ATL 33 for 12 yards (88-T.Gonzalez).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 9:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short right to 84-R.White. PENALTY on CAR-20-C.Gamble, Defensive Pass Interference, 8 yards, enforced at CAR 37 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 11:20 · CAR 17 · Score 3-0
(11:20) 1-J.Elam 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 6:19 · ATL 1 · Score 3-6
(6:19) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 6:15 · ATL 2 · Score 3-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 12:32 · ATL 4 · Score 3-13
(12:32) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-24-T.Hill, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 12:26 · ATL 2 · Score 3-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 6:00 · CAR 1 · Score 9-14
(6:00) 44-J.Snelling left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 5:56 · CAR 2 · Score 10-14
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 1:12 · ATL 4 · Score 10-20
(1:12) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 89-S.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CAR-89-S.Smith was injured during the play. His return is Probable. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 1:08 · ATL 2 · Score 10-21
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 9:25 · CAR 6 · Score 13-21
(9:25) 1-J.Elam 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 13:50 · CAR 3 · Score 19-21
(13:50) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 87-J.Peelle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-20-C.Gamble, Defensive Holding, declined. Penalty on CAR-23-S.Martin, Defensive Holding, declined. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 2:15 · ATL 45 · Score 19-27
(2:15) 28-J.Stewart left end for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 2:07 · ATL 2 · Score 19-28
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Carolina Panthers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers on 2009-11-15?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 28-19 in Week 10, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 3, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, Carolina Panthers 14; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 3, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 6, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Atlanta Falcons 19, Carolina Panthers 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q1 6:19) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q2 12:32) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Snelling (Q2 6:00) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q2 1:12) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Peelle (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 13:50) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q4 2:15) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Elam (Q1 11:20, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Elam (Q3 9:25, 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?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 51.2% completion, -3.8% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +5.38 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 55.6% completion, +0.8% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +12.86 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.86 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+2.85 EPA): (1:12) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 89-S.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CAR-89-S.Smith was injured during the play. His return is Probable..
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W
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