Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 28–20 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 13–21 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matt Ryan
- Top passer
- J. Delhomme
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:15) 33-M.Turner up the middle to CAR 10 for 3 yards (30-C.Godfrey). FUMBLES (30-C.Godfr…
- Game date
- 2009-09-20
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 28–20 on 2009-09-20. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +13.87 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 3 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(9:53) 4-J.Kasay 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(:43) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(12:31) 34-D.Williams left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(5:16) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 44-J.Snelling for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(1:54) 4-J.Kasay 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(:53) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(12:27) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(6:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 88-D.Rosario for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Atlanta challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 06:45.)
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 9:53FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 20
- Score
- 3-0
(9:53) 4-J.Kasay 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:43TD TGT. GonzalezPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 24
- Score
- 3-6
(:43) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:37XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 3-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 12:31TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 3
- Score
- 9-7
(12:31) 34-D.Williams left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 12:25XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 10-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:16TD JSJ. SnellingPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 10
- Score
- 10-13
(5:16) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 44-J.Snelling for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:10XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 10-14
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:54FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 32
- Score
- 13-14
(1:54) 4-J.Kasay 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:53TD Ricky White IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 7
- Score
- 13-20
(:53) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:50XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 13-21
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 12:27TD Malik TurnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 13-27
(12:27) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 12:23XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 13-28
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 6:53TD DRD. RosarioPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 11
- Score
- 19-28
(6:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 88-D.Rosario for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Atlanta challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 06:45.)
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 6:45XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 20-28
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).
- 1Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +13.87 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 2J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +9.35 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 3T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.73 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 4D. Rosario · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 5Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 6Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 7
Josaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.80 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play - 8J. Snelling · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.39 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 (+13.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
Matt Ryan's top snap (-3.38 EPA): (3:50) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 80-M.Booker INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Marshall at CAR 33. 31-R.Marshall to CAR 46 for 13 yards (12-M.Jenkins).
Biggest single play (-4.63 EPA): Malik Turner — (8:15) 33-M.Turner up the middle to CAR 10 for 3 yards (30-C.Godfrey). FUMBLES (30-C.Godfrey), RECOVERED by CAR-26-Q.Teal at CAR 8.
Quarterback report card
J. Delhomme led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · -1.3% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +9.35 total EPA
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 30 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +13.7% CPOE · +0.46 EPA/play · +13.87 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.080 | +0.145 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.4% | 54.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.217 | +0.462 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.076 | -0.106 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.145 | -0.080 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.1% | 53.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.08 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.14 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, +11.88 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, +6.76 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Gonzalez (Matt Ryan pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Snelling (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner
- Carolina Panthers — D. Rosario (J. Delhomme pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 20 (Q1 9:53) — (9:53) 4-J.Kasay 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 24 (Q1 0:43) — (:43) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 0:37) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–10. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q2 12:31) — (12:31) 34-D.Williams left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 12:25) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 10 (Q2 5:16) — (5:16) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 44-J.Snelling for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 5:10) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 32 (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) 4-J.Kasay 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 7 (Q2 0:53) — (:53) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 0:50) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q4 12:27) — (12:27) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 12:23) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 11 (Q4 6:53); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 6:45) — 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 (Q2 9:27) — (9:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 80-M.Booker to CAR 36 for 27 yards (41-C.Munnerlyn).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 3:50) — (3:50) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 80-M.Booker INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Marshall at CAR 33. 31-R.Marshall to CAR 46 for 13 yards (12-M.Jenkins).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 13:02) — (13:02) 28-J.Stewart right end pushed ob at ATL 3 for 28 yards (26-E.Coleman).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 1:39) — (1:39) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 12-M.Jenkins to CAR 29 for 24 yards (30-C.Godfrey).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 7:29) — (7:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 80-M.Booker to CAR 22 for 15 yards (58-T.Davis).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 8:15) — (8:15) 33-M.Turner up the middle to CAR 10 for 3 yards (30-C.Godfrey). FUMBLES (30-C.Godfrey), RECOVERED by CAR-26-Q.Teal at CAR 8.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 4:24) — (4:24) 34-D.Williams up the middle to CAR 44 for 4 yards (53-M.Peterson). FUMBLES (53-M.Peterson), RECOVERED by ATL-28-T.DeCoud at CAR 47.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 3:50) — (3:50) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 80-M.Booker INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Marshall at CAR 33. 31-R.Marshall to CAR 46 for 13 yards (12-M.Jenkins).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 6:53) — (6:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 88-D.Rosario for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Atlanta challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 06:45.)
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 9:53 · ATL 20 · Score 3-0
(9:53) 4-J.Kasay 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 0:43 · CAR 24 · Score 3-6
(:43) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 0:37 · CAR 2 · Score 3-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 12:31 · ATL 3 · Score 9-7
(12:31) 34-D.Williams left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 12:25 · ATL 2 · Score 10-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 5:16 · CAR 10 · Score 10-13
(5:16) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 44-J.Snelling for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 5:10 · CAR 2 · Score 10-14
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 1:54 · ATL 32 · Score 13-14
(1:54) 4-J.Kasay 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:53 · CAR 7 · Score 13-20
(:53) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:50 · CAR 2 · Score 13-21
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 12:27 · CAR 1 · Score 13-27
(12:27) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 12:23 · CAR 2 · Score 13-28
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 6:53 · ATL 11 · Score 19-28
(6:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 88-D.Rosario for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Atlanta challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 06:45.) - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 6:45 · ATL 2 · Score 20-28
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.
- Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2009-09-20?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 28-20 in Week 2, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Carolina Panthers 10, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Carolina Panthers 20, Atlanta Falcons 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gonzalez (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 0:43) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q2 12:31) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Snelling (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 5:16) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 0:53) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q4 12:27) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Rosario (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 6:53) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 9:53, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 1:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 58.1% completion, -1.3% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +9.35 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 70.0% completion, +13.7% CPOE, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +13.87 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.87 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (-3.38 EPA): (3:50) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 80-M.Booker INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Marshall at CAR 33. 31-R.Marshall to CAR 46 for 13 yards (12-M.Jenkins)..
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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