Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 45–10 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 35–10 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Ricky White III
- Top passer
- S. Hill
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:13) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY o…
- Game date
- 2009-10-11
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the San Francisco 49ers 45–10 on 2009-10-11. Ricky White III posted a game-high +19.69 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 14 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 45 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
(11:15) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. PENALTY on SF-98-P.Haralson, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(6:39) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(4:23) 29-G.Coffee left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(11:11) 6-J.Nedney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(7:13) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-84-R.White, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Caught at ATL 18.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(5:44) 33-M.Turner right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(1:21) 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.
(5:59) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(8:27) 2-M.Ryan right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 11:15TD Malik TurnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 7
- Score
- 6-0
(11:15) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 11:08XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 7-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. PENALTY on SF-98-P.Haralson, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:39TD Ricky White IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 31
- Score
- 13-0
(6:39) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:32XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 14-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 4:23TD GCG. CoffeePoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 14-6
(4:23) 29-G.Coffee left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 4:09XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 14-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 11:11FG JNJ. NedneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 21
- Score
- 14-10
(11:11) 6-J.Nedney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 7:13TD Ricky White IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 90
- Score
- 20-10
(7:13) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-84-R.White, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Caught at ATL 18.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 6:59XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 21-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:44TD Malik TurnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 3
- Score
- 27-10
(5:44) 33-M.Turner right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:40XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 28-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:21TD Malik TurnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 34-10
(1:21) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:14XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 35-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 5:59FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 22
- Score
- 38-10
(5:59) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 8:27TD Points+6
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 44-10
(8:27) 2-M.Ryan right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 8:20XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 45-10
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).
- 1Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +19.69 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
- 2Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +18.10 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 3Malik Turner · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +4.52 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 4T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 5B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 6A. Battle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 7M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 8Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.58 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
Ricky White III — ATL · Receiving
Ricky White III posted the highest total EPA (+19.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.97 EPA per play.
Ricky White III's top snap (+7.93 EPA): (7:13) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-84-R.White, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Caught at ATL 18.
Quarterback report card
S. Hill led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. Hill (San Francisco 49ers) · 47 dropbacks · 31.9% completion · -19.7% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -8.87 total EPA
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 34 dropbacks · 64.7% completion · +9.6% CPOE · +0.53 EPA/play · +18.10 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.261 | -0.201 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.1% | 26.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.532 | -0.189 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.128 | -0.044 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.201 | -0.261 |
| Defensive success rate | 73.7% | 47.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.26 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.20 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, +24.56 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, -15.28 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner
- Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — G. Coffee
- Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner
- Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner
- Atlanta Falcons — Matt Ryan
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Elam
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 7 (Q1 11:15) — (11:15) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 11:08); Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 31 (Q1 6:39) — (6:39) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 6:32) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q1 4:23) — (4:23) 29-G.Coffee left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 4:09) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 21–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the ATL 21 (Q2 11:11) — (11:11) 6-J.Nedney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 90 (Q2 7:13); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 6:59) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 3 (Q2 5:44) — (5:44) 33-M.Turner right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 5:40) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q2 1:21) — (1:21) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 1:14) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SF 22 (Q3 5:59) — (5:59) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q4 8:27) — (8:27) 2-M.Ryan right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 8:20) — 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 (Q2 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-84-R.White, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Caught at ATL 18.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 12:40) — (12:40) (Shotgun) 13-S.Hill pass short middle intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 29-B.Williams (53-M.Peterson) at SF 19. 29-B.Williams to SF 21 for -2 yards (29-G.Coffee).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 9:48) — (9:48) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 32-J.Norwood to ATL 37 for -2 yards (99-M.Lawson). FUMBLES (99-M.Lawson), RECOVERED by SF-32-M.Lewis at ATL 33. 32-M.Lewis ran ob at ATL 33 for no gain. J.Norwood c
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 12:46) — (12:46) 77-T.Pashos reported in as eligible. 13-S.Hill pass short right to 85-V.Davis to ATL 23 for 18 yards (28-T.DeCoud). Caught at ATL 27.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 5:39) — (5:39) (Shotgun) 13-S.Hill pass short right to 84-J.Morgan to ATL 2 for 61 yards (29-B.Williams). Caught at SF 45.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-84-R.White, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Caught at ATL 18.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 5:39) — (5:39) (Shotgun) 13-S.Hill pass short right to 84-J.Morgan to ATL 2 for 61 yards (29-B.Williams). Caught at SF 45.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 9:48) — (9:48) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 32-J.Norwood to ATL 37 for -2 yards (99-M.Lawson). FUMBLES (99-M.Lawson), RECOVERED by SF-32-M.Lewis at ATL 33. 32-M.Lewis ran ob at ATL 33 for no gain. J.Norwood c
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 12:40) — (12:40) (Shotgun) 13-S.Hill pass short middle intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 29-B.Williams (53-M.Peterson) at SF 19. 29-B.Williams to SF 21 for -2 yards (29-G.Coffee).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 11:15 · SF 7 · Score 6-0
(11:15) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 11:08 · SF 2 · Score 7-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. PENALTY on SF-98-P.Haralson, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 6:39 · SF 31 · Score 13-0
(6:39) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 6:32 · SF 2 · Score 14-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 4:23 · ATL 2 · Score 14-6
(4:23) 29-G.Coffee left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 4:09 · ATL 2 · Score 14-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 11:11 · ATL 21 · Score 14-10
(11:11) 6-J.Nedney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 7:13 · SF 90 · Score 20-10
(7:13) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-84-R.White, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Caught at ATL 18. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 6:59 · SF 2 · Score 21-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 5:44 · SF 3 · Score 27-10
(5:44) 33-M.Turner right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 5:40 · SF 2 · Score 28-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 1:21 · SF 1 · Score 34-10
(1:21) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 1:14 · SF 2 · Score 35-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 5:59 · SF 22 · Score 38-10
(5:59) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 8:27 · SF 1 · Score 44-10
(8:27) 2-M.Ryan right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 8:20 · SF 2 · Score 45-10
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.
- Ricky White III (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- S. Hill (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers on 2009-10-11?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the San Francisco 49ers 45-10 in Week 5, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 14, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 21, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 3, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 7, San Francisco 49ers 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 45, San Francisco 49ers 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q1 11:15) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 6:39) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Coffee (Q1 4:23) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 7:13) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q2 5:44) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q2 1:21) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Ryan (Q4 8:27) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q2 11:11, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Elam (Q3 5:59, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers?
S. Hill (San Francisco 49ers), 31.9% completion, -19.7% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -8.87 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 64.7% completion, +9.6% CPOE, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +18.10 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers?
Ricky White III (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.69 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+7.93 EPA): (7:13) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-84-R.White, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Caught at ATL.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
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