Commanders 17–31 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 9, 2009

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons?

J. Campbell (Washington Commanders), 46.9% completion, +2.8% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.24 total passing EPA. M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 58.6% completion, +7.0% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.45 total passing EPA.

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

M. Turner (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.16 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 19 snaps. Their top snap (-4.84 EPA): (5:23) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left intended for 80-M.Booker INTERCEPTED by 52-R.McIntosh at WAS 29. 52-R.McIntosh to WAS 47 for 18 yards (33-M.Turner)..

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 31–17 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Washington Commanders 3–24 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Malik Turner
Top passer: Jihaad Campbell
Biggest EPA play: (3:01) 17-J.Campbell pass short right intended for 86-F.Davis INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Hill at …
Game date: 2009-11-08

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Washington Commanders 31–17 on 2009-11-08. Malik Turner posted a game-high +7.16 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Washington Commanders	0	3	7	7	0	17
Atlanta Falcons	14	10	0	7	0	31

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

ATL 46

+3ATL 30

WAS 30

+3WAS 15

WAS 58

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 9:22TD
TGT. Gonzalez
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
0-6
(9:22) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 88-T.Gonzalez for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 9:18XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
0-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 3:01TD
Trysten Hill
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 46
Score
0-13
(3:01) 17-J.Campbell pass short right intended for 86-F.Davis INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Hill at ATL 38. 24-T.Hill for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 2:47XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
0-14
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 6:02FG
SSS. Suisham
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 30
Score
3-14
(6:02) 6-S.Suisham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-S.Paulescu.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 3:44TD
Malik Turner
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 30
Score
3-20
(3:44) 33-M.Turner left end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block by 74-W.Svitek.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 3:36XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
3-21
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:05FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
3-24
(:05) 1-J.Elam 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 7:14TD
LBL. Betts
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
9-24
(7:14) 46-L.Betts left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 7:10XP
SSS. Suisham
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
10-24
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-S.Paulescu.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 13:13TD
TYT. Yoder
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 3
Score
16-24
(13:13) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 87-T.Yoder for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Atlanta challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 13:05.)
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 13:05XP
SSS. Suisham
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
17-24
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-S.Paulescu.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 11:36TD
Malik Turner
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 58
Score
17-30
(11:36) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 11:23XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
17-31
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Malik Turner · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +7.16 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
2A.Randle El · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
3T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
4L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.42 EPA/play
5L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.36 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
6Max Mitchell · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
7M. Sellers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
8T. Yoder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.42 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

Malik Turner — ATL · Rushing

Malik Turner posted the highest total EPA (+7.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 19 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.

Malik Turner's top snap (-4.84 EPA): (5:23) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left intended for 80-M.Booker INTERCEPTED by 52-R.McIntosh at WAS 29. 52-R.McIntosh to WAS 47 for 18 yards (33-M.Turner).

Biggest single play (-8.66 EPA): Jihaad Campbell — (3:01) 17-J.Campbell pass short right intended for 86-F.Davis INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Hill at ATL 38. 24-T.Hill for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Jihaad Campbell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 32 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · +2.8% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.24 total EPA
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 29 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · +7.0% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.45 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	-0.073	+0.088
Offensive success rate	43.2%	52.1%
Pass EPA/play	-0.078	-0.084
Rush EPA/play	-0.106	+0.206
Defensive EPA/play	-0.088	+0.073
Defensive success rate	47.9%	56.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: -0.07 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: +0.09 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +6.40 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 9 drives, -5.90 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) (Q1 9:22)
Atlanta Falcons — Trysten Hill (Q1 3:01)
Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner (Q2 3:44)
Washington Commanders — L. Betts (Q3 7:14)
Washington Commanders — T. Yoder (Jihaad Campbell pass) (Q4 13:13)
Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner (Q4 11:36)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — S. Suisham (Q2 6:02)
Atlanta Falcons — J. Elam (Q2 0:05)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q1 9:22) — (9:22) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 88-T.Gonzalez for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 9:18) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 46 (Q1 3:01) — (3:01) 17-J.Campbell pass short right intended for 86-F.Davis INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Hill at ATL 38. 24-T.Hill for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 2:47) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the ATL 30 (Q2 6:02) — (6:02) 6-S.Suisham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-S.Paulescu.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the WAS 30 (Q2 3:44) — (3:44) 33-M.Turner left end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block by 74-W.Svitek.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 3:36) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the WAS 15 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 1-J.Elam 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q3 7:14) — (7:14) 46-L.Betts left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 7:10) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-S.Paulescu..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q4 13:13); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 13:05) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-S.Paulescu.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the WAS 58 (Q4 11:36) — (11:36) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 11:23) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q1 3:01) — (3:01) 17-J.Campbell pass short right intended for 86-F.Davis INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Hill at ATL 38. 24-T.Hill for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.4% · EPA -8.66]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 5:23) — (5:23) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left intended for 80-M.Booker INTERCEPTED by 52-R.McIntosh at WAS 29. 52-R.McIntosh to WAS 47 for 18 yards (33-M.Turner). [WPA -11.5% · EPA -4.84]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 12:22) — (12:22) 33-M.Turner left end pushed ob at WAS 17 for 33 yards (30-L.Landry). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +2.75]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 11:36) — (11:36) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +4.75]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 5:36) — (5:36) 9-M.Koenen punts 36 yards to WAS 12, Center-48-B.Pittman, fair catch by 82-A.Randle El. PENALTY on WAS-37-R.Doughty, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at WAS 48 - No Play. [WPA +7.2% · EPA +2.87]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q1 3:01) — (3:01) 17-J.Campbell pass short right intended for 86-F.Davis INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Hill at ATL 38. 24-T.Hill for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.4% · EPA -8.66]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 5:23) — (5:23) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left intended for 80-M.Booker INTERCEPTED by 52-R.McIntosh at WAS 29. 52-R.McIntosh to WAS 47 for 18 yards (33-M.Turner). [WPA -11.5% · EPA -4.84]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 11:36) — (11:36) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +4.75]
Washington Commanders (Q2 8:29) — (8:29) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep middle to 45-M.Sellers to ATL 28 for 47 yards (50-C.Lofton). [WPA +6.7% · EPA +3.69]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 9:22 · WAS 2 · Score 0-6
(9:22) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 88-T.Gonzalez for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 9:18 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 3:01 · ATL 46 · Score 0-13
(3:01) 17-J.Campbell pass short right intended for 86-F.Davis INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Hill at ATL 38. 24-T.Hill for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 2:47 · WAS 2 · Score 0-14
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 6:02 · ATL 30 · Score 3-14
(6:02) 6-S.Suisham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-S.Paulescu.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 3:44 · WAS 30 · Score 3-20
(3:44) 33-M.Turner left end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block by 74-W.Svitek.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 3:36 · WAS 2 · Score 3-21
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · WAS 15 · Score 3-24
(:05) 1-J.Elam 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 7:14 · ATL 1 · Score 9-24
(7:14) 46-L.Betts left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 7:10 · ATL 2 · Score 10-24
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-S.Paulescu.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 13:13 · ATL 3 · Score 16-24
(13:13) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 87-T.Yoder for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Atlanta challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 13:05.)
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 13:05 · ATL 2 · Score 17-24
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-S.Paulescu.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 11:36 · WAS 58 · Score 17-30
(11:36) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 11:23 · WAS 2 · Score 17-31
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, 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.
Malik Turner (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 Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons on 2009-11-08?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Washington Commanders 31-17 in Week 9, 2009.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q2: Washington Commanders 3, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Washington Commanders 17, Atlanta Falcons 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gonzalez (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 9:22) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Hill (Q1 3:01) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q2 3:44) Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Betts (Q3 7:14) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. Yoder (J. Campbell pass) (Q4 13:13) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q4 11:36) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 6:02, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Elam (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons?

Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders), 46.9% completion, +2.8% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.24 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 58.6% completion, +7.0% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.45 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons?

Malik Turner (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.16 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 19 snaps. Their top snap (-4.84 EPA): (5:23) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left intended for 80-M.Booker INTERCEPTED by 52-R.McIntosh at WAS 29. 52-R.McIntosh to WAS 47 for 18 yards (33-M.Turner)..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W

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