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NFL · Week 12 · November 28, 2010 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2010 Week 12 Recap

Falcons defeat Packers 20–17 in Week 12

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Falcons prevailed in a 17–20 Week 12 finish.

Green Bay Packers 17 7–4
Final 17–20
Atlanta Falcons 20 9–2 Winner
Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
17–20
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 3–10 Atlanta Falcons
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
November 28, 2010

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 26/43 · 391 YDS · 1 TD +20.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Jack Nelson
    Jack Nelson 5 REC · 61 YDS · 1 TD +9.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Gary Jennings
    Gary Jennings 5 REC · 119 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • Matt Ryan
    Matt Ryan 24/31 · 177 YDS · 1 TD +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Gonzalez 6 REC · 51 YDS · 1 TD +7.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Ricky White III
    Ricky White III 5 REC · 49 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
Atlanta Falcons 20–17 Green Bay Packers
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 3–10 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(7:40) 12-A.Rodgers left guard to ATL 1 for no gain (50-C.Lofton). FUMBLES (50-C.Lofton), …
Game date
2010-11-28

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers 20–17 on 2010-11-28. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +20.92 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Green Bay Packers3077017
Atlanta Falcons37010020

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 9:36FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 20
    Score
    0-3

    (9:36) 3-M.Bryant 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 0:07FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 4
    Score
    3-3

    (:07) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  3. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:12TD
    TGT. Gonzalez

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 4
    Score
    3-9

    (:12) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:08XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    3-10

    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. PENALTY on GB-77-C.Jenkins, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 7:22TD
    Aaron Rodgers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 1
    Score
    9-10

    (7:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 7:17XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    10-10

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  7. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 14:27TD
    Malik Turner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 1
    Score
    10-16

    (14:27) 33-M.Turner left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 14:24XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    10-17

    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 1:06TD
    Jack Nelson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 10
    Score
    16-17

    (1:06) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 0:56XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    17-17

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  11. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 0:13FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 29
    Score
    17-20

    (:13) 3-M.Bryant 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +20.92 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  2. 2Jack NelsonJack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +9.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
  3. 3Matt RyanMatt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +7.76 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.32 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
  5. 5Gary JenningsGary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.70 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Swain · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
  7. 7Ricky White IIIRicky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  8. 8Justin JonesJustin Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Aaron Rodgers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+20.92) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (-6.67 EPA): (7:40) 12-A.Rodgers left guard to ATL 1 for no gain (50-C.Lofton). FUMBLES (50-C.Lofton), RECOVERED by ATL-53-M.Peterson at ATL 0. Touchback.

Quarterback report card

Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 43 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +8.3% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +20.92 total EPA
  • Matt RyanMatt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 31 dropbacks · 77.4% completion · +16.8% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +7.76 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersAtlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play+0.114+0.114
Offensive success rate52.1%52.1%
Pass EPA/play+0.487+0.250
Rush EPA/play-0.703-0.078
Defensive EPA/play-0.114-0.114
Defensive success rate47.9%47.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers +0.11, Atlanta Falcons +0.11) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: +0.11 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: +0.11 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 8 drives, +8.34 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 9 drives, +8.08 total EPA, 3 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) (Q2 0:12)
  • Aaron RodgersGreen Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers (Q3 7:22)
  • Malik TurnerAtlanta Falcons — Malik Turner (Q4 14:27)
  • Jack NelsonGreen Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 1:06)

Field goals

  • Myles BryantAtlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q1 9:36)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q1 0:07)
  • Myles BryantAtlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q4 0:13)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the GB 20 (Q1 9:36) — (9:36) 3-M.Bryant 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ATL 4 (Q1 0:07) — (:07) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 0:08).

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q3 7:22) — (7:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 7:17) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 14:27) — (14:27) 33-M.Turner left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 14:24) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 10 (Q4 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 0:56) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the GB 29 (Q4 0:13) — (:13) 3-M.Bryant 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:13) — (:13) 3-M.Bryant 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. [WPA +21.5% · EPA +0.75]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.6% · EPA +4.37]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 7:40) — (7:40) 12-A.Rodgers left guard to ATL 1 for no gain (50-C.Lofton). FUMBLES (50-C.Lofton), RECOVERED by ATL-53-M.Peterson at ATL 0. Touchback. [WPA -16.5% · EPA -6.67]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 14:27) — (14:27) 33-M.Turner left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.8% · EPA +2.63]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 89-J.Jones to ATL 3 for 18 yards (23-D.Robinson). Penalty on ATL-29-B.Williams, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +15.8% · EPA +3.18]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 7:40) — (7:40) 12-A.Rodgers left guard to ATL 1 for no gain (50-C.Lofton). FUMBLES (50-C.Lofton), RECOVERED by ATL-53-M.Peterson at ATL 0. Touchback. [WPA -16.5% · EPA -6.67]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.6% · EPA +4.37]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 9:20) — (9:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete short middle to 80-D.Driver [29-B.Williams]. [WPA -5.9% · EPA -3.43]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 89-J.Jones to ATL 3 for 18 yards (23-D.Robinson). Penalty on ATL-29-B.Williams, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +15.8% · EPA +3.18]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 9:36 · GB 20 · Score 0-3
    (9:36) 3-M.Bryant 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
  2. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 0:07 · ATL 4 · Score 3-3
    (:07) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  3. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:12 · GB 4 · Score 3-9
    (:12) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:08 · GB 2 · Score 3-10
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. PENALTY on GB-77-C.Jenkins, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 7:22 · ATL 1 · Score 9-10
    (7:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 7:17 · ATL 2 · Score 10-10
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  7. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 14:27 · GB 1 · Score 10-16
    (14:27) 33-M.Turner left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 14:24 · GB 2 · Score 10-17
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
  9. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 1:06 · ATL 10 · Score 16-17
    (1:06) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 0:56 · ATL 2 · Score 17-17
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  11. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 0:13 · GB 29 · Score 17-20
    (:13) 3-M.Bryant 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, 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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2010-11-28?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers 20-17 in Week 12, 2010.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Green Bay Packers 3, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q2: Green Bay Packers 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Atlanta Falcons 10; Final: Green Bay Packers 17, Atlanta Falcons 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gonzalez (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 0:12) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q3 7:22) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q4 14:27) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 1:06) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 9:36, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 0:07, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 0:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 60.5% completion, +8.3% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +20.92 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 77.4% completion, +16.8% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +7.76 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.92 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (-6.67 EPA): (7:40) 12-A.Rodgers left guard to ATL 1 for no gain (50-C.Lofton). FUMBLES (50-C.Lofton), RECOVERED by ATL-53-M.Peterson at ATL 0. Touchback..

Was Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Atlanta Falcons won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 7-3 Now 7-4 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 8-2 Now 9-2 W