Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 31–10 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 0–21 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matt Ryan
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:31) (Shotgun) 33-M.Turner left end to CAR 14 for -1 yards (50-J.Anderson). FUMBLES (50-…
- Game date
- 2011-01-02
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 31–10 on 2011-01-02. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +14.51 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 14 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(10:11) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 88-T.Gonzalez for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(4:40) 7-J.Baker punts 49 yards to ATL 45, Center-44-J.Jansen. 14-E.Weems for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:56) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CAR-30-C.Godfrey was injured during the play. His return is Probable. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(12:34) 4-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(9:50) 3-M.Bryant 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(2:03) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:27) 2-J.Clausen pass short left to 47-J.King for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 10:11TD TGT. GonzalezPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 6
- Score
- 0-6
(10:11) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 88-T.Gonzalez for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 10:04XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 4:40TD EWE. WeemsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 94
- Score
- 0-13
(4:40) 7-J.Baker punts 49 yards to ATL 45, Center-44-J.Jansen. 14-E.Weems for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 4:24XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 0-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:56TD Ricky White IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 14
- Score
- 0-20
(:56) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CAR-30-C.Godfrey was injured during the play. His return is Probable. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:51XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 0-21
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 12:34FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 5
- Score
- 3-21
(12:34) 4-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 9:50FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 29
- Score
- 3-24
(9:50) 3-M.Bryant 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 2:03TD Malik TurnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 3
- Score
- 3-30
(2:03) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 2:00XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 3-31
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 0:27TD JKJohnny KingPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 9-31
(:27) 2-J.Clausen pass short left to 47-J.King for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 0:23XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 10-31
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 · +14.51 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2B. LaFell · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +4.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.26 EPA/play
- 3D. Clowney · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 4M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 5Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 6T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 7B. LaFell · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 8H. Douglas · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.49 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 (+14.51) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
Matt Ryan's top snap (-3.80 EPA): (8:21) 2-M.Ryan right guard to CAR 26 for no gain (52-J.Beason).
Biggest single play (-4.36 EPA): Malik Turner — (5:31) (Shotgun) 33-M.Turner left end to CAR 14 for -1 yards (50-J.Anderson). FUMBLES (50-J.Anderson), RECOVERED by CAR-27-C.Wilson at CAR 3. 27-C.Wilson to CAR 3 for no gain (12-M.Jenkins).
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) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +5.9% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +14.51 total EPA
- J. Clausen (Carolina Panthers) · 37 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -3.8% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -7.94 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.259 | +0.018 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.3% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.266 | +0.272 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.197 | -0.378 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.018 | +0.259 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 62.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: -0.26 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.02 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, +1.64 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, -19.40 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)
- Atlanta Falcons — E. Weems
- Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner
- Carolina Panthers — Johnny King (J. Clausen pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
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 CAR 6 (Q1 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 88-T.Gonzalez for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 10:04) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 94 (Q1 4:40) — (4:40) 7-J.Baker punts 49 yards to ATL 45, Center-44-J.Jansen. 14-E.Weems for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 4:24) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 14 (Q2 0:56); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 0:51) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 5 (Q3 12:34) — (12:34) 4-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 29 (Q3 9:50) — (9:50) 3-M.Bryant 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q3 2:03) — (2:03) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 2:00) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q4 0:27) — (:27) 2-J.Clausen pass short left to 47-J.King for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 0:23) — 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 (Q1 5:31) — (5:31) (Shotgun) 33-M.Turner left end to CAR 14 for -1 yards (50-J.Anderson). FUMBLES (50-J.Anderson), RECOVERED by CAR-27-C.Wilson at CAR 3. 27-C.Wilson to CAR 3 for no gain (12-M.Jenkins).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 4:40) — (4:40) 7-J.Baker punts 49 yards to ATL 45, Center-44-J.Jansen. 14-E.Weems for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 11:55) — (11:55) 33-M.Goodson left end to ATL 31 for 15 yards (28-T.DeCoud). FUMBLES (28-T.DeCoud), RECOVERED by ATL-53-M.Peterson at ATL 25. 53-M.Peterson to ATL 25 for no gain (33-M.Goodson).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 12-M.Jenkins pushed ob at CAR 34 for 16 yards (23-S.Martin).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 11:49) — (11:49) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 44-J.Snelling to CAR 19 for 15 yards (31-R.Marshall).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 5:31) — (5:31) (Shotgun) 33-M.Turner left end to CAR 14 for -1 yards (50-J.Anderson). FUMBLES (50-J.Anderson), RECOVERED by CAR-27-C.Wilson at CAR 3. 27-C.Wilson to CAR 3 for no gain (12-M.Jenkins).
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 14:20) — (14:20) 11-B.LaFell left end to ATL 13 for 60 yards (20-B.Grimes).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 4:40) — (4:40) 7-J.Baker punts 49 yards to ATL 45, Center-44-J.Jansen. 14-E.Weems for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 8:21) — (8:21) 2-M.Ryan right guard to CAR 26 for no gain (52-J.Beason).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 10:11 · CAR 6 · Score 0-6
(10:11) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 88-T.Gonzalez for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 10:04 · CAR 2 · Score 0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 4:40 · ATL 94 · Score 0-13
(4:40) 7-J.Baker punts 49 yards to ATL 45, Center-44-J.Jansen. 14-E.Weems for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 4:24 · CAR 2 · Score 0-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:56 · CAR 14 · Score 0-20
(:56) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CAR-30-C.Godfrey was injured during the play. His return is Probable. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:51 · CAR 2 · Score 0-21
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 12:34 · ATL 5 · Score 3-21
(12:34) 4-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 9:50 · CAR 29 · Score 3-24
(9:50) 3-M.Bryant 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 2:03 · CAR 3 · Score 3-30
(2:03) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 2:00 · CAR 2 · Score 3-31
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 0:27 · ATL 2 · Score 9-31
(:27) 2-J.Clausen pass short left to 47-J.King for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 0:23 · ATL 2 · Score 10-31
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).
- J. Clausen (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2011-01-02?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 31-10 in Week 17, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 0, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q2: Carolina Panthers 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q3: Carolina Panthers 3, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: Carolina Panthers 10, Atlanta Falcons 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gonzalez (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 10:11) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — E. Weems (Q1 4:40) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 0:56) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q3 2:03) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. King (J. Clausen pass) (Q4 0:27) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 12:34, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 9:50, 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?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 57.9% completion, +5.9% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +14.51 total passing EPA. J. Clausen (Carolina Panthers), 51.4% completion, -3.8% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -7.94 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 +14.51 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-3.80 EPA): (8:21) 2-M.Ryan right guard to CAR 26 for no gain (52-J.Beason)..
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 2-13 Now 2-14 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 12-3 Now 13-3 W
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