Cardinals 7–41 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2010

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 51.2% completion, -1.9% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +14.28 total passing EPA. D. Anderson (Arizona Cardinals), 51.5% completion, -8.5% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -11.81 total passing EPA.

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

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.28 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+3.04 EPA): (9:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 44-J.Snelling for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 41–7 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime: Arizona Cardinals 7–24 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Matt Ryan
Top passer: Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play: (13:06) 34-T.Hightower right end for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2010-09-19

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals 41–7 on 2010-09-19. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +14.28 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	Q3	Q4	—	T
Arizona Cardinals	0	7	0	0	0	7
Atlanta Falcons	7	17	10	7	0	41

Scoring Map

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

ARIArizona Cardinals

+1ATL 2

ARI 12

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 10:37TD
Ricky White III
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 7
Score
0-6
(10:37) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 10:33XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 13:10FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 6
Score
0-10
(13:10) 3-M.Bryant 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 13:06TD
THT. Hightower
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 80
Score
6-10
(13:06) 34-T.Hightower right end for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 12:54XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
7-10
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 9:24TD
JSJ. Snelling
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 19
Score
7-16
(9:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 44-J.Snelling for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 9:18XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
7-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 3:34TD
JSJ. Snelling
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 1
Score
7-23
(3:34) 44-J.Snelling left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 3:31XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
7-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 13:22TD
BFB. Finneran
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 12
Score
7-30
(13:22) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 86-B.Finneran for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 13:18XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
7-31
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 4:01FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 17
Score
7-34
(4:01) 3-M.Bryant 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 3:11TD
JSJ. Snelling
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 7
Score
7-40
(3:11) 44-J.Snelling left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 3:05XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
7-41
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +14.28 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
2Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.79 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
3J. Snelling · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +4.88 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
4B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
5T. Hightower · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +3.62 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
6J. Snelling · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
7T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
8Malik Turner · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.01 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.20 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 (+14.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.

Matt Ryan's top snap (+3.04 EPA): (9:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 44-J.Snelling for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+6.46 EPA): T. Hightower — (13:06) 34-T.Hightower right end for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -1.9% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +14.28 total EPA
Darius Anderson (Arizona Cardinals) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · -8.5% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -11.81 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Arizona Cardinals	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	-0.328	+0.152
Offensive success rate	30.2%	49.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.517	+0.348
Rush EPA/play	+0.241	+0.168
Defensive EPA/play	-0.152	+0.328
Defensive success rate	50.5%	69.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.33), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Arizona Cardinals: -0.33 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: +0.15 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -20.69 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, +15.02 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass) (Q1 10:37)
Arizona Cardinals — T. Hightower (Q2 13:06)
Atlanta Falcons — J. Snelling (Matt Ryan pass) (Q2 9:24)
Atlanta Falcons — J. Snelling (Q2 3:34)
Atlanta Falcons — B. Finneran (Matt Ryan pass) (Q3 13:22)
Atlanta Falcons — J. Snelling (Q4 3:11)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q2 13:10)
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q3 4:01)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q1 10:37) — (10:37) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 10:33) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 17–7. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 6 (Q2 13:10) — (13:10) 3-M.Bryant 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ATL 80 (Q2 13:06) — (13:06) 34-T.Hightower right end for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 12:54) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 19 (Q2 9:24) — (9:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 44-J.Snelling for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 9:18) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q2 3:34) — (3:34) 44-J.Snelling left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 3:31) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 12 (Q3 13:22) — (13:22) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 86-B.Finneran for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 13:18) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 17 (Q3 4:01) — (4:01) 3-M.Bryant 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q4 3:11) — (3:11) 44-J.Snelling left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 3:05) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Arizona Cardinals (Q2 13:06) — (13:06) 34-T.Hightower right end for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.2% · EPA +6.46]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 11:41) — (11:41) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete deep right to 84-R.White. PENALTY on ARI-29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie, Defensive Pass Interference, 19 yards, enforced at ATL 42 - No Play. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +2.65]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 9:24) — (9:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 44-J.Snelling for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.8% · EPA +3.04]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 1:40) — (1:40) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short left intended for 15-S.Breaston INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Owens at ATL 44. 21-C.Owens to ARI 43 for 13 yards (72-B.Keith, 89-B.Patrick). Penalty on ARI-75-L.Brown, I [WPA -8.8% · EPA -4.55]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 3:11) — (3:11) 3-D.Anderson pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald to ARI 49 for 29 yards (56-S.Weatherspoon, 28-T.DeCoud). [WPA +5.4% · EPA +2.36]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Arizona Cardinals (Q2 13:06) — (13:06) 34-T.Hightower right end for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.2% · EPA +6.46]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) (Shotgun) 6-M.Hall pass deep left intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Franks at ARI 45. 24-D.Franks ran ob at ARI 5 for 40 yards (6-M.Hall). [WPA +0.0% · EPA -6.02]
Arizona Cardinals (Q3 14:15) — (14:15) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left intended for 14-S.Williams INTERCEPTED by 25-W.Moore at ARI 45. 25-W.Moore to ARI 14 for 31 yards (53-C.Haggans). [WPA -3.2% · EPA -4.91]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 1:40) — (1:40) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short left intended for 15-S.Breaston INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Owens at ATL 44. 21-C.Owens to ARI 43 for 13 yards (72-B.Keith, 89-B.Patrick). Penalty on ARI-75-L.Brown, I [WPA -8.8% · EPA -4.55]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 10:37 · ARI 7 · Score 0-6
(10:37) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 10:33 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 13:10 · ARI 6 · Score 0-10
(13:10) 3-M.Bryant 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 13:06 · ATL 80 · Score 6-10
(13:06) 34-T.Hightower right end for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 12:54 · ATL 2 · Score 7-10
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 9:24 · ARI 19 · Score 7-16
(9:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 44-J.Snelling for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 9:18 · ARI 2 · Score 7-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 3:34 · ARI 1 · Score 7-23
(3:34) 44-J.Snelling left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 3:31 · ARI 2 · Score 7-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 13:22 · ARI 12 · Score 7-30
(13:22) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 86-B.Finneran for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 13:18 · ARI 2 · Score 7-31
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 4:01 · ARI 17 · Score 7-34
(4:01) 3-M.Bryant 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 3:11 · ARI 7 · Score 7-40
(3:11) 44-J.Snelling left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 3:05 · ARI 2 · Score 7-41
3-M.Bryant extra point 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.
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Darius Anderson (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons on 2010-09-19?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals 41-7 in Week 2, 2010.

What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, Atlanta Falcons 17; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 7, Atlanta Falcons 41.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 10:37) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Hightower (Q2 13:06) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Snelling (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 9:24) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Snelling (Q2 3:34) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Finneran (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 13:22) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Snelling (Q4 3:11) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 13:10, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 4:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 51.2% completion, -1.9% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +14.28 total passing EPA. Darius Anderson (Arizona Cardinals), 51.5% completion, -8.5% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -11.81 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.28 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+3.04 EPA): (9:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 44-J.Snelling for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

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