Vikings 14–24 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2011

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 69.2% completion, +14.2% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +10.10 total passing EPA. C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 53.1% completion, +5.5% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.27 total passing EPA.

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

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.10 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+3.61 EPA): (6:16) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 83-H.Douglas for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 24–14 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 0–17 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Matt Ryan
Top passer: Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play: (13:20) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep right to 12-P.Harvin for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The R…
Game date: 2011-11-27

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Minnesota Vikings 24–14 on 2011-11-27. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +10.10 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	0	0	7	7	0	14
Atlanta Falcons	7	10	0	7	0	24

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings

MIN 27

+3MIN 19

ATL 39

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:16TD
HDH. Douglas
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 27
Score
0-6
(6:16) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 83-H.Douglas for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:08XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:09TD
Ricky White III
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 6
Score
0-13
(4:09) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:04XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
0-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:42FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 19
Score
0-17
(:42) 3-M.Bryant 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 4:03TD
TGT. Gerhart
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
6-17
(4:03) 32-T.Gerhart right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 3:58XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
7-17
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-69-J.Allen, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 13:20TD
Pressley Harvin
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 39
Score
13-17
(13:20) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep right to 12-P.Harvin for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 13:13XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
14-17
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-69-J.Allen, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 6:44TD
MPM. Palmer
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 3
Score
14-23
(6:44) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 81-M.Palmer for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 6:40XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
14-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +10.10 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
2Pressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +9.28 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
3Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.42 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
4T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
5C. Ponder · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +2.27 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
6H. Douglas · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
7M. Palmer · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
8J. Rodgers · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.67 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 (+10.10) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

Matt Ryan's top snap (+3.61 EPA): (6:16) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 83-H.Douglas for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+7.42 EPA): C. Ponder — (13:20) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep right to 12-P.Harvin for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.

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) · 39 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +14.2% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +10.10 total EPA
C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · +5.5% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.27 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	-0.004	+0.104
Offensive success rate	36.6%	50.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.071	+0.259
Rush EPA/play	-0.511	-0.058
Defensive EPA/play	-0.104	+0.004
Defensive success rate	50.0%	63.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.00), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: -0.00 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: +0.10 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +8.54 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -0.29 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — H. Douglas (Matt Ryan pass) (Q1 6:16)
Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass) (Q2 4:09)
Minnesota Vikings — T. Gerhart (Q3 4:03)
Minnesota Vikings — Pressley Harvin (C. Ponder pass) (Q4 13:20)
Atlanta Falcons — M. Palmer (Matt Ryan pass) (Q4 6:44)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q2 0:42)

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 MIN 27 (Q1 6:16) — (6:16) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 83-H.Douglas for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 6:08) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q2 4:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 4:04) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the MIN 19 (Q2 0:42) — (:42) 3-M.Bryant 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q3 4:03) — (4:03) 32-T.Gerhart right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 3:58) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-69-J.Allen, Holder-4-C.Kluwe..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ATL 39 (Q4 13:20); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 13:13) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-69-J.Allen, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q4 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 81-M.Palmer for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 6:40) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Minnesota Vikings (Q4 13:20) — (13:20) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep right to 12-P.Harvin for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA +15.4% · EPA +7.42]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) 4-C.Kluwe punts 40 yards to ATL 38, Center-69-J.Allen. 24-D.Franks MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIN-44-R.D'Imperio at ATL 36. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +5.41]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 6:40) — 5-M.Bosher kicks 72 yards from ATL 35 to MIN -7. 12-P.Harvin to ATL 3 for 104 yards (21-C.Owens). [WPA +10.6% · EPA +5.31]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 6:16) — (6:16) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 83-H.Douglas for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +3.61]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 4:22) — (4:22) 32-T.Gerhart up the middle to ATL 3 for -2 yards (56-S.Weatherspoon). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -4.08]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q4 13:20) — (13:20) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep right to 12-P.Harvin for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA +15.4% · EPA +7.42]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) 4-C.Kluwe punts 40 yards to ATL 38, Center-69-J.Allen. 24-D.Franks MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIN-44-R.D'Imperio at ATL 36. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +5.41]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 6:40) — 5-M.Bosher kicks 72 yards from ATL 35 to MIN -7. 12-P.Harvin to ATL 3 for 104 yards (21-C.Owens). [WPA +10.6% · EPA +5.31]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 4:22) — (4:22) 32-T.Gerhart up the middle to ATL 3 for -2 yards (56-S.Weatherspoon). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -4.08]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 6:16 · MIN 27 · Score 0-6
(6:16) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 83-H.Douglas for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 6:08 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 4:09 · MIN 6 · Score 0-13
(4:09) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 4:04 · MIN 2 · Score 0-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:42 · MIN 19 · Score 0-17
(:42) 3-M.Bryant 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 4:03 · ATL 1 · Score 6-17
(4:03) 32-T.Gerhart right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 3:58 · ATL 2 · Score 7-17
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-69-J.Allen, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 13:20 · ATL 39 · Score 13-17
(13:20) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep right to 12-P.Harvin for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 13:13 · ATL 2 · Score 14-17
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-69-J.Allen, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 6:44 · MIN 3 · Score 14-23
(6:44) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 81-M.Palmer for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 6:40 · MIN 2 · Score 14-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

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).
C. Ponder (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons on 2011-11-27?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-14 in Week 12, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 14, Atlanta Falcons 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — H. Douglas (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 6:16) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 4:09) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Gerhart (Q3 4:03) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — P. Harvin (C. Ponder pass) (Q4 13:20) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Palmer (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 6:44) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 0:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 69.2% completion, +14.2% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +10.10 total passing EPA. C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 53.1% completion, +5.5% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.27 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.10 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+3.61 EPA): (6:16) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 83-H.Douglas for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 2-8 Now 2-9 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W

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