Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 31–23 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 7–23 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matt Ryan
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:28) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2011-12-11
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 31–23 on 2011-12-11, overcoming Carolina Panthers's 23–7 halftime lead. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +15.03 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
(5:35) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(:07) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 80-J.Shockey for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(7:18) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (93-A.Applewhite).
(7:02) 34-D.Williams right end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(3:15) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(10:59) 3-M.Bryant 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(9:03) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 22-J.Rodgers for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(12:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(4:28) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 5:35TD Ricky White IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 5
- Score
- 6-0
(5:35) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 5:29XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 0:07TD JSJ. ShockeyPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 6
- Score
- 7-6
(:07) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 80-J.Shockey for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 0:03XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 7:18Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- CAR 92
- Score
- 7-9
(7:18) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (93-A.Applewhite).
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 7:02TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 74
- Score
- 7-15
(7:02) 34-D.Williams right end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 6:51XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-16
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 3:15TD GOG. OlsenPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 44
- Score
- 7-22
(3:15) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 3:03XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-23
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:59FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 12
- Score
- 10-23
(10:59) 3-M.Bryant 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 9:03TD JRJ. RodgersPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 31
- Score
- 16-23
(9:03) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 22-J.Rodgers for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 8:55XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 17-23
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 12:49TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 17
- Score
- 23-23
(12:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 12:42XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 24-23
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:28TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 75
- Score
- 30-23
(4:28) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:17XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 31-23
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 · +15.03 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.48 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 3Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.57 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 4Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.95 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 5T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 6G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 7J. Rodgers · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
- 8Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +3.11 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.39 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 (+15.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
Matt Ryan's top snap (+6.94 EPA): (4:28) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 75 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) · 44 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.5% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +15.03 total EPA
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 43 dropbacks · 44.2% completion · -11.3% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.82 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.100 | -0.040 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.3% | 41.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.342 | -0.089 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.110 | +0.079 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.040 | -0.100 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.3% | 60.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.10 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.04 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 14 drives, +8.87 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Carolina Panthers: 14 drives, -3.35 total EPA, 3 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)
- Carolina Panthers — J. Shockey (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams
- Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Rodgers (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 5 (Q1 5:35) — (5:35) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 5:29) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 6 (Q1 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 80-J.Shockey for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 0:03) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 16–0. Carolina Panthers registered a safety from the CAR 92 (Q2 7:18) — (7:18) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (93-A.Applewhite).; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 74 (Q2 7:02) — (7:02) 34-D.Williams right end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 6:51) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 44 (Q2 3:15) — (3:15) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 3:03) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 12 (Q3 10:59) — (10:59) 3-M.Bryant 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 31 (Q3 9:03) — (9:03) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 22-J.Rodgers for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 8:55) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 17 (Q4 12:49) — (12:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 12:42) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 75 (Q4 4:28) — (4:28) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 4:17) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 4:28) — (4:28) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 5:16) — (5:16) 10-O.Mare 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 4:57) — (4:57) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 25-W.Moore at ATL 47. 25-W.Moore to CAR 24 for 29 yards (67-R.Kalil).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 9:03) — (9:03) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 22-J.Rodgers for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:49) — (12:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 4:28) — (4:28) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 7:02) — (7:02) 34-D.Williams right end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 3:15) — (3:15) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 9:34) — (9:34) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 28-J.Stewart INTERCEPTED by 53-M.Peterson at CAR 39. 53-M.Peterson to CAR 35 for 4 yards (67-R.Kalil).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 5:35 · CAR 5 · Score 6-0
(5:35) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 5:29 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 0:07 · ATL 6 · Score 7-6
(:07) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 80-J.Shockey for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 0:03 · ATL 2 · Score 7-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers Safety (+2) — Q2 7:18 · CAR 92 · Score 7-9
(7:18) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (93-A.Applewhite). - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 7:02 · ATL 74 · Score 7-15
(7:02) 34-D.Williams right end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 6:51 · ATL 2 · Score 7-16
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 3:15 · ATL 44 · Score 7-22
(3:15) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 3:03 · ATL 2 · Score 7-23
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 10:59 · CAR 12 · Score 10-23
(10:59) 3-M.Bryant 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 9:03 · CAR 31 · Score 16-23
(9:03) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 22-J.Rodgers for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 8:55 · CAR 2 · Score 17-23
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 12:49 · CAR 17 · Score 23-23
(12:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 12:42 · CAR 2 · Score 24-23
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 4:28 · CAR 75 · Score 30-23
(4:28) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 4:17 · CAR 2 · Score 31-23
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.
- C. Newton (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers on 2011-12-11?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 31-23 in Week 14, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 0, Carolina Panthers 16; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 10, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 14, Carolina Panthers 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 31, Carolina Panthers 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 5:35) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Shockey (C. Newton pass) (Q1 0:07) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q2 7:02) Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q2 3:15) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Rodgers (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 9:03) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 12:49) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 4:28) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 10:59, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 50.0% completion, +0.5% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +15.03 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 44.2% completion, -11.3% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.82 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.03 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+6.94 EPA): (4:28) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W
Carolina Panthers
Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L
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