Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 35–31 Philadelphia Eagles
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 10–14 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Ja'Mori Maclin
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:10) 7-M.Vick left guard to ATL 9 for -5 yards (94-P.Jerry). FUMBLES (94-P.Jerry), RECOV…
- Game date
- 2011-09-18
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Philadelphia Eagles 35–31 on 2011-09-18. Ja'Mori Maclin posted a game-high +10.77 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 31 | |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 35 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Ja'Mori Maclin · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +10.77 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play - 2
T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +10.16 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play - 3
M. Vick · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +9.44 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play - 4
Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +4.07 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play - 5
L. McCoy · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +3.59 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 6

Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play - 7

Malik Turner · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play - 8

Drake Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 3 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
Ja'Mori Maclin — PHI · Receiving
Ja'Mori Maclin posted the highest total EPA (+10.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.72 EPA per play.
Ja'Mori Maclin's top snap (+3.59 EPA): (10:10) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 18-J.Maclin for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-9.71 EPA): M. Vick — (2:10) 7-M.Vick left guard to ATL 9 for -5 yards (94-P.Jerry). FUMBLES (94-P.Jerry), RECOVERED by ATL-93-R.Edwards at ATL 12. 93-R.Edwards to PHI 24 for 64 yards (10-D.Jackson).
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) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +2.8% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.07 total EPA
M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +11.0% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +9.44 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.006 | -0.004 |
| Offensive success rate | 56.8% | 38.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.218 | +0.116 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.251 | -0.039 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.004 | +0.006 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.4% | 43.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles -0.01, Atlanta Falcons -0.00) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: -0.01 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.00 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 14 drives, -0.31 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 15 drives, -0.54 total EPA, 5 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)
Philadelphia Eagles — Ja'Mori Maclin (M. Vick pass)
Atlanta Falcons — T. Gonzalez (Matt Ryan pass)
Atlanta Falcons — T. Gonzalez (Matt Ryan pass)
Philadelphia Eagles — Ja'Mori Maclin (M. Vick pass)
Philadelphia Eagles — L. McCoy
Philadelphia Eagles — L. McCoy
Atlanta Falcons — O. Mughelli (Matt Ryan pass) 
Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner
Field goals
Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery
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 PHI 2 (Q1 2:51) — (2:51) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-R.White for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 2:44) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 5 (Q2 11:00) — (11:00) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 18-J.Maclin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 10:54) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ATL 3 (Q2 6:49) — (6:49) 6-A.Henery 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q2 0:50); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 0:44) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 21–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the PHI 17 (Q3 12:03); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 11:56) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 36 (Q3 10:10) — (10:10) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 18-J.Maclin for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 10:00) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 8 (Q3 8:01) — (8:01) 25-L.McCoy right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 7:52) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q3 2:04) — (2:04) 25-L.McCoy left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 1:59) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q4 10:52) — (10:52) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 34-O.Mughelli for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-93-J.Babin, Defensive Holding, declined.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 10:45); Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the PHI 3 (Q4 4:53) — (4:53) 33-M.Turner right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 4:48) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 2:10) — (2:10) 7-M.Vick left guard to ATL 9 for -5 yards (94-P.Jerry). FUMBLES (94-P.Jerry), RECOVERED by ATL-93-R.Edwards at ATL 12. 93-R.Edwards to PHI 24 for 64 yards (10-D.Jackson).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 3-M.Kafka pass incomplete short middle to 18-J.Maclin.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 7:54) — (7:54) 33-M.Turner up the middle pushed ob at PHI 26 for 61 yards (23-D.Rodgers-Cromartie).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 9:56) — (9:56) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at ATL 36. 22-A.Samuel to ATL 22 for 14 yards (34-O.Mughelli). Atlanta challenged the pass completion ruling, and the
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 3-M.Kafka pass incomplete deep right to 11-S.Smith (50-C.Lofton).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 2:10) — (2:10) 7-M.Vick left guard to ATL 9 for -5 yards (94-P.Jerry). FUMBLES (94-P.Jerry), RECOVERED by ATL-93-R.Edwards at ATL 12. 93-R.Edwards to PHI 24 for 64 yards (10-D.Jackson).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 9:56) — (9:56) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at ATL 36. 22-A.Samuel to ATL 22 for 14 yards (34-O.Mughelli). Atlanta challenged the pass completion ruling, and the
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 13:01) — (13:01) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short middle intended for 81-J.Avant INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Hayden [93-R.Edwards] at ATL 49. 26-K.Hayden to PHI 49 for 2 yards (11-S.Smith).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 7:54) — (7:54) 33-M.Turner up the middle pushed ob at PHI 26 for 61 yards (23-D.Rodgers-Cromartie).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 2:51 · PHI 2 · Score 0-6
(2:51) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-R.White for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 2:44 · PHI 2 · Score 0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 11:00 · ATL 5 · Score 6-7
(11:00) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 18-J.Maclin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 10:54 · ATL 2 · Score 7-7
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 6:49 · ATL 3 · Score 10-7
(6:49) 6-A.Henery 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:50 · PHI 4 · Score 10-13
(:50) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:44 · PHI 2 · Score 10-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 12:03 · PHI 17 · Score 10-20
(12:03) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 11:56 · PHI 2 · Score 10-21
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 10:10 · ATL 36 · Score 16-21
(10:10) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 18-J.Maclin for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 10:00 · ATL 2 · Score 17-21
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 8:01 · ATL 8 · Score 23-21
(8:01) 25-L.McCoy right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 7:52 · ATL 2 · Score 24-21
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 2:04 · ATL 2 · Score 30-21
(2:04) 25-L.McCoy left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 1:59 · ATL 2 · Score 31-21
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 10:52 · PHI 1 · Score 31-27
(10:52) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 34-O.Mughelli for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-93-J.Babin, Defensive Holding, declined.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 10:45 · PHI 2 · Score 31-28
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. PENALTY on PHI-23-D.Rodgers-Cromartie, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 4:53 · PHI 3 · Score 31-34
(4:53) 33-M.Turner right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 4:48 · PHI 2 · Score 31-35
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Ja'Mori Maclin (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Vick (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons on 2011-09-18?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Philadelphia Eagles 35-31 in Week 2, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 10, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 21, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Atlanta Falcons 14; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 31, Atlanta Falcons 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 2:51) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Maclin (M. Vick pass) (Q2 11:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gonzalez (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 0:50) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gonzalez (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 12:03) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Maclin (M. Vick pass) (Q3 10:10) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. McCoy (Q3 8:01) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. McCoy (Q3 2:04) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — O. Mughelli (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 10:52) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q4 4:53) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q2 6:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 48.6% completion, +2.8% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.07 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles), 59.4% completion, +11.0% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +9.44 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons?
Ja'Mori Maclin (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.77 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+3.59 EPA): (10:10) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 18-J.Maclin for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Atlanta Falcons won 35-31 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W