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NFL · Week 5 · October 9, 2011 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2011 Week 5 Recap

Packers defeat Falcons 25–14 in Week 5

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 25–14 Week 5 finish.

Green Bay Packers 25 5–0 Winner
Final 25–14
Atlanta Falcons 14 2–3
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
25–14
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 6–14 Atlanta Falcons
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
October 9, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 26/45 · 369 YDS · 2 TD +17.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Justin Jones
    Justin Jones 5 REC · 140 YDS · 1 TD +10.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Gary Jennings
    Gary Jennings 4 REC · 82 YDS · 1 TD +7.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • J.Snelling 2 REC · 21 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Gonzalez 6 REC · 60 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Turner
    Malik Turner 16 CAR · 56 YDS · 1 TD +1.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 25–14 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 6–14 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(3:53) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2011-10-09

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Atlanta Falcons 25–14 on 2011-10-09, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 14–6 halftime lead. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +17.76 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Green Bay Packers06910025
Atlanta Falcons7700014

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 8:19TD
    Ricky White III

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 5
    Score
    0-6

    (8:19) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-E.Walden].

  2. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 8:15XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    0-7

    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  3. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 12:29TD
    Malik Turner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 1
    Score
    0-13

    (12:29) 33-M.Turner right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 12:26XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    0-14

    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 5:29FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 14
    Score
    3-14

    (5:29) 2-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:13FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 17
    Score
    6-14

    (:13) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 5:33FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 39
    Score
    9-14

    (5:33) 2-M.Crosby 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 3:53TD
    Justin Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 70
    Score
    15-14

    (3:53) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 15:00TD
    Gary Jennings

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 29
    Score
    21-14

    (15:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 14:51XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    22-14

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 1:14FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 12
    Score
    25-14

    (1:14) 2-M.Crosby 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +17.76 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  2. 2Justin JonesJustin Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +10.25 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
  3. 3Gary JenningsGary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Snelling · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
  6. 6Randall CobbRandall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
  7. 7T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  8. 8Malik TurnerMalik Turner · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.34 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Aaron Rodgers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+17.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+6.01 EPA): (3:53) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 45 dropbacks · 57.8% completion · +5.1% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +17.76 total EPA
  • Matt RyanMatt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 37 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -0.3% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -6.23 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersAtlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play+0.121-0.083
Offensive success rate43.6%40.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.395-0.168
Rush EPA/play-0.370+0.066
Defensive EPA/play+0.083-0.121
Defensive success rate59.5%56.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: +0.12 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: -0.08 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, -6.11 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +9.43 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Ricky White IIIAtlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass) (Q1 8:19)
  • Malik TurnerAtlanta Falcons — Malik Turner (Q2 12:29)
  • Justin JonesGreen Bay Packers — Justin Jones (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 3:53)
  • Gary JenningsGreen Bay Packers — Gary Jennings (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 5:29)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 0:13)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 5:33)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 1:14)
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 GB 5 (Q1 8:19) — (8:19) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-E.Walden].; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 8:15) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–6. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q2 12:29) — (12:29) 33-M.Turner right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 12:26) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ATL 14 (Q2 5:29) — (5:29) 2-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ATL 17 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 9–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ATL 39 (Q3 5:33) — (5:33) 2-M.Crosby 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 70 (Q3 3:53) — (3:53) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 29 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 14:51) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ATL 12 (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) 2-M.Crosby 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 3:53) — (3:53) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.0% · EPA +6.01]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.2% · EPA +3.15]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 1:57) — (1:57) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-J.Finley to ATL 46 for 22 yards (28-T.DeCoud). [WPA +10.3% · EPA +2.61]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 83-H.Douglas pushed ob at GB 35 for 13 yards (38-T.Williams). [WPA +10.2% · EPA +2.14]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 5:33) — (5:33) 2-M.Crosby 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +2.48]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 3:53) — (3:53) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.0% · EPA +6.01]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 3:39) — (3:39) 25-R.Grant right guard to ATL 38 for 3 yards (20-B.Grimes). FUMBLES (20-B.Grimes), RECOVERED by ATL-99-V.Walker at ATL 40. 99-V.Walker to ATL 40 for no gain (83-T.Crabtree). [WPA -8.9% · EPA -4.77]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 7:51) — (7:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings ran ob at ATL 4 for 39 yards (21-C.Owens). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +4.14]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 7:53) — (7:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-J.Jones to GB 45 for 30 yards (36-J.Sanders). [WPA +7.9% · EPA +3.41]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 8:19 · GB 5 · Score 0-6
    (8:19) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-E.Walden].
  2. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 8:15 · GB 2 · Score 0-7
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  3. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 12:29 · GB 1 · Score 0-13
    (12:29) 33-M.Turner right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 12:26 · GB 2 · Score 0-14
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  5. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 5:29 · ATL 14 · Score 3-14
    (5:29) 2-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  6. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:13 · ATL 17 · Score 6-14
    (:13) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  7. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 5:33 · ATL 39 · Score 9-14
    (5:33) 2-M.Crosby 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  8. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 3:53 · ATL 70 · Score 15-14
    (3:53) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · ATL 29 · Score 21-14
    (15:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 14:51 · ATL 2 · Score 22-14
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  11. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 1:14 · ATL 12 · Score 25-14
    (1:14) 2-M.Crosby 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2011-10-09?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Atlanta Falcons 25-14 in Week 5, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 6, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q3: Green Bay Packers 9, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 10, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 25, Atlanta Falcons 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 8:19) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q2 12:29) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 3:53) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 15:00) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 5:29, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 0:13, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 5:33, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 1:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 57.8% completion, +5.1% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +17.76 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 48.6% completion, -0.3% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -6.23 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.76 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (+6.01 EPA): (3:53) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L