Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 31–7 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 21–7 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Justin Jones
- Top passer
- C. Painter
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2011-11-06
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Indianapolis Colts 31–7 on 2011-11-06. Justin Jones posted a game-high +10.82 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 14 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
(11:43) (Run formation) 33-M.Turner right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(3:00) (Shotgun) 61-J.Hawley reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete deep middle to 11-J.Jones. Atlanta challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 61-J.Hawley and 61-J.Hawley reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 11-J.Jones for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(12:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(7:53) (Run formation) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 25-J.Powers at ATL 6. 25-J.Powers for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(2:55) 75-G.Reynolds reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(10:19) 3-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 11:43TD Malik TurnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 6-0
(11:43) (Run formation) 33-M.Turner right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 11:38XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 3:00TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 50
- Score
- 13-0
(3:00) (Shotgun) 61-J.Hawley reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete deep middle to 11-J.Jones. Atlanta challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 61-J.Hawley and 61-J.Hawley reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 11-J.Jones for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 2:51XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 14-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 12:08TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 80
- Score
- 20-0
(12:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 11:55XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 21-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 7:53TD JPJ. PowersPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 98
- Score
- 21-6
(7:53) (Run formation) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 25-J.Powers at ATL 6. 25-J.Powers for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 7:47XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 21-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 2:55TD TGT. GonzalezPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 27-7
(2:55) 75-G.Reynolds reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 2:50XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 28-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 10:19FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 31-7
(10:19) 3-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +10.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.70 EPA/play
- 2Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +9.59 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 3Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 4T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 5A. Collie · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 6Malik Turner · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.19 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 7
Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play - 8
Dyami Brown · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +0.73 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.05 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
Justin Jones — ATL · Receiving
Justin Jones posted the highest total EPA (+10.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.70 EPA per play.
Justin Jones's top snap (+7.29 EPA): (12:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C. Painter led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Painter (Indianapolis Colts) · 30 dropbacks · 43.3% completion · -16.8% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -10.50 total EPA
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 27 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · -0.8% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +9.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.113 | -0.252 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.6% | 32.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.355 | -0.373 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.015 | -0.290 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.252 | -0.113 |
| Defensive success rate | 67.5% | 52.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.25), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.11 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.25 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, +9.47 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, -19.41 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner
- Atlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Powers
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Gonzalez (Matt Ryan pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q1 11:43) — (11:43) (Run formation) 33-M.Turner right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 11:38) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the IND 50 (Q1 3:00); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 2:51) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the IND 80 (Q2 12:08) — (12:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 11:55) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 98 (Q2 7:53); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 7:47) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 2:55) — (2:55) 75-G.Reynolds reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 2:50) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the IND 2 (Q4 10:19) — (10:19) 3-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 14:27) — (14:27) (Run formation) 34-D.Carter up the middle to IND 26 for 2 yards (50-C.Lofton). FUMBLES (50-C.Lofton), RECOVERED by ATL-93-R.Edwards at IND 26. 93-R.Edwards to IND 26 for no gain (72-J.Linkenba
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 12:08) — (12:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 61-J.Hawley reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete deep middle to 11-J.Jones. Atlanta challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 61-J.Hawle
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 7:53) — (7:53) (Run formation) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 25-J.Powers at ATL 6. 25-J.Powers for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion rul
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 7:21) — (7:21) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White to ATL 30 for 13 yards (21-K.Thomas).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 12:08) — (12:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 7:53) — (7:53) (Run formation) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 25-J.Powers at ATL 6. 25-J.Powers for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion rul
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 14:27) — (14:27) (Run formation) 34-D.Carter up the middle to IND 26 for 2 yards (50-C.Lofton). FUMBLES (50-C.Lofton), RECOVERED by ATL-93-R.Edwards at IND 26. 93-R.Edwards to IND 26 for no gain (72-J.Linkenba
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 61-J.Hawley reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete deep middle to 11-J.Jones. Atlanta challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 61-J.Hawle
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 11:43 · IND 1 · Score 6-0
(11:43) (Run formation) 33-M.Turner right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 11:38 · IND 2 · Score 7-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 3:00 · IND 50 · Score 13-0
(3:00) (Shotgun) 61-J.Hawley reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete deep middle to 11-J.Jones. Atlanta challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 61-J.Hawle - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 2:51 · IND 2 · Score 14-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 12:08 · IND 80 · Score 20-0
(12:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 11:55 · IND 2 · Score 21-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 7:53 · IND 98 · Score 21-6
(7:53) (Run formation) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 25-J.Powers at ATL 6. 25-J.Powers for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion rul - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 7:47 · ATL 2 · Score 21-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 2:55 · IND 1 · Score 27-7
(2:55) 75-G.Reynolds reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 2:50 · IND 2 · Score 28-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 10:19 · IND 2 · Score 31-7
(10:19) 3-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal 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.
- Justin Jones (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Painter (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts on 2011-11-06?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-7 in Week 9, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 14, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 31, Indianapolis Colts 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q1 11:43) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 3:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 12:08) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Powers (Q2 7:53) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gonzalez (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 2:55) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 10:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts?
C. Painter (Indianapolis Colts), 43.3% completion, -16.8% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -10.50 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 51.9% completion, -0.8% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +9.59 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts?
Justin Jones (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.82 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+7.29 EPA): (12:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 0-8 Now 0-9 L
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