Falcons 27–3 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2012

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Chargers?

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 63.8% completion, +10.8% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +15.10 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 52.5% completion, -9.6% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -12.90 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Chargers?

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.10 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (-4.30 EPA): (12:27) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Cason at LAC 0. 20-A.Cason ran ob at LAC 3 for 3 yards (88-T.Gonzalez)..

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Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 27–3 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 20–0 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Matt Ryan
Top passer: Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play: (2:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 88-D.Rosario to ATL 8 for 6 yards (23-D.Ro…
Game date: 2012-09-23

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27–3 on 2012-09-23. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +15.10 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	6	14	0	7	0	27
Los Angeles Chargers	0	0	3	0	0	3

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

+3ATL 23

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 9:49TD
Matt Ryan
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 8
Score
6-0
(9:49) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 32-Jz. Rodgers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 2:37TD
TGT. Gonzalez
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 7
Score
12-0
(2:37) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 2:32XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
13-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:58TD
Justin Jones
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 9
Score
19-0
(:58) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:54XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
20-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 11:14FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 23
Score
20-3
(11:14) 10-N.Kaeding 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 8:56TD
Malik Turner
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 7
Score
26-3
(8:56) 33-M.Turner right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 8:51XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
27-3
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +15.10 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
2T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.85 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
3Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.65 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
4Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
5Jz. Rodgers · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
6Malik Turner · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.20 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
7Jordan Battle · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
8J. Snelling · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.68 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 (+15.10) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 47 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.

Matt Ryan's top snap (-4.30 EPA): (12:27) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Cason at LAC 0. 20-A.Cason ran ob at LAC 3 for 3 yards (88-T.Gonzalez).

Biggest single play (-4.83 EPA): Philip Rivers — (2:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 88-D.Rosario to ATL 8 for 6 yards (23-D.Robinson). Atlanta challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-P.R

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) · 47 dropbacks · 63.8% completion · +10.8% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +15.10 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 40 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · -9.6% CPOE · -0.32 EPA/play · -12.90 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.197	-0.160
Offensive success rate	50.0%	36.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.321	-0.322
Rush EPA/play	-0.009	+0.046
Defensive EPA/play	+0.160	-0.197
Defensive success rate	63.8%	50.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: +0.20 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: -0.16 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +16.52 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -11.02 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — Matt Ryan (Q1 9:49)
Atlanta Falcons — T. Gonzalez (Matt Ryan pass) (Q2 2:37)
Atlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass) (Q2 0:58)
Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner (Q4 8:56)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q3 11:14)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 6–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LAC 8 (Q1 9:49) — (9:49) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 32-Jz. Rodgers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q2 2:37) — (2:37) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 2:32) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LAC 9 (Q2 0:58) — (:58) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 0:54) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the ATL 23 (Q3 11:14) — (11:14) 10-N.Kaeding 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q4 8:56) — (8:56) 33-M.Turner right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 8:51) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 10:42) — (10:42) 24-R.Mathews up the middle to ATL 4 for 3 yards (56-S.Weatherspoon). FUMBLES (56-S.Weatherspoon), RECOVERED by ATL-28-T.DeCoud at ATL 4. The Replay Assistant challenged the fumble ruling, and [WPA -16.0% · EPA -4.62]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 12:25) — (12:25) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 32-Jz. Rodgers to LAC 37 for 11 yards (92-V.Martin, 26-A.Bigby). [WPA +6.9% · EPA +1.43]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 9:49) — (9:49) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 32-Jz. Rodgers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.6% · EPA +2.41]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 12:31) — (12:31) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 80-M.Floyd to ATL 17 for 28 yards (23-D.Robinson). [WPA +6.1% · EPA +2.24]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete short right to 85-A.Gates (28-T.DeCoud). The Replay Assistant challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass [WPA -6.0% · EPA -3.42]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:20) — (2:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 88-D.Rosario to ATL 8 for 6 yards (23-D.Robinson). Atlanta challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-P.R [WPA -0.1% · EPA -4.83]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 10:42) — (10:42) 24-R.Mathews up the middle to ATL 4 for 3 yards (56-S.Weatherspoon). FUMBLES (56-S.Weatherspoon), RECOVERED by ATL-28-T.DeCoud at ATL 4. The Replay Assistant challenged the fumble ruling, and [WPA -16.0% · EPA -4.62]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:27) — (12:27) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Cason at LAC 0. 20-A.Cason ran ob at LAC 3 for 3 yards (88-T.Gonzalez). [WPA -0.6% · EPA -4.30]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete short right to 85-A.Gates (28-T.DeCoud). The Replay Assistant challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass [WPA -6.0% · EPA -3.42]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 9:49 · LAC 8 · Score 6-0
(9:49) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 32-Jz. Rodgers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 2:37 · LAC 7 · Score 12-0
(2:37) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 2:32 · LAC 2 · Score 13-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:58 · LAC 9 · Score 19-0
(:58) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:54 · LAC 2 · Score 20-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 11:14 · ATL 23 · Score 20-3
(11:14) 10-N.Kaeding 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 8:56 · LAC 7 · Score 26-3
(8:56) 33-M.Turner right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 8:51 · LAC 2 · Score 27-3
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, 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).
Philip Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2012-09-23?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-3 in Week 3, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 6, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 14, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 27, Los Angeles Chargers 3.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Ryan (Q1 9:49) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gonzalez (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 2:37) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 0:58) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q4 8:56) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 11:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 63.8% completion, +10.8% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +15.10 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 52.5% completion, -9.6% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -12.90 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.10 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (-4.30 EPA): (12:27) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Cason at LAC 0. 20-A.Cason ran ob at LAC 3 for 3 yards (88-T.Gonzalez)..

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L

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