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NFL · Week 14 · December 8, 2013 · 12 min read

Atlanta Falcons vs. Green Bay Packers: 2013 Week 14 Recap

Packers defeat Falcons 22–21 in Week 14

A.Quarless led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 21–22 Week 14 finish.

Atlanta Falcons 21 3–10
Final 21–22
Green Bay Packers 22 6–6 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
21–22
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 21–10 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
M. Flynn
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Quarless
Game date
December 8, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • Ricky White III
    Ricky White III 8 REC · 74 YDS +6.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Dr.Davis 1 REC · 36 YDS · 1 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Shedrick Jackson
    Shedrick Jackson 16 CAR · 72 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • A.Quarless 6 REC · 66 YDS · 1 TD +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Jack Nelson
    Jack Nelson 4 REC · 85 YDS +6.6 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Boykin 2 REC · 23 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 22–21 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 21–10 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
A. Quarless
Top passer
M. Flynn
Biggest EPA play
(:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short middle intended for 30-J.Kuhn INTERCEPTED…
Game date
2013-12-08

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Atlanta Falcons 22–21 on 2013-12-08, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 21–10 halftime lead. A. Quarless posted a game-high +6.97 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Atlanta Falcons02100021
Green Bay Packers7366022

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 0:01TD
    ELE. Lacy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 1
    Score
    0-6

    (:01) 27-E.Lacy right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. ATL-28-T.DeCoud was injured during the play.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 0:00XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 11:10TD
    Matt Ryan

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 36
    Score
    6-7

    (11:10) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 19-Dr.Davis for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 11:01XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    7-7

    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  5. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 8:48TD
    TGT. Gonzalez

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    13-7

    (8:48) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 8:43XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    14-7

    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 3:43FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 22
    Score
    14-10

    (3:43) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  8. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:32TD
    SWS. Weatherspoon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 35
    Score
    20-10

    (:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short middle intended for 30-J.Kuhn INTERCEPTED by 56-S.Weatherspoon (94-P.Jerry) at ATL 29. 56-S.Weatherspoon for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was Upheld.

  9. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:23XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    21-10

    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 9:10FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    21-13

    (9:10) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 0:49FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 7
    Score
    21-16

    (:49) 2-M.Crosby 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 12:05TD
    AQA. Quarless

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    21-22

    (12:05) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short right to 81-A.Quarless for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1A. Quarless · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.97 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
  2. 2Jack NelsonJack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
  3. 3Ricky White IIIRicky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.37 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  4. 4Dr. Davis · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.61 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Boykin · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  6. 6Shedrick JacksonShedrick Jackson · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.06 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  7. 7E. Lacy · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Rodgers · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.19 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

A. Quarless — GB · Receiving

A. Quarless posted the highest total EPA (+6.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.00 EPA per play.

A. Quarless's top snap (+2.40 EPA): (6:56) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass deep middle to 81-A.Quarless to GB 39 for 21 yards (25-W.Moore).

Biggest single play (-9.51 EPA): M. Flynn — (:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short middle intended for 30-J.Kuhn INTERCEPTED by 56-S.Weatherspoon (94-P.Jerry) at ATL 29. 56-S.Weatherspoon for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant

Quarterback report card

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

  • M. Flynn (Green Bay Packers) · 43 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · +7.3% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.09 total EPA
  • Matt RyanMatt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -5.6% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.67 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatAtlanta FalconsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play-0.042-0.042
Offensive success rate48.1%46.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.019-0.118
Rush EPA/play-0.023-0.043
Defensive EPA/play+0.042+0.042
Defensive success rate53.6%51.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Atlanta Falcons -0.04, Green Bay Packers -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Atlanta Falcons: -0.04 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: -0.04 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -3.24 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, -3.49 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Green Bay Packers — E. Lacy (Q1 0:01)
  • Matt RyanAtlanta Falcons — Matt Ryan (Q2 11:10)
  • Atlanta Falcons — T. Gonzalez (Matt Ryan pass) (Q2 8:48)
  • Atlanta Falcons — S. Weatherspoon (Q2 0:32)
  • Green Bay Packers — A. Quarless (M. Flynn pass) (Q4 12:05)

Field goals

  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 3:43)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 9:10)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 0:49)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q1 0:01) — (:01) 27-E.Lacy right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. ATL-28-T.DeCoud was injured during the play.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 0:00) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 21–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 36 (Q2 11:10) — (11:10) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 19-Dr.Davis for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 11:01) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q2 8:48) — (8:48) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 8:43) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ATL 22 (Q2 3:43) — (3:43) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 35 (Q2 0:32); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 0:23) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 6–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ATL 15 (Q3 9:10) — (9:10) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ATL 7 (Q3 0:49) — (:49) 2-M.Crosby 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 6–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q4 12:05) — (12:05) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short right to 81-A.Quarless for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:32) — (:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short middle intended for 30-J.Kuhn INTERCEPTED by 56-S.Weatherspoon (94-P.Jerry) at ATL 29. 56-S.Weatherspoon for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant [WPA -30.8% · EPA -9.51]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short right to 88-T.Gonzalez (24-J.Bush). [WPA -28.4% · EPA -2.52]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 13:58) — (13:58) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 21 for -4 yards (96-M.Neal). FUMBLES (96-M.Neal), RECOVERED by GB-97-J.Jolly at ATL 21. 97-J.Jolly to ATL 21 for no gain (61-J.Hawley). [WPA -21.1% · EPA -4.77]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 6:47) — (6:47) 3-M.Bryant 52 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. [WPA -20.4% · EPA -3.12]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 10:55) — (10:55) 10-M.Flynn sacked at GB 15 for -8 yards (25-W.Moore). FUMBLES (25-W.Moore), RECOVERED by ATL-93-M.Goodman at GB 13. 93-M.Goodman to GB 13 for no gain (70-T.Lang). [WPA -17.3% · EPA -5.68]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:32) — (:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short middle intended for 30-J.Kuhn INTERCEPTED by 56-S.Weatherspoon (94-P.Jerry) at ATL 29. 56-S.Weatherspoon for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant [WPA -30.8% · EPA -9.51]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 10:55) — (10:55) 10-M.Flynn sacked at GB 15 for -8 yards (25-W.Moore). FUMBLES (25-W.Moore), RECOVERED by ATL-93-M.Goodman at GB 13. 93-M.Goodman to GB 13 for no gain (70-T.Lang). [WPA -17.3% · EPA -5.68]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 13:58) — (13:58) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 21 for -4 yards (96-M.Neal). FUMBLES (96-M.Neal), RECOVERED by GB-97-J.Jolly at ATL 21. 97-J.Jolly to ATL 21 for no gain (61-J.Hawley). [WPA -21.1% · EPA -4.77]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 11:10) — (11:10) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 19-Dr.Davis for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.0% · EPA +4.61]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 0:01 · ATL 1 · Score 0-6
    (:01) 27-E.Lacy right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. ATL-28-T.DeCoud was injured during the play.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 0:00 · ATL 2 · Score 0-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  3. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 11:10 · GB 36 · Score 6-7
    (11:10) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 19-Dr.Davis for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 11:01 · GB 2 · Score 7-7
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  5. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 8:48 · GB 2 · Score 13-7
    (8:48) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 8:43 · GB 2 · Score 14-7
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  7. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 3:43 · ATL 22 · Score 14-10
    (3:43) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  8. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:32 · ATL 35 · Score 20-10
    (:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short middle intended for 30-J.Kuhn INTERCEPTED by 56-S.Weatherspoon (94-P.Jerry) at ATL 29. 56-S.Weatherspoon for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant
  9. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:23 · GB 2 · Score 21-10
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  10. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 9:10 · ATL 15 · Score 21-13
    (9:10) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  11. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 0:49 · ATL 7 · Score 21-16
    (:49) 2-M.Crosby 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  12. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 12:05 · ATL 2 · Score 21-22
    (12:05) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short right to 81-A.Quarless for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • A. Quarless (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • M. Flynn (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers on 2013-12-08?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Atlanta Falcons 22-21 in Week 14, 2013.

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

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 21, Green Bay Packers 3; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Green Bay Packers 6; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, Green Bay Packers 6; Final: Atlanta Falcons 21, Green Bay Packers 22.

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

Green Bay Packers touchdown — E. Lacy (Q1 0:01) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Ryan (Q2 11:10) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gonzalez (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 8:48) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — S. Weatherspoon (Q2 0:32) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Quarless (M. Flynn pass) (Q4 12:05) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 3:43, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 9:10, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 0:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

M. Flynn (Green Bay Packers), 55.8% completion, +7.3% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.09 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 55.6% completion, -5.6% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.67 total passing EPA.

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

A. Quarless (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.97 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.40 EPA): (6:56) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass deep middle to 81-A.Quarless to GB 39 for 21 yards (25-W.Moore)..

Was Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Green Bay Packers won 22-21 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 3-9 Now 3-10 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W