Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 34–24 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 10–3 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Ricky White III
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED…
- Game date
- 2013-12-23
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 34–24 on 2013-12-23, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 10–3 halftime lead. Ricky White III posted a game-high +13.40 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 35 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 24 | |
| 3 | 0 | 10 | 21 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +13.40 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play - 2
C. Kaepernick · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +9.65 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 3
Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +7.27 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play - 4
M. Crabtree · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +6.98 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play - 5
A. Boldin · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +6.92 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play - 6
Dr. Davis · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play - 7

Frank Gore Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.90 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play - 8
T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.22 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
Ricky White III — ATL · Receiving
Ricky White III posted the highest total EPA (+13.40) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.89 EPA per play.
Ricky White III's top snap (+3.97 EPA): (8:42) G.Reynolds reported as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-11.84 EPA): Matt Ryan — (1:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 53-N.Bowman (26-T.Brock) [35-E.Reid] at SF 11. 53-N.Bowman for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 52 dropbacks · 71.2% completion · +14.8% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +7.27 total EPA
C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) · 30 dropbacks · 43.3% completion · +1.6% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +9.65 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.045 | +0.172 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.6% | 55.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.140 | +0.322 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.150 | +0.252 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.172 | -0.045 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.6% | 48.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
San Francisco 49ers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.04 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.17 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, +4.08 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, +12.70 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — Shedrick Jackson
San Francisco 49ers — A. Boldin (C. Kaepernick pass)
San Francisco 49ers — C. Kaepernick 
Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass) 
San Francisco 49ers — Frank Gore Jr.
Atlanta Falcons — T. Gonzalez (Matt Ryan pass)
San Francisco 49ers — N. Bowman
Field goals
San Francisco 49ers — P. Dawson 
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
San Francisco 49ers — P. Dawson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the ATL 31 (Q1 8:01) — (8:01) 9-P.Dawson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 2 (Q2 9:58) — (9:58) 39-S.Jackson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 9:53) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SF 17 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 3-M.Bryant 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 10–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ATL 10 (Q3 12:08) — (12:08) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at ATL 13. 13-yds YAC; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 12:03) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the ATL 12 (Q3 3:20) — (3:20) 9-P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 21–14. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q4 12:37); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 12:34) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 39 (Q4 8:42) — (8:42) G.Reynolds reported as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 7 (Q4 8:34) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q4 5:07) — (5:07) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 5:04) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 2 (Q4 2:14); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 2:09) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SF 10 (Q4 1:31); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 1:10) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:31) — (1:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 53-N.Bowman (26-T.Brock) [35-E.Reid] at SF 11. 53-N.Bowman for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 2:09) — 5-M.Bosher kicks onside 20 yards from 50 to SF 30. RECOVERED by ATL-44-J.Snelling.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 11:41) — (11:41) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 19-Dr.Davis pushed ob at SF 5 for 59 yards (22-C.Rogers). Caught at 50. 45-yds YAC
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 8:42) — (8:42) G.Reynolds reported as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 13:58) — (13:58) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree pushed ob at ATL 31 for 47 yards (27-R.McClain). Caught at SF 36. 19-yds YAC
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:31) — (1:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 53-N.Bowman (26-T.Brock) [35-E.Reid] at SF 11. 53-N.Bowman for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 11:41) — (11:41) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 19-Dr.Davis pushed ob at SF 5 for 59 yards (22-C.Rogers). Caught at 50. 45-yds YAC
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 13:58) — (13:58) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree pushed ob at ATL 31 for 47 yards (27-R.McClain). Caught at SF 36. 19-yds YAC
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 2:09) — 5-M.Bosher kicks onside 20 yards from 50 to SF 30. RECOVERED by ATL-44-J.Snelling.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 8:01 · ATL 31 · Score 0-3
(8:01) 9-P.Dawson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 9:58 · SF 2 · Score 6-3
(9:58) 39-S.Jackson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 9:53 · SF 2 · Score 7-3
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:10 · SF 17 · Score 10-3
(:10) 3-M.Bryant 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 12:08 · ATL 10 · Score 10-9
(12:08) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at ATL 13. 13-yds YAC
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 12:03 · ATL 2 · Score 10-10
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 3:20 · ATL 12 · Score 10-13
(3:20) 9-P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 12:37 · ATL 4 · Score 10-19
(12:37) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 12:34 · ATL 2 · Score 10-20
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 8:42 · SF 39 · Score 16-20
(8:42) G.Reynolds reported as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 8:34 · SF 7 · Score 17-20
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 5:07 · ATL 1 · Score 17-26
(5:07) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 5:04 · ATL 2 · Score 17-27
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 2:14 · SF 2 · Score 23-27
(2:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-A.Brooks]. Penalty on SF-31-D.Whitner, Defensive Holding, declined. PENALTY on SF-55-A.Brooks, Roughin
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 2:09 · SF 2 · Score 24-27
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 1:31 · SF 10 · Score 24-33
(1:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 53-N.Bowman (26-T.Brock) [35-E.Reid] at SF 11. 53-N.Bowman for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 1:10 · ATL 2 · Score 24-34
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- San Francisco 49ers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Ricky White III (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers on 2013-12-23?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-24 in Week 16, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 10, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, San Francisco 49ers 10; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 14, San Francisco 49ers 21; Final: Atlanta Falcons 24, San Francisco 49ers 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — S. Jackson (Q2 9:58) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Boldin (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q3 12:08) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — C. Kaepernick (Q4 12:37) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 8:42) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q4 5:07) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gonzalez (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 2:14) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — N. Bowman (Q4 1:31) San Francisco 49ers field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 8:01, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 0:10, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 3:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 71.2% completion, +14.8% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +7.27 total passing EPA. C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers), 43.3% completion, +1.6% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +9.65 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers?
Ricky White III (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.40 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+3.97 EPA): (8:42) G.Reynolds reported as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 4-10 Now 4-11 L
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 10-4 Now 11-4 W