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NFL · Week 2 · September 15, 2013 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2013 Week 2 Recap

Falcons defeat Rams 31–24 in Week 2

Matt Ryan led Fantasy Impact as Falcons prevailed in a 24–31 Week 2 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 24 1–1
Final 24–31
Atlanta Falcons 31 1–1 Winner
Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
24–31
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 3–24 Atlanta Falcons
Top passer
S. Bradford
FantasyHQ MVP
Matt Ryan
Game date
September 15, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • S.Bradford 32/60 · 378 YDS · 4 TD +7.3 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Pettis 8 REC · 78 YDS · 1 TD +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Ckelby Givens 5 REC · 105 YDS +5.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • Matt Ryan
    Matt Ryan 33/47 · 357 YDS · 2 TD +12.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Justin Jones
    Justin Jones 11 REC · 182 YDS · 1 TD +9.6 Fantasy Impact
  • H.Douglas 4 REC · 43 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
Atlanta Falcons 31–24 LA
Halftime
LA 3–24 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Matt Ryan
Top passer
S. Bradford
Biggest EPA play
(11:41) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 26-D.Richardson INTERCEPTED by 50-O.Umen…
Game date
2013-09-15

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the LA 31–24 on 2013-09-15. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +12.50 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA03714024
Atlanta Falcons141007031

Scoring Map

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

LALA
ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 8:42TD
    Shedrick Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 8
    Score
    0-6

    (8:42) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 39-S.Jackson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 8:34XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 1:31TD
    Justin Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 81
    Score
    0-13

    (1:31) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 1:19XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    0-14

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

  5. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 11:41TD
    OUO. Umenyiora

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 32
    Score
    0-20

    (11:41) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 26-D.Richardson INTERCEPTED by 50-O.Umenyiora at ATL 32. 50-O.Umenyiora for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 11:25XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    0-21

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

  7. LALA
    Q2 6:33FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 11
    Score
    3-21

    (6:33) 4-G.Zuerlein 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  8. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:14FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 20
    Score
    3-24

    (:14) 3-M.Bryant 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  9. LALA
    Q3 1:38TD
    TAT. Austin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 6
    Score
    9-24

    (1:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 11-T.Austin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.

  10. LALA
    Q3 1:30XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    10-24

    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  11. LALA
    Q4 12:02TD
    APA. Pettis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 3
    Score
    16-24

    (12:02) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 18-A.Pettis for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. LALA
    Q4 11:57XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    17-24

    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  13. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 6:18TD
    JSJ. Snelling

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 11
    Score
    17-30

    (6:18) 44-J.Snelling right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 6:12XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    17-31

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

  15. LALA
    Q4 2:16TD
    TAT. Austin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 10
    Score
    23-31

    (2:16) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 11-T.Austin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. LALA
    Q4 2:09XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    24-31

    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Matt RyanMatt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +12.50 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  2. 2Justin JonesJustin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +9.61 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  3. 3S. Bradford · LA · Passing · +7.27 total EPA · 60 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Pettis · LA · Receiving · +6.74 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  5. 5Ckelby Givens · LA · Receiving · +5.73 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
  6. 6H. Douglas · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Snelling · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
  8. 8C. Harkey · LA · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Matt Ryan

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Matt Ryan — ATL · Passing

Matt Ryan posted the highest total EPA (+12.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 47 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.

Matt Ryan's top snap (+7.23 EPA): (1:31) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-10.62 EPA): S. Bradford — (11:41) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 26-D.Richardson INTERCEPTED by 50-O.Umenyiora at ATL 32. 50-O.Umenyiora for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

S. Bradford led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • S. Bradford (LA) · 60 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -4.6% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +7.27 total EPA
  • Matt RyanMatt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 47 dropbacks · 70.2% completion · +10.4% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +12.50 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLAAtlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play+0.061+0.119
Offensive success rate47.4%47.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.121+0.266
Rush EPA/play-0.177-0.418
Defensive EPA/play-0.119-0.061
Defensive success rate52.4%52.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: +0.06 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: +0.12 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, +9.79 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • LA: 12 drives, +5.79 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Shedrick JacksonAtlanta Falcons — Shedrick Jackson (Matt Ryan pass) (Q1 8:42)
  • Justin JonesAtlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass) (Q1 1:31)
  • Atlanta Falcons — O. Umenyiora (Q2 11:41)
  • LA — T. Austin (S. Bradford pass) (Q3 1:38)
  • LA — A. Pettis (S. Bradford pass) (Q4 12:02)
  • Atlanta Falcons — J. Snelling (Q4 6:18)
  • LA — T. Austin (S. Bradford pass) (Q4 2:16)

Field goals

  • Greg ZuerleinLA — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 6:33)
  • Myles BryantAtlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q2 0:14)
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 LA 8 (Q1 8:42) — (8:42) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 39-S.Jackson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 8:34) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 81 (Q1 1:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 1:19) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 32 (Q2 11:41); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 11:25) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; LA connected on a field goal from the ATL 11 (Q2 6:33) — (6:33) 4-G.Zuerlein 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LA 20 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) 3-M.Bryant 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The third quarter: LA won the period 7–0. LA found the end zone from the ATL 6 (Q3 1:38); LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 1:30) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The fourth quarter: LA won the period 14–7. LA found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q4 12:02) — (12:02) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 18-A.Pettis for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 11:57) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 11 (Q4 6:18) — (6:18) 44-J.Snelling right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 6:12) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; LA found the end zone from the ATL 10 (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 11-T.Austin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 2:09) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 1:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +7.23]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 11:31) — (11:31) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 83-H.Douglas to LA 30 for 20 yards (55-J.Laurinaitis). [WPA +10.3% · EPA +2.52]
  • LA (Q2 11:41) — (11:41) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 26-D.Richardson INTERCEPTED by 50-O.Umenyiora at ATL 32. 50-O.Umenyiora for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -9.9% · EPA -10.62]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 13:55) — (13:55) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez to ATL 34 for 11 yards (52-A.Ogletree). [WPA +6.3% · EPA +2.05]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 10:27) — (10:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones ran ob at LA 47 for 22 yards (31-C.Finnegan). [WPA +5.2% · EPA +1.72]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q2 11:41) — (11:41) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 26-D.Richardson INTERCEPTED by 50-O.Umenyiora at ATL 32. 50-O.Umenyiora for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -9.9% · EPA -10.62]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 1:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +7.23]
  • LA (Q2 10:43) — (10:43) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 13-C.Givens to ATL 33 for 47 yards (27-R.McClain). [WPA +4.5% · EPA +4.24]
  • LA (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 11-T.Austin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.7% · EPA +3.55]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 8:42 · LA 8 · Score 0-6
    (8:42) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 39-S.Jackson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 8:34 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  3. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 1:31 · LA 81 · Score 0-13
    (1:31) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 1:19 · LA 2 · Score 0-14
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  5. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 11:41 · ATL 32 · Score 0-20
    (11:41) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 26-D.Richardson INTERCEPTED by 50-O.Umenyiora at ATL 32. 50-O.Umenyiora for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 11:25 · LA 2 · Score 0-21
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  7. LA FG (+3) — Q2 6:33 · ATL 11 · Score 3-21
    (6:33) 4-G.Zuerlein 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  8. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:14 · LA 20 · Score 3-24
    (:14) 3-M.Bryant 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  9. LA TD (+6) — Q3 1:38 · ATL 6 · Score 9-24
    (1:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 11-T.Austin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
  10. LA XP (+1) — Q3 1:30 · ATL 2 · Score 10-24
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  11. LA TD (+6) — Q4 12:02 · ATL 3 · Score 16-24
    (12:02) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 18-A.Pettis for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. LA XP (+1) — Q4 11:57 · ATL 2 · Score 17-24
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  13. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 6:18 · LA 11 · Score 17-30
    (6:18) 44-J.Snelling right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 6:12 · LA 2 · Score 17-31
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  15. LA TD (+6) — Q4 2:16 · ATL 10 · Score 23-31
    (2:16) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 11-T.Austin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. LA XP (+1) — Q4 2:09 · ATL 2 · Score 24-31
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • S. Bradford (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Atlanta Falcons on 2013-09-15?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the LA 31-24 in Week 2, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: LA 0, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q2: LA 3, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: LA 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: LA 14, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: LA 24, Atlanta Falcons 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — S. Jackson (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 8:42) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 1:31) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — O. Umenyiora (Q2 11:41) LA touchdown — T. Austin (S. Bradford pass) (Q3 1:38) LA touchdown — A. Pettis (S. Bradford pass) (Q4 12:02) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Snelling (Q4 6:18) LA touchdown — T. Austin (S. Bradford pass) (Q4 2:16) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 6:33, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 0:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Atlanta Falcons?

S. Bradford (LA), 53.3% completion, -4.6% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +7.27 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 70.2% completion, +10.4% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +12.50 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Atlanta Falcons?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.50 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (+7.23 EPA): (1:31) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was LA vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Atlanta Falcons won 31-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

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