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NFL · Week 13 · November 30, 2014 · 12 min read

Arizona Cardinals vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2014 Week 13 Recap

Falcons defeat Cardinals 29–18 in Week 13

H.Douglas led Fantasy Impact as Falcons prevailed in a 18–29 Week 13 finish.

Arizona Cardinals 18 9–3
Final 18–29
Atlanta Falcons 29 5–7 Winner
Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
18–29
Halftime
Arizona Cardinals 10–20 Atlanta Falcons
Top passer
Matt Ryan
FantasyHQ MVP
H.Douglas
Game date
November 30, 2014

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • M.Grice 3 REC · 24 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Taylor 1 CAR · 2 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Carlson 2 REC · 38 YDS +0.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • H.Douglas 9 REC · 116 YDS +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Matt Ryan
    Matt Ryan 30/46 · 364 YDS · 3 TD +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Justin Jones
    Justin Jones 10 REC · 189 YDS · 2 TD +3.2 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
Atlanta Falcons 29–18 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime
Arizona Cardinals 10–20 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
H. Douglas
Top passer
Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play
(14:26) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Joh…
Game date
2014-11-30

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals 29–18 on 2014-11-30. H. Douglas posted a game-high +4.61 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Arizona Cardinals01008018
Atlanta Falcons17336029

Scoring Map

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

ARIArizona Cardinals
ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 11:45TD
    LTL. Toilolo

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 1
    Score
    0-6

    (11:45) 68-G.Carimi reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 80-L.Toilolo for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 11:39XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 8:17FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    0-10

    (8:17) 3-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. Penalty on ARI-28-J.Bethel, Defensive Offside, declined.

  4. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 6:00TD
    Justin Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 32
    Score
    0-16

    (6:00) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  5. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 5:48XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    0-17

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

  6. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 14:26TD
    Roschon Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 25
    Score
    6-17

    (14:26) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Johnson at ARI 12. 26-R.Johnson for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 14:07XP
    CCC. Catanzaro

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    7-17

    7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.

  8. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 2:47FG
    CCC. Catanzaro

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 26
    Score
    10-17

    (2:47) 7-C.Catanzaro 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.

  9. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:03FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 5
    Score
    10-20

    (:03) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  10. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 6:17FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 3
    Score
    10-23

    (6:17) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  11. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 12:42FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 27
    Score
    10-26

    (12:42) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  12. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 2:34FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 9
    Score
    10-29

    (2:34) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  13. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 1:09TD
    STS. Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 3
    Score
    16-29

    (1:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass short left to 30-S.Taylor for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 1:05Safety
    STS. Taylor

    Points+2

    Yard line
    ATL 1
    Score
    18-29

    (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-S.Taylor rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1H. Douglas · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  2. 2Matt RyanMatt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +4.24 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  3. 3Justin JonesJustin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Grice · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  5. 5L. Toilolo · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  6. 6S. Taylor · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Rodgers · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  8. 8S. Taylor · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.27 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

H. Douglas — ATL · Receiving

H. Douglas posted the highest total EPA (+4.61) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-11.28 EPA): Matt Ryan — (14:26) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Johnson at ARI 12. 26-R.Johnson for 88 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 RyanMatt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 46 dropbacks · 65.2% completion · +4.4% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +4.24 total EPA
  • D. Stanton (Arizona Cardinals) · 43 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · -0.2% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -9.06 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatArizona CardinalsAtlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play-0.175-0.009
Offensive success rate41.4%49.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.211+0.092
Rush EPA/play-0.101-0.211
Defensive EPA/play+0.009+0.175
Defensive success rate50.5%58.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Arizona Cardinals: -0.17 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: -0.01 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -12.28 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -0.89 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Atlanta Falcons — L. Toilolo (Matt Ryan pass) (Q1 11:45)
  • Justin JonesAtlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass) (Q1 6:00)
  • Roschon JohnsonArizona Cardinals — Roschon Johnson (Q2 14:26)
  • Arizona Cardinals — S. Taylor (D. Stanton pass) (Q4 1:09)

Field goals

  • Myles BryantAtlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q1 8:17)
  • Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro (Q2 2:47)
  • Myles BryantAtlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q2 0:03)
  • Myles BryantAtlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q3 6:17)
  • Myles BryantAtlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q4 12:42)
  • Myles BryantAtlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q4 2:34)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 17–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q1 11:45) — (11:45) 68-G.Carimi reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 80-L.Toilolo for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 11:39) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 2 (Q1 8:17); Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 32 (Q1 6:00); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 5:48) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 25 (Q2 14:26); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 14:07) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the ATL 26 (Q2 2:47) — (2:47) 7-C.Catanzaro 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 5 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 3 (Q3 6:17) — (6:17) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 8–6. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 27 (Q4 12:42) — (12:42) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 9 (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass short left to 30-S.Taylor for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals registered a safety from the ATL 1 (Q4 1:05) — (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-S.Taylor rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 14:26) — (14:26) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Johnson at ARI 12. 26-R.Johnson for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -14.4% · EPA -11.28]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 13:42) — (13:42) 39-S.Jackson right tackle to ARI 1 for 55 yards (31-A.Cromartie). [WPA +13.3% · EPA +3.64]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 9:06) — (9:06) 5-D.Stanton pass short middle to 15-M.Floyd to ATL 31 for 13 yards (25-W.Moore). FUMBLES (25-W.Moore), RECOVERED by ATL-21-D.Trufant at ATL 25. 21-D.Trufant to ATL 40 for 15 yards (85-D.Fells). [WPA -10.0% · EPA -4.97]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 6:39) — (6:39) 5-D.Stanton pass deep left intended for 13-Ja. Brown INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Lowery at ATL 47. 20-D.Lowery pushed ob at ARI 32 for 21 yards (62-T.Larsen). [WPA -7.7% · EPA -5.54]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 11:45) — (11:45) 68-G.Carimi reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 80-L.Toilolo for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.6% · EPA +2.27]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 14:26) — (14:26) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Johnson at ARI 12. 26-R.Johnson for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -14.4% · EPA -11.28]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 6:39) — (6:39) 5-D.Stanton pass deep left intended for 13-Ja. Brown INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Lowery at ATL 47. 20-D.Lowery pushed ob at ARI 32 for 21 yards (62-T.Larsen). [WPA -7.7% · EPA -5.54]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q4 7:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass short middle intended for 15-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 26-J.Wilson at ATL 32. 26-J.Wilson to ATL 47 for 15 yards (15-M.Floyd). [WPA -3.1% · EPA -5.34]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 9:06) — (9:06) 5-D.Stanton pass short middle to 15-M.Floyd to ATL 31 for 13 yards (25-W.Moore). FUMBLES (25-W.Moore), RECOVERED by ATL-21-D.Trufant at ATL 25. 21-D.Trufant to ATL 40 for 15 yards (85-D.Fells). [WPA -10.0% · EPA -4.97]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 11:45 · ARI 1 · Score 0-6
    (11:45) 68-G.Carimi reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 80-L.Toilolo for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 11:39 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  3. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 8:17 · ARI 2 · Score 0-10
    (8:17) 3-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. Penalty on ARI-28-J.Bethel, Defensive Offside, declined.
  4. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 6:00 · ARI 32 · Score 0-16
    (6:00) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
  5. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 5:48 · ARI 2 · Score 0-17
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  6. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 14:26 · ARI 25 · Score 6-17
    (14:26) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Johnson at ARI 12. 26-R.Johnson for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 14:07 · ATL 2 · Score 7-17
    7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
  8. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 2:47 · ATL 26 · Score 10-17
    (2:47) 7-C.Catanzaro 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
  9. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · ARI 5 · Score 10-20
    (:03) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  10. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 6:17 · ARI 3 · Score 10-23
    (6:17) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  11. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 12:42 · ARI 27 · Score 10-26
    (12:42) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  12. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 2:34 · ARI 9 · Score 10-29
    (2:34) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  13. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 1:09 · ATL 3 · Score 16-29
    (1:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass short left to 30-S.Taylor for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Arizona Cardinals Safety (+2) — Q4 1:05 · ATL 1 · Score 18-29
    (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-S.Taylor rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

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.
  • H. Douglas (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 Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons on 2014-11-30?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals 29-18 in Week 13, 2014.

What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Atlanta Falcons 17; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 10, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 8, Atlanta Falcons 6; Final: Arizona Cardinals 18, Atlanta Falcons 29.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — L. Toilolo (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 11:45) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 6:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q2 14:26) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — S. Taylor (D. Stanton pass) (Q4 1:09) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 8:17, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 2:47, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 6:17, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 12:42, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 2:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 65.2% completion, +4.4% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +4.24 total passing EPA. D. Stanton (Arizona Cardinals), 55.8% completion, -0.2% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -9.06 total passing EPA.

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

H. Douglas (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.61 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps.

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 9-2 Now 9-3 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 4-7 Now 5-7 W

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