Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 24–20 New York Giants
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 10–13 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matt Ryan
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 67 yards,…
- Game date
- 2015-09-20
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New York Giants 24–20 on 2015-09-20, overcoming New York Giants's 13–10 halftime lead. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +18.45 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
 New York Giants | 0 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons(:42) 26-T.Coleman left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(10:36) 3-J.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(4:50) 3-M.Bryant 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(3:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(:07) 3-J.Brown 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(11:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 84-L.Donnell for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-71-K.Biermann, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(12:46) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 85-L.Hankerson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(1:20) 24-D.Freeman left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:42TD TCTavian ColemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 6-0
(:42) 26-T.Coleman left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:34XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 20
- Score
- 7-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 10:36FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 20
- Score
- 7-3
(10:36) 3-J.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:50FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 24
- Score
- 10-3
(4:50) 3-M.Bryant 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 3:34TD Odell Beckham Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 67
- Score
- 10-9
(3:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 3:19XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 10-10
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:07FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 26
- Score
- 10-13
(:07) 3-J.Brown 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 11:00TD LDL. DonnellPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 10
- Score
- 10-19
(11:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 84-L.Donnell for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-71-K.Biermann, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 10:53XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 10-20
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 12:46TD LHL. HankersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 10
- Score
- 16-20
(12:46) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 85-L.Hankerson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 12:39XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 17-20
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:20TD DFD. FreemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 23-20
(1:20) 24-D.Freeman left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:14XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 24-20
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 · +18.45 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2Odell Beckham Jr. · New York Giants · Receiving · +12.54 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 3E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +9.94 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 4L. Hankerson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.50 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 5
Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.44 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play - 6J. Tamme · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.72 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 7S. Vereen · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 8L. Donnell · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 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 (+18.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 49 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
Matt Ryan's top snap (+3.27 EPA): (1:53) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones t
Biggest single play (+5.45 EPA): E. Manning — (3:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 67 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) · 49 dropbacks · 61.2% completion · -1.3% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +18.45 total EPA
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 46 dropbacks · 58.7% completion · +3.1% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +9.94 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.153 | +0.083 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.3% | 41.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.376 | +0.216 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.062 | -0.228 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.083 | -0.153 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.6% | 55.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs +0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.15 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: +0.08 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, +13.50 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 10 drives, +7.19 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — Tavian Coleman
- New York Giants — Odell Beckham Jr. (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — L. Donnell (E. Manning pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — L. Hankerson (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — D. Freeman
Field goals
- New York Giants — Ji'Ayir Brown
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- New York Giants — Ji'Ayir Brown
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q1 0:42) — (:42) 26-T.Coleman left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYG 20 (Q1 0:34) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 13–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the ATL 20 (Q2 10:36) — (10:36) 3-J.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NYG 24 (Q2 4:50) — (4:50) 3-M.Bryant 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; New York Giants found the end zone from the ATL 67 (Q2 3:34) — (3:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 3:19) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the ATL 26 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 3-J.Brown 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the ATL 10 (Q3 11:00); New York Giants added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 10:53) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYG 10 (Q4 12:46) — (12:46) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 85-L.Hankerson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 12:39) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q4 1:20); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 1:14) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep
- New York Giants (Q2 3:34) — (3:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:01) — (2:01) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 85-L.Hankerson to NYG 38 for 17 yards (21-L.Collins).
- New York Giants (Q4 0:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete deep left to 15-P.Parker (52-J.Durant).
- New York Giants (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete deep left to 13-O.Beckham Jr.. PENALTY on ATL-23-R.Alford, Defensive Pass Interference, 30 yards, enforced at NYG 20 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q2 3:34) — (3:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 4:27) — (4:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at ATL 11 for -3 yards (71-K.Biermann). FUMBLES (71-K.Biermann) [71-K.Biermann], RECOVERED by ATL-96-P.Soliai at ATL 9. 96-P.Soliai to ATL 9 for no gain
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:46) — (12:46) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 85-L.Hankerson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 0:42 · NYG 1 · Score 6-0
(:42) 26-T.Coleman left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 0:34 · NYG 20 · Score 7-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 10:36 · ATL 20 · Score 7-3
(10:36) 3-J.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 4:50 · NYG 24 · Score 10-3
(4:50) 3-M.Bryant 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 3:34 · ATL 67 · Score 10-9
(3:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 3:19 · ATL 15 · Score 10-10
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · ATL 26 · Score 10-13
(:07) 3-J.Brown 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 11:00 · ATL 10 · Score 10-19
(11:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 84-L.Donnell for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-71-K.Biermann, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 10:53 · ATL 15 · Score 10-20
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 12:46 · NYG 10 · Score 16-20
(12:46) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 85-L.Hankerson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 12:39 · NYG 15 · Score 17-20
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 1:20 · NYG 2 · Score 23-20
(1:20) 24-D.Freeman left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 1:14 · NYG 15 · Score 24-20
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.
- 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.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants on 2015-09-20?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New York Giants 24-20 in Week 2, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, New York Giants 0; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 3, New York Giants 13; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, New York Giants 7; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 14, New York Giants 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 24, New York Giants 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Coleman (Q1 0:42) New York Giants touchdown — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q2 3:34) New York Giants touchdown — L. Donnell (E. Manning pass) (Q3 11:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — L. Hankerson (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 12:46) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Freeman (Q4 1:20) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q2 10:36, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 4:50, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 61.2% completion, -1.3% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +18.45 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 58.7% completion, +3.1% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +9.94 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.45 total EPA on Passing plays. across 49 snaps. Their top snap (+3.27 EPA): (1:53) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun).
Was Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Atlanta Falcons won 24-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
New York Giants
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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