Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 38–19 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 13–17 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matt Ryan
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 84-J.Gresham INTERCE…
- Game date
- 2016-11-27
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals 38–19 on 2016-11-27. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +12.07 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(9:45) 70-E.Boehm reported in as eligible. 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 84-J.Gresham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(3:42) 76-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 24-D.Freeman right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(12:56) 7-C.Catanzaro 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(8:36) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(2:28) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 18-T.Gabriel for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(:01) 7-C.Catanzaro 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(2:59) (Shotgun) 26-T.Coleman right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(8:58) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 18-T.Gabriel for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(4:48) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 31-D.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(2:14) 24-D.Freeman left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 9:45TD JGJ. GreshamPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 6-0
(9:45) 70-E.Boehm reported in as eligible. 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 84-J.Gresham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 9:39XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 7-0
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 3:42TD DFD. FreemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 7-6
(3:42) 76-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 24-D.Freeman right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 3:38XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 12:56FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 7
- Score
- 10-7
(12:56) 7-C.Catanzaro 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 8:36FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 27
- Score
- 10-10
(8:36) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 2:28TD TGT. GabrielPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 35
- Score
- 10-16
(2:28) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 18-T.Gabriel for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 2:19XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 10-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:01FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 36
- Score
- 13-17
(:01) 7-C.Catanzaro 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 2:59TD TCTavian ColemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 13-23
(2:59) (Shotgun) 26-T.Coleman right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 2:56XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 13-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 8:58TD TGT. GabrielPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 25
- Score
- 13-30
(8:58) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 18-T.Gabriel for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 8:48XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 13-31
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 4:48TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 3
- Score
- 19-31
(4:48) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 31-D.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 2:14TD DFD. FreemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 5
- Score
- 19-37
(2:14) 24-D.Freeman left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 2:07XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 19-38
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +12.07 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 2Dyontae Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +9.56 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 3M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.78 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 4L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 5T. Gabriel · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 6J. Hardy · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 7C. Palmer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +1.53 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 8T. Gabriel · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.37 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 (+12.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
Matt Ryan's top snap (+3.69 EPA): (2:28) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 18-T.Gabriel for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.63 EPA): C. Palmer — (1:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 84-J.Gresham INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Campbell [44-V.Beasley] at ARI 43. 59-D.Campbell to ARI 36 for 7 yards (53-A.Shipley).
Quarterback report card
C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 51 dropbacks · 49.0% completion · -6.7% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.53 total EPA
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 42 dropbacks · 61.9% completion · +6.8% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +12.07 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.040 | +0.202 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.8% | 61.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.030 | +0.287 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.287 | +0.018 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.202 | +0.040 |
| Defensive success rate | 38.6% | 62.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.04 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.20 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 10 drives, -3.27 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +16.79 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Gresham (C. Palmer pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — D. Freeman
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Gabriel (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Tavian Coleman
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Gabriel (Matt Ryan pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson (C. Palmer pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — D. Freeman
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q1 9:45) — (9:45) 70-E.Boehm reported in as eligible. 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 84-J.Gresham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 9:39) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q1 3:42) — (3:42) 76-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 24-D.Freeman right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 3:38) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–6. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the ATL 7 (Q2 12:56) — (12:56) 7-C.Catanzaro 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 27 (Q2 8:36) — (8:36) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 35 (Q2 2:28) — (2:28) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 18-T.Gabriel for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 2:19) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the ATL 36 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 7-C.Catanzaro 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q3 2:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 26-T.Coleman right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 2:56) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–6. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 25 (Q4 8:58) — (8:58) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 18-T.Gabriel for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 8:48) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q4 4:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 31-D.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q4 2:14) — (2:14) 24-D.Freeman left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 2:07) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 6:24) — (6:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 12-M.Sanu to ARI 36 for 7 yards (36-D.Swearinger).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:28) — (2:28) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 18-T.Gabriel for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 14:22) — (14:22) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer FUMBLES (Aborted) at ATL 9, and recovers at ATL 17. 3-C.Palmer to ATL 17 for no gain (32-J.Collins).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 5:31) — (5:31) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan scrambles right end ran ob at ARI 16 for 11 yards (20-D.Bucannon).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Swearinger at ARI 31. 36-D.Swearinger to ARI 32 for 1 yard. Lateral to 32-T.Mathieu to ARI 37 for 5 yards (12-M.S
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:30) — (1:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 84-J.Gresham INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Campbell [44-V.Beasley] at ARI 43. 59-D.Campbell to ARI 36 for 7 yards (53-A.Shipley).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:28) — (2:28) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 18-T.Gabriel for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Swearinger at ARI 31. 36-D.Swearinger to ARI 32 for 1 yard. Lateral to 32-T.Mathieu to ARI 37 for 5 yards (12-M.S
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 6:24) — (6:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 12-M.Sanu to ARI 36 for 7 yards (36-D.Swearinger).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 9:45 · ATL 1 · Score 6-0
(9:45) 70-E.Boehm reported in as eligible. 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 84-J.Gresham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 9:39 · ATL 15 · Score 7-0
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 3:42 · ARI 1 · Score 7-6
(3:42) 76-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 24-D.Freeman right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 3:38 · ARI 15 · Score 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 12:56 · ATL 7 · Score 10-7
(12:56) 7-C.Catanzaro 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 8:36 · ARI 27 · Score 10-10
(8:36) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 2:28 · ARI 35 · Score 10-16
(2:28) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 18-T.Gabriel for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 2:19 · ARI 15 · Score 10-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · ATL 36 · Score 13-17
(:01) 7-C.Catanzaro 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 2:59 · ARI 2 · Score 13-23
(2:59) (Shotgun) 26-T.Coleman right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 2:56 · ARI 15 · Score 13-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 8:58 · ARI 25 · Score 13-30
(8:58) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 18-T.Gabriel for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 8:48 · ARI 15 · Score 13-31
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 4:48 · ATL 3 · Score 19-31
(4:48) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 31-D.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 2:14 · ARI 5 · Score 19-37
(2:14) 24-D.Freeman left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 2:07 · ARI 15 · Score 19-38
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
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.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Palmer (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons on 2016-11-27?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals 38-19 in Week 12, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 6, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 6, Atlanta Falcons 14; Final: Arizona Cardinals 19, Atlanta Falcons 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Gresham (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 9:45) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Freeman (Q1 3:42) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gabriel (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 2:28) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Coleman (Q3 2:59) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gabriel (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 8:58) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 4:48) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Freeman (Q4 2:14) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 12:56, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 8:36, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 0:01, 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?
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 49.0% completion, -6.7% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.53 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 61.9% completion, +6.8% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +12.07 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.07 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+3.69 EPA): (2:28) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 18-T.Gabriel for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W
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