49ers 13–41 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2016

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons?

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.76 total EPA on Passing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (+3.29 EPA): (12:45) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 19-A.Robinson pushed ob at SF 16 for 59 yards (25-J.Ward). SF-25-J.Ward was injured during the play. He is Out..

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 41–13 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime: San Francisco 49ers 13–28 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Matt Ryan
Top passer: C. Kaepernick
Biggest EPA play: (11:21) (No Huddle) 24-D.Freeman right guard to SF 1 for no gain (57-M.Wilhoite). FUMBLES …
Game date: 2016-12-18

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the San Francisco 49ers 41–13 on 2016-12-18. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +21.76 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
San Francisco 49ers	0	13	0	0	0	13
Atlanta Falcons	21	7	10	3	0	41

Scoring Map

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

SFSan Francisco 49ers

ATL 16

+1ATL 15

ATL 5

+3SF 32

SF 34

+3SF 23

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 10:35TD
DFD. Freeman
Points+6
Yard line
SF 5
Score
0-6
(10:35) 24-D.Freeman right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 10:31XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
SF 15
Score
0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 7:48TD
TGT. Gabriel
Points+6
Yard line
SF 9
Score
0-13
(7:48) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 18-T.Gabriel for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 7:40XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
SF 15
Score
0-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:47TD
Austin Hooper
Points+6
Yard line
SF 9
Score
0-20
(:47) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 81-A.Hooper for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:40XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
SF 15
Score
0-21
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 12:50TD
GCG. Celek
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 16
Score
6-21
(12:50) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left to 88-G.Celek for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 12:45XP
PDP. Dawson
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
7-21
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:36TD
DFD. Freeman
Points+6
Yard line
SF 9
Score
7-27
(4:36) (No Huddle) 24-D.Freeman right guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:28XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
SF 15
Score
7-28
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:17TD
RSR. Streater
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 5
Score
13-28
(:17) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left to 81-R.Streater for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 6:34FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
SF 32
Score
13-31
(6:34) 3-M.Bryant 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 1:49TD
DFD. Freeman
Points+6
Yard line
SF 34
Score
13-37
(1:49) 24-D.Freeman left end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 1:42XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
SF 15
Score
13-38
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:13FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
SF 23
Score
13-41
(1:13) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal 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 · +21.76 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
2Alton Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
3Blake Bell · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.77 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.77 EPA/play
4M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
5D. Freeman · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
6Austin Hooper · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.97 EPA/play
7D. Freeman · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.88 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
8C. Harper · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.94 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 (+21.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.87 EPA per play.

Matt Ryan's top snap (+3.29 EPA): (12:45) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 19-A.Robinson pushed ob at SF 16 for 59 yards (25-J.Ward). SF-25-J.Ward was injured during the play. He is Out.

Biggest single play (-5.68 EPA): D. Freeman — (11:21) (No Huddle) 24-D.Freeman right guard to SF 1 for no gain (57-M.Wilhoite). FUMBLES (57-M.Wilhoite), RECOVERED by SF-57-M.Wilhoite at SF 1. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and th

Quarterback report card

C. Kaepernick led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -9.0% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.80 total EPA
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 25 dropbacks · 68.0% completion · +15.8% CPOE · +0.87 EPA/play · +21.76 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	San Francisco 49ers	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	-0.117	+0.283
Offensive success rate	33.8%	55.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.022	+0.915
Rush EPA/play	-0.224	-0.056
Defensive EPA/play	-0.283	+0.117
Defensive success rate	44.6%	66.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.28 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

San Francisco 49ers: -0.12 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: +0.28 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, +23.45 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, -8.67 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — D. Freeman (Q1 10:35)
Atlanta Falcons — T. Gabriel (Matt Ryan pass) (Q1 7:48)
Atlanta Falcons — Austin Hooper (Matt Ryan pass) (Q1 0:47)
San Francisco 49ers — G. Celek (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q2 12:50)
Atlanta Falcons — D. Freeman (Q2 4:36)
San Francisco 49ers — R. Streater (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q2 0:17)
Atlanta Falcons — D. Freeman (Q3 1:49)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q3 6:34)
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q4 1:13)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 21–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 5 (Q1 10:35) — (10:35) 24-D.Freeman right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q1 10:31) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 9 (Q1 7:48) — (7:48) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 18-T.Gabriel for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q1 7:40) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 9 (Q1 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 81-A.Hooper for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q1 0:40) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 13–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ATL 16 (Q2 12:50) — (12:50) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left to 88-G.Celek for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 12:45) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 9 (Q2 4:36) — (4:36) (No Huddle) 24-D.Freeman right guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 4:28) — 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 5 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left to 81-R.Streater for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SF 32 (Q3 6:34) — (6:34) 3-M.Bryant 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 34 (Q3 1:49) — (1:49) 24-D.Freeman left end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q3 1:42) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SF 23 (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

San Francisco 49ers (Q1 9:45) — (9:45) (Shotgun) 28-C.Hyde left end to SF 49 for no gain (45-D.Jones). FUMBLES (45-D.Jones), RECOVERED by ATL-22-K.Neal at 50. 22-K.Neal to 50 for no gain (68-Z.Beadles). [WPA -9.2% · EPA -5.31]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 13:28) — (13:28) 24-D.Freeman left tackle to SF 39 for 8 yards (99-D.Buckner). [WPA +4.9% · EPA +0.42]
San Francisco 49ers (Q2 13:45) — (13:45) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep middle to 84-B.Bell to ATL 22 for 45 yards (22-K.Neal; 37-R.Allen). SF-84-B.Bell was injured during the play. He is Out. [WPA +4.7% · EPA +4.77]
San Francisco 49ers (Q1 13:45) — (13:45) 5-B.Pinion punts 57 yards to ATL 11, Center-86-K.Nelson. 14-E.Weems pushed ob at SF 47 for 42 yards (5-B.Pinion). [WPA -4.6% · EPA -2.36]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 11:21) — (11:21) (No Huddle) 24-D.Freeman right guard to SF 1 for no gain (57-M.Wilhoite). FUMBLES (57-M.Wilhoite), RECOVERED by SF-57-M.Wilhoite at SF 1. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and th [WPA -4.6% · EPA -5.68]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Atlanta Falcons (Q2 11:21) — (11:21) (No Huddle) 24-D.Freeman right guard to SF 1 for no gain (57-M.Wilhoite). FUMBLES (57-M.Wilhoite), RECOVERED by SF-57-M.Wilhoite at SF 1. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and th [WPA -4.6% · EPA -5.68]
San Francisco 49ers (Q1 9:45) — (9:45) (Shotgun) 28-C.Hyde left end to SF 49 for no gain (45-D.Jones). FUMBLES (45-D.Jones), RECOVERED by ATL-22-K.Neal at 50. 22-K.Neal to 50 for no gain (68-Z.Beadles). [WPA -9.2% · EPA -5.31]
San Francisco 49ers (Q2 13:45) — (13:45) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep middle to 84-B.Bell to ATL 22 for 45 yards (22-K.Neal; 37-R.Allen). SF-84-B.Bell was injured during the play. He is Out. [WPA +4.7% · EPA +4.77]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 12:45) — (12:45) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 19-A.Robinson pushed ob at SF 16 for 59 yards (25-J.Ward). SF-25-J.Ward was injured during the play. He is Out. [WPA +2.9% · EPA +3.29]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 10:35 · SF 5 · Score 0-6
(10:35) 24-D.Freeman right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 10:31 · SF 15 · Score 0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 7:48 · SF 9 · Score 0-13
(7:48) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 18-T.Gabriel for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 7:40 · SF 15 · Score 0-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 0:47 · SF 9 · Score 0-20
(:47) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 81-A.Hooper for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 0:40 · SF 15 · Score 0-21
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 12:50 · ATL 16 · Score 6-21
(12:50) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left to 88-G.Celek for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 12:45 · ATL 15 · Score 7-21
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 4:36 · SF 9 · Score 7-27
(4:36) (No Huddle) 24-D.Freeman right guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 4:28 · SF 15 · Score 7-28
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 0:17 · ATL 5 · Score 13-28
(:17) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short left to 81-R.Streater for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 6:34 · SF 32 · Score 13-31
(6:34) 3-M.Bryant 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 1:49 · SF 34 · Score 13-37
(1:49) 24-D.Freeman left end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 1:42 · SF 15 · Score 13-38
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 1:13 · SF 23 · Score 13-41
(1:13) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal 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.
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
C. Kaepernick (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2016-12-18?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the San Francisco 49ers 41-13 in Week 15, 2016.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 0, Atlanta Falcons 21; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 13, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 0, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 0, Atlanta Falcons 3; Final: San Francisco 49ers 13, Atlanta Falcons 41.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Freeman (Q1 10:35) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gabriel (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 7:48) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Hooper (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 0:47) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Celek (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q2 12:50) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Freeman (Q2 4:36) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — R. Streater (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q2 0:17) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Freeman (Q3 1:49) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 6:34, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 1:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons?

C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers), 55.6% completion, -9.0% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.80 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 68.0% completion, +15.8% CPOE, +0.87 EPA per dropback, +21.76 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.76 total EPA on Passing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (+3.29 EPA): (12:45) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 19-A.Robinson pushed ob at SF 16 for 59 yards (25-J.Ward). SF-25-J.Ward was injured during the play. He is Out..

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 1-12 Now 1-13 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W

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