Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 33–16 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 20–3 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matt Ryan
- Top passer
- C. Newton
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTE…
- Game date
- 2016-12-24
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 33–16 on 2016-12-24. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +11.59 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 13 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 33 |
 Carolina Panthers | 0 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons(11:05) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 82-J.Perkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(6:14) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(:41) 3-M.Bryant 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(10:21) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(5:42) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 86-D.Tialavea for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Tom Compton reported as eligible
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(9:28) 9-G.Gano 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(3:39) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 13-K.Benjamin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(13:28) 26-T.Coleman right tackle for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(9:47) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(2:00) 3-M.Bryant 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 11:05TD JPJ. PerkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 26
- Score
- 6-0
(11:05) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 82-J.Perkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 10:57XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 7-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:14FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 32
- Score
- 10-0
(6:14) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:41FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 30
- Score
- 13-0
(:41) 3-M.Bryant 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 10:21FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 13
- Score
- 13-3
(10:21) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:42TD DTD. TialaveaPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 19-3
(5:42) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 86-D.Tialavea for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Tom Compton reported as eligible
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:34XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 20-3
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 9:28FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 22
- Score
- 20-6
(9:28) 9-G.Gano 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 3:39FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 11
- Score
- 23-6
(3:39) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 0:02TD KBK. BenjaminPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 26
- Score
- 23-12
(:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 13-K.Benjamin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 0:00XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 23-13
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 13:28TD TCTavian ColemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 55
- Score
- 29-13
(13:28) 26-T.Coleman right tackle for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 13:19XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 30-13
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 9:47FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 13
- Score
- 30-16
(9:47) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 2:00FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 32
- Score
- 33-16
(2:00) 3-M.Bryant 50 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 · +11.59 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 2K. Benjamin · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 3Tavian Coleman · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +4.52 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 4M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.51 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 5Tavian Coleman · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 6
Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play - 7J. Perkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 8C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.76 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.55 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 (+11.59) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
Matt Ryan's top snap (+3.89 EPA): (14:03) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 26-T.Coleman pushed ob at ATL 45 for 31 yards (26-D.Worley) [99-K.Short].
Biggest single play (-5.84 EPA): C. Newton — (8:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 34-B.Poole at ATL 32. 34-B.Poole pushed ob at CAR 44 for 24 yards (74-M.Remmers).
Quarterback report card
C. Newton led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 49 dropbacks · 36.7% completion · -15.3% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -17.27 total EPA
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 40 dropbacks · 67.5% completion · +20.1% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +11.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.164 | -0.108 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.0% | 37.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.290 | -0.352 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.162 | +0.255 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.108 | -0.164 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.1% | 53.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.16 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.11 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, +13.63 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -9.43 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Perkins (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — D. Tialavea (Matt Ryan pass)
- Carolina Panthers — K. Benjamin (C. Newton pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Tavian Coleman
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 13–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 26 (Q1 11:05) — (11:05) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 82-J.Perkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 10:57) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 32 (Q1 6:14) — (6:14) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 30 (Q1 0:41) — (:41) 3-M.Bryant 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 13 (Q2 10:21) — (10:21) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 5:42) — (5:42) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 86-D.Tialavea for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Tom Compton reported as eligible; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 5:34) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 22 (Q3 9:28) — (9:28) 9-G.Gano 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 11 (Q3 3:39) — (3:39) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 26 (Q3 0:02) — (:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 13-K.Benjamin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 0:00) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 55 (Q4 13:28) — (13:28) 26-T.Coleman right tackle for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 13:19) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 13 (Q4 9:47) — (9:47) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 32 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 3-M.Bryant 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 8:38) — (8:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 34-B.Poole at ATL 32. 34-B.Poole pushed ob at CAR 44 for 24 yards (74-M.Remmers).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 14:03) — (14:03) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 26-T.Coleman pushed ob at ATL 45 for 31 yards (26-D.Worley) [99-K.Short].
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 0:41) — (:41) 3-M.Bryant 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 12:08) — (12:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 80-L.Toilolo to CAR 38 for 10 yards (23-L.Johnson).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 11:05) — (11:05) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 82-J.Perkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 8:38) — (8:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 34-B.Poole at ATL 32. 34-B.Poole pushed ob at CAR 44 for 24 yards (74-M.Remmers).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 1:40) — (1:40) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 19-T.Ginn INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Collins at ATL 42. 32-J.Collins ran ob at CAR 21 for 37 yards (1-C.Newton).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 13:28) — (13:28) 26-T.Coleman right tackle for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 14:03) — (14:03) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 26-T.Coleman pushed ob at ATL 45 for 31 yards (26-D.Worley) [99-K.Short].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 11:05 · CAR 26 · Score 6-0
(11:05) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 82-J.Perkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 10:57 · CAR 15 · Score 7-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 6:14 · CAR 32 · Score 10-0
(6:14) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 0:41 · CAR 30 · Score 13-0
(:41) 3-M.Bryant 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 10:21 · ATL 13 · Score 13-3
(10:21) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 5:42 · CAR 1 · Score 19-3
(5:42) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 86-D.Tialavea for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Tom Compton reported as eligible - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 5:34 · CAR 15 · Score 20-3
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 9:28 · ATL 22 · Score 20-6
(9:28) 9-G.Gano 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 3:39 · CAR 11 · Score 23-6
(3:39) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 0:02 · ATL 26 · Score 23-12
(:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 13-K.Benjamin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 0:00 · ATL 15 · Score 23-13
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 13:28 · CAR 55 · Score 29-13
(13:28) 26-T.Coleman right tackle for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 13:19 · CAR 15 · Score 30-13
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 9:47 · ATL 13 · Score 30-16
(9:47) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · CAR 32 · Score 33-16
(2:00) 3-M.Bryant 50 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. Newton (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers on 2016-12-24?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 33-16 in Week 16, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 13, Carolina Panthers 0; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, Carolina Panthers 3; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 3, Carolina Panthers 10; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 10, Carolina Panthers 3; Final: Atlanta Falcons 33, Carolina Panthers 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Perkins (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 11:05) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Tialavea (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 5:42) Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Benjamin (C. Newton pass) (Q3 0:02) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Coleman (Q4 13:28) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 6:14, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 0:41, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 10:21, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q3 9:28, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 3:39, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 9:47, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 36.7% completion, -15.3% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -17.27 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 67.5% completion, +20.1% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +11.59 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.59 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.89 EPA): (14:03) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 26-T.Coleman pushed ob at ATL 45 for 31 yards (26-D.Worley) [99-K.Short]..
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W
Carolina Panthers
Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L
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