Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 35–28 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 13–7 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matt Ryan
- Top passer
- Derek Carr
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:35) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 83-J.Tamme INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Ame…
- Game date
- 2016-09-18
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Las Vegas Raiders 35–28 on 2016-09-18. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +20.95 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 35 | |
| 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +20.95 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play - 2

Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +13.48 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play - 3

Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play - 4

Austin Hooper · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.22 EPA/play - 5
M. Crabtree · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play - 6
Latavius Murray · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +4.41 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play - 7

Alton Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play - 8
L. Toilolo · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 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 (+20.95) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.
Matt Ryan's top snap (-5.98 EPA): (9:35) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 83-J.Tamme INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Amerson at LV -9. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 50 dropbacks · 68.0% completion · +7.8% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +13.48 total EPA
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 36 dropbacks · 72.2% completion · +15.1% CPOE · +0.58 EPA/play · +20.95 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.265 | +0.099 |
| Offensive success rate | 57.3% | 52.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.582 | +0.270 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.091 | +0.021 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.099 | -0.265 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.4% | 42.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs +0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.27 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.10 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +21.72 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, +9.60 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Las Vegas Raiders — Latavius Murray 
Atlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass)
Las Vegas Raiders — C. Walford (Derek Carr pass)
Atlanta Falcons — J. Tamme (Matt Ryan pass)
Las Vegas Raiders — M. Crabtree (Derek Carr pass)
Atlanta Falcons — J. Hardy (Matt Ryan pass)
Atlanta Falcons — Tavian Coleman
Las Vegas Raiders — A. Holmes (Derek Carr pass)
Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant 
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 13–7. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LV 3 (Q2 12:01) — (12:01) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 7:54) — (7:54) 74-V.Alexander reported in as eligible. 28-L.Murray left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 7:51) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LV 21 (Q2 4:51) — (4:51) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 11-J.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 4:46) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LV 2 (Q2 0:40) — (:40) 3-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 8–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the ATL 31 (Q3 11:24) — (11:24) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 88-C.Walford for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 11:17) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LV 14 (Q3 3:50) — (3:50) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 83-J.Tamme for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-51-B.Irvin, Defensive Holding, declined.; Atlanta Falcons registered a safety from the LV 2 (Q3 3:42) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q4 12:03) — (12:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 12:00) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LV 8 (Q4 9:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 16-J.Hardy for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass deflected by ATL-26; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 9:29) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LV 13 (Q4 4:41) — (4:41) 26-T.Coleman up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-29-D.Amerson was injured during the play. His return is Probable.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 4:35) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the ATL 6 (Q4 2:20) — (2:20) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 18-A.Holmes for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 2:12) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 12:03) — (12:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 9:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 83-J.Tamme INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Amerson at LV -9. Touchback.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 9:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 16-J.Hardy for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass deflected by ATL-26
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Oak Captains: #4 D.Carr, #27 R.Nelson, #49 J.Olawale, #52 K.Mack, #61 R.Hudson Atl Captains: #5 M.Bosher, #37 R.Allen, #42 P.DiMarco, #51 A.Mack, #94 T.Jackson
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 10:50) — (10:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 81-A.Hooper to LV 29 for 44 yards (27-R.Nelson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 9:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 83-J.Tamme INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Amerson at LV -9. Touchback.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) 7-M.King punts 55 yards to ATL 9, Center-59-J.Condo. 14-E.Weems to LV 18 for 73 yards (7-M.King). PENALTY on LV-7-M.King, Horse Collar Tackle, 9 yards, enforced at LV 18.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 12:03) — (12:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 10:50) — (10:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 81-A.Hooper to LV 29 for 44 yards (27-R.Nelson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 12:01 · LV 3 · Score 3-0
(12:01) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 7:54 · ATL 1 · Score 3-6
(7:54) 74-V.Alexander reported in as eligible. 28-L.Murray left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 7:51 · ATL 15 · Score 3-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 4:51 · LV 21 · Score 9-7
(4:51) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 11-J.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 4:46 · LV 15 · Score 10-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:40 · LV 2 · Score 13-7
(:40) 3-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 11:24 · ATL 31 · Score 13-13
(11:24) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 88-C.Walford for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 11:17 · ATL 15 · Score 13-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 3:50 · LV 14 · Score 19-14
(3:50) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 83-J.Tamme for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-51-B.Irvin, Defensive Holding, declined.
Atlanta Falcons Safety (+2) — Q3 3:42 · LV 2 · Score 21-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 12:03 · ATL 2 · Score 21-20
(12:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 12:00 · ATL 15 · Score 21-21
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 9:35 · LV 8 · Score 27-21
(9:35) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 16-J.Hardy for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass deflected by ATL-26
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 9:29 · LV 15 · Score 28-21
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 4:41 · LV 13 · Score 34-21
(4:41) 26-T.Coleman up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-29-D.Amerson was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 4:35 · LV 15 · Score 35-21
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 2:20 · ATL 6 · Score 35-27
(2:20) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 18-A.Holmes for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 2:12 · ATL 15 · Score 35-28
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
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.
- Derek Carr (LV) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2016-09-18?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Las Vegas Raiders 35-28 in Week 2, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q2: Atlanta Falcons 13, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 8, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 14, Las Vegas Raiders 14; Final: Atlanta Falcons 35, Las Vegas Raiders 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — L. Murray (Q2 7:54) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 4:51) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — C. Walford (D. Carr pass) (Q3 11:24) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Tamme (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 3:50) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Crabtree (D. Carr pass) (Q4 12:03) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Hardy (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 9:35) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Coleman (Q4 4:41) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Holmes (D. Carr pass) (Q4 2:20) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 12:01, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 0:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 68.0% completion, +7.8% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +13.48 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 72.2% completion, +15.1% CPOE, +0.58 EPA per dropback, +20.95 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.95 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (-5.98 EPA): (9:35) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 83-J.Tamme INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Amerson at LV -9. Touchback..
Was Atlanta Falcons vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Atlanta Falcons won 35-28 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L