FantasyHQ · Game Recap

NFL · Week 2 · September 18, 2016 · 12 min read

Atlanta Falcons vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2016 Week 2 Recap

Falcons defeat Raiders 35–28 in Week 2

Matt Ryan led Fantasy Impact as Falcons prevailed in a 35–28 Week 2 finish.

Atlanta Falcons 35 1–1 Winner
Final 35–28
Las Vegas Raiders 28 1–1
Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
35–28
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 13–7 Las Vegas Raiders
Top passer
Derek Carr
FantasyHQ MVP
Matt Ryan
Game date
September 18, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • Matt Ryan
    Matt Ryan 26/36 · 389 YDS · 3 TD +20.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Justin Jones
    Justin Jones 5 REC · 106 YDS · 1 TD +8.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Austin Hooper
    Austin Hooper 3 REC · 84 YDS +6.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Derek Carr
    Derek Carr 34/50 · 309 YDS · 3 TD +13.5 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Crabtree 4 REC · 31 YDS · 1 TD +5.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Latavius Murray
    Latavius Murray 8 CAR · 57 YDS · 1 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q2Q3Q4T
Atlanta Falcons138140035
Las Vegas Raiders77140028

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons
LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 12:01FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 3
    Score
    3-0

    (12:01) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  2. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 7:54TD
    Latavius Murray

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 1
    Score
    3-6

    (7:54) 74-V.Alexander reported in as eligible. 28-L.Murray left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 7:51XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    3-7

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

  4. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 4:51TD
    Justin Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 21
    Score
    9-7

    (4:51) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 11-J.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 4:46XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    10-7

    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  6. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:40FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    13-7

    (:40) 3-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  7. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 11:24TD
    CWC. Walford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 31
    Score
    13-13

    (11:24) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 88-C.Walford for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 11:17XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    13-14

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

  9. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 3:50TD
    JTJ. Tamme

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  10. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 3:42Safety
    Matt Ryan

    Points+2

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    21-14

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  11. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 12:03TD
    MCM. Crabtree

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    21-20

    (12:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 12:00XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    21-21

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

  13. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 9:35TD
    JHJ. Hardy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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

  14. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 9:29XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    28-21

    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  15. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 4:41TD
    TCTavian Coleman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  16. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 4:35XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    35-21

    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  17. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 2:20TD
    AHA. Holmes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 6
    Score
    35-27

    (2:20) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 18-A.Holmes for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  18. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 2:12XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    35-28

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Matt RyanMatt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +20.95 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  2. 2Derek CarrDerek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +13.48 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  3. 3Justin JonesJustin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
  4. 4Austin HooperAustin Hooper · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.22 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Crabtree · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
  6. 6Latavius MurrayLatavius Murray · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +4.41 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  7. 7Alton RobinsonAlton Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  8. 8L. 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.

Matt Ryan

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 CarrDerek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 50 dropbacks · 68.0% completion · +7.8% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +13.48 total EPA
  • Matt RyanMatt 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.

StatAtlanta FalconsLas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play+0.265+0.099
Offensive success rate57.3%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 rate47.4%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

  • Latavius MurrayLas Vegas Raiders — Latavius Murray (Q2 7:54)
  • Justin JonesAtlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass) (Q2 4:51)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — C. Walford (Derek Carr pass) (Q3 11:24)
  • Atlanta Falcons — J. Tamme (Matt Ryan pass) (Q3 3:50)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — M. Crabtree (Derek Carr pass) (Q4 12:03)
  • Atlanta Falcons — J. Hardy (Matt Ryan pass) (Q4 9:35)
  • Atlanta Falcons — Tavian Coleman (Q4 4:41)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — A. Holmes (Derek Carr pass) (Q4 2:20)

Field goals

  • Myles BryantAtlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q2 12:01)
  • Myles BryantAtlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q2 0:40)
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. [WPA +25.3% · EPA +3.83]
  • 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. [WPA -22.0% · EPA -5.98]
  • 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 [WPA +19.9% · EPA +2.93]
  • 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 [WPA +16.0% · EPA -1.30]
  • 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). [WPA +14.7% · EPA +3.64]
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. [WPA -22.0% · EPA -5.98]
  • 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. [WPA -8.9% · EPA -4.28]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 12:03) — (12:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +25.3% · EPA +3.83]
  • 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). [WPA +14.7% · EPA +3.64]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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