Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 33–32 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 24–19 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matt Ryan
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:37) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-J.Nelson pushed ob at ATL 7 for 58 yar…
- Game date
- 2016-10-30
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers 33–32 on 2016-10-30, overcoming Green Bay Packers's 24–19 halftime lead. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +15.85 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 26 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 32 | |
| 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 33 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +15.85 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 2

Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +15.58 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 3
Jack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.13 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play - 4
M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.89 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play - 5
T. Gabriel · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play - 6

Tyler Davis · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play - 7
J. Janis · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play - 8
G. Allison · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 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 (+15.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
Matt Ryan's top snap (+3.72 EPA): (4:36) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 18-T.Gabriel for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+4.69 EPA): Aaron Rodgers — (7:37) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-J.Nelson pushed ob at ATL 7 for 58 yards (37-R.Allen) [97-G.Jarrett].
Quarterback report card
Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 48 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +7.6% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +15.58 total EPA
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 42 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +7.1% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +15.85 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.184 | +0.188 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.3% | 53.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.325 | +0.377 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.027 | +0.051 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.188 | -0.184 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.7% | 55.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers +0.18, Atlanta Falcons +0.19) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.18 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.19 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, +14.13 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 9 drives, +14.50 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Atlanta Falcons — T. Gabriel (Matt Ryan pass)
Green Bay Packers — G. Allison (Aaron Rodgers pass) 
Green Bay Packers — Tyler Davis (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Atlanta Falcons — D. Freeman (Matt Ryan pass)
Atlanta Falcons — D. Freeman
Green Bay Packers — J. Janis (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Atlanta Falcons — M. Sanu (Matt Ryan pass)
Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant 
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant 
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the GB 18 (Q1 9:46) — (9:46) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 5 (Q1 6:14) — (6:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 6:08) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 47 (Q1 4:36) — (4:36) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 18-T.Gabriel for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 4:28) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 17–9. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q2 11:58) — (11:58) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 81-G.Allison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 11:53) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the GB 22 (Q2 8:55) — (8:55) 3-M.Bryant 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 9 (Q2 4:31) — (4:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 11-T.Davis for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 4:22) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q2 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 24-D.Freeman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ATL 11 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q3 3:35) — (3:35) 24-D.Freeman right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 3:31) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 8–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 7 (Q4 4:04) — (4:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 83-J.Janis for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL, Defensive Holding, declined.; Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q4 3:58) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 11 (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 0:31) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 17-D.Adams.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 4:04) — (4:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 83-J.Janis for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 11:47) — (11:47) 24-D.Freeman left end pushed ob at GB 25 for 17 yards (50-B.Martinez).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 4:36) — (4:36) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 18-T.Gabriel for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 7:37) — (7:37) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-J.Nelson pushed ob at ATL 7 for 58 yards (37-R.Allen) [97-G.Jarrett].
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 4:36) — (4:36) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 18-T.Gabriel for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 6:02) — (6:02) 5-M.Bosher punts 49 yards to GB 30, Center-47-J.Harris. 11-T.Davis to ATL 15 for 55 yards (36-K.Ishmael).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 11:47) — (11:47) 24-D.Freeman left end pushed ob at GB 25 for 17 yards (50-B.Martinez).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 9:46 · GB 18 · Score 0-3
(9:46) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 6:14 · ATL 5 · Score 6-3
(6:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 6:08 · ATL 15 · Score 7-3
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 4:36 · GB 47 · Score 7-9
(4:36) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 18-T.Gabriel for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 4:28 · GB 15 · Score 7-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 11:58 · ATL 4 · Score 13-10
(11:58) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 81-G.Allison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 11:53 · ATL 15 · Score 14-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 8:55 · GB 22 · Score 14-13
(8:55) 3-M.Bryant 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 4:31 · ATL 9 · Score 20-13
(4:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 11-T.Davis for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 4:22 · ATL 15 · Score 21-13
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:32 · GB 5 · Score 21-19
(:32) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 24-D.Freeman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · ATL 11 · Score 24-19
(:04) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 3:35 · GB 1 · Score 24-25
(3:35) 24-D.Freeman right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 3:31 · GB 15 · Score 24-26
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 4:04 · ATL 7 · Score 30-26
(4:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 83-J.Janis for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL, Defensive Holding, declined.
Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q4 3:58 · ATL 2 · Score 32-26
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 0:36 · GB 11 · Score 32-32
(:36) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 0:31 · GB 15 · Score 32-33
3-M.Bryant extra point 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.
- 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.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2016-10-30?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers 33-32 in Week 8, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q2: Green Bay Packers 17, Atlanta Falcons 9; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 8, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 32, Atlanta Falcons 33.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 6:14) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gabriel (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 4:36) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Allison (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 11:58) Green Bay Packers touchdown — T. Davis (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 4:31) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Freeman (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 0:32) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Freeman (Q3 3:35) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Janis (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 4:04) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Sanu (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 0:36) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 9:46, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 8:55, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 58.3% completion, +7.6% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +15.58 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 66.7% completion, +7.1% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +15.85 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.85 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+3.72 EPA): (4:36) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 18-T.Gabriel for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Atlanta Falcons won 33-32 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W