Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 36–20 Seattle Seahawks
- Halftime
- Seattle Seahawks 10–19 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matt Ryan
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:29) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 82-L.Willson INTERCEPTED by 45-D.…
- Game date
- 2017-01-14
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Seattle Seahawks 36–20 on 2017-01-14. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +16.70 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 22 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 36 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SEASeattle Seahawks
(6:30) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 88-J.Graham for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(14:18) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(11:23) 4-S.Hauschka 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(9:28) 3-R.Wilson sacked in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (63-B.Garland).
(6:09) 3-M.Bryant 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(:59) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 26-T.Coleman for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(9:16) 76-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 24-D.Freeman right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(3:07) 4-S.Hauschka 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(15:00) 3-M.Bryant 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(3:44) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 12-M.Sanu for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(3:29) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 89-D.Baldwin for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-23-R.Alford, Defensive Holding, declined.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 6:30TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 7
- Score
- 6-0
(6:30) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 88-J.Graham for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 6:26XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 7-0
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 14:18TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 7
- Score
- 7-6
(14:18) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 14:14XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 11:23FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 10-7
(11:23) 4-S.Hauschka 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 9:28Safety Russell WilsonPoints+2
- Yard line
- ATL 96
- Score
- 10-9
(9:28) 3-R.Wilson sacked in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (63-B.Garland).
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 6:09FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 17
- Score
- 10-12
(6:09) 3-M.Bryant 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:59TD TCTavian ColemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 14
- Score
- 10-18
(:59) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 26-T.Coleman for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:53XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 10-19
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 9:16TD DFD. FreemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 1
- Score
- 10-25
(9:16) 76-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 24-D.Freeman right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 9:12XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 10-26
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 3:07FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 8
- Score
- 13-26
(3:07) 4-S.Hauschka 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 15:00FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 13
- Score
- 13-29
(15:00) 3-M.Bryant 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 3:44TD MSM. SanuPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 3
- Score
- 13-35
(3:44) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 12-M.Sanu for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 3:40XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 13-36
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 3:29TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 31
- Score
- 19-36
(3:29) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 89-D.Baldwin for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-23-R.Alford, Defensive Holding, declined.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 3:21XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 20-36
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +16.70 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.85 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 3P. Richardson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.11 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 4M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 5D. Freeman · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 6Daylen Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 7T. Gabriel · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 8Jimmy Graham · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.84 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 (+16.70) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
Matt Ryan's top snap (-4.41 EPA): (:39) 2-M.Ryan kneels to SEA 3 for -1 yards.
Biggest single play (-5.53 EPA): Russell Wilson — (2:29) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 82-L.Willson INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones (32-J.Collins) at SEA 43. 45-D.Jones to SEA 15 for 28 yards (3-R.Wilson).
Quarterback report card
Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 41 dropbacks · 63.4% completion · +3.2% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +16.70 total EPA
- Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 39 dropbacks · 43.6% completion · +3.3% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.016 | +0.159 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 51.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.014 | +0.407 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.170 | +0.038 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.159 | -0.016 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.3% | 55.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Seattle Seahawks: +0.02 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.16 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +14.16 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +1.13 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — Jimmy Graham (Russell Wilson pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Tavian Coleman (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — D. Freeman
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Sanu (Matt Ryan pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — Daylen Baldwin (Russell Wilson pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ATL 7 (Q1 6:30) — (6:30) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 88-J.Graham for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 6:26) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 19–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SEA 7 (Q2 14:18) — (14:18) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 14:14) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ATL 15 (Q2 11:23) — (11:23) 4-S.Hauschka 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Atlanta Falcons registered a safety from the ATL 96 (Q2 9:28) — (9:28) 3-R.Wilson sacked in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (63-B.Garland).; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SEA 17 (Q2 6:09) — (6:09) 3-M.Bryant 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SEA 14 (Q2 0:59) — (:59) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 26-T.Coleman for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 0:53) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q3 9:16) — (9:16) 76-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 24-D.Freeman right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 9:12) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ATL 8 (Q3 3:07) — (3:07) 4-S.Hauschka 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SEA 13 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 3-M.Bryant 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q4 3:44) — (3:44) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 12-M.Sanu for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 3:40) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ATL 31 (Q4 3:29); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 3:21) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 10:24) — (10:24) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 89-D.Baldwin to ATL 26 for 18 yards (23-R.Alford).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 13:22) — (13:22) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 10-P.Richardson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 3-R
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 9:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 18-T.Gabriel to SEA 20 for 37 yards (20-J.Lane).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 9:28) — (9:28) 3-R.Wilson sacked in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (63-B.Garland).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 14:18) — (14:18) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 82-L.Willson INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones (32-J.Collins) at SEA 43. 45-D.Jones to SEA 15 for 28 yards (3-R.Wilson).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 8:31) — (8:31) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left intended for 36-A.Collins INTERCEPTED by 37-R.Allen [22-K.Neal] at ATL 9. 37-R.Allen pushed ob at SEA 46 for 45 yards (74-G.Fant).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:39) — (:39) 2-M.Ryan kneels to SEA 3 for -1 yards.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 2:17) — (2:17) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 24-D.Freeman to SEA 16 for 53 yards (31-K.Chancellor; 21-D.Elliott).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 6:30 · ATL 7 · Score 6-0
(6:30) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 88-J.Graham for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 6:26 · ATL 15 · Score 7-0
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 14:18 · SEA 7 · Score 7-6
(14:18) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 14:14 · SEA 15 · Score 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 11:23 · ATL 15 · Score 10-7
(11:23) 4-S.Hauschka 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Atlanta Falcons Safety (+2) — Q2 9:28 · ATL 96 · Score 10-9
(9:28) 3-R.Wilson sacked in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (63-B.Garland). - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 6:09 · SEA 17 · Score 10-12
(6:09) 3-M.Bryant 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:59 · SEA 14 · Score 10-18
(:59) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 26-T.Coleman for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:53 · SEA 15 · Score 10-19
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 9:16 · SEA 1 · Score 10-25
(9:16) 76-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 24-D.Freeman right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 9:12 · SEA 15 · Score 10-26
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 3:07 · ATL 8 · Score 13-26
(3:07) 4-S.Hauschka 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · SEA 13 · Score 13-29
(15:00) 3-M.Bryant 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 3:44 · SEA 3 · Score 13-35
(3:44) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 12-M.Sanu for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 3:40 · SEA 15 · Score 13-36
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 3:29 · ATL 31 · Score 19-36
(3:29) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 89-D.Baldwin for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-23-R.Alford, Defensive Holding, declined. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 3:21 · ATL 15 · Score 20-36
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
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.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons on 2017-01-14?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Seattle Seahawks 36-20 in Wild Card, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 3, Atlanta Falcons 19; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 7, Atlanta Falcons 10; Final: Seattle Seahawks 20, Atlanta Falcons 36.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Graham (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 6:30) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 14:18) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Coleman (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 0:59) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Freeman (Q3 9:16) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Sanu (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 3:44) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 3:29) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 11:23, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 6:09, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 3:07, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 63.4% completion, +3.2% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +16.70 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 43.6% completion, +3.3% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.55 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.70 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (-4.41 EPA): (:39) 2-M.Ryan kneels to SEA 3 for -1 yards..
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 11-5 Now 11-6 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 11-5 Now 12-5 W
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