Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 34–23 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 7–24 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Davante Adams
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:17) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 21 for -9 yards (44-V.Beasley). FUMBLES (44-V.…
- Game date
- 2017-09-17
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers 34–23 on 2017-09-17. Davante Adams posted a game-high +11.14 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 7 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 23 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers(9:55) 24-D.Freeman right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. ATL-73-R.Schraeder was injured during the play. He is Out.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(3:47) 88-T.Montgomery left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
(11:14) 24-D.Freeman right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(3:27) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 26-T.Coleman for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. PENALTY on GB, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(14:17) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 21 for -9 yards (44-V.Beasley). FUMBLES (44-V.Beasley) [44-V.Beasley], RECOVERED by ATL-21-D.Trufant at GB 15. 21-D.Trufant for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the backward pass ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(9:37) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
(4:25) 3-M.Bryant 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(12:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(5:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-T.Montgomery for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 9:55TD DFD. FreemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 1
- Score
- 0-6
(9:55) 24-D.Freeman right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. ATL-73-R.Schraeder was injured during the play. He is Out.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 9:51XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 3:47TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 6-7
(3:47) 88-T.Montgomery left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 3:43XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 7-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 11:14TD DFD. FreemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 7-13
(11:14) 24-D.Freeman right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 11:10XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 7-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 3:27FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 33
- Score
- 7-17
(3:27) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:24TD TCTavian ColemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 3
- Score
- 7-23
(:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 26-T.Coleman for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:19XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 7-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. PENALTY on GB, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 14:17TD DTD. TrufantPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 70
- Score
- 7-30
(14:17) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 21 for -9 yards (44-V.Beasley). FUMBLES (44-V.Beasley) [44-V.Beasley], RECOVERED by ATL-21-D.Trufant at GB 15. 21-D.Trufant for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the backward pass ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 14:04XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 7-31
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 9:37FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 10
- Score
- 10-31
(9:37) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 4:25FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 35
- Score
- 10-34
(4:25) 3-M.Bryant 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 12:50TD Davante AdamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 33
- Score
- 16-34
(12:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 5:54TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 22-34
(5:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-T.Montgomery for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 5:51XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 23-34
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Davante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +11.14 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 2Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +9.12 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 3
Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +6.07 total EPA · 61 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play - 4Ju. Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.95 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 5M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.65 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 6Tyren Montgomery · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.32 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 7D. Freeman · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 8Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.52 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
Davante Adams — GB · Receiving
Davante Adams posted the highest total EPA (+11.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +1.01 EPA per play.
Davante Adams's top snap (+5.30 EPA): (12:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.83 EPA): Aaron Rodgers — (14:17) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 21 for -9 yards (44-V.Beasley). FUMBLES (44-V.Beasley) [44-V.Beasley], RECOVERED by ATL-21-D.Trufant at GB 15. 21-D.Trufant for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Rep
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) · 61 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · -2.5% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +6.07 total EPA
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +5.9% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +9.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.033 | +0.164 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.9% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.100 | +0.285 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.072 | +0.085 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.164 | -0.033 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 51.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.03 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.16 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +12.46 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +3.14 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — D. Freeman
- Green Bay Packers — Tyren Montgomery
- Atlanta Falcons — D. Freeman
- Atlanta Falcons — Tavian Coleman (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — D. Trufant
- Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Tyren Montgomery (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q1 9:55) — (9:55) 24-D.Freeman right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. ATL-73-R.Schraeder was injured during the play. He is Out.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 9:51) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q1 3:47) — (3:47) 88-T.Montgomery left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 3:43) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 17–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q2 11:14) — (11:14) 24-D.Freeman right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 11:10) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the GB 33 (Q2 3:27) — (3:27) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 26-T.Coleman for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 0:19).
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 70 (Q3 14:17); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 14:04) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ATL 10 (Q3 9:37) — (9:37) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the GB 35 (Q3 4:25) — (4:25) 3-M.Bryant 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 33 (Q4 12:50) — (12:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q4 5:54) — (5:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-T.Montgomery for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 5:51) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 13:25) — (13:25) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-Ju.Jones ran ob at GB 26 for 15 yards (24-Q.Rollins).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 7:14) — (7:14) 26-T.Coleman right tackle pushed ob at ATL 44 for 35 yards (21-H.Clinton-Dix).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 13:18) — (13:18) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-Ju.Jones to GB 22 for 34 yards (23-D.Randall).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu to GB 39 for 24 yards (42-M.Burnett; 47-J.Ryan).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 12:08) — (12:08) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 14-J.Hardy to GB 2 for 19 yards (31-D.House; 20-K.King).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 21 for -9 yards (44-V.Beasley). FUMBLES (44-V.Beasley) [44-V.Beasley], RECOVERED by ATL-21-D.Trufant at GB 15. 21-D.Trufant for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Rep
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 12:50) — (12:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 1:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams to ATL 47 for 7 yards (37-R.Allen).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 13:25) — (13:25) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-Ju.Jones ran ob at GB 26 for 15 yards (24-Q.Rollins).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 9:55 · GB 1 · Score 0-6
(9:55) 24-D.Freeman right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. ATL-73-R.Schraeder was injured during the play. He is Out. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 9:51 · GB 15 · Score 0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 3:47 · ATL 1 · Score 6-7
(3:47) 88-T.Montgomery left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 3:43 · ATL 15 · Score 7-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 11:14 · GB 2 · Score 7-13
(11:14) 24-D.Freeman right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 11:10 · GB 15 · Score 7-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 3:27 · GB 33 · Score 7-17
(3:27) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:24 · GB 3 · Score 7-23
(:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 26-T.Coleman for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · GB 15 · Score 7-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. PENALTY on GB, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 14:17 · ATL 70 · Score 7-30
(14:17) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 21 for -9 yards (44-V.Beasley). FUMBLES (44-V.Beasley) [44-V.Beasley], RECOVERED by ATL-21-D.Trufant at GB 15. 21-D.Trufant for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Rep - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 14:04 · GB 15 · Score 7-31
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 9:37 · ATL 10 · Score 10-31
(9:37) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 4:25 · GB 35 · Score 10-34
(4:25) 3-M.Bryant 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 12:50 · ATL 33 · Score 16-34
(12:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 5:54 · ATL 1 · Score 22-34
(5:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-T.Montgomery for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 5:51 · ATL 15 · Score 23-34
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
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.
- Davante Adams (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2017-09-17?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers 34-23 in Week 2, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 0, Atlanta Falcons 17; Q3: Green Bay Packers 3, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q4: Green Bay Packers 13, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 23, Atlanta Falcons 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Freeman (Q1 9:55) Green Bay Packers touchdown — T. Montgomery (Q1 3:47) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Freeman (Q2 11:14) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Coleman (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 0:24) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Trufant (Q3 14:17) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 12:50) Green Bay Packers touchdown — T. Montgomery (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 5:54) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 3:27, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 9:37, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 4:25, 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), 54.1% completion, -2.5% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +6.07 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 59.4% completion, +5.9% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +9.12 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Davante Adams (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.14 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+5.30 EPA): (12:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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