Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 25–20 New York Jets
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 13–17 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matt Ryan
- Top passer
- J. McCown
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:53) 5-M.Bosher punts 53 yards to NYJ 15, Center-47-J.Harris. 14-J.Kerley MUFFS catch, R…
- Game date
- 2017-10-29
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New York Jets 25–20 on 2017-10-29, overcoming New York Jets's 17–13 halftime lead. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +12.55 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 25 |
 New York Jets | 7 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
(10:38) 15-J.McCown pass deep right to 83-E.Tomlinson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(5:09) 74-T.Sambrailo reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 81-A.Hooper for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(14:07) 7-C.Catanzaro 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(8:09) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(2:31) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass deep right to 11-R.Anderson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(:03) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(5:16) 3-M.Bryant 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(12:31) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 12-M.Sanu for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(8:46) 7-C.Catanzaro 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(5:22) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 10:38TD Eric TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 20
- Score
- 0-6
(10:38) 15-J.McCown pass deep right to 83-E.Tomlinson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 10:33XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 0-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 5:09TD Austin HooperPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 6-7
(5:09) 74-T.Sambrailo reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 81-A.Hooper for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 5:03XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 14:07FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 25
- Score
- 7-10
(14:07) 7-C.Catanzaro 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 8:09FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 5
- Score
- 10-10
(8:09) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 2:31TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 24
- Score
- 10-16
(2:31) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass deep right to 11-R.Anderson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 2:26XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 10-17
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:03FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 27
- Score
- 13-17
(:03) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 5:16FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 19
- Score
- 16-17
(5:16) 3-M.Bryant 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 12:31TD MSM. SanuPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 8
- Score
- 22-17
(12:31) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 12-M.Sanu for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 8:46FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 28
- Score
- 22-20
(8:46) 7-C.Catanzaro 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 5:22FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 11
- Score
- 25-20
(5:22) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +12.55 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2Ryder Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +10.26 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
- 3M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.77 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 4J. McCown · New York Jets · Passing · +6.81 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 5Austin Hooper · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 6Eric Tomlinson · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.34 EPA/play
- 7M. Forte · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 8Ju. Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.35 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 (+12.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
Matt Ryan's top snap (-5.18 EPA): (9:47) 2-M.Ryan FUMBLES (Aborted) at ATL 35, RECOVERED by NYJ-48-J.Jenkins at ATL 34.
Biggest single play (+5.69 EPA): M. Bosher — (6:53) 5-M.Bosher punts 53 yards to NYJ 15, Center-47-J.Harris. 14-J.Kerley MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by ATL-36-K.Ishmael at NYJ 13. 36-K.Ishmael to NYJ 13 for no gain (16-C.Hansen).
Quarterback report card
J. McCown led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. McCown (New York Jets) · 37 dropbacks · 70.3% completion · +15.0% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.81 total EPA
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +8.2% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +12.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.033 | -0.073 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.7% | 37.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.369 | +0.184 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.443 | -0.441 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.073 | -0.033 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.2% | 59.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.03 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.07 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, +2.70 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, -5.97 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — Eric Tomlinson (J. McCown pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Austin Hooper (Matt Ryan pass)
- New York Jets — Ryder Anderson (J. McCown pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Sanu (Matt Ryan pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — C. Catanzaro
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- New York Jets — C. Catanzaro
- 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. New York Jets found the end zone from the ATL 20 (Q1 10:38) — (10:38) 15-J.McCown pass deep right to 83-E.Tomlinson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 10:33) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q1 5:09) — (5:09) 74-T.Sambrailo reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 81-A.Hooper for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 5:03) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–6. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the ATL 25 (Q2 14:07) — (14:07) 7-C.Catanzaro 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NYJ 5 (Q2 8:09) — (8:09) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; New York Jets found the end zone from the ATL 24 (Q2 2:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass deep right to 11-R.Anderson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 2:26) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NYJ 27 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NYJ 19 (Q3 5:16) — (5:16) 3-M.Bryant 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 9–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYJ 8 (Q4 12:31) — (12:31) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 12-M.Sanu for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the ATL 28 (Q4 8:46) — (8:46) 7-C.Catanzaro 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NYJ 11 (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 6:53) — (6:53) 5-M.Bosher punts 53 yards to NYJ 15, Center-47-J.Harris. 14-J.Kerley MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by ATL-36-K.Ishmael at NYJ 13. 36-K.Ishmael to NYJ 13 for no gain (16-C.Hansen).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 7:16) — (7:16) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 11-Ju.Jones to NYJ 27 for 53 yards (27-D.Roberts).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:31) — (12:31) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 12-M.Sanu for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) 26-T.Coleman right tackle pushed ob at NYJ 10 for 52 yards (27-D.Roberts).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 0:17) — (:17) 2-M.Ryan FUMBLES (Aborted) at ATL 18, RECOVERED by NYJ-33-Ja.Adams at ATL 20.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 6:53) — (6:53) 5-M.Bosher punts 53 yards to NYJ 15, Center-47-J.Harris. 14-J.Kerley MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by ATL-36-K.Ishmael at NYJ 13. 36-K.Ishmael to NYJ 13 for no gain (16-C.Hansen).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 9:47) — (9:47) 2-M.Ryan FUMBLES (Aborted) at ATL 35, RECOVERED by NYJ-48-J.Jenkins at ATL 34.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 0:17) — (:17) 2-M.Ryan FUMBLES (Aborted) at ATL 18, RECOVERED by NYJ-33-Ja.Adams at ATL 20.
- New York Jets (Q2 2:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass deep right to 11-R.Anderson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 10:38 · ATL 20 · Score 0-6
(10:38) 15-J.McCown pass deep right to 83-E.Tomlinson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 10:33 · ATL 15 · Score 0-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 5:09 · NYJ 1 · Score 6-7
(5:09) 74-T.Sambrailo reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 81-A.Hooper for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 5:03 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 14:07 · ATL 25 · Score 7-10
(14:07) 7-C.Catanzaro 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 8:09 · NYJ 5 · Score 10-10
(8:09) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 2:31 · ATL 24 · Score 10-16
(2:31) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass deep right to 11-R.Anderson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 2:26 · ATL 15 · Score 10-17
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · NYJ 27 · Score 13-17
(:03) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 5:16 · NYJ 19 · Score 16-17
(5:16) 3-M.Bryant 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 12:31 · NYJ 8 · Score 22-17
(12:31) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 12-M.Sanu for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 8:46 · ATL 28 · Score 22-20
(8:46) 7-C.Catanzaro 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 5:22 · NYJ 11 · Score 25-20
(5:22) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal 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.
- J. McCown (NYJ) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs New York Jets on 2017-10-29?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New York Jets 25-20 in Week 8, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs New York Jets?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, New York Jets 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 6, New York Jets 10; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 3, New York Jets 0; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 9, New York Jets 3; Final: Atlanta Falcons 25, New York Jets 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — E. Tomlinson (J. McCown pass) (Q1 10:38) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Hooper (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 5:09) New York Jets touchdown — R. Anderson (J. McCown pass) (Q2 2:31) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Sanu (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 12:31) New York Jets field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 14:07, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 8:09, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 5:16, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q4 8:46, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 5:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs New York Jets?
J. McCown (New York Jets), 70.3% completion, +15.0% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.81 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 52.9% completion, +8.2% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +12.55 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs New York Jets?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.55 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (-5.18 EPA): (9:47) 2-M.Ryan FUMBLES (Aborted) at ATL 35, RECOVERED by NYJ-48-J.Jenkins at ATL 34..
Was Atlanta Falcons vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Atlanta Falcons won 25-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W
New York Jets
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
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