Falcons 12–18 Eagles: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2018

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles?

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 40.4% completion, -6.5% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -8.83 total passing EPA. N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles), 46.3% completion, -12.1% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -10.69 total passing EPA.

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Winner: Philadelphia Eagles
Final score: Philadelphia Eagles 18–12 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 6–3 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: J. Ajayi
Top passer: Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play: (10:45) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle intended for 88-D.Goedert INTERCEPTED by 45-D…
Game date: 2018-09-06

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Atlanta Falcons 18–12 on 2018-09-06, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 6–3 halftime lead. J. Ajayi posted a game-high +3.13 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	3	3	0	6	0	12
Philadelphia Eagles	0	3	7	8	0	18

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

+3PHI 3

+3PHI 34

+1ATL 15

PHI 9

ATL 11

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 5:03FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
PHI 3
Score
3-0
(5:03) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Overbaugh, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 6:12FG
Jordan Elliott
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 8
Score
3-3
(6:12) 4-J.Elliott 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 2:13FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
PHI 34
Score
6-3
(2:13) 3-M.Bryant 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Overbaugh, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 4:41TD
JAJ. Ajayi
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
6-9
(4:41) (Shotgun) 26-J.Ajayi left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 4:37XP
Jordan Elliott
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
6-10
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 9:53TD
TCTavian Coleman
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 9
Score
12-10
(9:53) 26-T.Coleman right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 2:25TD
JAJ. Ajayi
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 11
Score
12-16
(2:25) 26-J.Ajayi left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 2:19Safety
JAJ. Ajayi
Points+2
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
12-18
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-J.Ajayi rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1J. Ajayi · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +3.13 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
2Tavian Coleman · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
3Nelson Agholor · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +1.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play
4N. Foles · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play
5Nelson Agholor · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
6Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
7M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
8Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.01 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

J. Ajayi — PHI · Rushing

J. Ajayi posted the highest total EPA (+3.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 16 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.

J. Ajayi's top snap (-5.63 EPA): (10:45) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle intended for 88-D.Goedert INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones (27-D.Kazee) at PHI 47. 45-D.Jones to PHI 27 for 20 yards (26-J.Ajayi).

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) · 52 dropbacks · 40.4% completion · -6.5% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -8.83 total EPA
N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) · 41 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -12.1% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -10.69 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Philadelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play	-0.103	-0.055
Offensive success rate	35.6%	43.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.170	-0.208
Rush EPA/play	-0.325	+0.121
Defensive EPA/play	+0.055	+0.103
Defensive success rate	56.8%	64.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Atlanta Falcons -0.10, Philadelphia Eagles -0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: -0.10 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
Philadelphia Eagles: -0.06 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -9.00 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, -4.83 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Philadelphia Eagles — J. Ajayi (Q3 4:41)
Atlanta Falcons — Tavian Coleman (Q4 9:53)
Philadelphia Eagles — J. Ajayi (Q4 2:25)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q1 5:03)
Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q2 6:12)
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q2 2:13)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the PHI 3 (Q1 5:03) — (5:03) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Overbaugh, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ATL 8 (Q2 6:12) — (6:12) 4-J.Elliott 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the PHI 34 (Q2 2:13) — (2:13) 3-M.Bryant 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Overbaugh, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q3 4:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) 26-J.Ajayi left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 4:37) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 8–6. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the PHI 9 (Q4 9:53) — (9:53) 26-T.Coleman right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 11 (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) 26-J.Ajayi left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q4 2:19) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-J.Ajayi rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short left to 11-J.Jones [96-D.Barnett]. [WPA -37.1% · EPA -2.63]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 10:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle intended for 88-D.Goedert INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones (27-D.Kazee) at PHI 47. 45-D.Jones to PHI 27 for 20 yards (26-J.Ajayi). [WPA -22.6% · EPA -5.63]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:25) — (1:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones to PHI 22 for 18 yards (21-R.Darby) [56-C.Long]. [WPA +21.7% · EPA +2.45]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 13:03) — (13:03) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 32-R.Douglas at PHI 4. 32-R.Douglas ran ob at PHI 4 for no gain. [WPA -19.1% · EPA -4.27]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 0:34) — (:34) 5-M.Bosher punts 38 yards to PHI 32, Center-46-J.Overbaugh. 37-T.Sullivan MUFFS catch, touched at PHI 32, RECOVERED by ATL-36-K.Ishmael at PHI 32. 36-K.Ishmael to PHI 32 for no gain (50-L.Reynol [WPA +17.9% · EPA +4.99]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 10:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle intended for 88-D.Goedert INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones (27-D.Kazee) at PHI 47. 45-D.Jones to PHI 27 for 20 yards (26-J.Ajayi). [WPA -22.6% · EPA -5.63]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 0:34) — (:34) 5-M.Bosher punts 38 yards to PHI 32, Center-46-J.Overbaugh. 37-T.Sullivan MUFFS catch, touched at PHI 32, RECOVERED by ATL-36-K.Ishmael at PHI 32. 36-K.Ishmael to PHI 32 for no gain (50-L.Reynol [WPA +17.9% · EPA +4.99]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 13:03) — (13:03) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 32-R.Douglas at PHI 4. 32-R.Douglas ran ob at PHI 4 for no gain. [WPA -19.1% · EPA -4.27]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 10:55) — (10:55) 24-D.Freeman left end to PHI 2 for -1 yards (54-K.Grugier-Hill, 58-J.Hicks). [WPA -14.3% · EPA -4.25]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 5:03 · PHI 3 · Score 3-0
(5:03) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Overbaugh, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 6:12 · ATL 8 · Score 3-3
(6:12) 4-J.Elliott 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 2:13 · PHI 34 · Score 6-3
(2:13) 3-M.Bryant 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Overbaugh, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 4:41 · ATL 1 · Score 6-9
(4:41) (Shotgun) 26-J.Ajayi left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 4:37 · ATL 15 · Score 6-10
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 9:53 · PHI 9 · Score 12-10
(9:53) 26-T.Coleman right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 2:25 · ATL 11 · Score 12-16
(2:25) 26-J.Ajayi left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q4 2:19 · ATL 2 · Score 12-18
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-J.Ajayi rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
J. Ajayi (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Matt Ryan (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2018-09-06?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Atlanta Falcons 18-12 in Week 1, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 3, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 3, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 6, Philadelphia Eagles 8; Final: Atlanta Falcons 12, Philadelphia Eagles 18.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Ajayi (Q3 4:41) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Coleman (Q4 9:53) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Ajayi (Q4 2:25) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 5:03, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q2 6:12, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 2:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 40.4% completion, -6.5% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -8.83 total passing EPA. N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles), 46.3% completion, -12.1% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -10.69 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles?

J. Ajayi (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.13 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 16 snaps. Their top snap (-5.63 EPA): (10:45) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle intended for 88-D.Goedert INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones (27-D.Kazee) at PHI 47. 45-D.Jones to PHI 27 for 20 yards (26-J.Ajayi)..

Was Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 18-12 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Now 0-1 L

Philadelphia Eagles

Now 1-0 W

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