Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 34–20 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 7–20 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Aaron Rodgers
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 81-A.Hooper INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Br…
- Game date
- 2018-12-09
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Atlanta Falcons 34–20 on 2018-12-09. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +7.90 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 20 |
 Green Bay Packers | 7 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
(11:43) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(7:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(7:45) 2-M.Crosby 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(6:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 81-A.Hooper INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Breeland at ATL 22. 26-B.Breeland for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(:04) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(12:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(5:57) 33-A.Jones right tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(13:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 14-J.Hardy for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay PackersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 11:43TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 16
- Score
- 6-0
(11:43) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 11:36XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 7-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 7:16TD Davante AdamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 7
- Score
- 7-6
(7:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 7:11XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 7-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 7:45FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 32
- Score
- 7-10
(7:45) 2-M.Crosby 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 6:08TD BBB. BreelandPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 86
- Score
- 7-16
(6:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 81-A.Hooper INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Breeland at ATL 22. 26-B.Breeland for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 6:01XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 7-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:04FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 30
- Score
- 7-20
(:04) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 12:49TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 24
- Score
- 7-26
(12:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 12:44XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 7-27
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 5:57TD Andre Jones Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 29
- Score
- 7-33
(5:57) 33-A.Jones right tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 5:51XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 7-34
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 13:39TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 12
- Score
- 13-34
(13:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 13:34XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 14-34
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:18TD JHJ. HardyPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 19
- Score
- 20-34
(:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 14-J.Hardy for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +7.90 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play - 2Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.47 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 3M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.82 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 4Davante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.44 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 5Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +4.62 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 6J. Hardy · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 7Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 8
Irv Smith Jr. · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 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
Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing
Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+7.90) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.
Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+3.22 EPA): (12:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.61 EPA): Matt Ryan — (6:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 81-A.Hooper INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Breeland at ATL 22. 26-B.Breeland for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 47 dropbacks · 59.6% completion · -0.3% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.62 total EPA
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -0.4% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.90 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.064 | +0.125 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.1% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.098 | +0.184 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.251 | +0.033 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.125 | +0.064 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 48.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.06 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: +0.12 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, -5.59 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +10.65 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — B. Breeland
- Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Andre Jones Jr.
- Atlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Hardy (Matt Ryan pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
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 16 (Q1 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 11:36) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 7 (Q1 7:16) — (7:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 7:11) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ATL 32 (Q2 7:45) — (7:45) 2-M.Crosby 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 86 (Q2 6:08); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 6:01) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ATL 30 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 24 (Q3 12:49) — (12:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 12:44) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 29 (Q3 5:57) — (5:57) 33-A.Jones right tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 5:51) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 13–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 12 (Q4 13:39) — (13:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 13:34) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 19 (Q4 0:18) — (:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 14-J.Hardy for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 6:08) — (6:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 81-A.Hooper INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Breeland at ATL 22. 26-B.Breeland for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 1:34) — (1:34) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at GB 26 for -7 yards. FUMBLES, recovered by ATL-26-T.Coleman at GB 35. 26-T.Coleman to GB 35 for no gain (23-J.Alexander).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 13:56) — (13:56) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones pushed ob at GB 28 for 19 yards (23-J.Alexander). Green Bay challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 11:54) — (11:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams pushed ob at ATL 37 for 22 yards (20-I.Oliver).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 7:16) — (7:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 6:08) — (6:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 81-A.Hooper INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Breeland at ATL 22. 26-B.Breeland for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:18) — (:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 14-J.Hardy for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 6:49) — (6:49) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan Aborted. 51-A.Mack FUMBLES at GB 11, RECOVERED by GB-26-B.Breeland at GB 7. 26-B.Breeland to GB 7 for no gain (2-M.Ryan). snap by #51 hit #12 hit in leg
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 25-I.Smith pushed ob at GB 23 for 11 yards (93-R.Gilbert).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 11:43 · GB 16 · Score 6-0
(11:43) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 11:36 · GB 15 · Score 7-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 7:16 · ATL 7 · Score 7-6
(7:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 7:11 · ATL 15 · Score 7-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 7:45 · ATL 32 · Score 7-10
(7:45) 2-M.Crosby 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 6:08 · GB 86 · Score 7-16
(6:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 81-A.Hooper INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Breeland at ATL 22. 26-B.Breeland for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 6:01 · ATL 15 · Score 7-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · ATL 30 · Score 7-20
(:04) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 12:49 · ATL 24 · Score 7-26
(12:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 12:44 · ATL 15 · Score 7-27
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 5:57 · ATL 29 · Score 7-33
(5:57) 33-A.Jones right tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 5:51 · ATL 15 · Score 7-34
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 13:39 · GB 12 · Score 13-34
(13:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 13:34 · GB 15 · Score 14-34
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 0:18 · GB 19 · Score 20-34
(:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 14-J.Hardy for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers on 2018-12-09?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-20 in Week 14, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 0, Green Bay Packers 13; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 13, Green Bay Packers 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 20, Green Bay Packers 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 11:43) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 7:16) Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Breeland (Q2 6:08) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 12:49) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (Q3 5:57) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 13:39) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Hardy (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 0:18) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 7:45, 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 Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 59.6% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.62 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 48.8% completion, -0.4% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.90 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.90 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+3.22 EPA): (12:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 4-7 Now 5-7 W
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