Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 40–14 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 7–26 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Tavian Coleman
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:21) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short right intended for 31-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 45-D.…
- Game date
- 2018-12-16
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals 40–14 on 2018-12-16. Tavian Coleman posted a game-high +6.70 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 10 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 40 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals
(8:30) 31-D.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
(6:21) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short right intended for 31-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones (44-V.Beasley) at ARI 41. 45-D.Jones for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(:41) 3-M.Bryant 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(12:36) 2-M.Ryan right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(5:21) 3-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(:19) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-55-Cha.Jones, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(5:49) 26-T.Coleman left end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(11:20) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 14-J.Hardy for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(3:19) (Shotgun) 7-M.Glennon pass short right to 16-T.Sherfield for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 8:30TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 6-0
(8:30) 31-D.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 8:25XP Zane GonzalezPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 7-0
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:21TD Dre'Mont JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 58
- Score
- 7-6
(6:21) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short right intended for 31-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones (44-V.Beasley) at ARI 41. 45-D.Jones for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:11XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:41FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 3
- Score
- 7-10
(:41) 3-M.Bryant 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 12:36TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 7-16
(12:36) 2-M.Ryan right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 12:32XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:21FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 14
- Score
- 7-20
(5:21) 3-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:19TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 21
- Score
- 7-26
(:19) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-55-Cha.Jones, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 5:49TD TCTavian ColemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 43
- Score
- 7-32
(5:49) 26-T.Coleman left end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 5:39XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-33
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 11:20TD JHJ. HardyPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 5
- Score
- 7-39
(11:20) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 14-J.Hardy for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 11:14XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-40
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 3:19TD Trent Sherfield Sr.Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 7
- Score
- 13-40
(3:19) (Shotgun) 7-M.Glennon pass short right to 16-T.Sherfield for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 3:14XP Zane GonzalezPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 14-40
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Tavian Coleman · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +6.70 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 2M. Glennon · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +5.01 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 3Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 4J. Hardy · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 5Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +3.21 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 6L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 7Trent Sherfield Sr. · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 8
Chris Edmonds · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.92 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
Tavian Coleman — ATL · Rushing
Tavian Coleman posted the highest total EPA (+6.70) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.
Tavian Coleman's top snap (+4.57 EPA): (5:49) 26-T.Coleman left end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.31 EPA): J. Rosen — (6:21) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short right intended for 31-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones (44-V.Beasley) at ARI 41. 45-D.Jones for 41 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) · 41 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · -8.9% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.21 total EPA
- J. Rosen (Arizona Cardinals) · 32 dropbacks · 40.6% completion · -15.6% CPOE · -0.71 EPA/play · -22.80 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.246 | +0.083 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.4% | 44.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.378 | +0.078 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.258 | +0.284 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.083 | +0.246 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.3% | 65.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.25 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.08 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 14 drives, -22.12 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, +7.03 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson
- Atlanta Falcons — Dre'Mont Jones
- Atlanta Falcons — Matt Ryan
- Atlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Tavian Coleman
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Hardy (Matt Ryan pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Trent Sherfield Sr. (M. Glennon pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q1 8:30) — (8:30) 31-D.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 8:25) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 58 (Q1 6:21); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 6:11) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 3 (Q1 0:41) — (:41) 3-M.Bryant 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 16–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q2 12:36) — (12:36) 2-M.Ryan right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 12:32) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 14 (Q2 5:21) — (5:21) 3-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 21 (Q2 0:19).
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 43 (Q3 5:49) — (5:49) 26-T.Coleman left end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 5:39) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q4 11:20) — (11:20) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 14-J.Hardy for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 11:14) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ATL 7 (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) (Shotgun) 7-M.Glennon pass short right to 16-T.Sherfield for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 3:14) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 6:21) — (6:21) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short right intended for 31-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones (44-V.Beasley) at ARI 41. 45-D.Jones for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 2:52) — (2:52) 26-T.Coleman right end to ARI 7 for 65 yards (33-T.Boston).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen sacked at ARI 33 for -7 yards (97-G.Jarrett). FUMBLES (97-G.Jarrett) [59-D.Campbell], touched at ARI 36, RECOVERED by ATL-34-B.Poole at ARI 34. 34-B.Poole to ARI 34 for no
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 10:35) — (10:35) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass deep right to 31-D.Johnson ran ob at ATL 12 for 40 yards (27-D.Kazee).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 9:07) — (9:07) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short left to 31-D.Johnson to ATL 2 for 15 yards (59-D.Campbell; 27-D.Kazee).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 6:21) — (6:21) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short right intended for 31-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones (44-V.Beasley) at ARI 41. 45-D.Jones for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 5:49) — (5:49) 26-T.Coleman left end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen sacked at ARI 33 for -7 yards (97-G.Jarrett). FUMBLES (97-G.Jarrett) [59-D.Campbell], touched at ARI 36, RECOVERED by ATL-34-B.Poole at ARI 34. 34-B.Poole to ARI 34 for no
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) (Shotgun) 7-M.Glennon pass short right to 16-T.Sherfield for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 8:30 · ATL 1 · Score 6-0
(8:30) 31-D.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 8:25 · ATL 15 · Score 7-0
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 6:21 · ATL 58 · Score 7-6
(6:21) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short right intended for 31-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones (44-V.Beasley) at ARI 41. 45-D.Jones for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 6:11 · ARI 15 · Score 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 0:41 · ARI 3 · Score 7-10
(:41) 3-M.Bryant 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 12:36 · ARI 1 · Score 7-16
(12:36) 2-M.Ryan right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 12:32 · ARI 15 · Score 7-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 5:21 · ARI 14 · Score 7-20
(5:21) 3-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:19 · ARI 21 · Score 7-26
(:19) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-55-Cha.Jones, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 5:49 · ARI 43 · Score 7-32
(5:49) 26-T.Coleman left end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 5:39 · ARI 15 · Score 7-33
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 11:20 · ARI 5 · Score 7-39
(11:20) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 14-J.Hardy for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 11:14 · ARI 15 · Score 7-40
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 3:19 · ATL 7 · Score 13-40
(3:19) (Shotgun) 7-M.Glennon pass short right to 16-T.Sherfield for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 3:14 · ATL 15 · Score 14-40
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
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.
- Tavian Coleman (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- J. Rosen (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons on 2018-12-16?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals 40-14 in Week 15, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 7, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 0, Atlanta Falcons 16; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 14, Atlanta Falcons 40.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (Q1 8:30) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Jones (Q1 6:21) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Ryan (Q2 12:36) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 0:19) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Coleman (Q3 5:49) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Hardy (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 11:20) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Sherfield (M. Glennon pass) (Q4 3:19) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 0:41, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 5:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 53.7% completion, -8.9% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.21 total passing EPA. J. Rosen (Arizona Cardinals), 40.6% completion, -15.6% CPOE, -0.71 EPA per dropback, -22.80 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?
Tavian Coleman (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.70 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+4.57 EPA): (5:49) 26-T.Coleman left end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 3-10 Now 3-11 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 4-9 Now 5-9 W
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