Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 23–20 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Giants 3–10 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matt Ryan
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:46) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 87-S.Shepard to ATL 10 for 53 yards (21-D…
- Game date
- 2018-10-22
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New York Giants 23–20 on 2018-10-22. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +14.95 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 3 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants
(5:00) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 17-M.Hall for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(:54) 2-A.Rosas 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(:08) 4-G.Tavecchio 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(3:55) 2-A.Rosas 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(15:00) 4-G.Tavecchio 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(7:55) 26-T.Coleman right tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(4:52) 26-S.Barkley right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
(2:00) 4-G.Tavecchio 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(:09) (No Huddle) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 13-O.Beckham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-S.Barkley rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:00TD Mike Hall Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 47
- Score
- 0-6
(5:00) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 17-M.Hall for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:51XP GTG. TavecchioPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 0-7
4-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:54FG ARA. RosasPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 13
- Score
- 3-7
(:54) 2-A.Rosas 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:08FG GTG. TavecchioPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 22
- Score
- 3-10
(:08) 4-G.Tavecchio 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 3:55FG ARA. RosasPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 18
- Score
- 6-10
(3:55) 2-A.Rosas 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 15:00FG GTG. TavecchioPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 32
- Score
- 6-13
(15:00) 4-G.Tavecchio 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 7:55TD TCTavian ColemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 30
- Score
- 6-19
(7:55) 26-T.Coleman right tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 7:47XP GTG. TavecchioPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 6-20
4-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 4:52TD Saquon BarkleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 12-20
(4:52) 26-S.Barkley right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 2:00FG GTG. TavecchioPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 38
- Score
- 12-23
(2:00) 4-G.Tavecchio 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 0:09TD Odell Beckham Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 18-23
(:09) (No Huddle) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 13-O.Beckham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 0:05Safety Saquon BarkleyPoints+2
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 20-23
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-S.Barkley rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +14.95 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 2Odell Beckham Jr. · New York Giants · Receiving · +12.10 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 3E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +11.89 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 4
Sterling Shepard · New York Giants · Receiving · +9.99 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play - 5Mike Hall Jr. · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 6
Austin Hooper · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play - 7
Irv Smith Jr. · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play - 8M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.43 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 (+14.95) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
Matt Ryan's top snap (-4.82 EPA): (5:48) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete deep right to 11-J.Jones (20-J.Jenkins). New York Giants challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones to NYG 14 for 18 yards (20
Biggest single play (+4.93 EPA): E. Manning — (13:46) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 87-S.Shepard to ATL 10 for 53 yards (21-D.Trufant). Penalty on ATL-23-R.Alford, Defensive Holding, declined.
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) · 45 dropbacks · 68.9% completion · +16.9% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +14.95 total EPA
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 44 dropbacks · 61.4% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +11.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.094 | +0.135 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.7% | 43.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.270 | +0.332 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.182 | -0.153 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.135 | -0.094 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.6% | 60.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Giants +0.09, Atlanta Falcons +0.14) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.09 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.14 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +11.24 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 10 drives, +7.33 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — Mike Hall Jr. (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Tavian Coleman
- New York Giants — Saquon Barkley
- New York Giants — Odell Beckham Jr. (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — A. Rosas
- Atlanta Falcons — G. Tavecchio
- New York Giants — A. Rosas
- Atlanta Falcons — G. Tavecchio
- Atlanta Falcons — G. Tavecchio
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYG 47 (Q2 5:00) — (5:00) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 17-M.Hall for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 4:51) — 4-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the ATL 13 (Q2 0:54) — (:54) 2-A.Rosas 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NYG 22 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 4-G.Tavecchio 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the ATL 18 (Q3 3:55) — (3:55) 2-A.Rosas 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–13. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NYG 32 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 4-G.Tavecchio 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYG 30 (Q4 7:55) — (7:55) 26-T.Coleman right tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 7:47) — 4-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; New York Giants found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q4 4:52); Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NYG 38 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 4-G.Tavecchio 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; New York Giants found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q4 0:09) — (:09) (No Huddle) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 13-O.Beckham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q4 0:05) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-S.Barkley rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q3 13:46) — (13:46) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 87-S.Shepard to ATL 10 for 53 yards (21-D.Trufant). Penalty on ATL-23-R.Alford, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 5:00) — (5:00) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 17-M.Hall for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 11:44) — (11:44) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete short right to 82-S.Simonson (27-D.Kazee) [54-F.Oluokun].
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 5:48) — (5:48) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete deep right to 11-J.Jones (20-J.Jenkins). New York Giants challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones to NYG
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete deep right to 11-J.Jones. PENALTY on NYG-31-M.Thomas, Defensive Pass Interference, 38 yards, enforced at ATL 40 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q3 13:46) — (13:46) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 87-S.Shepard to ATL 10 for 53 yards (21-D.Trufant). Penalty on ATL-23-R.Alford, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 5:48) — (5:48) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete deep right to 11-J.Jones (20-J.Jenkins). New York Giants challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones to NYG
- New York Giants (Q3 11:44) — (11:44) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete short right to 82-S.Simonson (27-D.Kazee) [54-F.Oluokun].
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 5:00) — (5:00) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 17-M.Hall for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 5:00 · NYG 47 · Score 0-6
(5:00) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 17-M.Hall for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 4:51 · NYG 15 · Score 0-7
4-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:54 · ATL 13 · Score 3-7
(:54) 2-A.Rosas 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · NYG 22 · Score 3-10
(:08) 4-G.Tavecchio 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 3:55 · ATL 18 · Score 6-10
(3:55) 2-A.Rosas 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · NYG 32 · Score 6-13
(15:00) 4-G.Tavecchio 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 7:55 · NYG 30 · Score 6-19
(7:55) 26-T.Coleman right tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 7:47 · NYG 15 · Score 6-20
4-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 4:52 · ATL 2 · Score 12-20
(4:52) 26-S.Barkley right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · NYG 38 · Score 12-23
(2:00) 4-G.Tavecchio 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 0:09 · ATL 1 · Score 18-23
(:09) (No Huddle) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 13-O.Beckham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q4 0:05 · ATL 2 · Score 20-23
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-S.Barkley rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons on 2018-10-22?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New York Giants 23-20 in Week 7, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q2: New York Giants 3, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: New York Giants 3, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: New York Giants 14, Atlanta Falcons 13; Final: New York Giants 20, Atlanta Falcons 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Hall (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 5:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Coleman (Q4 7:55) New York Giants touchdown — S. Barkley (Q4 4:52) New York Giants touchdown — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q4 0:09) New York Giants field goal — A. Rosas (Q2 0:54, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — G. Tavecchio (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — A. Rosas (Q3 3:55, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — G. Tavecchio (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — G. Tavecchio (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 68.9% completion, +16.9% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +14.95 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 61.4% completion, +7.5% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +11.89 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.95 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (-4.82 EPA): (5:48) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete deep right to 11-J.Jones (20-J.Jenkins). New York Giants challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 2-M.Ryan pass deep right .
Was New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Atlanta Falcons won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
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