Falcons 38–14 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 9, 2018

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders?

A. Smith (Washington Commanders), 55.6% completion, -1.7% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -3.05 total passing EPA. M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 59.1% completion, -1.6% CPOE, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +22.05 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders?

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.05 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (-5.80 EPA): (1:21) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 18-C.Ridley INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Dunbar at WAS 9. 23-Q.Dunbar pushed ob at WAS 33 for 24 yards (11-J.Jones)..

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 38–14 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 21–7 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Matt Ryan
Top passer: Arian Smith
Biggest EPA play: (1:21) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 18-C.Ridley INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Dunbar at WAS…
Game date: 2018-11-04

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Washington Commanders 38–14 on 2018-11-04. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +22.05 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	7	14	7	10	0	38
Washington Commanders	0	7	7	0	0	14

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

WAS 39

ATL 2

+1ATL 15

WAS 40

WAS 10

ATL 3

+1ATL 15

+3WAS 9

WAS 35

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 9:56TD
TCTavian Coleman
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 39
Score
6-0
(9:56) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 26-T.Coleman for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 9:46XP
GTG. Tavecchio
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
7-0
4-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 9:16TD
Irv Smith Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 12
Score
13-0
(9:16) 25-I.Smith left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 9:10XP
GTG. Tavecchio
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
14-0
4-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 3:15TD
JDJ. Doctson
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
14-6
(3:15) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 18-J.Doctson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 3:10XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
14-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:36TD
Calvin Ridley
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 40
Score
20-7
(:36) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 18-C.Ridley for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:28XP
GTG. Tavecchio
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
21-7
4-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:04TD
TCTavian Coleman
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 10
Score
27-7
(10:04) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 26-T.Coleman for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 9:58XP
GTG. Tavecchio
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
28-7
4-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 2:20TD
KBK. Bibbs
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 3
Score
28-13
(2:20) (Shotgun) 46-K.Bibbs left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 2:15XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
28-14
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 7:13FG
GTG. Tavecchio
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 9
Score
31-14
(7:13) 4-G.Tavecchio 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 3:55TD
Justin Jones
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 35
Score
37-14
(3:55) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 3:45XP
GTG. Tavecchio
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
38-14
4-G.Tavecchio extra point 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 · +22.05 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
2Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.95 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
3Marcus Harris · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +8.26 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
4Tavian Coleman · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.56 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
5M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
6Austin Hooper · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
7Tavian Coleman · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.69 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
8Irv Smith Jr. · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.69 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.27 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 (+22.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.

Matt Ryan's top snap (-5.80 EPA): (1:21) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 18-C.Ridley INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Dunbar at WAS 9. 23-Q.Dunbar pushed ob at WAS 33 for 24 yards (11-J.Jones).

Quarterback report card

Arian Smith led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Arian Smith (Washington Commanders) · 54 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -1.7% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -3.05 total EPA
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 44 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · -1.6% CPOE · +0.50 EPA/play · +22.05 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.346	-0.007
Offensive success rate	54.9%	43.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.501	-0.056
Rush EPA/play	+0.235	-0.056
Defensive EPA/play	+0.007	-0.346
Defensive success rate	57.0%	45.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.35 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: +0.35 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: -0.01 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, +28.37 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 10 drives, -0.60 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — Tavian Coleman (Matt Ryan pass) (Q1 9:56)
Atlanta Falcons — Irv Smith Jr. (Q2 9:16)
Washington Commanders — J. Doctson (Arian Smith pass) (Q2 3:15)
Atlanta Falcons — Calvin Ridley (Matt Ryan pass) (Q2 0:36)
Atlanta Falcons — Tavian Coleman (Matt Ryan pass) (Q3 10:04)
Washington Commanders — K. Bibbs (Q3 2:20)
Atlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass) (Q4 3:55)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — G. Tavecchio (Q4 7:13)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the WAS 39 (Q1 9:56) — (9:56) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 26-T.Coleman for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 9:46) — 4-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the WAS 12 (Q2 9:16) — (9:16) 25-I.Smith left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 9:10) — 4-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q2 3:15) — (3:15) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 18-J.Doctson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 3:10) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the WAS 40 (Q2 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 18-C.Ridley for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 0:28) — 4-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the WAS 10 (Q3 10:04) — (10:04) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 26-T.Coleman for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 9:58) — 4-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q3 2:20) — (2:20) (Shotgun) 46-K.Bibbs left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 2:15) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the WAS 9 (Q4 7:13) — (7:13) 4-G.Tavecchio 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the WAS 35 (Q4 3:55) — (3:55) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 3:45) — 4-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q1 1:21) — (1:21) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 18-C.Ridley INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Dunbar at WAS 9. 23-Q.Dunbar pushed ob at WAS 33 for 24 yards (11-J.Jones). [WPA -11.3% · EPA -5.80]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 10:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 81-A.Hooper to WAS 39 for 23 yards (20-H.Clinton-Dix). [WPA +9.5% · EPA +2.77]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 9:56) — (9:56) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 26-T.Coleman for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.4% · EPA +3.76]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 18-C.Ridley for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +5.20]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu to ATL 41 for 16 yards (40-J.Harvey-Clemons). [WPA +6.9% · EPA +1.61]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Atlanta Falcons (Q1 1:21) — (1:21) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 18-C.Ridley INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Dunbar at WAS 9. 23-Q.Dunbar pushed ob at WAS 33 for 24 yards (11-J.Jones). [WPA -11.3% · EPA -5.80]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 18-C.Ridley for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +5.20]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 9:40) — (9:40) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete deep left to 11-J.Jones (24-J.Norman). PENALTY on WAS-24-J.Norman, Defensive Pass Interference, 47 yards, enforced at ATL 41 - No Play. [WPA +1.2% · EPA +4.62]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:55) — (3:55) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.1% · EPA +4.19]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 9:56 · WAS 39 · Score 6-0
(9:56) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 26-T.Coleman for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 9:46 · WAS 15 · Score 7-0
4-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 9:16 · WAS 12 · Score 13-0
(9:16) 25-I.Smith left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 9:10 · WAS 15 · Score 14-0
4-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 3:15 · ATL 2 · Score 14-6
(3:15) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 18-J.Doctson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 3:10 · ATL 15 · Score 14-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:36 · WAS 40 · Score 20-7
(:36) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 18-C.Ridley for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:28 · WAS 15 · Score 21-7
4-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 10:04 · WAS 10 · Score 27-7
(10:04) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 26-T.Coleman for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 9:58 · WAS 15 · Score 28-7
4-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 2:20 · ATL 3 · Score 28-13
(2:20) (Shotgun) 46-K.Bibbs left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 2:15 · ATL 15 · Score 28-14
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 7:13 · WAS 9 · Score 31-14
(7:13) 4-G.Tavecchio 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 3:55 · WAS 35 · Score 37-14
(3:55) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 3:45 · WAS 15 · Score 38-14
4-G.Tavecchio extra point 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.
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders on 2018-11-04?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Washington Commanders 38-14 in Week 9, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 14, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 10, Washington Commanders 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 38, Washington Commanders 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Coleman (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 9:56) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — I. Smith (Q2 9:16) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Doctson (A. Smith pass) (Q2 3:15) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Ridley (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 0:36) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Coleman (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 10:04) Washington Commanders touchdown — K. Bibbs (Q3 2:20) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 3:55) Atlanta Falcons field goal — G. Tavecchio (Q4 7:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders?

Arian Smith (Washington Commanders), 55.6% completion, -1.7% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -3.05 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 59.1% completion, -1.6% CPOE, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +22.05 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.05 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (-5.80 EPA): (1:21) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 18-C.Ridley INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Dunbar at WAS 9. 23-Q.Dunbar pushed ob at WAS 33 for 24 yards (11-J.Jones)..

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L

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