Panthers 20–40 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2019

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?

K. Allen (Carolina Panthers), 52.8% completion, +1.6% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -6.98 total passing EPA. M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 54.1% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +7.70 total passing EPA.

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

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.70 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+8.05 EPA): (6:45) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN [33-T.Boston]..

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 40–20 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Carolina Panthers 10–13 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Matt Ryan
Top passer: Kyle Allen
Biggest EPA play: (6:45) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN [33-T.B…
Game date: 2019-12-08

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 40–20 on 2019-12-08. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +7.70 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Carolina Panthers	0	10	0	10	0	20
Atlanta Falcons	3	10	17	10	0	40

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers

+3CAR 19

+3ATL 28

+1ATL 15

+3CAR 32

+3ATL 24

CAR 3

+1ATL 15

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 2:51FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 19
Score
0-3
(2:51) 7-Y.Koo 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 14:56FG
Joey Slye
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 28
Score
3-3
(14:56) 4-J.Slye 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:22TD
Calvin Ridley
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
3-9
(5:22) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 18-C.Ridley for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:15XP
Younghoe Koo
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
3-10
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:10TD
Isaiah Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
9-10
(1:10) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short left to 80-I.Thomas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:05XP
Joey Slye
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
10-10
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:02FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 17
Score
10-13
(:02) 7-Y.Koo 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 11:16TD
DFD. Freeman
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 13
Score
10-19
(11:16) 24-D.Freeman right guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 11:08XP
Younghoe Koo
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
10-20
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 6:45TD
Olamide Zaccheaus
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 93
Score
10-26
(6:45) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN [33-T.Boston].
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 6:30XP
Younghoe Koo
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
10-27
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 4:59FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 11
Score
10-30
(4:59) 7-Y.Koo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 11:44FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 32
Score
10-33
(11:44) 7-Y.Koo 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen. Kick hit the right upright and went through.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 7:59FG
Joey Slye
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 24
Score
13-33
(7:59) 4-J.Slye 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 5:12TD
B.J. Hill
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 3
Score
13-39
(5:12) 23-B.Hill right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 5:08XP
Younghoe Koo
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
13-40
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 1:31TD
Kyle Allen
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
19-40
(1:31) (No Huddle) 7-K.Allen left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 1:26XP
Joey Slye
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
20-40
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +7.70 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
2Olamide Zaccheaus · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.59 EPA/play
3Calvin Ridley · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.05 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
4David Moore · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
5B.J. Hill · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +4.37 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
6Christian McCaffrey · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
7Christian McCaffrey · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.95 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
8Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.31 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 (+7.70) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.

Matt Ryan's top snap (+8.05 EPA): (6:45) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN [33-T.Boston].

Quarterback report card

Kyle Allen led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Kyle Allen (Carolina Panthers) · 53 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · +1.6% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.98 total EPA
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · -0.3% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +7.70 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Carolina Panthers	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	-0.105	+0.142
Offensive success rate	52.3%	46.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.132	+0.208
Rush EPA/play	+0.178	+0.110
Defensive EPA/play	-0.142	+0.105
Defensive success rate	53.8%	47.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Carolina Panthers: -0.10 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: +0.14 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, +12.94 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -9.23 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — Calvin Ridley (Matt Ryan pass) (Q2 5:22)
Carolina Panthers — Isaiah Thomas (Kyle Allen pass) (Q2 1:10)
Atlanta Falcons — D. Freeman (Q3 11:16)
Atlanta Falcons — Olamide Zaccheaus (Matt Ryan pass) (Q3 6:45)
Atlanta Falcons — B.J. Hill (Q4 5:12)
Carolina Panthers — Kyle Allen (Q4 1:31)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q1 2:51)
Carolina Panthers — Joey Slye (Q2 14:56)
Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q2 0:02)
Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q3 4:59)
Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q4 11:44)
Carolina Panthers — Joey Slye (Q4 7:59)

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 CAR 19 (Q1 2:51) — (2:51) 7-Y.Koo 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 28 (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) 4-J.Slye 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 15 (Q2 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 18-C.Ridley for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 5:15) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short left to 80-I.Thomas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 1:05) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 17 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 7-Y.Koo 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 17–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 13 (Q3 11:16) — (11:16) 24-D.Freeman right guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 11:08) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 93 (Q3 6:45) — (6:45) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN [33-T.Boston].; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 6:30) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 11 (Q3 4:59) — (4:59) 7-Y.Koo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 32 (Q4 11:44) — (11:44) 7-Y.Koo 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen. Kick hit the right upright and went through.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 24 (Q4 7:59) — (7:59) 4-J.Slye 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q4 5:12) — (5:12) 23-B.Hill right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 5:08) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q4 1:31) — (1:31) (No Huddle) 7-K.Allen left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 1:26) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Carolina Panthers (Q3 13:50) — (13:50) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen sacked at CAR 48 for -9 yards (44-V.Beasley). FUMBLES (44-V.Beasley) [44-V.Beasley], RECOVERED by ATL-96-T.Davison at CAR 46. 96-T.Davison to CAR 46 for no gain (65-D.Daley [WPA -19.2% · EPA -6.27]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 3:42) — (3:42) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass deep right intended for 80-I.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Kazee (59-D.Campbell) at ATL 19. 27-D.Kazee to ATL 49 for 30 yards (22-C.McCaffrey). The Replay Official reviewe [WPA -12.1% · EPA -3.48]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 6:45) — (6:45) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN [33-T.Boston]. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +8.05]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 18-C.Ridley for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +3.10]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 6:45) — (6:45) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones to CAR 18 for 38 yards (24-J.Bradberry). [WPA +8.0% · EPA +2.33]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Atlanta Falcons (Q3 6:45) — (6:45) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN [33-T.Boston]. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +8.05]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 13:50) — (13:50) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen sacked at CAR 48 for -9 yards (44-V.Beasley). FUMBLES (44-V.Beasley) [44-V.Beasley], RECOVERED by ATL-96-T.Davison at CAR 46. 96-T.Davison to CAR 46 for no gain (65-D.Daley [WPA -19.2% · EPA -6.27]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 6:30) — 7-Y.Koo kicks 69 yards from ATL 35 to CAR -4. 14-G.Dortch to CAR 17 for 21 yards (27-D.Kazee). FUMBLES (27-D.Kazee), RECOVERED by ATL-7-Y.Koo at CAR 19. 7-Y.Koo to CAR 16 for 3 yards (32-C.Luke). [WPA -2.9% · EPA -6.23]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 3:42) — (3:42) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass deep right intended for 80-I.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Kazee (59-D.Campbell) at ATL 19. 27-D.Kazee to ATL 49 for 30 yards (22-C.McCaffrey). The Replay Official reviewe [WPA -12.1% · EPA -3.48]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 2:51 · CAR 19 · Score 0-3
(2:51) 7-Y.Koo 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 14:56 · ATL 28 · Score 3-3
(14:56) 4-J.Slye 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 5:22 · CAR 15 · Score 3-9
(5:22) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 18-C.Ridley for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 5:15 · CAR 15 · Score 3-10
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 1:10 · ATL 1 · Score 9-10
(1:10) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short left to 80-I.Thomas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 1:05 · ATL 15 · Score 10-10
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · CAR 17 · Score 10-13
(:02) 7-Y.Koo 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 11:16 · CAR 13 · Score 10-19
(11:16) 24-D.Freeman right guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 11:08 · CAR 15 · Score 10-20
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 6:45 · CAR 93 · Score 10-26
(6:45) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN [33-T.Boston].
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 6:30 · CAR 15 · Score 10-27
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 4:59 · CAR 11 · Score 10-30
(4:59) 7-Y.Koo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 11:44 · CAR 32 · Score 10-33
(11:44) 7-Y.Koo 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen. Kick hit the right upright and went through.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 7:59 · ATL 24 · Score 13-33
(7:59) 4-J.Slye 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 5:12 · CAR 3 · Score 13-39
(5:12) 23-B.Hill right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 5:08 · CAR 15 · Score 13-40
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 1:31 · ATL 1 · Score 19-40
(1:31) (No Huddle) 7-K.Allen left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 1:26 · ATL 15 · Score 20-40
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

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 Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2019-12-08?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 40-20 in Week 14, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 0, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q2: Carolina Panthers 10, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Atlanta Falcons 17; Q4: Carolina Panthers 10, Atlanta Falcons 10; Final: Carolina Panthers 20, Atlanta Falcons 40.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Ridley (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 5:22) Carolina Panthers touchdown — I. Thomas (K. Allen pass) (Q2 1:10) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Freeman (Q3 11:16) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — O. Zaccheaus (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 6:45) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Hill (Q4 5:12) Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Allen (Q4 1:31) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q1 2:51, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Slye (Q2 14:56, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q3 4:59, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q4 11:44, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Slye (Q4 7:59, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Kyle Allen (Carolina Panthers), 52.8% completion, +1.6% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -6.98 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 54.1% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +7.70 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.70 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+8.05 EPA): (6:45) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN [33-T.Boston]..

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 3-9 Now 4-9 W

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