Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 29–22 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- Tied 10–10 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Justin Jones
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:00) 6-M.Wishnowsky punts 55 yards to ATL 10, Center-86-K.Nelson. 38-K.Barner to ATL 17…
- Game date
- 2019-12-15
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the San Francisco 49ers 29–22 on 2019-12-15. Justin Jones posted a game-high +11.68 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 10 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 10 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
(12:59) (Shotgun) 31-R.Mostert up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
(7:06) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 0. 0-yac
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
(2:41) 7-Y.Koo 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
(:27) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
(5:20) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
(10:12) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 44-K.Juszczyk for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at ATL 1. 1-yac
(5:20) 30-Q.Ollison up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
(1:52) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
(:05) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 11-J.Jones to SF 1 for 4 yards (20-J.Ward). The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 11-J.Jones for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-Y.Koo kicks 34 yards from ATL 35 to SF 31. 19-D.Samuel (didn't try to advance) to SF 15 for -16 yards. Lateral to 13-R.James Jr. to SF 22 for 7 yards. Lateral to 31-R.Mostert to SF 22 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at SF 3, RECOVERED by ATL-17-O.Zaccheaus at SF 0. TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 12:59TD Raheem MostertPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 0-6
(12:59) (Shotgun) 31-R.Mostert up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 12:55XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 7:06TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 5
- Score
- 6-7
(7:06) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 0. 0-yac
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 7:01XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 7-7
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 2:41FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 25
- Score
- 10-7
(2:41) 7-Y.Koo 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:27FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 4
- Score
- 10-10
(:27) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 5:20FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 28
- Score
- 10-13
(5:20) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 10:12TD Kyle JuszczykPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 10-19
(10:12) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 44-K.Juszczyk for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at ATL 1. 1-yac
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 5:20TD Points+6
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 16-19
(5:20) 30-Q.Ollison up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 5:15XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 17-19
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 1:52FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 25
- Score
- 17-22
(1:52) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:05TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 5
- Score
- 23-22
(:05) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 11-J.Jones to SF 1 for 4 yards (20-J.Ward). The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 11-J.Jones for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:02TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 35
- Score
- 29-22
7-Y.Koo kicks 34 yards from ATL 35 to SF 31. 19-D.Samuel (didn't try to advance) to SF 15 for -16 yards. Lateral to 13-R.James Jr. to SF 22 for 7 yards. Lateral to 31-R.Mostert to SF 22 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at SF 3, RECOVERED by ATL-17-O.Zaccheaus at SF 0. TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +11.68 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 2Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +10.72 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 3
Jimmy Garoppolo · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +5.52 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play - 4
George Kittle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.10 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play - 5Kyle Juszczyk · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 6
B.J. Hill · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +0.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play - 7L. Stocker · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 8Qadree Ollison · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +0.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.70 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
Justin Jones — ATL · Receiving
Justin Jones posted the highest total EPA (+11.68) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.
Justin Jones's top snap (+4.16 EPA): (:05) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 11-J.Jones to SF 1 for 4 yards (20-J.Ward). The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to
Biggest single play (+7.03 EPA): Mitch Wishnowsky — (11:00) 6-M.Wishnowsky punts 55 yards to ATL 10, Center-86-K.Nelson. 38-K.Barner to ATL 17 for 7 yards (82-R.Dwelley). FUMBLES (82-R.Dwelley), RECOVERED by SF-44-K.Juszczyk at ATL 15. 44-K.Juszczyk to
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 · 53.2% completion · +0.3% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +10.72 total EPA
- Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · -5.1% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.52 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.103 | +0.007 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 45.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.228 | +0.145 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.203 | -0.203 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.007 | -0.103 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.9% | 51.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.10 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.01 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +8.83 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, +0.60 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — Raheem Mostert
- Atlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Kyle Juszczyk (Jimmy Garoppolo pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Qadree Ollison
- Atlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould
- San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould
- San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q2 12:59) — (12:59) (Shotgun) 31-R.Mostert up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 12:55) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 5 (Q2 7:06) — (7:06) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 0. 0-yac; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 7:01) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SF 25 (Q2 2:41) — (2:41) 7-Y.Koo 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the ATL 4 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the ATL 28 (Q3 5:20) — (5:20) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 19–9. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q4 10:12) — (10:12) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 44-K.Juszczyk for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at ATL 1. 1-yac; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q4 5:20) — (5:20) 30-Q.Ollison up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 5:15) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the ATL 25 (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 5 (Q4 0:05); Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 35 (Q4 0:02).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:02) — 7-Y.Koo kicks 34 yards from ATL 35 to SF 31. 19-D.Samuel (didn't try to advance) to SF 15 for -16 yards. Lateral to 13-R.James Jr. to SF 22 for 7 yards. Lateral to 31-R.Mostert to SF 22 for no gain. F
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 11-J.Jones to SF 1 for 4 yards (20-J.Ward). The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 11:00) — (11:00) 6-M.Wishnowsky punts 55 yards to ATL 10, Center-86-K.Nelson. 38-K.Barner to ATL 17 for 7 yards (82-R.Dwelley). FUMBLES (82-R.Dwelley), RECOVERED by SF-44-K.Juszczyk at ATL 15. 44-K.Juszczyk to
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 11-J.Jones to SF 24 for 25 yards (20-J.Ward). Caught at SF 35. 11-yac
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 0:44) — (:44) 22-M.Breida left tackle to ATL 34 for 4 yards (59-D.Campbell, 97-G.Jarrett). FUMBLES (59-D.Campbell), RECOVERED by ATL-59-D.Campbell at ATL 34. 59-D.Campbell to ATL 34 for no gain (74-J.Staley).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 11:00) — (11:00) 6-M.Wishnowsky punts 55 yards to ATL 10, Center-86-K.Nelson. 38-K.Barner to ATL 17 for 7 yards (82-R.Dwelley). FUMBLES (82-R.Dwelley), RECOVERED by SF-44-K.Juszczyk at ATL 15. 44-K.Juszczyk to
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:02) — 7-Y.Koo kicks 34 yards from ATL 35 to SF 31. 19-D.Samuel (didn't try to advance) to SF 15 for -16 yards. Lateral to 13-R.James Jr. to SF 22 for 7 yards. Lateral to 31-R.Mostert to SF 22 for no gain. F
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 0:44) — (:44) 22-M.Breida left tackle to ATL 34 for 4 yards (59-D.Campbell, 97-G.Jarrett). FUMBLES (59-D.Campbell), RECOVERED by ATL-59-D.Campbell at ATL 34. 59-D.Campbell to ATL 34 for no gain (74-J.Staley).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 11-J.Jones to SF 1 for 4 yards (20-J.Ward). The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 12:59 · ATL 2 · Score 0-6
(12:59) (Shotgun) 31-R.Mostert up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 12:55 · ATL 15 · Score 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 7:06 · SF 5 · Score 6-7
(7:06) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 0. 0-yac - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 7:01 · SF 15 · Score 7-7
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 2:41 · SF 25 · Score 10-7
(2:41) 7-Y.Koo 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 0:27 · ATL 4 · Score 10-10
(:27) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 5:20 · ATL 28 · Score 10-13
(5:20) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 10:12 · ATL 2 · Score 10-19
(10:12) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 44-K.Juszczyk for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at ATL 1. 1-yac - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 5:20 · SF 1 · Score 16-19
(5:20) 30-Q.Ollison up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 5:15 · SF 15 · Score 17-19
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-R.Allen. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 1:52 · ATL 25 · Score 17-22
(1:52) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 0:05 · SF 5 · Score 23-22
(:05) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 11-J.Jones to SF 1 for 4 yards (20-J.Ward). The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 0:02 · ATL 35 · Score 29-22
7-Y.Koo kicks 34 yards from ATL 35 to SF 31. 19-D.Samuel (didn't try to advance) to SF 15 for -16 yards. Lateral to 13-R.James Jr. to SF 22 for 7 yards. Lateral to 31-R.Mostert to SF 22 for no gain. F
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.
- Justin Jones (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jimmy Garoppolo (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers on 2019-12-15?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the San Francisco 49ers 29-22 in Week 15, 2019.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q2: Atlanta Falcons 10, San Francisco 49ers 10; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 19, San Francisco 49ers 9; Final: Atlanta Falcons 29, San Francisco 49ers 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — R. Mostert (Q2 12:59) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 7:06) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — K. Juszczyk (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q4 10:12) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — Q. Ollison (Q4 5:20) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 0:05) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — Y. Koo (Q4 0:02) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 2:41, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q2 0:27, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q3 5:20, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q4 1:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 53.2% completion, +0.3% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +10.72 total passing EPA. Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers), 57.9% completion, -5.1% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.52 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers?
Justin Jones (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.68 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 20 snaps. Their top snap (+4.16 EPA): (:05) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 11-J.Jones to SF 1 for 4 yards (20-J.Ward). The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED..
Was Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Atlanta Falcons won 29-22 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 4-9 Now 5-9 W
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 11-2 Now 11-3 L
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