Falcons 24–27 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2019

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts?

J. Brissett (Indianapolis Colts), 65.1% completion, +6.7% CPOE, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +22.51 total passing EPA. M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 74.4% completion, +20.7% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +19.25 total passing EPA.

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

J. Brissett (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.51 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+2.98 EPA): (:13) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 27–24 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 3–27 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jacoby Brissett
Top passer: Jacoby Brissett
Biggest EPA play: (14:18) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 80-L.Stocker INTERCEPTED by 26-C.…
Game date: 2019-09-22

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Atlanta Falcons 27–24 on 2019-09-22. Jacoby Brissett posted a game-high +22.51 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	0	3	7	14	0	24
Indianapolis Colts	10	17	0	7	0	27

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

+3ATL 31

IND 35

IND 2

IND 10

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 9:36FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 31
Score
0-3
(9:36) 4-A.Vinatieri 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 1:31TD
Zach Pascal
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 18
Score
0-9
(1:31) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep right to 14-Z.Pascal for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 1:25XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
0-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 5:54FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 3
Score
0-13
(5:54) 4-A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 2:24FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
IND 16
Score
3-13
(2:24) 3-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-M.Wile.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:13TD
THT. Hilton
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 4
Score
3-19
(:13) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:09XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
3-20
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:09TD
Rigoberto Sanchez
Points+7
Yard line
IND 35
Score
3-20
8-R.Sanchez kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to end zone, Touchback.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:37TD
Austin Hooper
Points+6
Yard line
IND 13
Score
9-20
(10:37) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 81-A.Hooper for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:30XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
10-20
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-M.Wile.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 13:56TD
Austin Hooper
Points+6
Yard line
IND 2
Score
16-20
(13:56) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 81-A.Hooper for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-A.Muhammad].
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 13:51XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
17-20
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-M.Wile.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 8:47TD
Marlon Mack
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 4
Score
17-26
(8:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-M.Mack right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 8:40XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
17-27
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:17TD
Justin Jones
Points+6
Yard line
IND 10
Score
23-27
(4:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:11XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
24-27
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-M.Wile.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jacoby Brissett · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +22.51 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
2Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +19.25 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
3Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +12.53 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
4M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.96 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
5Austin Hooper · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.87 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
6T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.65 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
7Zach Pascal · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
8E. Ebron · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.90 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

Jacoby Brissett — IND · Passing

Jacoby Brissett posted the highest total EPA (+22.51) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.

Jacoby Brissett's top snap (+2.98 EPA): (:13) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-4.31 EPA): Matt Ryan — (14:18) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 80-L.Stocker INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Geathers at IND 3. 26-C.Geathers to IND 3 for no gain (80-L.Stocker).

Quarterback report card

Jacoby Brissett led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jacoby Brissett (Indianapolis Colts) · 43 dropbacks · 65.1% completion · +6.7% CPOE · +0.52 EPA/play · +22.51 total EPA
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 39 dropbacks · 74.4% completion · +20.7% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +19.25 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	+0.240	+0.237
Offensive success rate	50.0%	54.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.494	+0.523
Rush EPA/play	-0.069	-0.205
Defensive EPA/play	-0.237	-0.240
Defensive success rate	45.1%	50.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Atlanta Falcons +0.24, Indianapolis Colts +0.24) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: +0.24 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: +0.24 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 7 drives, +17.73 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 7 drives, +19.40 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — Zach Pascal (Jacoby Brissett pass) (Q1 1:31)
Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (Jacoby Brissett pass) (Q2 0:13)
Atlanta Falcons — Austin Hooper (Matt Ryan pass) (Q3 10:37)
Atlanta Falcons — Austin Hooper (Matt Ryan pass) (Q4 13:56)
Indianapolis Colts — Marlon Mack (Q4 8:47)
Atlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass) (Q4 4:17)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q1 9:36)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 5:54)
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q2 2:24)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the ATL 31 (Q1 9:36) — (9:36) 4-A.Vinatieri 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the ATL 18 (Q1 1:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep right to 14-Z.Pascal for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 1:25) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 17–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the ATL 3 (Q2 5:54) — (5:54) 4-A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the IND 16 (Q2 2:24) — (2:24) 3-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-M.Wile.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 0:09) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 35 (Q2 0:09) — 8-R.Sanchez kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to end zone, Touchback..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the IND 13 (Q3 10:37) — (10:37) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 81-A.Hooper for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 10:30) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-M.Wile..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q4 13:56) — (13:56) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 81-A.Hooper for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-A.Muhammad].; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 13:51) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-M.Wile.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q4 8:47) — (8:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-M.Mack right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 8:40) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the IND 10 (Q4 4:17) — (4:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 4:11) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-M.Wile..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:39) — (10:39) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass incomplete short right to 14-Z.Pascal. PENALTY on ATL-27-D.Kazee, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at IND 47 - No Play. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +1.60]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 4:17) — (4:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +2.28]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 1:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep right to 14-Z.Pascal for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +1.97]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 6:25) — (6:25) (Shotgun) 25-I.Smith left end to IND 34 for 2 yards (29-M.Hooker). PENALTY on ATL-77-J.Carpenter, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at IND 36 - No Play. [WPA -6.6% · EPA -1.65]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 12:46) — (12:46) 7-J.Brissett pass deep left to 85-E.Ebron pushed ob at ATL 48 for 30 yards (36-K.Ishmael). [WPA +6.4% · EPA +2.09]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Atlanta Falcons (Q2 14:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 80-L.Stocker INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Geathers at IND 3. 26-C.Geathers to IND 3 for no gain (80-L.Stocker). [WPA -3.8% · EPA -4.31]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 4:52) — (4:52) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 11-J.Jones to IND 44 for 21 yards (34-R.Ya-Sin). [WPA +6.0% · EPA +3.08]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.4% · EPA +2.98]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:37) — (:37) 7-J.Brissett kneels to ATL 18 for -1 yards. [EPA -2.88]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 9:36 · ATL 31 · Score 0-3
(9:36) 4-A.Vinatieri 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 1:31 · ATL 18 · Score 0-9
(1:31) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep right to 14-Z.Pascal for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 1:25 · ATL 15 · Score 0-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 5:54 · ATL 3 · Score 0-13
(5:54) 4-A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 2:24 · IND 16 · Score 3-13
(2:24) 3-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-M.Wile.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:13 · ATL 4 · Score 3-19
(:13) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:09 · ATL 15 · Score 3-20
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+7) — Q2 0:09 · IND 35 · Score 3-20
8-R.Sanchez kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 10:37 · IND 13 · Score 9-20
(10:37) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 81-A.Hooper for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 10:30 · IND 15 · Score 10-20
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-M.Wile.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 13:56 · IND 2 · Score 16-20
(13:56) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 81-A.Hooper for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-A.Muhammad].
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 13:51 · IND 15 · Score 17-20
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-M.Wile.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 8:47 · ATL 4 · Score 17-26
(8:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-M.Mack right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 8:40 · ATL 15 · Score 17-27
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 4:17 · IND 10 · Score 23-27
(4:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 4:11 · IND 15 · Score 24-27
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-M.Wile.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Jacoby Brissett (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jacoby Brissett (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts on 2019-09-22?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Atlanta Falcons 27-24 in Week 3, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 3, Indianapolis Colts 17; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 14, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: Atlanta Falcons 24, Indianapolis Colts 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — Z. Pascal (J. Brissett pass) (Q1 1:31) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (J. Brissett pass) (Q2 0:13) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Hooper (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 10:37) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Hooper (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 13:56) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Mack (Q4 8:47) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 4:17) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 9:36, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 5:54, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 2:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts?

Jacoby Brissett (Indianapolis Colts), 65.1% completion, +6.7% CPOE, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +22.51 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 74.4% completion, +20.7% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +19.25 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts?

Jacoby Brissett (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.51 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+2.98 EPA): (:13) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Indianapolis Colts won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

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Indianapolis Colts

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