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NFL · Week 4 · October 5, 2020 · 12 min read

Atlanta Falcons vs. Green Bay Packers: 2020 Week 4 Recap

Packers defeat Falcons 30–16 in Week 4

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 16–30 Week 4 finish.

Atlanta Falcons 16 0–4
Final 16–30
Green Bay Packers 30 4–0 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
16–30
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 3–20 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
Matt Ryan
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
October 5, 2020

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • Matt Ryan
    Matt Ryan 28/47 · 259 YDS +7.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Olamide Zaccheaus
    Olamide Zaccheaus 8 REC · 86 YDS +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Justin Jones
    Justin Jones 4 REC · 32 YDS +4.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 27/38 · 320 YDS · 4 TD +25.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Robert Tonyan
    Robert Tonyan 6 REC · 98 YDS · 3 TD +12.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Joshua Williams
    Joshua Williams 8 REC · 95 YDS +5.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 30–16 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 3–20 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play
(2:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-R.Tonyan for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2020-10-05

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Atlanta Falcons 30–16 on 2020-10-05. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +25.63 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Atlanta Falcons0367016
Green Bay Packers71373030

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 10:05TD
    Andre Jones Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 6
    Score
    0-6

    (10:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 10:01XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    0-7

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

  3. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 7:41FG
    EFE. Fry

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 5
    Score
    3-7

    (7:41) 1-E.Fry 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 2:34TD
    Robert Tonyan

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 19
    Score
    3-13

    (2:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-R.Tonyan for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:50TD
    Robert Tonyan

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 8
    Score
    3-19

    (:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-R.Tonyan for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:46XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    3-20

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

  7. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 7:25TD
    TGT. Gurley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 5
    Score
    9-20

    (7:25) 21-T.Gurley left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 5:24TD
    Robert Tonyan

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 21
    Score
    9-26

    (5:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-R.Tonyan for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-35-J.Carter, Defensive Holding, declined.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 5:18XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    9-27

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

  10. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 12:58TD
    TGT. Gurley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 3
    Score
    15-27

    (12:58) (Shotgun) 21-T.Gurley left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 12:52XP
    EFE. Fry

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    16-27

    1-E.Fry extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 6:00FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 30
    Score
    16-30

    (6:00) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +25.63 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  2. 2Robert TonyanRobert Tonyan · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +12.23 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
  3. 3Matt RyanMatt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +7.42 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  4. 4Olamide ZaccheausOlamide Zaccheaus · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.45 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  5. 5Joshua WilliamsJoshua Williams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.33 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  6. 6Justin JonesJustin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.34 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
  7. 7Marquez Valdes-ScantlingMarquez Valdes-Scantling · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  8. 8Malik TaylorMalik Taylor · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.81 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Aaron Rodgers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+25.63) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+4.17 EPA): (2:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-R.Tonyan for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 RyanMatt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 47 dropbacks · 59.6% completion · +6.7% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +7.42 total EPA
  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 38 dropbacks · 71.1% completion · +17.2% CPOE · +0.67 EPA/play · +25.63 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatAtlanta FalconsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play+0.039+0.237
Offensive success rate45.9%52.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.158+0.674
Rush EPA/play-0.025-0.374
Defensive EPA/play-0.237-0.039
Defensive success rate47.3%54.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Atlanta Falcons: +0.04 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.24 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, +3.30 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 9 drives, +17.53 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Andre Jones Jr.Green Bay Packers — Andre Jones Jr. (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 10:05)
  • Robert TonyanGreen Bay Packers — Robert Tonyan (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 2:34)
  • Robert TonyanGreen Bay Packers — Robert Tonyan (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 0:50)
  • Atlanta Falcons — T. Gurley (Q3 7:25)
  • Robert TonyanGreen Bay Packers — Robert Tonyan (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 5:24)
  • Atlanta Falcons — T. Gurley (Q4 12:58)

Field goals

  • Atlanta Falcons — E. Fry (Q2 7:41)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 6:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 6 (Q1 10:05) — (10:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 10:01) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the GB 5 (Q2 7:41) — (7:41) 1-E.Fry 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 19 (Q2 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-R.Tonyan for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 8 (Q2 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-R.Tonyan for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 0:46) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–6. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q3 7:25) — (7:25) 21-T.Gurley left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 21 (Q3 5:24); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 5:18) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q4 12:58) — (12:58) (Shotgun) 21-T.Gurley left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 12:52) — 1-E.Fry extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ATL 30 (Q4 6:00) — (6:00) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 12:30) — (12:30) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 11-J.Jones to GB 19 for 19 yards (25-W.Redmond; 23-J.Alexander) [31-A.Amos]. [WPA +9.5% · EPA +4.17]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 9:47) — (9:47) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan scrambles right tackle to GB 5 for 6 yards (31-A.Amos). [WPA +7.6% · EPA +2.64]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 5:18) — (5:18) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling to ATL 33 for 14 yards (20-K.Sheffield). [WPA +6.3% · EPA +2.01]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 13:28) — (13:28) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-R.Tonyan to ATL 46 for 27 yards (32-J.Hawkins; 27-D.Kazee). [WPA +5.7% · EPA +2.23]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 3:19) — (3:19) (Shotgun) 30-J.Williams up the middle to ATL 1 for no gain (45-D.Jones). [WPA -5.7% · EPA -4.00]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-R.Tonyan for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.5% · EPA +4.17]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 12:30) — (12:30) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 11-J.Jones to GB 19 for 19 yards (25-W.Redmond; 23-J.Alexander) [31-A.Amos]. [WPA +9.5% · EPA +4.17]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 3:19) — (3:19) (Shotgun) 30-J.Williams up the middle to ATL 1 for no gain (45-D.Jones). [WPA -5.7% · EPA -4.00]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q3 1:15) — (1:15) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete deep right to 18-C.Ridley [55-Z.Smith]. Penalty on GB-37-J.Jackson, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. PENALTY on GB-55-Z.Smith, Roughing the Passer, 15 y [WPA +1.5% · EPA +3.65]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 10:05 · ATL 6 · Score 0-6
    (10:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 10:01 · ATL 15 · Score 0-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  3. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 7:41 · GB 5 · Score 3-7
    (7:41) 1-E.Fry 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
  4. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 2:34 · ATL 19 · Score 3-13
    (2:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-R.Tonyan for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 0:50 · ATL 8 · Score 3-19
    (:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-R.Tonyan for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 0:46 · ATL 15 · Score 3-20
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  7. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 7:25 · GB 5 · Score 9-20
    (7:25) 21-T.Gurley left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 5:24 · ATL 21 · Score 9-26
    (5:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-R.Tonyan for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-35-J.Carter, Defensive Holding, declined.
  9. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 5:18 · ATL 15 · Score 9-27
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  10. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 12:58 · GB 3 · Score 15-27
    (12:58) (Shotgun) 21-T.Gurley left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 12:52 · GB 15 · Score 16-27
    1-E.Fry extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
  12. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 6:00 · ATL 30 · Score 16-30
    (6:00) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

Key takeaways

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

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers on 2020-10-05?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-16 in Week 4, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 3, Green Bay Packers 13; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 6, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 7, Green Bay Packers 3; Final: Atlanta Falcons 16, Green Bay Packers 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 10:05) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Tonyan (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 2:34) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Tonyan (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 0:50) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gurley (Q3 7:25) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Tonyan (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 5:24) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gurley (Q4 12:58) Atlanta Falcons field goal — E. Fry (Q2 7:41, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 6:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 59.6% completion, +6.7% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +7.42 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 71.1% completion, +17.2% CPOE, +0.67 EPA per dropback, +25.63 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.63 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+4.17 EPA): (2:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-R.Tonyan for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W