Falcons 25–17 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2020

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

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 55.3% completion, +4.8% CPOE, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +17.94 total passing EPA. T. Bridgewater (Carolina Panthers), 45.5% completion, +2.5% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.52 total passing EPA.

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

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.94 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-3.77 EPA): (14:53) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left intended for 18-C.Ridley INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Jackson at ATL 40. 26-D.Jackson ran ob at ATL 40 for no gain..

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 25–17 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 16–14 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Matt Ryan
Top passer: Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play: (5:33) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 21-J.Chinn. 21-J.Chinn right end pushed ob at ATL 4…
Game date: 2020-10-29

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 25–17 on 2020-10-29. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +17.94 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	6	10	3	6	0	25
Carolina Panthers	7	7	3	0	0	17

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

+3CAR 3

ATL 29

+3CAR 11

+3ATL 21

CAR 3

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 11:17FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 3
Score
3-0
(11:17) 7-Y.Koo 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 8:19TD
Curtis Samuel
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 12
Score
3-6
(8:19) (Shotgun) 10-C.Samuel up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 8:14XP
Joey Slye
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
3-7
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 2:41FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 18
Score
6-7
(2:41) 7-Y.Koo 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 12:48TD
Curtis Samuel
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 29
Score
6-13
(12:48) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left to 10-C.Samuel for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 12:40XP
Joey Slye
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
6-14
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 8:10TD
Matt Ryan
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 13
Score
12-14
(8:10) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan scrambles right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 8:02XP
Younghoe Koo
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
13-14
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:03FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 18
Score
16-14
(:03) 7-Y.Koo 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 6:27FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 11
Score
19-14
(6:27) 7-Y.Koo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 3:04FG
Joey Slye
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 21
Score
19-17
(3:04) 4-J.Slye 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 11:06TD
TGT. Gurley
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 3
Score
25-17
(11:06) 21-T.Gurley left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +17.94 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
2Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +10.08 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
3Jeremy Chinn · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +4.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.44 EPA/play
4Teddy Bridgewater · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +3.52 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
5Hayden Hurst · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
6Curtis Samuel · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.66 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
7B.J. Hill · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.40 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
8Isaiah Thomas · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 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 (+17.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.47 EPA per play.

Matt Ryan's top snap (-3.77 EPA): (14:53) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left intended for 18-C.Ridley INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Jackson at ATL 40. 26-D.Jackson ran ob at ATL 40 for no gain.

Biggest single play (+4.44 EPA): Jeremy Chinn — (5:33) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 21-J.Chinn. 21-J.Chinn right end pushed ob at ATL 40 for 28 yards (15-B.Powell).

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) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +4.8% CPOE · +0.47 EPA/play · +17.94 total EPA
Teddy Bridgewater (Carolina Panthers) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · +2.5% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.52 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.177	+0.019
Offensive success rate	50.0%	45.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.472	+0.019
Rush EPA/play	-0.083	-0.018
Defensive EPA/play	-0.019	-0.177
Defensive success rate	54.4%	50.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: +0.18 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: +0.02 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, +14.86 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Carolina Panthers: 8 drives, +1.26 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — Curtis Samuel (Q1 8:19)
Carolina Panthers — Curtis Samuel (Teddy Bridgewater pass) (Q2 12:48)
Atlanta Falcons — Matt Ryan (Q2 8:10)
Atlanta Falcons — T. Gurley (Q4 11:06)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q1 11:17)
Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q1 2:41)
Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q2 0:03)
Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q3 6:27)
Carolina Panthers — Joey Slye (Q3 3:04)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–6. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 3 (Q1 11:17) — (11:17) 7-Y.Koo 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 12 (Q1 8:19) — (8:19) (Shotgun) 10-C.Samuel up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 8:14) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 18 (Q1 2:41) — (2:41) 7-Y.Koo 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 29 (Q2 12:48) — (12:48) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left to 10-C.Samuel for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 12:40) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 13 (Q2 8:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan scrambles right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 8:02) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 18 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 7-Y.Koo 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 11 (Q3 6:27) — (6:27) 7-Y.Koo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 21 (Q3 3:04) — (3:04) 4-J.Slye 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 6–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q4 11:06) — (11:06) 21-T.Gurley left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Carolina Panthers (Q2 4:01) — (4:01) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater right end pushed ob at ATL 34 for no gain (54-F.Oluokun). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -3.15]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 5:33) — (5:33) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 21-J.Chinn. 21-J.Chinn right end pushed ob at ATL 40 for 28 yards (15-B.Powell). [WPA +11.6% · EPA +4.44]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 11:36) — (11:36) 28-M.Davis right guard to ATL 43 for -1 yards (97-G.Jarrett; 54-F.Oluokun). [WPA -11.3% · EPA -3.53]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 14:53) — (14:53) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left intended for 18-C.Ridley INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Jackson at ATL 40. 26-D.Jackson ran ob at ATL 40 for no gain. [WPA -11.2% · EPA -3.77]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 4:26) — (4:26) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater sacked at ATL 39 for -2 yards (56-D.Fowler). CAR-5-T.Bridgewater was injured during the play. His return is Probable. PENALTY on ATL-92-C.Harris, Disqualification, 15 [WPA +10.7% · EPA +2.23]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Carolina Panthers (Q3 5:33) — (5:33) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 21-J.Chinn. 21-J.Chinn right end pushed ob at ATL 40 for 28 yards (15-B.Powell). [WPA +11.6% · EPA +4.44]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 14:53) — (14:53) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left intended for 18-C.Ridley INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Jackson at ATL 40. 26-D.Jackson ran ob at ATL 40 for no gain. [WPA -11.2% · EPA -3.77]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 11:36) — (11:36) 28-M.Davis right guard to ATL 43 for -1 yards (97-G.Jarrett; 54-F.Oluokun). [WPA -11.3% · EPA -3.53]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right to 12-D.Moore to ATL 34 for 42 yards (24-A.Terrell). [WPA +7.9% · EPA +3.28]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 11:17 · CAR 3 · Score 3-0
(11:17) 7-Y.Koo 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 8:19 · ATL 12 · Score 3-6
(8:19) (Shotgun) 10-C.Samuel up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 8:14 · ATL 15 · Score 3-7
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 2:41 · CAR 18 · Score 6-7
(2:41) 7-Y.Koo 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 12:48 · ATL 29 · Score 6-13
(12:48) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left to 10-C.Samuel for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 12:40 · ATL 15 · Score 6-14
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 8:10 · CAR 13 · Score 12-14
(8:10) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan scrambles right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 8:02 · CAR 15 · Score 13-14
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · CAR 18 · Score 16-14
(:03) 7-Y.Koo 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 6:27 · CAR 11 · Score 19-14
(6:27) 7-Y.Koo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 3:04 · ATL 21 · Score 19-17
(3:04) 4-J.Slye 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 11:06 · CAR 3 · Score 25-17
(11:06) 21-T.Gurley left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers on 2020-10-29?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 25-17 in Week 8, 2020.

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

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 6, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 10, Carolina Panthers 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 3, Carolina Panthers 3; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 6, Carolina Panthers 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 25, Carolina Panthers 17.

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

Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Samuel (Q1 8:19) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Samuel (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q2 12:48) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Ryan (Q2 8:10) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gurley (Q4 11:06) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q1 11:17, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q1 2:41, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q3 6:27, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Slye (Q3 3:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 55.3% completion, +4.8% CPOE, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +17.94 total passing EPA. Teddy Bridgewater (Carolina Panthers), 45.5% completion, +2.5% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.52 total passing EPA.

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

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.94 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-3.77 EPA): (14:53) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left intended for 18-C.Ridley INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Jackson at ATL 40. 26-D.Jackson ran ob at ATL 40 for no gain..

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 1-6 Now 2-6 W

Carolina Panthers

Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L

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