Eagles 32–6 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2021

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons?

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 47.7% completion, -9.3% CPOE, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -16.79 total passing EPA. J. Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles), 67.5% completion, +11.6% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +11.84 total passing EPA.

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

J. Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.84 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.54 EPA): (:09) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 88-D.Goedert for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on t.

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Winner: Philadelphia Eagles
Final score: Philadelphia Eagles 32–6 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Philadelphia Eagles 15–6 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jalen Hurts
Top passer: Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play: (7:03) (Shotgun) 14-K.Gainwell right guard to ATL 19 for 1 yard (45-D.Jones; 54-F.Oluokun)…
Game date: 2021-09-12

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Atlanta Falcons 32–6 on 2021-09-12. Jalen Hurts posted a game-high +11.84 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Philadelphia Eagles	7	8	7	17	0	32
Atlanta Falcons	3	3	0	0	0	6

Scoring Map

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

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

+3PHI 3

+3PHI 9

ATL 9

+2ATL 1

ATL 8

ATL 23

ATL 31

+3ATL 25

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 10:02FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
PHI 3
Score
0-3
(10:02) 7-Y.Koo 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-C.Nizialek.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 6:23TD
Donovan Smith
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 18
Score
6-3
(6:23) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep left to 6-D.Smith for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 6:17XP
Jordan Elliott
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
7-3
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 14:56FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
PHI 9
Score
7-6
(14:56) 7-Y.Koo 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-C.Nizialek.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 0:09TD
Dallas Goedert
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 9
Score
13-6
(:09) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 88-D.Goedert for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 0:02Safety
Miles Sanders
Points+2
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
15-6
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-M.Sanders rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 1:29TD
Kenneth Gainwell
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 8
Score
21-6
(1:29) (Shotgun) 14-K.Gainwell left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 1:25XP
Jordan Elliott
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
22-6
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 4:29TD
Jalen Reagor
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 23
Score
28-6
(4:29) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short left to 18-J.Reagor for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-F.Oluokun].
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 4:20XP
Jordan Elliott
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
29-6
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 3:13TD
Kenneth Gainwell
Points+7
Yard line
ATL 31
Score
29-6
(3:13) 14-K.Gainwell left tackle to ATL 32 for -1 yards (39-T.Green; 96-T.Davison).
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 1:15FG
Jordan Elliott
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 25
Score
32-6
(1:15) 4-J.Elliott 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jalen Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +11.84 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
2Donovan Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.00 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
3Dallas Goedert · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
4Cordarrelle Patterson · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +4.00 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
5Jalen Reagor · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
6Jalen Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +3.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
7Zach Ertz · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
8Quez Watkins · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.64 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

Jalen Hurts — PHI · Passing

Jalen Hurts posted the highest total EPA (+11.84) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.

Jalen Hurts's top snap (+3.54 EPA): (:09) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 88-D.Goedert for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

Biggest single play (-3.74 EPA): Kenneth Gainwell — (7:03) (Shotgun) 14-K.Gainwell right guard to ATL 19 for 1 yard (45-D.Jones; 54-F.Oluokun).

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) · 44 dropbacks · 47.7% completion · -9.3% CPOE · -0.38 EPA/play · -16.79 total EPA
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) · 40 dropbacks · 67.5% completion · +11.6% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +11.84 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Philadelphia Eagles	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	+0.094	-0.235
Offensive success rate	52.3%	33.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.296	-0.382
Rush EPA/play	-0.028	-0.107
Defensive EPA/play	+0.235	-0.094
Defensive success rate	66.3%	47.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Philadelphia Eagles: +0.09 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: -0.23 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -21.60 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, +8.28 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Philadelphia Eagles — Donovan Smith (Jalen Hurts pass) (Q1 6:23)
Philadelphia Eagles — Dallas Goedert (Jalen Hurts pass) (Q2 0:09)
Philadelphia Eagles — Kenneth Gainwell (Q3 1:29)
Philadelphia Eagles — Jalen Reagor (Jalen Hurts pass) (Q4 4:29)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q1 10:02)
Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q2 14:56)
Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q4 1:15)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the PHI 3 (Q1 10:02) — (10:02) 7-Y.Koo 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-C.Nizialek.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 18 (Q1 6:23) — (6:23) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep left to 6-D.Smith for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 6:17) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 8–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the PHI 9 (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) 7-Y.Koo 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-C.Nizialek.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 9 (Q2 0:09); Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the ATL 1 (Q2 0:02) — (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-M.Sanders rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 8 (Q3 1:29) — (1:29) (Shotgun) 14-K.Gainwell left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 1:25) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 17–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 23 (Q4 4:29) — (4:29) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short left to 18-J.Reagor for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-F.Oluokun].; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 4:20) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 31 (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) 14-K.Gainwell left tackle to ATL 32 for -1 yards (39-T.Green; 96-T.Davison).; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ATL 25 (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) 4-J.Elliott 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 12:55) — (12:55) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass incomplete deep right. [WPA -11.6% · EPA -3.29]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 7:03) — (7:03) (Shotgun) 14-K.Gainwell right guard to ATL 19 for 1 yard (45-D.Jones; 54-F.Oluokun). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -3.74]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 13:08) — (13:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 18-C.Ridley pushed ob at PHI 31 for 11 yards (28-A.Harris). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +1.93]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 6:23) — (6:23) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep left to 6-D.Smith for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +2.88]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 2:30) — (2:30) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 8-K.Pitts to PHI 23 for 1 yard (50-E.Wilson; 57-T.Edwards). [WPA +7.8% · EPA +1.46]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 7:03) — (7:03) (Shotgun) 14-K.Gainwell right guard to ATL 19 for 1 yard (45-D.Jones; 54-F.Oluokun). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -3.74]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 5:45) — (5:45) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 22 for -10 yards (97-J.Hargrave). [WPA -1.1% · EPA -3.60]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 88-D.Goedert for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. [WPA +7.6% · EPA +3.54]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 4:29) — (4:29) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short left to 18-J.Reagor for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-F.Oluokun]. [WPA +0.2% · EPA +3.38]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 10:02 · PHI 3 · Score 0-3
(10:02) 7-Y.Koo 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-C.Nizialek.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 6:23 · ATL 18 · Score 6-3
(6:23) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep left to 6-D.Smith for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 6:17 · ATL 15 · Score 7-3
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 14:56 · PHI 9 · Score 7-6
(14:56) 7-Y.Koo 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-C.Nizialek.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 0:09 · ATL 9 · Score 13-6
(:09) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 88-D.Goedert for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q2 0:02 · ATL 1 · Score 15-6
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-M.Sanders rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 1:29 · ATL 8 · Score 21-6
(1:29) (Shotgun) 14-K.Gainwell left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 1:25 · ATL 15 · Score 22-6
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 4:29 · ATL 23 · Score 28-6
(4:29) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short left to 18-J.Reagor for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-F.Oluokun].
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 4:20 · ATL 15 · Score 29-6
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+7) — Q4 3:13 · ATL 31 · Score 29-6
(3:13) 14-K.Gainwell left tackle to ATL 32 for -1 yards (39-T.Green; 96-T.Davison).
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 1:15 · ATL 25 · Score 32-6
(1:15) 4-J.Elliott 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.

Key takeaways

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

Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Matt Ryan (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Jalen Hurts (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons on 2021-09-12?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Atlanta Falcons 32-6 in Week 1, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 8, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 17, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 32, Atlanta Falcons 6.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons?

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Smith (J. Hurts pass) (Q1 6:23) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Goedert (J. Hurts pass) (Q2 0:09) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — K. Gainwell (Q3 1:29) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Reagor (J. Hurts pass) (Q4 4:29) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q1 10:02, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 14:56, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q4 1:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 47.7% completion, -9.3% CPOE, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -16.79 total passing EPA. Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles), 67.5% completion, +11.6% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +11.84 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons?

Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.84 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.54 EPA): (:09) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 88-D.Goedert for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on t.

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Now 1-0 W

Atlanta Falcons

Now 0-1 L

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