Falcons 13–31 49ers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2021

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers?

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 47.5% completion, +3.5% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.01 total passing EPA. J. Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers), 75.0% completion, +11.8% CPOE, +0.58 EPA per dropback, +13.81 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers?

J. Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.81 total EPA on Passing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+1.74 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass incomplete short left to 11-B.Aiyuk [97-G.Jarrett]. PENALTY on ATL-22-F.Moreau, Defensive Pass Interference, 14 yards, enforced at ATL 42 - No .

Quick answer

Winner: San Francisco 49ers
Final score: San Francisco 49ers 31–13 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 10–17 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jimmy Garoppolo
Top passer: Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play: 7-Y.Koo kicks 64 yards from ATL 35 to SF 1. 23-J.Hasty to SF 16 for 15 yards (30-Q.Ollison…
Game date: 2021-12-19

Game summary

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 31–13 on 2021-12-19. Jimmy Garoppolo posted a game-high +13.81 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	—	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	3	7	3	0	0	13
San Francisco 49ers	3	14	14	0	0	31

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

+3SF 30

SF 20

+1SF 15

+3SF 4

SFSan Francisco 49ers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 7:17FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
SF 30
Score
3-0
(7:17) 7-Y.Koo 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 1:25FG
RGR. Gould
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 12
Score
3-3
(1:25) 9-R.Gould 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 9:19TD
Kyle Juszczyk
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 6
Score
3-9
(9:19) 44-K.Juszczyk up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 9:14XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
3-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:06TD
Russell Gage Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
SF 20
Score
9-10
(4:06) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 14-R.Gage for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-20-A.Thomas, Defensive Holding, declined.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:00XP
Younghoe Koo
Points+1
Yard line
SF 15
Score
10-10
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:39TD
Deebo Samuel Sr.
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 10
Score
10-16
(:39) 19-D.Samuel left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:33XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
10-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 11:15TD
Johnny Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 5
Score
10-23
(11:15) 22-J.Wilson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 11:11XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
10-24
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 6:32FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
SF 4
Score
13-24
(6:32) 7-Y.Koo 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 1:20TD
Jauan Jennings
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 4
Score
13-30
(1:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 15-J.Jennings for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 1:17XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
13-31
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jimmy Garoppolo · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +13.81 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
2George Kittle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +6.96 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
3Russell Gage Jr. · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.38 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
4Olamide Zaccheaus · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
5Jauan Jennings · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
6Deebo Samuel Sr. · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
7Deebo Samuel Sr. · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
8Brandon Aiyuk · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.98 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

Jimmy Garoppolo — SF · Passing

Jimmy Garoppolo posted the highest total EPA (+13.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.

Jimmy Garoppolo's top snap (+1.74 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass incomplete short left to 11-B.Aiyuk [97-G.Jarrett]. PENALTY on ATL-22-F.Moreau, Defensive Pass Interference, 14 yards, enforced at ATL 42 - No Play.

Biggest single play (-6.47 EPA): Younghoe Koo — 7-Y.Koo kicks 64 yards from ATL 35 to SF 1. 23-J.Hasty to SF 16 for 15 yards (30-Q.Ollison). FUMBLES (30-Q.Ollison), RECOVERED by ATL-27-R.Grant at SF 14. 27-R.Grant to SF 12 for 2 yards (13-R.Cracraf

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) · 40 dropbacks · 47.5% completion · +3.5% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.01 total EPA
Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) · 24 dropbacks · 75.0% completion · +11.8% CPOE · +0.58 EPA/play · +13.81 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	San Francisco 49ers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.110	+0.118
Offensive success rate	39.7%	47.9%
Pass EPA/play	-0.125	+0.534
Rush EPA/play	-0.358	+0.141
Defensive EPA/play	-0.118	+0.110
Defensive success rate	52.1%	60.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

San Francisco 49ers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: -0.11 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
San Francisco 49ers: +0.12 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -8.56 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
San Francisco 49ers: 10 drives, +8.38 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

San Francisco 49ers — Kyle Juszczyk (Q2 9:19)
Atlanta Falcons — Russell Gage Jr. (Matt Ryan pass) (Q2 4:06)
San Francisco 49ers — Deebo Samuel Sr. (Q2 0:39)
San Francisco 49ers — Johnny Wilson (Q3 11:15)
San Francisco 49ers — Jauan Jennings (Jimmy Garoppolo pass) (Q3 1:20)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q1 7:17)
San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould (Q1 1:25)
Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q3 6:32)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SF 30 (Q1 7:17) — (7:17) 7-Y.Koo 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the ATL 12 (Q1 1:25) — (1:25) 9-R.Gould 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..

The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ATL 6 (Q2 9:19) — (9:19) 44-K.Juszczyk up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 9:14) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SF 20 (Q2 4:06) — (4:06) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 14-R.Gage for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-20-A.Thomas, Defensive Holding, declined.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 4:00) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ATL 10 (Q2 0:39) — (:39) 19-D.Samuel left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 0:33) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..

The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–3. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ATL 5 (Q3 11:15) — (11:15) 22-J.Wilson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 11:11) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SF 4 (Q3 6:32) — (6:32) 7-Y.Koo 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q3 1:20) — (1:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 15-J.Jennings for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 1:17) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

San Francisco 49ers (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass incomplete short left to 11-B.Aiyuk [97-G.Jarrett]. PENALTY on ATL-22-F.Moreau, Defensive Pass Interference, 14 yards, enforced at ATL 42 - No Play. [WPA +12.3% · EPA +1.74]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 12:32) — (12:32) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short right to 8-K.Pitts [91-A.Armstead]. [WPA -12.1% · EPA -4.42]
San Francisco 49ers (Q1 15:00) — 7-Y.Koo kicks 64 yards from ATL 35 to SF 1. 23-J.Hasty to SF 16 for 15 yards (30-Q.Ollison). FUMBLES (30-Q.Ollison), RECOVERED by ATL-27-R.Grant at SF 14. 27-R.Grant to SF 12 for 2 yards (13-R.Cracraf [WPA -9.9% · EPA -6.47]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:06) — (4:06) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 14-R.Gage for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-20-A.Thomas, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.25]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 9:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 28-M.Davis left end to SF 38 for 7 yards (91-A.Armstead). [WPA +8.8% · EPA +1.79]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

San Francisco 49ers (Q1 15:00) — 7-Y.Koo kicks 64 yards from ATL 35 to SF 1. 23-J.Hasty to SF 16 for 15 yards (30-Q.Ollison). FUMBLES (30-Q.Ollison), RECOVERED by ATL-27-R.Grant at SF 14. 27-R.Grant to SF 12 for 2 yards (13-R.Cracraf [WPA -9.9% · EPA -6.47]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 12:32) — (12:32) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short right to 8-K.Pitts [91-A.Armstead]. [WPA -12.1% · EPA -4.42]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 13:28) — (13:28) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 36 for -6 yards (97-N.Bosa). FUMBLES (97-N.Bosa) [97-N.Bosa], RECOVERED by SF-54-F.Warner at ATL 38. [WPA -7.2% · EPA -4.36]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 5:12) — (5:12) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short middle to 13-C.Blake. [WPA +0.0% · EPA -4.31]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 7:17 · SF 30 · Score 3-0
(7:17) 7-Y.Koo 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 1:25 · ATL 12 · Score 3-3
(1:25) 9-R.Gould 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 9:19 · ATL 6 · Score 3-9
(9:19) 44-K.Juszczyk up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 9:14 · ATL 15 · Score 3-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 4:06 · SF 20 · Score 9-10
(4:06) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 14-R.Gage for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-20-A.Thomas, Defensive Holding, declined.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 4:00 · SF 15 · Score 10-10
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 0:39 · ATL 10 · Score 10-16
(:39) 19-D.Samuel left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 0:33 · ATL 15 · Score 10-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 11:15 · ATL 5 · Score 10-23
(11:15) 22-J.Wilson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 11:11 · ATL 15 · Score 10-24
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 6:32 · SF 4 · Score 13-24
(6:32) 7-Y.Koo 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 1:20 · ATL 4 · Score 13-30
(1:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 15-J.Jennings for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 1:17 · ATL 15 · Score 13-31
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.

Key takeaways

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

San Francisco 49ers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Jimmy Garoppolo (SF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers on 2021-12-19?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-13 in Week 15, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 3, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, San Francisco 49ers 14; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 3, San Francisco 49ers 14; Final: Atlanta Falcons 13, San Francisco 49ers 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers?

San Francisco 49ers touchdown — K. Juszczyk (Q2 9:19) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. Gage (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 4:06) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Samuel (Q2 0:39) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Wilson (Q3 11:15) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Jennings (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q3 1:20) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q1 7:17, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q1 1:25, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q3 6:32, 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), 47.5% completion, +3.5% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.01 total passing EPA. Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers), 75.0% completion, +11.8% CPOE, +0.58 EPA per dropback, +13.81 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers?

Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.81 total EPA on Passing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+1.74 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass incomplete short left to 11-B.Aiyuk [97-G.Jarrett]. PENALTY on ATL-22-F.Moreau, Defensive Pass Interference, 14 yards, enforced at ATL 42 - No .

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 6-7 Now 6-8 L

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W

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