Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 25–24 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 16–15 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Julian Love
- Top passer
- Desmond Ridder
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:39) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass deep middle intended for 81-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 29-R.…
- Game date
- 2023-09-17
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers 25–24 on 2023-09-17, overcoming Green Bay Packers's 16–15 halftime lead. Julian Love posted a game-high +11.75 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 0 | 16 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 12 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 25 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers
(3:53) 6-Y.Koo 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(13:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 11-J.Reed for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
(3:10) 17-A.Carlson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
(:16) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass short left to 5-D.London for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [7-Q.Walker].
6-Y.Koo extra point is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(10:39) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 13-D.Wicks for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
(3:12) 6-Y.Koo 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. Penalty on GB-55-K.Enagbare, Defensive Offside, declined.
(1:01) 63-R.Walker reported in as eligible. 10-J.Love pass short right to 11-J.Reed for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
(11:54) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(8:13) 6-Y.Koo 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(1:01) 6-Y.Koo 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
13-B.Pinion kicks 65 yards from ATL 35 to end zone, Touchback.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 3:53FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 6
- Score
- 0-3
(3:53) 6-Y.Koo 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 13:40TD Joe ReedPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 9
- Score
- 6-3
(13:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 11-J.Reed for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 13:33TD Points+7
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 7-3
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 3:10FG Points+3
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 10-3
(3:10) 17-A.Carlson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:16TD Drake LondonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 3
- Score
- 10-9
(:16) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass short left to 5-D.London for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [7-Q.Walker].
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:12TD Younghoe KooPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 10-9
6-Y.Koo extra point is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 10:39TD Dontayvion WicksPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 32
- Score
- 16-9
(10:39) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 13-D.Wicks for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 10:31XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 17-9
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 3:12FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 17-12
(3:12) 6-Y.Koo 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. Penalty on GB-55-K.Enagbare, Defensive Offside, declined.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 1:01TD Joe ReedPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 10
- Score
- 23-12
(1:01) 63-R.Walker reported in as eligible. 10-J.Love pass short right to 11-J.Reed for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 0:56TD Points+7
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 24-12
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 11:54TD Desmond RidderPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 6
- Score
- 24-18
(11:54) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 11:48XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 24-19
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 8:13FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 21
- Score
- 24-22
(8:13) 6-Y.Koo 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:01FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 7
- Score
- 24-25
(1:01) 6-Y.Koo 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:57FG Bradley PinionPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 35
- Score
- 24-25
13-B.Pinion kicks 65 yards from ATL 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Julian Love · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +11.75 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play - 2
Brian Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +5.65 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play - 3Drake London · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 4Desmond Ridder · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +2.98 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 5Joe Reed · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 6
Romeo Doubs · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play - 7Brian Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8Dontayvion Wicks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.50 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
Julian Love — GB · Passing
Julian Love posted the highest total EPA (+11.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
Julian Love's top snap (+3.14 EPA): (:47) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love scrambles right end to ATL 19 for 24 yards (27-R.Grant).
Biggest single play (-4.19 EPA): Desmond Ridder — (12:39) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass deep middle intended for 81-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 29-R.Douglas [97-K.Clark] at GB 42. 29-R.Douglas to GB 40 for -2 yards (8-K.Pitts).
Quarterback report card
Desmond Ridder led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Desmond Ridder (Atlanta Falcons) · 42 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -4.1% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.98 total EPA
- Julian Love (Green Bay Packers) · 29 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · -11.9% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +11.75 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.059 | +0.039 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.0% | 48.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.405 | +0.071 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.118 | +0.125 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.039 | -0.059 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.5% | 58.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers +0.06, Atlanta Falcons +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.06 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.04 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +3.78 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +4.04 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — Joe Reed (Julian Love pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Drake London (Desmond Ridder pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Dontayvion Wicks (Julian Love pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Joe Reed (Julian Love pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Desmond Ridder
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- Green Bay Packers — Anders Carlson
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- Atlanta Falcons — Bradley Pinion
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the GB 6 (Q1 3:53) — (3:53) 6-Y.Koo 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 16–12. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 9 (Q2 13:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 11-J.Reed for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 15 (Q2 13:33) — 17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ATL 15 (Q2 3:10) — (3:10) 17-A.Carlson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass short left to 5-D.London for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [7-Q.Walker].; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 15 (Q2 0:12) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 20–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 32 (Q3 10:39) — (10:39) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 13-D.Wicks for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 10:31) — 17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the GB 15 (Q3 3:12); Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 10 (Q3 1:01) — (1:01) 63-R.Walker reported in as eligible. 10-J.Love pass short right to 11-J.Reed for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ATL 15 (Q3 0:56) — 17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 16–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the GB 6 (Q4 11:54) — (11:54) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 11:48) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the GB 21 (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) 6-Y.Koo 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the GB 7 (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) 6-Y.Koo 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ATL 35 (Q4 0:57) — 13-B.Pinion kicks 65 yards from ATL 35 to end zone, Touchback..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 83-S.Toure to GB 38 for 13 yards (33-T.Flowers). PENALTY on GB-83-S.Toure, Illegal Shift, 5 yards, enforced at GB 25 - No Play. The Replay Official revie
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 10:39) — (10:39) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 13-D.Wicks for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 9:02) — (9:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass short right to 7-B.Robinson pushed ob at GB 24 for 29 yards (20-R.Ford).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:08) — (2:08) 7-B.Robinson right end to GB 16 for 7 yards (20-R.Ford).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 11:54) — (11:54) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 12:39) — (12:39) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass deep middle intended for 81-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 29-R.Douglas [97-K.Clark] at GB 42. 29-R.Douglas to GB 40 for -2 yards (8-K.Pitts).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 11:54) — (11:54) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 14:31) — (14:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass deep right to 18-M.Hollins to GB 12 for 45 yards (26-D.Savage).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 12:04) — (12:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass deep middle to 5-D.London to ATL 34 for 22 yards (23-J.Alexander).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 3:53 · GB 6 · Score 0-3
(3:53) 6-Y.Koo 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 13:40 · ATL 9 · Score 6-3
(13:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 11-J.Reed for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers TD (+7) — Q2 13:33 · ATL 15 · Score 7-3
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 3:10 · ATL 15 · Score 10-3
(3:10) 17-A.Carlson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:16 · GB 3 · Score 10-9
(:16) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass short left to 5-D.London for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [7-Q.Walker]. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:12 · GB 15 · Score 10-9
6-Y.Koo extra point is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 10:39 · ATL 32 · Score 16-9
(10:39) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 13-D.Wicks for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 10:31 · ATL 15 · Score 17-9
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 3:12 · GB 15 · Score 17-12
(3:12) 6-Y.Koo 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. Penalty on GB-55-K.Enagbare, Defensive Offside, declined. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 1:01 · ATL 10 · Score 23-12
(1:01) 63-R.Walker reported in as eligible. 10-J.Love pass short right to 11-J.Reed for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers TD (+7) — Q3 0:56 · ATL 15 · Score 24-12
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 11:54 · GB 6 · Score 24-18
(11:54) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 11:48 · GB 15 · Score 24-19
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 8:13 · GB 21 · Score 24-22
(8:13) 6-Y.Koo 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 1:01 · GB 7 · Score 24-25
(1:01) 6-Y.Koo 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 0:57 · ATL 35 · Score 24-25
13-B.Pinion kicks 65 yards from ATL 35 to end zone, Touchback.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Julian Love (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Desmond Ridder (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2023-09-17?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers 25-24 in Week 2, 2023.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q2: Green Bay Packers 16, Atlanta Falcons 12; Q3: Green Bay Packers 20, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q4: Green Bay Packers 0, Atlanta Falcons 16; Final: Green Bay Packers 24, Atlanta Falcons 25.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Reed (J. Love pass) (Q2 13:40) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. London (D. Ridder pass) (Q2 0:16) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Wicks (J. Love pass) (Q3 10:39) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Reed (J. Love pass) (Q3 1:01) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Ridder (Q4 11:54) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q1 3:53, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — A. Carlson (Q2 3:10, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q3 3:12, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q4 8:13, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q4 1:01, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — B. Pinion (Q4 0:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Desmond Ridder (Atlanta Falcons), 45.2% completion, -4.1% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.98 total passing EPA. Julian Love (Green Bay Packers), 48.3% completion, -11.9% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +11.75 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Julian Love (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.75 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+3.14 EPA): (:47) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love scrambles right end to ATL 19 for 24 yards (27-R.Grant)..
Was Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Atlanta Falcons won 25-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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