Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 34–7 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Giants 7–23 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Michael Penix Jr.
- Top passer
- Drew Lock
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:05) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short left intended for 17-W.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 3-J.Ba…
- Game date
- 2024-12-22
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New York Giants 34–7 on 2024-12-22. Michael Penix Jr. posted a game-high +8.07 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 30 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 23 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants
(15:00) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short left to 29-T.Tracy for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
(10:41) 37-R.Patterson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(8:05) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short left intended for 17-W.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 3-J.Bates [55-K.Elliss] at ATL 45. 3-J.Bates for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-1-M.Nabers, Illegal Shift, declined.
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(1:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(14:27) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short middle intended for 1-M.Nabers INTERCEPTED by 15-M.Judon (96-Z.Harrison) at NYG 27. 15-M.Judon for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(7:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(10:50) 37-R.Patterson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 15:00TD Tyrone TracyPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 6-0
(15:00) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short left to 29-T.Tracy for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 14:53XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 7-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 10:41FG Riley PattersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 34
- Score
- 7-3
(10:41) 37-R.Patterson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 8:05TD Jessie Bates IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 48
- Score
- 7-9
(8:05) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short left intended for 17-W.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 3-J.Bates [55-K.Elliss] at ATL 45. 3-J.Bates for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-1-M.Nabers, Illegal Shift, declined.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 7:56XP Riley PattersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 7-10
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:48TD Brian RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 4
- Score
- 7-16
(1:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:43TD Riley PattersonPoints+7
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 7-17
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 14:27TD Matthew JudonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 67
- Score
- 7-23
(14:27) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short middle intended for 1-M.Nabers INTERCEPTED by 15-M.Judon (96-Z.Harrison) at NYG 27. 15-M.Judon for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 14:20XP Riley PattersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 7-24
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 7:19TD Brian RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-30
(7:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 7:14XP Riley PattersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 7-31
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 10:50FG Riley PattersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 18
- Score
- 7-34
(10:50) 37-R.Patterson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Michael Penix Jr. · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +8.07 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play - 2Tyrone Tracy · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 3
Darnell Mooney · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.72 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play - 4
Drake London · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play - 5Brian Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 6
Chris Blair · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play - 7
Daniel Bellinger · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.87 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 8
Tyler Allgeier · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.65 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
Michael Penix Jr. — ATL · Passing
Michael Penix Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+8.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
Michael Penix Jr.'s top snap (-3.87 EPA): (:16) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass short right intended for 8-K.Pitts INTERCEPTED by 28-C.Flott (24-D.Belton) at NYG -1. 28-C.Flott to NYG 25 for 26 yards (5-D.London). PENALTY on ATL-5-D.London, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 ya
Biggest single play (-9.37 EPA): Drew Lock — (8:05) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short left intended for 17-W.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 3-J.Bates [55-K.Elliss] at ATL 45. 3-J.Bates for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-1-M.Nabers, Illegal Shift, decl
Quarterback report card
Drew Lock led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Drew Lock (New York Giants) · 44 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -8.8% CPOE · -0.52 EPA/play · -22.85 total EPA- Michael Penix Jr. (Atlanta Falcons) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · -3.1% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +8.07 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.344 | +0.066 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.4% | 52.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.519 | +0.269 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.243 | -0.050 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.066 | +0.344 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.5% | 52.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.34), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: -0.34 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.07 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, +5.24 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 11 drives, -26.83 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — Tyrone Tracy (Drew Lock pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Jessie Bates III
- Atlanta Falcons — Brian Robinson
- Atlanta Falcons — Matthew Judon
- Atlanta Falcons — Brian Robinson
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Riley Patterson
- Atlanta Falcons — Riley Patterson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 23–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short left to 29-T.Tracy for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 14:53) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NYG 34 (Q2 10:41) — (10:41) 37-R.Patterson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 48 (Q2 8:05); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 7:56) — 37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q2 1:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYG 15 (Q2 1:43) — 37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 67 (Q3 14:27); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 14:20) — 37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q3 7:19) — (7:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 7:14) — 37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NYG 18 (Q4 10:50) — (10:50) 37-R.Patterson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q2 8:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short left intended for 17-W.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 3-J.Bates [55-K.Elliss] at ATL 45. 3-J.Bates for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-1-M.Nabers, Illegal Shift, decl
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass short right intended for 8-K.Pitts INTERCEPTED by 28-C.Flott (24-D.Belton) at NYG -1. 28-C.Flott to NYG 25 for 26 yards (5-D.London). PENALTY on ATL-5-D.London, Unnecess
- New York Giants (Q3 14:27) — (14:27) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short middle intended for 1-M.Nabers INTERCEPTED by 15-M.Judon (96-Z.Harrison) at NYG 27. 15-M.Judon for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 3:46) — (3:46) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass incomplete deep left to 1-D.Mooney [90-E.Garcia]. PENALTY on NYG-3-D.Banks, Defensive Pass Interference, 30 yards, enforced at ATL 31 - No Play.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 11:48) — (11:48) 37-R.Patterson 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q2 8:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short left intended for 17-W.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 3-J.Bates [55-K.Elliss] at ATL 45. 3-J.Bates for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-1-M.Nabers, Illegal Shift, decl
- New York Giants (Q3 14:27) — (14:27) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short middle intended for 1-M.Nabers INTERCEPTED by 15-M.Judon (96-Z.Harrison) at NYG 27. 15-M.Judon for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 1:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock sacked at NYG 31 for -10 yards (55-K.Elliss). FUMBLES (55-K.Elliss) [55-K.Elliss], RECOVERED by ATL-17-A.Ebiketie at NYG 31.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass short right intended for 8-K.Pitts INTERCEPTED by 28-C.Flott (24-D.Belton) at NYG -1. 28-C.Flott to NYG 25 for 26 yards (5-D.London). PENALTY on ATL-5-D.London, Unnecess
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · ATL 2 · Score 6-0
(15:00) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short left to 29-T.Tracy for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 14:53 · ATL 15 · Score 7-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 10:41 · NYG 34 · Score 7-3
(10:41) 37-R.Patterson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 8:05 · ATL 48 · Score 7-9
(8:05) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short left intended for 17-W.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 3-J.Bates [55-K.Elliss] at ATL 45. 3-J.Bates for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-1-M.Nabers, Illegal Shift, decl - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 7:56 · NYG 15 · Score 7-10
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 1:48 · NYG 4 · Score 7-16
(1:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+7) — Q2 1:43 · NYG 15 · Score 7-17
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 14:27 · ATL 67 · Score 7-23
(14:27) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short middle intended for 1-M.Nabers INTERCEPTED by 15-M.Judon (96-Z.Harrison) at NYG 27. 15-M.Judon for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 14:20 · NYG 15 · Score 7-24
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 7:19 · NYG 2 · Score 7-30
(7:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 7:14 · NYG 15 · Score 7-31
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 10:50 · NYG 18 · Score 7-34
(10:50) 37-R.Patterson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
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.
- Michael Penix Jr. (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Drew Lock (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Michael Penix Jr. (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons on 2024-12-22?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New York Giants 34-7 in Week 16, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q2: New York Giants 7, Atlanta Falcons 23; Q3: New York Giants 0, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q4: New York Giants 0, Atlanta Falcons 3; Final: New York Giants 7, Atlanta Falcons 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons?
New York Giants touchdown — T. Tracy (D. Lock pass) (Q2 15:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Bates (Q2 8:05) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Robinson (Q2 1:48) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Judon (Q3 14:27) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Robinson (Q3 7:19) Atlanta Falcons field goal — R. Patterson (Q2 10:41, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — R. Patterson (Q4 10:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons?
Drew Lock (New York Giants), 50.0% completion, -8.8% CPOE, -0.52 EPA per dropback, -22.85 total passing EPA. Michael Penix Jr. (Atlanta Falcons), 60.0% completion, -3.1% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +8.07 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons?
Michael Penix Jr. (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.07 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (-3.87 EPA): (:16) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass short right intended for 8-K.Pitts INTERCEPTED by 28-C.Flott (24-D.Belton) at NYG -1. 28-C.Flott to NYG 25 for 26 yards (5-D.London). PENALTY on ATL-.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 2-12 Now 2-13 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 7-7 Now 8-7 W
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