Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 22–21 Philadelphia Eagles
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 6–7 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kirk Cousins
- Top passer
- Jalen Hurts
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:29) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 1-D.Mooney for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2024-09-16
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Philadelphia Eagles 22–21 on 2024-09-16, overcoming Philadelphia Eagles's 7–6 halftime lead. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +8.94 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 6 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
(11:27) 6-Y.Koo 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(5:20) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short middle to 6-D.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-G.Jarrett].
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
(:09) 6-Y.Koo 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(10:16) 6-Y.Koo 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(4:31) 4-J.Elliott 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
(1:29) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 1-D.Mooney for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(6:51) 1-J.Hurts up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-S.Barkley rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(1:42) 4-J.Elliott 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
(:38) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 5-D.London for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-5-D.London, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
PHIPhiladelphia EaglesFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 11:27FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 21
- Score
- 3-0
(11:27) 6-Y.Koo 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 5:20TD Donovan SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 7
- Score
- 3-6
(5:20) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short middle to 6-D.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-G.Jarrett].
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 5:15XP Jordan ElliottPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 3-7
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:09FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 4
- Score
- 6-7
(:09) 6-Y.Koo 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:16FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 16
- Score
- 9-7
(10:16) 6-Y.Koo 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 4:31FG Jordan ElliottPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 11
- Score
- 9-10
(4:31) 4-J.Elliott 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 1:29TD Darnell MooneyPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 41
- Score
- 15-10
(1:29) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 1-D.Mooney for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 6:51TD Jalen HurtsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 15-16
(6:51) 1-J.Hurts up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 6:47Safety Saquon BarkleyPoints+2
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 15-18
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-S.Barkley rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 1:42FG Jordan ElliottPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 10
- Score
- 15-21
(1:42) 4-J.Elliott 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:38TD Drake LondonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 7
- Score
- 21-21
(:38) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 5-D.London for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-5-D.London, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:34XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 30
- Score
- 22-21
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Kirk Cousins · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +8.94 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 2Jalen Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +5.36 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 3
Ray-Ray McCloud III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play - 4Darnell Mooney · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.24 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 5Jalen Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +3.27 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 6Donovan Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 7Drake London · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8Saquon Barkley · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 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
Kirk Cousins — ATL · Passing
Kirk Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+8.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
Kirk Cousins's top snap (+3.86 EPA): (1:29) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 1-D.Mooney for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Jalen Hurts led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) · 38 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +13.7% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +5.36 total EPA
- Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +2.9% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +8.94 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.140 | +0.089 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.7% | 47.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.263 | +0.141 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.018 | +0.020 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.089 | -0.140 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.3% | 49.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.14 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.09 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, +10.19 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 9 drives, +7.62 total EPA, 4 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)
- Atlanta Falcons — Darnell Mooney (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — Jalen Hurts
- Atlanta Falcons — Drake London (Kirk Cousins pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott
- Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–6. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the PHI 21 (Q2 11:27) — (11:27) 6-Y.Koo 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 7 (Q2 5:20) — (5:20) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short middle to 6-D.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-G.Jarrett].; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 5:15) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the PHI 4 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 6-Y.Koo 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 9–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the PHI 16 (Q3 10:16) — (10:16) 6-Y.Koo 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ATL 11 (Q3 4:31) — (4:31) 4-J.Elliott 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the PHI 41 (Q3 1:29) — (1:29) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 1-D.Mooney for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 11–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q4 6:51) — (6:51) 1-J.Hurts up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q4 6:47) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-S.Barkley rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ATL 10 (Q4 1:42) — (1:42) 4-J.Elliott 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the PHI 7 (Q4 0:38); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PHI 30 (Q4 0:34) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep left intended for 6-D.Smith INTERCEPTED by 3-J.Bates [55-K.Elliss] at ATL 32. 3-J.Bates to ATL 32 for no gain (18-B.Covey).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 2:12) — (2:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short middle to 34-R.McCloud to PHI 41 for 12 yards (53-Z.Baun).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 1:29) — (1:29) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 1-D.Mooney for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 5-D.London for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-5-D.London, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 5:42) — (5:42) (No Huddle) 7-B.Robinson right guard to ATL 39 for no gain (8-C.Gardner-Johnson). ** Injury Update: PHI-29-A.Maddox has returned to the game.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 1:29) — (1:29) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 1-D.Mooney for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 2:12) — (2:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short middle to 34-R.McCloud to PHI 41 for 12 yards (53-Z.Baun).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 5:42) — (5:42) (No Huddle) 7-B.Robinson right guard to ATL 39 for no gain (8-C.Gardner-Johnson). ** Injury Update: PHI-29-A.Maddox has returned to the game.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 8:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts scrambles right guard to ATL 18 for 23 yards (20-D.Alford). PENALTY on PHI-1-J.Hurts, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 11:27 · PHI 21 · Score 3-0
(11:27) 6-Y.Koo 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 5:20 · ATL 7 · Score 3-6
(5:20) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short middle to 6-D.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-G.Jarrett]. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 5:15 · ATL 15 · Score 3-7
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · PHI 4 · Score 6-7
(:09) 6-Y.Koo 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 10:16 · PHI 16 · Score 9-7
(10:16) 6-Y.Koo 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 4:31 · ATL 11 · Score 9-10
(4:31) 4-J.Elliott 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 1:29 · PHI 41 · Score 15-10
(1:29) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 1-D.Mooney for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 6:51 · ATL 1 · Score 15-16
(6:51) 1-J.Hurts up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q4 6:47 · ATL 2 · Score 15-18
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-S.Barkley rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 1:42 · ATL 10 · Score 15-21
(1:42) 4-J.Elliott 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 0:38 · PHI 7 · Score 21-21
(:38) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 5-D.London for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-5-D.London, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 0:34 · PHI 30 · Score 22-21
6-Y.Koo extra point 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jalen Hurts (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2024-09-16?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Philadelphia Eagles 22-21 in Week 2, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q2: Atlanta Falcons 6, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 9, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 7, Philadelphia Eagles 11; Final: Atlanta Falcons 22, Philadelphia Eagles 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Smith (J. Hurts pass) (Q2 5:20) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Mooney (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 1:29) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Hurts (Q4 6:51) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. London (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 0:38) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 11:27, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q3 10:16, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q3 4:31, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q4 1:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles), 60.5% completion, +13.7% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +5.36 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons), 58.8% completion, +2.9% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +8.94 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.94 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+3.86 EPA): (1:29) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 1-D.Mooney for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Atlanta Falcons won 22-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
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