Final2023 Week 2

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA

Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons, Week 2 2023

Green Bay Packers

Away

24

Atlanta Falcons

HomeWon

25

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Packers01014024
Falcons3631325

GB 24ATL 25 Final

  • Passing leader

    Desmond Ridder

    ATL · QB

    22.4PPR pts

    19/32, 237 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT, 1 RUSH TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Bijan Robinson

    ATL · RB

    21.2PPR pts

    19 ATT, 124 YDS, 4 REC, 48 REC YDS

  • Packers leader

    Jordan Love

    GB · QB

    20.3PPR pts

    14/25, 151 YDS, 3 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Rasul Douglas

    GB

    1 INT, 4 TKL

Falcons 25, Packers 24: Atlanta rallies from 1 down at halftime

Atlanta erased a 10–9 halftime deficit, outscoring Green Bay 16–14 after the break to win 25–24. The Falcons finished with a 446–224 edge in total offense and averaged 5.7 yards per play.

The Packers went 3-for-9 on third down, while the Falcons kept the ball for 36:15.

Key advantages

  • +0.9 yards/play ATL 5.7 · GB 4.8
  • +222 total yards ATL 446 · GB 224
  • +7% third-down rate ATL 40% · GB 33%

Game Highlights

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Why the Falcons Won

Atlanta won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Packers vs Falcons
PackersStatFalcons
4.8Yards per play5.7
224Total yards446
33%Third-down conversion40%
Other team stats
47Plays78
0Turnovers1
23:45Time of possession36:15

Scoring Summary

The Falcons scored two touchdowns and four field goals; the Packers scored three touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Packers vs Falcons
TimeTeamPlayGBATL
1st quarter
3:50ATLYounghoe Koo 24-yard FG Takes lead03
2nd quarter
13:33GBJordan Love → Jayden Reed, 9-yard TD Takes leadAnders Carlson XP73
3:06GBAnders Carlson 33-yard FG Extends lead103
0:12ATLDesmond Ridder → Drake London, 3-yard TDXP missed109
3rd quarter
10:31GBJordan Love → Dontayvion Wicks, 32-yard TD Extends leadAnders Carlson XP179
3:07ATLYounghoe Koo 33-yard FG1712
0:56GBJordan Love → Jayden Reed, 10-yard TD Extends leadAnders Carlson XP2412
4th quarter
11:48ATLDesmond Ridder 6-yard TD runYounghoe Koo XP2419
8:10ATLYounghoe Koo 39-yard FG2422
0:57ATLYounghoe Koo 25-yard FG Game winner2425

Fantasy Points: Packers vs Falcons, Week 2 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Desmond RidderATLQB22.4 PTSQB10
  2. Bijan RobinsonATLRB21.2 PTSRB9
  3. Jordan LoveGBQB20.3 PTSQB16
  4. Jayden ReedGBWR19.7 PTSWR20

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Desmond RidderATLQB22.4QB1019/32237111039179.8
Jordan LoveGBQB20.3QB1614/25151302230113.5Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Bijan RobinsonATLRB21.2RB9RB19124054480Start/Sit →
Jayden ReedGBWR19.7WR20WR———84372Start/Sit →
Drake LondonATLWR18.7WR21WR———86671Start/Sit →
Dontayvion WicksGBWR12.0WR45WR———42401Start/Sit →
Mack HollinsATLWR9.0WR56WR———63600Start/Sit →
Jonnu SmithATLTE8.7TE18TE———64470Start/Sit →
AJ DillonGBRB7.3RB33RB155501180Start/Sit →
Romeo DoubsGBWR5.0WR83WR———32300Start/Sit →
Tyler AllgeierATLRB4.8RB49RB16480————Start/Sit →
Luke MusgraveGBTE4.5TE37TE———32250Start/Sit →
Kyle PittsATLTE3.5TE42TE———52150
Josiah DeguaraGBTE2.5TE48TE———2250
Samori ToureGBWR1.6WR111WR———2160
Emanuel WilsonGBRB0.5RB73RB350————Start/Sit →
Patrick TaylorGBRB0.1RB81RB1101000
Malik HeathGBWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Green Bay Packers

Snap Share

  1. Luke MusgraveTE44 snaps88%
  2. Romeo DoubsWR38 snaps76%
  3. AJ DillonRB34 snaps68%
  4. Jayden ReedWR28 snaps56%
  5. Dontayvion WicksWR25 snaps50%

Target Share25 targets

  1. Jayden Reed32%, 8 targets
  2. Dontayvion Wicks16%, 4 targets
  3. Romeo Doubs12%, 3 targets
  4. Luke Musgrave12%, 3 targets
  5. Josiah Deguara8%, 2 targets
  6. Other20%, 5 targets

Carry Share21 carries

  1. AJ Dillon71%, 15 carries
  2. Emanuel Wilson14%, 3 carries
  3. Jordan Love10%, 2 carries
  4. Patrick Taylor5%, 1 carries

Atlanta Falcons

Snap Share

  1. Drake LondonWR67 snaps82%
  2. Bijan RobinsonRB59 snaps72%
  3. Mack HollinsWR58 snaps71%
  4. Kyle PittsTE57 snaps70%
  5. Jonnu SmithTE55 snaps67%

Target Share30 targets

  1. Drake London27%, 8 targets
  2. Jonnu Smith20%, 6 targets
  3. Mack Hollins20%, 6 targets
  4. Kyle Pitts17%, 5 targets
  5. Bijan Robinson17%, 5 targets

Carry Share45 carries

  1. Bijan Robinson42%, 19 carries
  2. Tyler Allgeier36%, 16 carries
  3. Desmond Ridder22%, 10 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Luke MusgraveGBTE4488%312%0
Drake LondonATLWR6782%827%0
Romeo DoubsGBWR3876%312%0
Bijan RobinsonATLRB5972%517%19
Mack HollinsATLWR5871%620%0
Kyle PittsATLTE5770%517%0
AJ DillonGBRB3468%14%15
Jonnu SmithATLTE5567%620%0
Jayden ReedGBWR2856%832%0
Dontayvion WicksGBWR2550%416%0
MyCole PruittATLTE3846%00%0
Samori ToureGBWR2346%28%0
Tyler AllgeierATLRB3644%00%16
Josiah DeguaraGBTE1938%28%0
Patrick TaylorGBRB1122%14%1
Malik HeathGBWR1020%14%0
KhaDarel HodgeATLWR1113%00%0
Scotty MillerATLWR1012%00%0
Ben SimsGBTE510%00%0
Emanuel WilsonGBRB510%00%3
Tucker KraftGBTE24%00%0
Godwin IgwebuikeATLRB11%00%0
John FitzPatrickATLTE11%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Bijan RobinsonATL · RB21.220.0+1.272%42% car—01942%517%
Desmond RidderATL · QB22.419.6+2.8100%32 att—321022%00%
Drake LondonATL · WR18.713.4+5.382%27% tgt—000%827%
Jayden ReedGB · WR19.713.4+6.356%32% tgt—000%832%
Jordan LoveGB · QB20.311.7+8.6100%25 att—25210%00%
AJ DillonGB · RB7.310.9−3.668%71% car—01571%14%
Jonnu SmithATL · TE8.710.0−1.367%20% tgt—000%620%
Mack HollinsATL · WR9.010.0−1.071%20% tgt—000%620%
Tyler AllgeierATL · RB4.89.8−5.044%36% car—01636%00%
Kyle Pitts Sr.ATL · TE3.58.3−4.870%17% tgt—000%517%
Dontayvion WicksGB · WR12.06.7+5.350%16% tgt—000%416%
Luke MusgraveGB · TE4.55.0−0.588%12% tgt—000%312%
Romeo DoubsGB · WR5.05.00.076%12% tgt—000%312%
Josiah DeguaraGB · TE2.53.3−0.838%8% tgt—000%28%
Samori ToureGB · WR1.63.3−1.746%8% tgt—000%28%
Patrick Taylor Jr.GB · RB0.12.3−2.222%5% car—015%14%
Emanuel WilsonGB · RB0.51.8−1.310%14% car—0314%00%
Malik HeathGB · WR0.01.7−1.720%4% tgt—000%14%

Team totals: Packers 25 targets and 21 carries; Falcons 30 targets and 45 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Jordan Love Ran hot

GB · QB · 20.3 pts on 11.7 expected

14 of 25 passing for 151 yards, 3 touchdowns; 2 carries for 23 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jordan Love →

Desmond Ridder

ATL · QB · 22.4 pts on 19.6 expected

19 of 32 passing for 237 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 10 carries for 39 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.6 expected.

Jayden Reed Ran hot

GB · WR · 19.7 pts on 13.4 expected

8 targets (32% of the team's), 4 catches for 37 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Trend: Season high in targets (8).

Start/Sit: Jayden Reed →

AJ Dillon Volume, no payoff

GB · RB · 7.3 pts on 10.9 expected

1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for 8 yards; 15 carries (71% of the team's) for 55 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.9 expected.

Trend: Season high in carries (15).

Start/Sit: AJ Dillon →

Bijan Robinson

ATL · RB · 21.2 pts on 20.0 expected

5 targets (17% of the team's), 4 catches for 48 yards; 19 carries (42% of the team's) for 124 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.0 expected.

Trend: Season high in carries (19).

Start/Sit: Bijan Robinson →

Drake London Ran hot

ATL · WR · 18.7 pts on 13.4 expected

8 targets (27% of the team's), 6 catches for 67 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Trend: Season high in targets (8).

Start/Sit: Drake London →

Tyler Allgeier Unlucky

ATL · RB · 4.8 pts on 9.8 expected

16 carries (36% of the team's) for 48 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 9.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Trend: Season high in carries (16).

Start/Sit: Tyler Allgeier →

Dontayvion Wicks Ran hot

GB · WR · 12.0 pts on 6.7 expected

4 targets (16% of the team's), 2 catches for 40 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Dontayvion Wicks →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Green Bay Packers

  • Stock up: AJ Dillon played 68% of the snaps, up from a 48% season average.
  • Stock up: Romeo Doubs played 76% of the snaps, up from a 48% season average.
  • Stock down: Malik Heath played 20% of the snaps, down from a 48% season average.

Atlanta Falcons

  • Stock up: Jonnu Smith played 67% of the snaps, up from a 50% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Packers defense and Falcons defense
Points allowed toPackers DFalcons D
QBs15.317.7
RBs21.218.3
WRs31.728.8
TEs11.513.8

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Atlanta opened at 50% win probability, fell as low as 2%, then rallied to win.

Falcons win probability

Falcons win probability by game minuteFalcons started at 50%, stood at 46% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 10 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −24Love → Reed, 9-yd TD60% → 36%Q2 13:33
  2. +23Ridder → London, 3-yd TD23% → 46%Q2 0:12
  3. −27Love → Wicks, 32-yd TD45% → 18%Q3 10:31
  4. −19Love → Reed, 10-yd TD24% → 4%Q3 0:56
  5. +60Koo 25-yd FG12% → 72%Q4 0:57

Swing in Falcons win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Packers vs Falcons
Green Bay PackersMeasureAtlanta Falcons
47Plays78
55%Pass rate42%
5.4Yds / dropback7.1
4.0Yds / carry4.7
3/9Third downs6/15

Efficiency edge Atlanta ran 31 more plays and gained 1.7 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • GB Reed 32% · Wicks 16% · Musgrave 12%
  • ATL London 27% · Smith 20% · Hollins 20%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Packers vs Falcons
ResultGBATL
Touchdowns32
Field goals14
Punts41
Turnovers01
Turnovers on downs11

GB turnover edge: +1

  • The Falcons opened the scoring on their second possession, a 15-play, 67-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Falcons drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to eight minutes.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
GBQ1 15:003371:06Punt
ATLQ1 13:543161:24Interception
GBQ1 12:303-121:57Punt
ATLQ1 10:3315676:43Field goal
GBQ1 3:5011845:17Touchdown
ATLQ2 13:338424:42Downs
GBQ2 8:5110445:45Field goal
ATLQ2 3:0611752:54Touchdown
GBQ2 0:121-10:12End of half
ATLQ3 15:003-50:31Punt
GBQ3 14:296653:58Touchdown
ATLQ3 10:3113607:24Field goal
GBQ3 3:074782:11Touchdown
ATLQ3 0:568754:08Touchdown
GBQ4 11:48320:57Punt
ATLQ4 10:518442:41Field goal
GBQ4 8:10352:03Punt
ATLQ4 6:0712665:10Field goal
GBQ4 0:57400:19Downs
ATLQ4 0:381-10:38End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Packers vs Falcons Head-to-Head

The Packers and Falcons first met in 1966 and have played 37 times since.

All-time series
19–18Packers lead, 37 meetings since 1966
Postseason
2–2Split 2–2
Largest Packers win
56–31966
Largest Falcons win
44–212016

Since 2021

2–0 Falcons lead

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. F = Falcons win, P = Packers win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Packers vs Falcons
PackersStatFalcons
9-8Record7-10
22.5Points per game18.9
345.5Yards per game334.3
5.6Yards per play5.2
20.6Points allowed per game21.9
335.1Yards allowed per game321.1

Packers and Falcons in Fantasy

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Packers vs Falcons Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Packers vs Falcons Week 2 game?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers 25–24 in Week 2 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on September 17, 2023. See the Falcons' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Packers vs Falcons?

The final score was Falcons 25, Packers 24. The Packers led 10–9 at halftime, and the second half went Packers 14, Falcons 16.

What happened in the Packers vs Falcons game?

Atlanta erased a 10–9 halftime deficit, outscoring Green Bay 16–14 after the break to win 25–24. The Falcons finished with a 446–224 edge in total offense and averaged 5.7 yards per play. Desmond Ridder led all players with 19 of 32 passing for 237 yards and a touchdown, plus 10 carries for 39 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Falcons committed 1 turnover, the Packers none.

What was the game-winning score in Packers vs Falcons?

Younghoe Koo's 25-yard field goal with 0:57 left in the fourth quarter gave the Falcons a 25–24 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Packers vs Falcons?

Desmond Ridder led the game with 22.4 PPR fantasy points, the QB10 of Week 2, on 19 of 32 passing for 237 yards and a touchdown, plus 10 carries for 39 rushing yards and a touchdown. Bijan Robinson was next with 21.2 (RB9).

Who led Packers vs Falcons in passing, rushing and receiving?

Desmond Ridder (ATL) led all passers with 19 of 32 for 237 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Bijan Robinson (ATL) led in rushing with 19 carries for 124 yards. Drake London (ATL) led in receiving with 6 catches for 67 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Desmond Ridder score against the Packers?

Desmond Ridder scored 22.4 fantasy points against the Packers in Week 2 of the 2023 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 19 of 32 passing for 237 yards and a touchdown, plus 10 carries for 39 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Packers vs Falcons?

Jordan Love outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 20.3 PPR points on 11.7 xFP (+8.6). Tyler Allgeier fell furthest short, with 4.8 points on 9.8 xFP (−5.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Packers vs Falcons?

Bijan Robinson had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 20.0 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 21.2. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Falcons come back to beat the Packers?

The Falcons' chances of winning fell as low as 2% in the fourth quarter. Younghoe Koo's 25-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Younghoe Koo's 25-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Packers vs Falcons?

The Packers won the turnover battle 1–0: the Falcons gave the ball away 1 time and the Packers not at all. The Falcons won the game anyway.

What was the turning point of Packers vs Falcons?

Younghoe Koo's 25-yard field goal with 0:57 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Falcons' win probability from 12% to 72%.

What is the all-time Packers vs Falcons record?

The Packers lead the all-time series 19–18 across 37 meetings since 1966, including a 2–2 record in the postseason.

When did the Packers and Falcons last play before this game?

Before Week 2 of 2023, they last met in the 2020 season on October 5, 2020, when the Packers beat the Falcons 30–16.

Have the Packers and Falcons met in the playoffs?

Yes, 4 times, most recently in the 2016 playoffs. The Packers are 2–2 against the Falcons in the postseason.