National Football League
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Atlanta 27, Denver 21
Monday, September 17, 2012 8:30 PM
When: 8:30 PM ET, Monday, September 17, 2012
Where: Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia
Temperature: Dome
Head Official: Ken Roan
Attendance: 70427
Final Scoring Summary
 
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Denver 0701421
Atlanta 10107027
Team Records
 
Team W/L Home Away Streak
Denver 1-1 1-0 0-1 L1
Atlanta 2-0 1-0 1-0 W2
Recap Quick Hits
  • With this win, the Atlanta Falcons have a 1-0 record at home this season. The Denver Broncos have a 0-1 record on the road.
  • Atlanta has a streak of 2 straight up wins. The Falcons have won 2 of their last 10 games.
  • Denver has a streak of 1 straight up loss. The Broncos have won 1 of their last 10 games.
  • The Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback, Matt Ryan, threw for 219 yards, 2 touchdowns and had 0 interceptions in the game. Matt Ryan ran for 19 yards.
  • The Denver Broncos starting quarterback, Peyton Manning, threw for 241 yards, 1 touchdown and had 3 interceptions in the game. Peyton Manning ran for -1 yards.
  • Following this game the Atlanta Falcons average 33.5 points per game and 325.5 offensive yards per game. The Denver Broncos average 26.0 points per game and 335.0 offensive yards per game.
Top Game Performances
Rushing
Denver   Atlanta
Willis McGahee Player Michael Turner
22 Attempts 17
113 Yards 42
5.1 Avg Yards 2.5
2 Touchdowns 1
31 Long 15
Receiving
Denver   Atlanta
Demaryius Thomas Player Roddy White
8 Receptions 8
78 Yards 102
9.8 Avg Yards 12.8
1 Touchdowns 1
17 Long 21
Team Stats Summary
 
  Yards Scoring Defense
Team Tot Rus Pas TD FG INT Sacks FF
Denver 336 118 218 3 0 0 1.0 1
Atlanta 275 67 208 3 2 3 3.0 1
Upcoming Games
  • Atlanta will play their next game on the road against San Diego. The Falcons have a W/L % of 1.000 after a win and 1.000 after a loss.
  • Denver will play their next game at home against Houston. The Broncos have a W/L % of .500 after a win and .500 after a loss.