Detroit
Lions
10-1
56
FINAL
57
Atlanta
Falcons
10-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 13 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions with a final score of 57-56, keeping their playoff hopes alive in a tightly contested contest. Both teams fought hard, but the Falcons emerged victorious in a game that showcased high-stakes football and explosive offensive performances.
Falcons quarterback Joe Milton was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 504 yards and an astounding seven touchdown passes. His accuracy and poise in the pocket were on full display as he connected with multiple receivers, keeping the Lions' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, the Lions' offense was no slouch either, with Jahmyr Gibbs rushing for 155 yards and Amon-Ra St. Brown racking up 186 receiving yards, providing Detroit with plenty of firepower.
Defensively, the Falcons made key plays when it mattered most, highlighted by A.J. Terrell Jr.'s four tackles and a crucial interception by Avieon Terrell that shifted momentum back to Atlanta. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Milton's seventh touchdown pass put the Falcons ahead for good, showcasing their resilience against a determined Lions squad. With this victory, the Falcons continue to push for a spot in the postseason, while the Lions are left to regroup after a narrow defeat.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 35 | 18 | 51% | 504 | 7 | 1 | 124.7 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 32 | 23 | 72% | 474 | 6 | 2 | 127.6 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 19 | 155 | 8.2 | 71 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 10 | 54 | 5.4 | 14 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kendrick Law | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 5 | 186 | 37.2 | 20 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 5 | 168 | 33.6 | 91 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 6 | 126 | 21.0 | 40 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 9 | 88 | 9.8 | 67 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 87 | 43.5 | 3 | 1 | 56 | 1 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 14 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 16 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 10 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Kendrick Law | WR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 29 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 7 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 15 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 35 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

