Lions at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 41, Detroit Lions 16 · DEATHROW ACADEMY!!!
Final Score
Lions 16 1 TD · 1 FG · 1 XP
Falcons 41 5 TD · 2 FG · 5 XPJoe Milton 312 yds passingBijan Robinson 89 yds rushingKyle Pitts Sr 97 yds receivingJack Campbell 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 301 · 479Passing yards 186 · 312Rushing yards 115 · 167Completions 20/38 · 23/33Yards per carry 4.0 · 6.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 37d ago
In a commanding display, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Detroit Lions 41-16 in Week 13 of the 2026 season. The victory solidifies the Falcons' position in the playoff race, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive resilience throughout the matchup.
Leading the charge for Atlanta was quarterback Joe Milton, who threw for an impressive 312 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise in the pocket. Bijan Robinson contributed significantly on the ground with 89 rushing yards, while tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. shined in the receiving game, racking up 97 yards and adding a touchdown to the mix. The Falcons' offensive onslaught proved too much for the Lions to handle.
Defensively, the Falcons made key plays that shifted the momentum, highlighted by Avieon Terrell's interception, which halted a potential scoring drive for Detroit. Despite the Lions' efforts, particularly from linebacker Jack Campbell, who led with nine tackles, Atlanta's defense stifled any comeback attempts. The game’s turning point came late in the second quarter when the Falcons scored quickly after the interception, extending their lead and leaving the Lions reeling.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 20/38 | 53% | 186 | 0 | 1 | 55.3 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 23/33 | 70% | 312 | 4 | 0 | 139.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 11 | 58 | 5.3 | 29 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jared GoffQB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Sione VakiHB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 3 | -8 | -2.7 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 14 | 89 | 6.4 | 51 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Antonio GibsonHB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe MiltonQB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 6 | 61 | 10.2 | 40 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 8 | 36 | 4.5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel SrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 7 | 68 | 9.7 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 6 | 97 | 16.2 | 16 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 14 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 9 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Deebo Samuel SrWR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreLEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney IICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw JrCB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Gill-HowardDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Avieon TerrellCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck ClarkSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaREDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Lewis CineSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCrearyCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian IzienFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Geno StoneFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RodriguezWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Jake BatesK | 1/1 | 1 | 28 |
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 2/2 | 5 | 38 |