Detroit
Lions
3-4
45
FINAL
14
Atlanta
Falcons
4-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions topped the Atlanta Falcons 45-14 in Week 13, solidifying their playoff aspirations and showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball. The victory not only boosts their confidence heading into the final stretch of the season but also serves as a statement win against a rival squad.
Quarterback Jared Goff led the Lions' offensive charge, throwing for 141 yards and two touchdowns, while Jahmyr Gibbs anchored the ground game with a stellar 129 rushing yards. Tight end Sam LaPorta emerged as a reliable target, contributing 79 receiving yards. This offensive explosion allowed Detroit to establish an early lead that they would not relinquish.
Defensively, the Lions were relentless, with Jack Campbell recording five total tackles and snagging two interceptions, which proved pivotal in stifling any potential Atlanta comeback. Derrick Moore added pressure with a sack, helping force critical mistakes from the Falcons' offense. The turning point came in the second quarter when Campbell's second interception set up a quick touchdown, pushing the Lions' lead to an insurmountable 28-7.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 8 | 5 | 63% | 141 | 2 | 0 | 145.8 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 21 | 9 | 43% | 125 | 2 | 4 | 54.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 8 | 129 | 16.1 | 10 | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 9 | 38 | 4.2 | 13 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 56 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 8 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 28 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | — | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 35 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 31 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

