Lions at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 49, Detroit Lions 47 · NoMutShit
Final Score
Lions 47 7 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Falcons 49 7 TD · 0 FG · 7 XPJared Goff 387 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 228 yds rushingJahmyr Gibbs 180 yds receivingJessie Bates III 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 615 · 414Passing yards 387 · 368Rushing yards 228 · 46Completions 18/27 · 23/36Yards per carry 11.4 · 3.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 38d ago
In a thrilling Week 13 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions 49-47, keeping their playoff hopes alive while handing the Lions a tough loss. Both teams showcased their offensive firepower, but the Falcons ultimately prevailed in a high-scoring affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Michael Penix Jr. was the star of the day for Atlanta, throwing an impressive seven touchdown passes to lead his team to victory. On the other side, Jared Goff put up a valiant effort with 387 passing yards, while Jahmyr Gibbs was a standout for the Lions, contributing both on the ground with 228 rushing yards and through the air with 180 receiving yards, making him a dual-threat nightmare for the Falcons’ defense.
Defensively, the Falcons managed to make crucial stops, highlighted by Tre'Davious White’s interception, which proved pivotal in the second half. Jessie Bates III led with four tackles, providing stability in the backfield, while Alim McNeill's lone sack for Detroit showcased the Lions' defensive prowess, even in a losing effort. The game turned when the Falcons scored back-to-back touchdowns in the fourth quarter, sealing their hard-fought victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 18/27 | 67% | 387 | 5 | 3 | 109.7 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 23/36 | 64% | 378 | 7 | 2 | 115.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 20 | 228 | 11.4 | 33 | 2 | 78 | 1 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 10 | 28 | 2.8 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 5 | 180 | 36.0 | 113 | 2 | 98 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 19 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 42 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 15 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Drake LondonWR | 6 | 144 | 24.0 | 72 | 3 | 72 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 7 | 143 | 20.4 | 11 | 3 | 45 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 19 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| JuJu Smith-SchusterWR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jack WestoverFB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Kerby JosephFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCrearyCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian IzienFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Tre'Davious WhiteCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-DayDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tyrel DodsonMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone ClarkMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake BatesK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 0/0 | 7 | 0 |