Detroit
Lions
1-0
48
FINAL
28
Atlanta
Falcons
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Detroit Lions topped the Atlanta Falcons 48-28 in Week 13 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, Detroit showcased their offensive prowess, securing a crucial victory that keeps them in the hunt for postseason glory.
Leading the way for the Lions was Jahmyr Gibbs, who rushed for an impressive 135 yards, consistently breaking through the Falcons' defense. On the other side, Michael Penix Jr. put up a valiant effort, throwing for 218 yards and three touchdowns, while Tyreek Hill shined as his primary target, reeling in 143 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Lions made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Devin White was a standout with two sacks, applying pressure that disrupted Penix Jr.'s rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Detroit's defense forced a turnover, allowing them to capitalize and build a lead that Atlanta couldn't recover from.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 17 | 7 | 41% | 218 | 3 | 1 | 103.5 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 21 | 11 | 52% | 163 | 2 | 1 | 89.9 |
| Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 4 | 2 | 50% | 51 | 1 | 0 | 135.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 14 | 135 | 9.6 | 22 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 9 | 38 | 4.2 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 143 | 71.5 | 115 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 20 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 40 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | — | 2 | 28 | 1 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 13 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin White | WILL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samson Ebukam | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

