Lions at Falcons
Detroit Lions 40, Atlanta Falcons 21 · Shake and Bake Vol 2
Final Score
Lions 40 5 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Falcons 21 2 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPJared Goff 273 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 162 yds rushingSam LaPorta 98 yds receivingXavier Watts 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 430 · 160Passing yards 273 · 98Rushing yards 157 · 62Completions 14/20 · 9/19Yards per carry 8.3 · 6.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 31d ago
The Detroit Lions secured a convincing 40-21 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 13 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff aspirations. The Lions' offensive explosion was critical, as they continue to push for a strong finish to the year.
Jared Goff led the charge for Detroit, throwing for 273 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise throughout the game. Jahmyr Gibbs had a standout performance on the ground, racking up 162 rushing yards, while tight end Sam LaPorta emerged as a reliable target, accumulating 98 receiving yards. This offensive trio was instrumental in the Lions’ relentless attack.
Defensively, the Lions were effective in limiting the Falcons' scoring opportunities. Aidan Hutchinson made his mark with a key sack, while the Lions secondary held firm against Atlanta's passing game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Goff connected with LaPorta for a touchdown, pushing the lead to two scores and setting the tone for the remainder of the contest.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 14/20 | 70% | 273 | 2 | 3 | 106.2 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Daniel JonesQB | 9/19 | 47% | 116 | 1 | 1 | 62.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 16 | 162 | 10.1 | 20 | 3 | 51 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared GoffQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 8 | 64 | 8.0 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Daniel JonesQB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Sam LaPortaTE | 3 | 98 | 32.7 | 47 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 56 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 35 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 20 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zay FlowersWR | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 35 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 26 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| D.J. ReedCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ennis Rakestraw JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian IzienSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Xavier WattsSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike HughesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon ThibodeauxWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir AbdullahSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh WoodsMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Jake BatesK | 1/1 | 3 | 43 |
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |