Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions (October 23, 2011)

Game Recap


In a week 7 match-up in Detroit, the Falcons finished with a 23-16 win against the Lions. Falcons took the entering halftime 17-6 and hung on in the last 30 minutes.

The Falcons were led by Matt Ryan who tossed in 218 yards passing, 1 touchdown. Michael Turner ran for 122 rush yards.

For the Lions, Matthew Stafford threw for 183 passing yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs. Calvin Johnson caught 115 yards receiving, 1 TD.

The Falcons finished with 328 total yards, 22 first downs, 2 turnovers and 11 penalties. They were 7 of 17 on third downs. The Lions ended up with 263 total yards, 13 first downs, 1 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were 1 of 12 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Atlanta FalconsATL defeat Detroit LionsDET 23-16
  • Date: Sunday, October 23, 2011
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:05PM
  • Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 328, Turnovers: 2
  • Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 263, Turnovers: 1
  • Game Odds:
  • -- Line Point Spread: DET by 4.5
  • -- Over/Under: 47.0

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
ATL 10 7 3 3 23
DET 3 3 10 0 16

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Matt RyanATL20-342181249
Matthew StaffordDET15-321831057
Chris RedmanATL0-10000

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Michael TurnerATL27122050
Maurice MorrisDET950031
Keiland WilliamsDET944018
Nate BurlesonDET210010
Jacquizz RodgersATL1505
Matt RyanATL3212

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Calvin JohnsonDET5115157
Harry DouglasATL462049
Tony GonzalezATL562030
Roddy WhiteATL552118
Brandon PettigrewDET43109
Jason SnellingATL118018
Tony SchefflerDET21509
Maurice MorrisDET21309

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
ATL311291
DET201040

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
ATL20-35218123
DET15-32183103

More Game Information On The Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions

  • Attendance: 63,625
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  • Time of Game: 3:20 - 3 hours, 20 minutes
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