Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions (September 24, 2017)

Game Recap


In a week 3 collision in Detroit, the Falcons pitched a 30-26 victory against the Lions. Both were even moving into the fourth quarter 23-23 when the Falcons outscored Lions 7-3.

The Falcons were led by Matt Ryan who tossed in 294 yards passing, 2 TDs, was 24 of 35 passing. Devonta Freeman had 106 yards on the ground, 1 touchdown. Julio Jones had 91 yards receiving.

For the Lions, Matthew Stafford threw for 264 pass yards in the air, 1 TD, 0 INTs.

The Falcons tallied 428 total yards, 26 first downs, 3 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were 4 of 9 on third downs. The Lions ended with 324 total yards, 21 first downs, 0 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were 3 of 13 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Atlanta FalconsATL defeat Detroit LionsDET 30-26
  • Date: Sunday, September 24, 2017
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 428, Turnovers: 3
  • Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 324, Turnovers: 0
  • Game Odds:
  • -- Line Point Spread: ATL by 3.0
  • -- Over/Under: 51.0

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
ATL 7 13 3 7 30
DET 0 13 10 3 26

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Matt RyanATL24-352942340
Matthew StaffordDET25-452641029

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Devonta FreemanATL21106118
Ameer AbdullahDET1447011
Tevin ColemanATL646014
Matthew StaffordDET219011
Zach ZennerDET3503
Matt RyanATL1-10-1

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Julio JonesATL791018
Taylor GabrielATL579140
T.J. JonesDET363029
Golden TateDET758118
Tevin ColemanATL343027
Ameer AbdullahDET339022
Theo RiddickDET438016
Devonta FreemanATL332018

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
ATL281511
DET19710

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
ATL24-35294232
DET25-45264102

More Game Information On The Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions

  • Attendance: 63,240
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  • Time of Game: 3:22 - 3 hours, 22 minutes
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