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

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Matt Ryan	ATL	24-35	294	2	3	40
Matthew Stafford	DET	25-45	264	1	0	29

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Devonta Freeman	ATL	21	106	1	18
Ameer Abdullah	DET	14	47	0	11
Tevin Coleman	ATL	6	46	0	14
Matthew Stafford	DET	2	19	0	11
Zach Zenner	DET	3	5	0	3
Matt Ryan	ATL	1	-1	0	-1

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Julio Jones	ATL	7	91	0	18
Taylor Gabriel	ATL	5	79	1	40
T.J. Jones	DET	3	63	0	29
Golden Tate	DET	7	58	1	18
Tevin Coleman	ATL	3	43	0	27
Ameer Abdullah	DET	3	39	0	22
Theo Riddick	DET	4	38	0	16
Devonta Freeman	ATL	3	32	0	18

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
ATL	28	151	1
DET	19	71	0

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
ATL	24-35	294	2	3	2
DET	25-45	264	1	0	2

More Game Information On The Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions

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