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Match Report

Falcons hold on to beat Lions 30-26 thanks to NFL rule

Matthew Stafford's pass to Golden Tate was ruled to be just short of the goal line in the final seconds, overturning the call on the field and allowing the Atlanta Falcons to hold on for a 30-26 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

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DateOppResultCompetition
11/8/26 vs Cincinnati Bengals L 17-34 NFL
11/1/26 @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 0-16 NFL
10/25/26 vs San Francisco 49ers W 29-20 NFL
10/18/26 vs Chicago Bears L 23-31 NFL
10/11/26 vs Baltimore Ravens L 23-30 NFL
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Team Stats

ATL DET
26
1st Downs
21
15
Passing 1st downs
15
9
Rushing 1st downs
3
2
1st downs from penalties
3
4-9
3rd down efficiency
3-13
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
65
Total Plays
66
428
Total Yards
324
6.6
Yards per Play
4.9
12
Total Drives
11
277
Passing
253
24/35
Comp/Att
25/45
7.5
Yards per pass
5.4
3
Interceptions thrown
0
2-17
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-11
151
Rushing
71
28
Rushing Attempts
19
5.4
Yards per rush
3.7
2-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-3
8-68
Penalties
9-98
3
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
3
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
32:35
Possession
27:25

Injuries

Detroit Lions

  • Sione Vaki Questionable
  • Amon-Ra St. Brown Questionable
  • Cade Mays Out
  • D.J. Reed Out
  • Kerby Joseph Out

Atlanta Falcons

  • Divine Deablo Out
  • Zachariah Branch Out
  • Josh Woods Questionable
  • James Pearce Jr. Questionable
  • Gervon Dexter Sr. Questionable

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