The Atlanta Falcons (1-6) lost in the final seconds to the Detroit Lions (3-3) 23-22 after a last-second touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to T.J. Hockenson on Sunday afternoon inside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
It was a contest that Atlanta led for much of the time, but a fumble by Matt Ryan on a sack by Romeo Okwara late in the fourth quarter seemingly swung the action in Detroit's favor. That fumble in Falcons' territory resulted in a 49-yard field goal by Lions kicker Matt Prater, which gave Detroit a 16-14 lead with 3:16 remaining in the game.
Atlanta managed to claw its way back on offense. Taking over at the 24-yard line, Ryan moved the offense into field goal range, and Gurley helped run down the clock. He picked up a crucial third down, waiting patiently before gaining the yards needed. On the very next play, Gurley broke through the Lions' defensive line for a 10-yard touchdown run.
A side-arm throw by Ryan to Calvin Ridley secured the two-point conversion for Atlanta and gave it the 22-16 lead with just over one minute remaining in the game.
The Lions drove the field, however, to win the game with no time remaining on the clock for the Falcons to reverse the outcome.
Detroit struck first in this contest, scoring on a 3-yard run by D'Andre Swift in the first quarter. That touchdown run was immediately preceded by a controversial roughing the passer penalty on rookie cornerback A.J. Terrell. Terrell appeared to sack Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, but the refs saw helmet-to-helmet contact and threw the flag on third down to give Detroit new life.
The Lions finished the game with 386 yards of total offense - 322 passing and 64 rushing - but converted just 30 percent of their third downs. Stafford completed just under 70 percent of his passes for 340 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions. Kenny Golladay was his preferred receiver, catching six passes for 114 yards, and Adrian Peterson led the Lions on the ground with 29 yards on 11 carries.
It did not take long for the Falcons to respond. Starting at their 18-yard line on the following series, the Falcons marched 82 yards to tie the game at 7-7 with a 1-yard touchdown run by Todd Gurley. Tight end Hayden Hurst was a star on that drive, catching three passes for 31 yards, including a wild diving reception that originally careened off of multiple players' cleats.
A big play from Stafford and receiver Danny Amendola picked up 36 yards on Detroit's next drive, and a roughing the passer penalty gave the Lions an additional 12 yards to quickly move them to Atlanta's 11-yard line. Detroit then moved down to the 3-yard line and opted to go for it on fourth down. For the second time in as many weeks, however, the Falcons defense stood tall with their backs to the end zone and denied their opponent.
Safety Keanu Neal had his best game of the season for Atlanta on Sunday. Neal led the team with 11 tackles, and he also recorded one sack and two tackles for a loss. Linebacker Deion Jones had the other sack of the afternoon for Atlanta and finished with four tackles, including two for a loss.
Taking over at their 2-yard line, the Falcons marched 98 yards to take the lead with a 4-yard touchdown pass from Matt Ryan to Calvin Ridley. Ridley got the drive started with an acrobatic catch on third-and-7 to pick up 27 yards and put the Falcons in motion.
Trailing 14-7 with just 29 seconds remaining in the first half, the Lions covered 48 yards in 26 seconds to set up a 50-yard field goal for Matt Prater. A good kick by Prater cut into the Falcons' lead and made the score 14-10 heading into halftime.
Atlanta finished the day with 388 total yards of offense and converted 50 percent of its third-down attempts. Ryan completed 73.8 percent of his passes for 338 yards and a touchdown. Julio Jones caught eight passes for 97 yards, and Ridley chipped in with five catches for 69 yards and a touchdown. On National Tight Ends Day, Hurst had one of his best showings, catching six passes for 68 yards. Gurley led the way on the ground with 23 carries for 63 yards and two scores.
Detroit tacked on another field goal on its opening possession of the second half, cutting their deficit to just one point on a 51-yard kick by Prater.
After a challenge by Lions head coach Matt Patricia on fourth down midway through the fourth quarter, the officials ruled that Atlanta had 12 players on the field when the ball was snapped on its third-down stop. That gave the Lions a new set of downs, but they could not do much with them and Prater missed his first field goal of the game to maintain Atlanta's 14-13 lead.
Get an inside look at the matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions with top photos from inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Week 7.
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 is shown after tackling Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 in action during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst #81 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones #45 and linebacker Mykal Walker #43 make a tackle during the first half against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal #22 in action during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen #37 gestures during the first half against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun #54 makes a stop on the goal line during the first half against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun #54 makes a tackle during the first half against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 is tackles Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 runs over a Rise Up & Vote decal during pregame before the Atlanta Falcons face the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal #22 in action during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 is shown in the tunnel before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal #22 makes a tackle during the first half against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 is shown during warm up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 is shown during warm up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 and wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 are shown during warm up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 is shown during warm up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jacob Tuioti-Mariner #91 with a Detroit Lions players during warm ups before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 is shown during warm up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons take the field before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons players is shown wearing Rise Up & Vote Cleats during warm up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 takes the field before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons Owber Arthur M Blank waves to fans before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Isaiah Oliver #26 warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Edmond Robinson #46 warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Edmond Robinson #46 warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kendall Sheffield #20 warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons huddle up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Fans are shown during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
A tribute to Vaughn McClure is shown on the Halo Board during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage #83 warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 runs over a Rise Up & Vote decal during pregame before the Atlanta Falcons face the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 fist bumps Atlanta Falcons coach coach Mayur Chaudhari during warm ups before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen #37 is shown during warm ups before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons drumlins performs during pregame before the Atlanta Falcons face the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Dr. Bernice King pulls the train horn during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst #81 gestures before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons huddle during pregame before the Atlanta Falcons face the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Luke Stocker #88 stretches over a Rise Up & Vote decal during pregame before the Atlanta Falcons face the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons drumlins performs during pregame before the Atlanta Falcons face the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Dr. Bernice King pulls the train horn during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons run out during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
The offensive line huddles up during pregame before the Atlanta Falcons face the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons run out of the tunnel during pregame before the Atlanta Falcons face the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons run out during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Dr. Bernice King pulls the train horn during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons drumlins performs during pregame before the Atlanta Falcons face the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Kaleb McGary #76 runs over a Rise Up & Vote decal during pregame before the Atlanta Falcons face the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Dr. Bernice King pulls the train horn during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons drumlins performs during pregame before the Atlanta Falcons face the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Dr. Bernice King pulls the train horn during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson #33 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley #98 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley #98 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson #33 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley #98 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Cleats worn by Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack #51 during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus #17 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Cleats worn by Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack #51 during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Cleats worn during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Sharrod Neasman #41 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons center Matt Hennessy #61 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Cleats worn during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 and quarterback Matt Schaub #8 talk during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris looks on during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith #25 hugs former teammate Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Hall #17 during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Falcons fans during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 hugs former teammate Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Hall #17 during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 runs during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus #17 looks on during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Rise Up & Vote cleats worn by an Atlanta Falcons player during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 gestures during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Rise Up & Vote cleats worn by an Atlanta Falcons player during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 makes a catch during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Brandon Powell #15, wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 and wide receiver Julio Jones #11 huddle up during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 looks on during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Christian Blake #13 and Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage #83 talk during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 looks on during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 makes a catch during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 makes a catch during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons huddle up during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 gestures during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 warms up during pregame before facing the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank gives a thumbs up during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris and wide receiver Julio Jones #11 are shown before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 looks on during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 looks on during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst #81 stretches during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Falcons fans cheer during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 looks on during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders perform during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 runs out of the tunnel during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris looks on during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 runs out of the tunnel during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Christian Blake #13 runs out of the tunnel during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons huddle up during pregame against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 runs the ball during the first half against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen #37 makes a tackle during the first half against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 celebrates with defensive end Allen Bailey #93 during the first half against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
A security associate wears a mask while holding a sign for masks during the first half against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Cleats worm by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 and Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater #5 are shown during warm ups before the against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst #81 and defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. #56 are shown before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons Owner Athru M Blank is shown before theme against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones #45 takes the field before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris is shown before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons Owner Athru M Blank is shown before theme against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons center Matt Hennessy #61 takes the field before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith #40 is shown before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 is shown during warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 in action during the first quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons center Matt Hennessy #61 snaps the ball during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris and wide receiver Julio Jones #11 are shown before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by \h2Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 is shown after tackling Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack #51 and Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 are shown during the coin toss before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
The Offensive Line is shown during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kendall Sheffield #20 warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst #81 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
A fan waves a Falcon flag during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Brandon Powell #15 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal #22 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 scores a touchdown during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 scores a touchdown during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 and Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris are shown after Todd Gurley II scored a touchdown during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 scores a touchdown during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 receives the ball for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 and wide receiver Julio Jones #11 are shown together after quarterback Matt Ryan #2 threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 celebrates with quarterback Matt Ryan #2 altering scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley #21 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 and Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris are shown after Calvin Ridley scores a touchdown during the second quarter in against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 in action during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 in action during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 celebrates with quarterback Matt Ryan #2 altering scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal #22 makes a tackle during the first half against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones #45 sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 during the third quarter \ragainst the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal #22 and defensive end Steven Means #55 celebrate after making sack a play during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kendall Sheffield #20 in action during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 and cornerback Isaiah Oliver #26 make a tackle during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
