Through the Years | Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in his first career start with the team on August 24, 2008. Ryan was the first rookie quarterback to start a season for the Falcons since Michael Vick in 2001.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in his first career start with the team on August 24, 2008. Ryan was the first rookie quarterback to start a season for the Falcons since Michael Vick in 2001.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Michael Jenkins #12 runs in the first career pass from quarterback Matt Ryan #2 for a touchdown on August 24, 2008 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga.

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Michael Jenkins #12 runs in the first career pass from quarterback Matt Ryan #2 for a touchdown on August 24, 2008 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga.

Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on December 21, 2002.

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Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on December 21, 2002.

Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

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Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

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Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

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Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

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Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on December 21, 2002.

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Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on December 21, 2002.

Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

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Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

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Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

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Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

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Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

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Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

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Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

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Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

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Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

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Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on September 7, 2008.

Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on December 21, 2002.

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Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on December 21, 2002.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in his first career start with the team on August 24, 2008. Ryan was the first rookie quarterback to start a season for the Falcons since Michael Vick in 2001.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in his first career start with the team on August 24, 2008. Ryan was the first rookie quarterback to start a season for the Falcons since Michael Vick in 2001.

Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on December 21, 2002.

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Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on December 21, 2002.

Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on December 21, 2002.

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Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on December 21, 2002.

Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on December 21, 2002.

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Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on December 21, 2002.

Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on December 21, 2002.

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Images from the match up between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions in Atlanta on December 21, 2002.

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