Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons: Game preview
Detroit LionsDET2–21LAway
W13 Dec 6 · 1:00 PM ET
Preview
Atlanta FalconsATL2–22WHome
Team comparison
Team comparison stat display| Stat | DET | ATL |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 29.8 | 24 |
| Total offensive yards | 389.3 | 360.5 |
| Offensive TD | 3.5 | 2.8 |
| First downs | 24.5 | 20 |
| Third down | 18/46 | 16/43 |
| Fourth down | 4/7 | 1/2 |
| Penalty first downs | 2 | 1.8 |
| Yards/play | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Pass yards | 303.5 | 191.8 |
| Pass yards/att | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| Net pass yards | 287.3 | 179.5 |
| Pass TD | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| Pass first downs | 15.5 | 7.8 |
| Completions | 27.3 | 15.8 |
| Attempts | 40.3 | 24.8 |
| INT thrown | 0 | 1.5 |
| Sacks taken | 2 | 2 |
| Sack yards lost | 16.3 | 12.3 |
| Rush yards | 102 | 181 |
| Rush yards/carry | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| Rush TD | 1.3 | 2 |
| Rush first downs | 7 | 11 |
| Carries | 24.5 | 34.8 |
| Rec yards | 303.5 | 191.8 |
| Rec yards/catch | 11.1 | 12.2 |
| Rec TD | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| Rec first downs | 15.5 | 7.8 |
| Receptions | 27.3 | 15.8 |
| Targets | 39.8 | 23.3 |
| Sacks | 3.8 | 1.8 |
| Sack yards | 23 | 11.8 |
| INT | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Passes defended | 3.5 | 6.5 |
| Tackles for loss | 5.8 | 3.8 |
| Solo tackles | 44.5 | 36 |
| Tackle assists | 30.3 | 24.3 |
| QB hits | 8.8 | 9.5 |
| Forced fumbles | 1 | 0.8 |
| Defensive TD | 0 | 0 |
| Player penalties | 7 | 6.8 |
| Player penalty yards | 53 | 69.5 |
| Field goals | 1.8/1.8 | 1.5/2.3 |
| Punts | 3.8 | 3.3 |
| Punt yards | 177 | 150.8 |
| Kick returns | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Kick return yards | 113 | 85.8 |
| Punt returns | 1 | 1.8 |
| Punt return yards | 11.5 | 21.8 |
2026 NFL leaders
League leader stat display2026 NFL standings
AFC East
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 3–1 | .750 | +20 |
 New England Patriots | 2–2 | .500 | -12 |
 New York Jets | 1–3 | .250 | -8 |
 Miami Dolphins | 0–4 | .000 | -55 |
AFC North
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Baltimore Ravens | 3–1 | .750 | +20 |
 Cleveland Browns | 3–1 | .750 | -14 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 2–2 | .500 | +12 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 2–2 | .500 | -10 |
AFC South
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Jacksonville Jaguars | 3–1 | .750 | +51 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 2–2 | .500 | -2 |
 Houston Texans | 0–4 | .000 | -25 |
 Tennessee Titans | 0–4 | .000 | -28 |
AFC West
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 4–0 | 1.000 | +41 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 3–1 | .750 | +31 |
 Denver Broncos | 2–2 | .500 | -20 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 0–4 | .000 | -39 |
NFC East
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 3–1 | .750 | +3 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 2–2 | .500 | +10 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 2–2 | .500 | -18 |
 Washington Commanders | 1–3 | .250 | -34 |
NFC North
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 4–0 | 1.000 | +35 |
 Chicago Bears | 3–1 | .750 | +47 |
| Detroit Lions | 2–2 | .500 | -8 |
 Green Bay Packers | 2–2 | .500 | -32 |
NFC South
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 2–2 | .500 | +12 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 2–2 | .500 | +4 |
 New Orleans Saints | 1–3 | .250 | -23 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0–4 | .000 | -20 |
NFC West
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 4–0 | 1.000 | +58 |
 Seattle Seahawks | 3–1 | .750 | +32 |
 Los Angeles Rams | 2–2 | .500 | +2 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 1–3 | .250 | -30 |
