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National Football League
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Atlanta 34, Detroit 21
When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 7, 2008
Where: Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia
Temperature: Dome
Head Official: Ron Winter
Attendance: 62310
Final Scoring Summary
 
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Detroit 0147021
Atlanta 21010334
Team Records
 
Team W/L Home Away Streak
Detroit - - - L1
Atlanta - - - W1
Recap Quick Hits
  • With this win, the Atlanta Falcons have a - record at home this season. The Detroit Lions have a - record on the road.
  • Atlanta has a streak of 1 straight up win. The Falcons have won null of their last 10 games.
  • Detroit has a streak of 1 straight up loss. The Lions have won null of their last 10 games.
  • The Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback, Matt Ryan, threw for 161 yards, 1 touchdown and had 0 interceptions in the game. Matt Ryan ran for -2 yards.
  • The Detroit Lions starting quarterback, Jon Kitna, threw for 262 yards, 2 touchdowns and had 1 interception in the game. Jon Kitna ran for 8 yards.
  • Following this game the Atlanta Falcons average points per game and 0.0 offensive yards per game. The Detroit Lions average points per game and 0.0 offensive yards per game.
Top Game Performances
Rushing
Detroit   Atlanta
Kevin Smith Player Michael Turner
16 Attempts 22
48 Yards 220
3.0 Avg Yards 10.0
1 Touchdowns 2
10 Long 66
Receiving
Detroit   Atlanta
Calvin Johnson Player Michael Jenkins
7 Receptions 1
107 Yards 62
15.3 Avg Yards 62.0
0 Touchdowns 1
38 Long 62
Team Stats Summary
 
  Yards Scoring Defense
Team Tot Rus Pas TD FG INT Sks FF
Detroit 316 70 246 3 0 0 1.0 0
Atlanta 474 318 156 4 2 1 3.0 0
Upcoming Games
  • Atlanta will play their next game on the road against Tampa Bay. The Falcons have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.
  • Detroit will play their next game at home against Green Bay. The Lions have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.