Week 16 · 2021 NFL Season
Detroit Lions vs Atlanta Falcons
Sun, Dec 26, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
Final — Atlanta Falcons win
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 16 |
| ATL | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 20 |
Detroit Lions visit the Atlanta Falcons in Week 16 of the 2021 NFL season. Final: Detroit Lions 16, Atlanta Falcons 20.
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Prediction & pick
Odds pick
Atlanta Falcons
72% implied ·Solid
Against the spread
Pick'em / no spread
Crowd pick
Atlanta Falcons 100%
Odds pick hit ✓
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Betting lines
Moneyline
Detroit Lions: 3.55
Atlanta Falcons: 1.38
Spread
Detroit Lions: —
Atlanta Falcons: —
Over / Under
—
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Team stats
DET ATL
19 1st Downs 14
338 Total Yards 254
208 Passing 207
130 Rushing 47
7-16 3rd down efficiency 2-8
6-30 Penalties 2-15
1 Turnovers 1
38:05 Possession 21:55
Leaders
DET
- Passing YardsTim Boyle (QB) — 24/34, 187 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing YardsJamaal Williams (RB) — 19 CAR, 77 YDS
- Receiving YardsAmon-Ra St. Brown (WR) — 9 REC, 91 YDS, 1 TD
ATL
- Passing YardsMatt Ryan (QB) — 18/24, 215 YDS, 1 TD
- Rushing YardsMike Davis (RB) — 7 CAR, 28 YDS
- Receiving YardsKyle Pitts Sr. (TE) — 6 REC, 102 YDS
Scoring summary
- Q1 3:25 DET Riley Patterson 26 Yd Field Goal 3–0
- Q2 10:53 ATL Cordarrelle Patterson 6 Yd Run (Younghoe Koo Kick) 3–7
- Q2 3:44 DET Amon-Ra St. Brown 20 Yd pass from Tim Boyle (Riley Patterson Kick) 10–7
- Q2 1:04 ATL Younghoe Koo 53 Yd Field Goal 10–10
- Q3 10:11 ATL Younghoe Koo 48 Yd Field Goal 10–13
- Q3 3:06 DET Riley Patterson 37 Yd Field Goal 13–13
- Q4 13:04 ATL Hayden Hurst 12 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Younghoe Koo Kick) 13–20
- Q4 2:38 DET Riley Patterson 26 Yd Field Goal 16–20
Standings
2025 NFC North Standings
| Team | W-L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 11-6 | 441 | 415 |
| Green Bay | 9-7-1 | 391 | 360 |
| Minnesota | 9-8 | 344 | 333 |
| Detroit | 9-8 | 481 | 413 |
2025 NFC South Standings
| Team | W-L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8-9 | 311 | 380 |
| Tampa Bay | 8-9 | 380 | 411 |
| Atlanta | 8-9 | 353 | 401 |
| New Orleans | 6-11 | 306 | 383 |
Referee Ronald Torbert
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