ATLANTA FALCONS NOTCH DAY-AFTER-CHRISTMAS VICTORY OVER DETROIT LIONS

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Detroit Lions 20-16 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday afternoon, which kept Atlanta’s playoff hopes alive. It also marked the home team’s first win at the Benz for this year.

The Falcons improved to 7-8 on the 2021 season. They’ll get back into action next Sunday on the road versus the Buffalo Bills; kick off is set for 1 pm.