Matt Ryan ran and threw for touchdowns to give the Atlanta Falcons a double-digit, first-half lead, and they held on to beat the Detroit Lions 23-16 on Sunday.
On Detroit’s final drive, a pass-interference penalty against Atlanta was overturned because instant replay showed Falcons defensive tackle Corey Peters had tipped the ball. Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford appeared to injure his right ankle on the play.
Stafford then threw an incomplete pass on fourth down from the Atlanta 41 and limped off the field.
The Falcons (4-3) ran out the clock with a first down to win consecutive games for the first time this season.
The Lions have lost two in a row after their 5-0 start…. read more on NFL.com
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Video: Alex Loeb and Cris Carter break down the Falcons’ 23-16 win over the Lions and Tony Gonzalez tying Marvin Harrison for 2nd most catches all time
