Falcons, Lions: Halftime recap

The Falcons started the first half with a 4-yard touchdown pass from Matt Ryan to Mohamed Sanu.

After a 36-yard field goal from Matt Bryant at the start of the second quarter, Atlanta’s next drive ended with Devonta Freeman running up the middle for the one-yard Falcons’ touchdown.

Late in the second quarter, Matt Ryan’s pass was intercepted by Lions’ Glover Quin who took it to the endzone for a 37-yard defensive touchdown.

Atlanta was held to a 48-yard field goal by Matt Bryant on the next drive.

The Falcons are ahead 20-13 at the half. The Lions will get the ball to start the second half.

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