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Falcons, Lions: Halftime recap
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank stands with his players during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
The Falcons started the first half with a 4-yard touchdown pass from Matt Ryan to Mohamed Sanu.
Welcome to MoTown!
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 24, 2017
ATL 7 | DET 0 pic.twitter.com/13lke4qyjm
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.
🍽Devonta Freeman now has 4 TD in 3 games this season.
ATL 17 | DET 3 pic.twitter.com/Z48sCYyfpI— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 24, 2017
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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