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Falcons vs.
Lions
Atlanta hosts Detroit Lions at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Here’s what to know before kickoff.
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Home matchupATLVSDET
ATLVSDET1:00 PM ET
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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WhenSun, Dec 6 · 1:00 PM ET
WhereMercedes-Benz Stadium
OpponentDetroit Lions
Detroit LionsContextNFL
The game in 60 seconds
Atlanta hosts Detroit Lions at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET. Listed on CTV · TSN. Next up: at Cleveland Browns on December 13.
The question to watch
How do the Falcons match up with Lions at kickoff?
Three things to watch
A look at Detroit Lions
Atlanta hosts Detroit Lions. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Listed on CTV · TSN.
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Season so far
| DET | ATL | |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 30.7 | 24.4 |
| Total Yards | 413.0 | 351.1 |
| Yards Passing | 298.0 | 211.3 |
| Yards Rushing | 115.0 | 139.9 |
| Points Allowed Per Game | 27.5 | 24.7 |
| Yards Allowed | 412.7 | 360.3 |
Leaders
- ATL · Passing YardsMichael Penix Jr. · 96/144, 1,157 YDS, 9 TD, 1 INT
- ATL · Rushing YardsBijan Robinson · 131 CAR, 704 YDS, 4 TD
- ATL · Receiving YardsDrake London · 38 REC, 616 YDS, 1 TD
- ATL · SacksZa'Darius Smith · 4.5
- ATL · TacklesXavier Watts · 44
- DET · Passing YardsJared Goff · 150/223, 1,788 YDS, 14 TD
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