Final · Kickoff
2017 Regular season · Week 3 · Ford Field
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The Atlanta Falcons beat the Detroit Lions 30–26 on the road at Ford Field in Week 3 of the 2017 regular season on September 24, 2017. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 4 points.
The result moved the Falcons to 3–0 and dropped the Lions to 2–1. It was the Falcons’ third straight win. The Falcons finished 2017 at 10–6 and lost in the Divisional round. The Lions finished 2017 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Detroit Lions won 22–21 on October 26, 2014. When they met again, the Detroit Lions won 23–22 on October 25, 2020.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Falcons lead the series 6–4 after meeting No. 10 since 2000 Full series history
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