Final · Kickoff
2008 Regular season · Week 1 · Georgia Dome
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
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The Atlanta Falcons beat the Detroit Lions 34–21 at home at Georgia Dome in Week 1 of the 2008 regular season on September 7, 2008.
The result moved the Falcons to 1–0 and dropped the Lions to 0–1. The Lions finished 2008 at 0–16 and missed the playoffs. The Falcons finished 2008 at 11–5 and lost in the Wild Card round.
In their previous meeting, the Detroit Lions won 30–14 on November 5, 2006. When they met again, the Atlanta Falcons won 23–16 on October 23, 2011.
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 Series tied 3–3 after meeting No. 6 since 2000 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Atlanta will play Sunday night without its veteran edge rusher, who has concussion and neck injuries, and lost a linebacker to injured reserve on the eve of Baltimore's visit.
Dan Campbell said the Pro Bowl safety and the free-agent center should open their return windows before Sunday’s game in Arizona, though neither is guaranteed to play.
