Final · Kickoff
2012 Regular season · Week 16 · Ford Field · Saturday
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The Atlanta Falcons beat the Detroit Lions 31–18 on the road at Ford Field in Week 16 of the 2012 regular season on December 22, 2012.
The result moved the Falcons to 13–2 and dropped the Lions to 4–11. It was the Lions’ seventh straight loss. The Falcons finished 2012 at 13–3 and lost in the NFC Championship Game. The Lions finished 2012 at 4–12 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Atlanta Falcons won 23–16 on October 23, 2011. When they met again, the Detroit Lions won 22–21 on October 26, 2014.
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 5–3 after meeting No. 8 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.
