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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)

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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)
By Maghen Moore
Sept 24, 2017

The Falcons started the first half with a 4-yard touchdown pass from Matt Ryan to Mohamed Sanu.

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.

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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