Falcons face Lions in key NFC game

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons face Lions in key NFC game

Atlanta Falcons face Detroit Lions Sunday in Detroit.

Falcons QB Matt Ryan has his facemask grabbed by Lions DT Ndamukong Suh during first quarter of Sunday's game in Detroit.

Ryan passed for one touchdown and ran for another in the team's 23-16 victory.

Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez fights for yardage after making a catch. Detroit defenders Chris Houston (left) and Eric Wright close in for the tackle.

Roddy White focuses on a pass from Ryan in the end zone ...

... and celebrates with Gonzalez after catching the pass for a touchdown.

Falcons tight end Michael Palmer gives the touchdown signal after Ryan's short scoring run in the first half.

Falcons RB Michael Turner tries to break through the tackle of Lions DB Amari Spievey.

Turner finished with 122 yards on 27 carries.

Falcons RB Jacquizz Rodgers has his facemask turned by Lions DB Wright.

Falcons kick returner Eric Weems is tackled by Lions defensive back Anthony Madison.

Falcons linebacker and former UGA player Akeem Dent (52) focuses on the ball as Lions kick returner Stefan Logan returns the opening kickoff.

Falcons defensive lineman Corey Peters fights off a block while attempting to tackle Lions RB Maurice Morris.

Gonzalez smiles as he runs off the field following the game.

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Falcons QB Matt Ryan has his facemask grabbed by Lions DT Ndamukong Suh during first quarter of Sunday's game in Detroit.

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