Game story
In Week 9 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-11-05, the Detroit Lions took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 30–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Kitna (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with +3.58 total EPA, and -5.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Williams (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.12 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.1% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Atlanta Falcons changed the game: (8:53) 7-M.Vick pass short right intended for 85-D.Blakley INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at ATL 10. 32-D.Bly pushed ob at ATL 2 for 8 yards (62-T.McClure; 74-T.Weiner).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Detroit Lions | 10 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +11.12 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
- 2 M. Furrey · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
- 3 M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +4.26 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 4 A. Lelie · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.92 EPA/play
- 5 A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 6 J. Kitna · Detroit Lions · Passing · +3.58 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 7 J. Kitna · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.42 EPA/play
- 8 C. Fitzsimmons · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Williams — DET · Receiving
R. Williams posted the highest total EPA (+11.12) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.85 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.07 EPA) came from Atlanta Falcons: (8:53) 7-M.Vick pass short right intended for 85-D.Blakley INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at ATL 10. 32-D.Bly pushed ob at ATL 2 for 8 yards (62-T.McClure; 74-T.Weiner).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — K. Jones
- Atlanta Falcons — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass)
- Detroit Lions — K. Jones
- Atlanta Falcons — W. Dunn
- Detroit Lions — R. Williams (J. Kitna pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — J. Hanson
- Detroit Lions — J. Hanson
- Detroit Lions — J. Hanson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–7. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the ATL 10 (Q1 55:21) — (10:21) 4-J.Hanson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ATL 35 (Q1 51:34) — (6:34) 34-K.Jones right end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 51:26) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DET 19 (Q1 47:44) — (2:44) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 83-A.Crumpler for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 47:37) — 5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q2 38:44) — (8:44) 34-K.Jones right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-90-G.Jackson, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 38:40) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 31:06) — (1:06) 28-W.Dunn left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 31:02) — 5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the ATL 1 (Q3 23:29) — (8:29) 4-J.Hanson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ATL 60 (Q4 13:25) — (13:25) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 11-R.Williams for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 13:09) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the ATL 18 (Q4 2:56) — (2:56) 4-J.Hanson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 38:53) — (8:53) 7-M.Vick pass short right intended for 85-D.Blakley INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at ATL 10. 32-D.Bly pushed ob at ATL 2 for 8 yards (62-T.McClure; 74-T.Weiner).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 58:05) — (13:05) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle to 87-M.Furrey to ATL 30 for 26 yards (97-P.Kerney).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 13:25) — (13:25) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 11-R.Williams for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 27:56) — (12:56) 8-J.Kitna pass deep middle to 87-M.Furrey to ATL 48 for 21 yards (36-L.Milloy).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 16:21) — (1:21) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle intended for 34-K.Jones INTERCEPTED by 95-J.Babineaux at ATL 28. 95-J.Babineaux to ATL 34 for 6 yards (8-J.Kitna).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 38:53) — (8:53) 7-M.Vick pass short right intended for 85-D.Blakley INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at ATL 10. 32-D.Bly pushed ob at ATL 2 for 8 yards (62-T.McClure; 74-T.Weiner).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 16:21) — (1:21) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle intended for 34-K.Jones INTERCEPTED by 95-J.Babineaux at ATL 28. 95-J.Babineaux to ATL 34 for 6 yards (8-J.Kitna).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 13:25) — (13:25) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 11-R.Williams for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 51:34) — (6:34) 34-K.Jones right end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Kitna (Detroit Lions) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -5.3% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.58 total EPA
- M.Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -6.1% CPOE · -0.39 EPA/play · -13.99 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.166 | +0.037 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.7% | 45.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.389 | +0.100 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.142 | +0.025 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.037 | +0.166 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.9% | 57.3% |
By the numbers
Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -13.62 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, +3.00 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- R. Williams (Detroit Lions) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Kitna (DET) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- M. Vick (ATL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 55:21 · ATL 10 · Score 0-3
(10:21) 4-J.Hanson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 51:34 · ATL 35 · Score 0-9
(6:34) 34-K.Jones right end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 51:26 · ATL 2 · Score 0-10
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 47:44 · DET 19 · Score 6-10
(2:44) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 83-A.Crumpler for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 47:37 · DET 2 · Score 7-10
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 38:44 · ATL 2 · Score 7-16
(8:44) 34-K.Jones right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-90-G.Jackson, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 38:40 · ATL 2 · Score 7-17
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 31:06 · DET 1 · Score 13-17
(1:06) 28-W.Dunn left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 31:02 · DET 2 · Score 14-17
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 23:29 · ATL 1 · Score 14-20
(8:29) 4-J.Hanson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 13:25 · ATL 60 · Score 14-26
(13:25) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 11-R.Williams for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 13:09 · ATL 2 · Score 14-27
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 2:56 · ATL 18 · Score 14-30
(2:56) 4-J.Hanson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Detroit Lions?
The Detroit Lions beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-14 in Week 9, 2006 on 2006-11-05.
What was the final score of Atlanta Falcons vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Atlanta Falcons 14, Detroit Lions 30 (ATL 14-30 DET) in Week 9, 2006 on 2006-11-05.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, Detroit Lions 10; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Detroit Lions 3; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, Detroit Lions 10; Final: Atlanta Falcons 14, Detroit Lions 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Jones (Q1 51:34) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass) (Q1 47:44) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Jones (Q2 38:44) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — W. Dunn (Q2 31:06) Detroit Lions touchdown — R. Williams (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 13:25) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 55:21, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 23:29, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 2:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Detroit Lions?
J. Kitna (Detroit Lions), 55.6% completion, -5.3% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.58 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 47.2% completion, -6.1% CPOE, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -13.99 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Atlanta Falcons vs Detroit Lions?
R. Williams (Detroit Lions) led the game in total EPA with +11.12 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.07 EPA): (8:53) 7-M.Vick pass short right intended for 85-D.Blakley INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at ATL 10. 32-D.Bly pushed ob at ATL 2 for 8 yards (62-T.McClure; 74-T.Weiner).. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.1%.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 1-6 Now 2-6 W
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