Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 27–7 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 17–0 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Mykel Williams
- Top passer
- J. Garcia
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:11) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Hall at ATL 21. …
- Game date
- 2005-11-24
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Detroit Lions 27–7 on 2005-11-24. Mykel Williams posted a game-high +10.38 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 10 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons(10:16) 2-T.Peterson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(:56) 45-T.Duckett left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(10:52) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-65-K.Forney, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(11:53) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. PENALTY on DET-42-T.Holt, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(5:15) 2-T.Peterson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(9:26) 5-J.Garcia pass to 11-R.Williams for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball bounced off DET #11-R.Williams, tipped by ATL #29-K.Carpenter and back into William's hands for a TD.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 10:16FG TPT. PetersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 3
- Score
- 3-0
(10:16) 2-T.Peterson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:56TD TDT. DuckettPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 9-0
(:56) 45-T.Duckett left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:52XP TPT. PetersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 10-0
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 10:52TD ACA. CrumplerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 6
- Score
- 16-0
(10:52) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-65-K.Forney, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 10:44XP TPT. PetersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 17-0
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 11:53TD ACA. CrumplerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 32
- Score
- 23-0
(11:53) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 11:46XP TPT. PetersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 24-0
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. PENALTY on DET-42-T.Holt, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 5:15FG TPT. PetersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 5
- Score
- 27-0
(5:15) 2-T.Peterson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 9:26TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 31
- Score
- 27-6
(9:26) 5-J.Garcia pass to 11-R.Williams for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball bounced off DET #11-R.Williams, tipped by ATL #29-K.Carpenter and back into William's hands for a TD.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 9:18XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 27-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Mykel Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +10.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play - 2A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +9.66 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 3W. Dunn · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +5.33 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 4Ryan Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 5S. Vines · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 6M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +4.61 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 7
Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play - 8Jonas Griffith · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Mykel Williams — DET · Receiving
Mykel Williams posted the highest total EPA (+10.38) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.73 EPA per play.
Mykel Williams's top snap (+3.82 EPA): (:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Orlovsky pass to 88-M.Williams to ATL 6 for 20 yards (29-K.Carpenter). PENALTY on ATL, Defensive Delay of Game, 3 yards, enforced at ATL 6.
Biggest single play (-5.40 EPA): Jax Harrington — (9:11) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Hall at ATL 21. 21-D.Hall pushed ob at DET 45 for 34 yards (24-S.Bryson).
Quarterback report card
J. Garcia led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Garcia (Detroit Lions) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -0.19 EPA/play · -5.60 total EPA
- M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 26 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · +0.18 EPA/play · +4.61 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.088 | -0.211 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.4% | 37.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.177 | -0.313 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.070 | +0.107 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.211 | -0.088 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.1% | 53.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.09 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.21 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, +7.38 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -18.32 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Duckett
- Atlanta Falcons — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass)
- Detroit Lions — Ryan Williams (J. Garcia pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Peterson
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Peterson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the DET 3 (Q1 10:16) — (10:16) 2-T.Peterson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q1 0:56) — (:56) 45-T.Duckett left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 0:52) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q2 10:52) — (10:52) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-65-K.Forney, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 10:44) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DET 32 (Q3 11:53) — (11:53) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 11:46); Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the DET 5 (Q3 5:15) — (5:15) 2-T.Peterson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ATL 31 (Q4 9:26); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 9:18) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 9:11) — (9:11) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Hall at ATL 21. 21-D.Hall pushed ob at DET 45 for 34 yards (24-S.Bryson).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass to 24-S.Bryson to DET 47 for no gain (96-A.Lake). FUMBLES (96-A.Lake), RECOVERED by ATL-92-Ch.Davis at DET 42. 92-Ch.Davis to DET 42 for no gain (79-K.Butler).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 13:57) — (13:57) 28-W.Dunn left end to DET 27 for 17 yards (42-T.Holt).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:14) — (:14) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 28-W.Dunn INTERCEPTED by 53-N.Wayne at DET 15. 53-N.Wayne to DET 35 for 20 yards (83-A.Crumpler).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler to 50 for 30 yards (26-K.Kennedy).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 9:11) — (9:11) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Hall at ATL 21. 21-D.Hall pushed ob at DET 45 for 34 yards (24-S.Bryson).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass to 24-S.Bryson to DET 47 for no gain (96-A.Lake). FUMBLES (96-A.Lake), RECOVERED by ATL-92-Ch.Davis at DET 42. 92-Ch.Davis to DET 42 for no gain (79-K.Butler).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:21) — (:21) 9-D.Orlovsky sacked at ATL 4 for -1 yards (75-R.Coleman). FUMBLES (75-R.Coleman), RECOVERED by ATL-51-D.Williams at ATL 6. 51-D.Williams to ATL 6 for no gain (9-D.Orlovsky).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Orlovsky pass to 88-M.Williams to ATL 6 for 20 yards (29-K.Carpenter). PENALTY on ATL, Defensive Delay of Game, 3 yards, enforced at ATL 6.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 10:16 · DET 3 · Score 3-0
(10:16) 2-T.Peterson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 0:56 · DET 1 · Score 9-0
(:56) 45-T.Duckett left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 0:52 · DET 2 · Score 10-0
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 10:52 · DET 6 · Score 16-0
(10:52) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-65-K.Forney, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 10:44 · DET 2 · Score 17-0
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 11:53 · DET 32 · Score 23-0
(11:53) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 11:46 · DET 2 · Score 24-0
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. PENALTY on DET-42-T.Holt, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 5:15 · DET 5 · Score 27-0
(5:15) 2-T.Peterson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 9:26 · ATL 31 · Score 27-6
(9:26) 5-J.Garcia pass to 11-R.Williams for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball bounced off DET #11-R.Williams, tipped by ATL #29-K.Carpenter and back into William's hands for a TD. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 9:18 · ATL 2 · Score 27-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Mykel Williams (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Detroit Lions on 2005-11-24?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Detroit Lions 27-7 in Week 12, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 10, Detroit Lions 0; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, Detroit Lions 0; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 10, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Atlanta Falcons 27, Detroit Lions 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Detroit Lions?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Duckett (Q1 0:56) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass) (Q2 10:52) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass) (Q3 11:53) Detroit Lions touchdown — R. Williams (J. Garcia pass) (Q4 9:26) Atlanta Falcons field goal — T. Peterson (Q1 10:16, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — T. Peterson (Q3 5:15, 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. Garcia (Detroit Lions), 46.7% completion, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -5.60 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 46.2% completion, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +4.61 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Detroit Lions?
Mykel Williams (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.38 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.82 EPA): (:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Orlovsky pass to 88-M.Williams to ATL 6 for 20 yards (29-K.Carpenter). PENALTY on ATL, Defensive Delay of Game, 3 yards, enforced at ATL 6..
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
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