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NFL · Week 9 · November 5, 2006 · 12 min read

Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions: 2006 Week 9 Recap

Lions defeat Falcons 30–14 in Week 9

Ryan Williams led Fantasy Impact as Lions prevailed in a 14–30 Week 9 finish.

Atlanta Falcons 14 5–3
Final 14–30
Detroit Lions 30 2–6 Winner
Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
14–30
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 14–17 Detroit Lions
Top passer
J. Kitna
FantasyHQ MVP
Ryan Williams
Game date
November 5, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • M.Vick 9 CAR · 79 YDS +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Lelie 2 REC · 35 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Crumpler 4 REC · 47 YDS · 1 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Ryan Williams
    Ryan Williams 6 REC · 138 YDS · 1 TD +11.1 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Furrey 4 REC · 72 YDS +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Kitna 20/36 · 308 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
Detroit Lions 30–14 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 14–17 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Ryan Williams
Top passer
J. Kitna
Biggest EPA play
(8:53) 7-M.Vick pass short right intended for 85-D.Blakley INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at ATL …
Game date
2006-11-05

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Atlanta Falcons 30–14 on 2006-11-05. Ryan Williams posted a game-high +11.12 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Atlanta Falcons7700014
Detroit Lions107310030

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 10:21FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 10
    Score
    0-3

    (10:21) 4-J.Hanson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  2. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 6:34TD
    Keandre Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 35
    Score
    0-9

    (6:34) 34-K.Jones right end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 6:26XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    0-10

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  4. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 2:44TD
    ACA. Crumpler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 19
    Score
    6-10

    (2:44) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 83-A.Crumpler for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 2:37XP
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    7-10

    5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.

  6. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 8:44TD
    Keandre Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  7. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 8:40XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    7-17

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  8. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 1:06TD
    WDW. Dunn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 1
    Score
    13-17

    (1:06) 28-W.Dunn left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 1:02XP
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    14-17

    5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.

  10. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 8:29FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 1
    Score
    14-20

    (8:29) 4-J.Hanson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  11. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 13:25TD
    Ryan Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 60
    Score
    14-26

    (13:25) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 11-R.Williams for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 13:09XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    14-27

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  13. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 2:56FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 18
    Score
    14-30

    (2:56) 4-J.Hanson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Ryan WilliamsRyan Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +11.12 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
  2. 2M. Furrey · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +4.26 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Lelie · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.92 EPA/play
  5. 5A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Kitna · Detroit Lions · Passing · +3.58 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Kitna · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.42 EPA/play
  8. 8C. Fitzsimmons · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Ryan Williams

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Ryan Williams — DET · Receiving

Ryan Williams posted the highest total EPA (+11.12) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.85 EPA per play.

Ryan Williams's top snap (+4.87 EPA): (13:25) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 11-R.Williams for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.07 EPA): M. Vick — (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).

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.

StatAtlanta FalconsDetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play-0.166+0.037
Offensive success rate42.7%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 rate54.9%57.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Atlanta Falcons: -0.17 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: +0.04 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -13.62 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Detroit Lions: 12 drives, +3.00 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Keandre JonesDetroit Lions — Keandre Jones (Q1 6:34)
  • Atlanta Falcons — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass) (Q1 2:44)
  • Keandre JonesDetroit Lions — Keandre Jones (Q2 8:44)
  • Atlanta Falcons — W. Dunn (Q2 1:06)
  • Ryan WilliamsDetroit Lions — Ryan Williams (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 13:25)

Field goals

  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q1 10:21)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q3 8:29)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q4 2:56)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–7. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the ATL 10 (Q1 10:21) — (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 6:34) — (6:34) 34-K.Jones right end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 6:26) — 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 2:44) — (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 2:37) — 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 8:44) — (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 8:40) — 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 1:06) — (1:06) 28-W.Dunn left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 1:02) — 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 8:29) — (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.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 8:53) — (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). [WPA -12.1% · EPA -5.07]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 13:05) — (13:05) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle to 87-M.Furrey to ATL 30 for 26 yards (97-P.Kerney). [WPA +10.7% · EPA +2.86]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 13:25) — (13:25) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 11-R.Williams for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.2% · EPA +4.87]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 12:56) — (12:56) 8-J.Kitna pass deep middle to 87-M.Furrey to ATL 48 for 21 yards (36-L.Milloy). [WPA +9.8% · EPA +2.83]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 1:21) — (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). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -4.92]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 8:53) — (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). [WPA -12.1% · EPA -5.07]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 1:21) — (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). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -4.92]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 13:25) — (13:25) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 11-R.Williams for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.2% · EPA +4.87]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 6:34) — (6:34) 34-K.Jones right end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.7% · EPA +3.66]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 10:21 · ATL 10 · Score 0-3
    (10:21) 4-J.Hanson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  2. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 6:34 · ATL 35 · Score 0-9
    (6:34) 34-K.Jones right end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 6:26 · ATL 2 · Score 0-10
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  4. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 2:44 · DET 19 · Score 6-10
    (2:44) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 83-A.Crumpler for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 2:37 · DET 2 · Score 7-10
    5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
  6. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 8:44 · 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.
  7. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 8:40 · ATL 2 · Score 7-17
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  8. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 1:06 · DET 1 · Score 13-17
    (1:06) 28-W.Dunn left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 1:02 · DET 2 · Score 14-17
    5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
  10. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 8:29 · ATL 1 · Score 14-20
    (8:29) 4-J.Hanson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Ryan Williams (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • J. Kitna (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • M. Vick (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Detroit Lions on 2006-11-05?

The Detroit Lions beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-14 in Week 9, 2006.

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 6:34) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass) (Q1 2:44) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Jones (Q2 8:44) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — W. Dunn (Q2 1:06) Detroit Lions touchdown — R. Williams (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 13:25) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 10:21, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 8:29, 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 FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Detroit Lions?

Ryan Williams (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.12 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+4.87 EPA): (13:25) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 11-R.Williams for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

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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