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NFL · Week 7 · October 25, 2020 · 12 min read

Detroit Lions vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2020 Week 7 Recap

Lions defeat Falcons 23–22 in Week 7

Matthew Stafford led Fantasy Impact as Lions prevailed in a 23–22 Week 7 finish.

Detroit Lions 23 3–3 Winner
Final 23–22
Atlanta Falcons 22 1–6
Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
23–22
Halftime
Detroit Lions 10–14 Atlanta Falcons
Top passer
Matt Ryan
FantasyHQ MVP
Matthew Stafford
Game date
October 25, 2020

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Matthew Stafford
    Matthew Stafford 25/36 · 330 YDS · 1 TD +14.4 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Golladay 6 REC · 114 YDS +6.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Marcus Jones
    Marcus Jones 5 REC · 80 YDS +6.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • Matt Ryan
    Matt Ryan 31/48 · 324 YDS · 2 TD +12.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Hayden Hurst
    Hayden Hurst 6 REC · 68 YDS +8.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Justin Jones
    Justin Jones 8 REC · 97 YDS +6.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
Detroit Lions 23–22 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime
Detroit Lions 10–14 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Matthew Stafford
Top passer
Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play
(5:39) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 39 for -9 yards (95-R.Okwara). FUMBLES (95-R.Okwar…
Game date
2020-10-25

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Atlanta Falcons 23–22 on 2020-10-25, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 14–10 halftime lead. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +14.42 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Detroit Lions73310023
Atlanta Falcons01408022

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions
ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 4:21TD
    D'Andre Swift

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 3
    Score
    6-0

    (4:21) 32-D.Swift left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 4:16XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    7-0

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  3. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 10:59TD
    TGT. Gurley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 1
    Score
    7-6

    (10:59) 21-T.Gurley right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 10:55XP
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    7-7

    7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.

  5. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:34TD
    Calvin Ridley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 4
    Score
    7-13

    (:34) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 18-C.Ridley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:29XP
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    7-14

    7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.

  7. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:03FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 32
    Score
    10-14

    (:03) 5-M.Prater 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  8. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 7:40FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 33
    Score
    13-14

    (7:40) 5-M.Prater 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  9. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 3:21FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 31
    Score
    16-14

    (3:21) 5-M.Prater 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  10. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 1:12TD
    TGT. Gurley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 10
    Score
    16-20

    (1:12) 21-T.Gurley left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 1:04Safety
    Matt Ryan

    Points+2

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    16-22

    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan pass to 18-C.Ridley is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  12. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 0:02TD
    T.J. Hockenson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 11
    Score
    22-22

    (:02) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 88-T.Hockenson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-80-D.Amendola, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  13. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 0:00XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 30
    Score
    23-22

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox. Penalty on ATL, Illegal Formation, declined.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +14.42 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  2. 2Matt RyanMatt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +12.53 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  3. 3Hayden HurstHayden Hurst · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
  4. 4K. Golladay · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.88 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
  5. 5Justin JonesJustin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.63 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  6. 6Calvin RidleyCalvin Ridley · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.47 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  7. 7Marcus JonesMarcus Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.30 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  8. 8T.J. HockensonT.J. Hockenson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.24 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Matthew Stafford

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Matthew Stafford — DET · Passing

Matthew Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+14.42) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.

Matthew Stafford's top snap (+4.68 EPA): (:02) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 88-T.Hockenson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-80-D.Amendola, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Biggest single play (-5.33 EPA): Matt Ryan — (5:39) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 39 for -9 yards (95-R.Okwara). FUMBLES (95-R.Okwara) [95-R.Okwara], RECOVERED by DET-90-T.Flowers at ATL 36. 90-T.Flowers to ATL 32 for 4 yards (77-J.Carpenter)

Quarterback report card

Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Matt RyanMatt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 48 dropbacks · 64.6% completion · +8.1% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +12.53 total EPA
  • Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 36 dropbacks · 69.4% completion · +13.3% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +14.42 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDetroit LionsAtlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play+0.092+0.035
Offensive success rate44.7%44.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.401+0.261
Rush EPA/play-0.286-0.230
Defensive EPA/play-0.035-0.092
Defensive success rate55.7%55.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Detroit Lions: +0.09 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: +0.04 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +3.06 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Detroit Lions: 10 drives, +6.98 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • D'Andre SwiftDetroit Lions — D'Andre Swift (Q1 4:21)
  • Atlanta Falcons — T. Gurley (Q2 10:59)
  • Calvin RidleyAtlanta Falcons — Calvin Ridley (Matt Ryan pass) (Q2 0:34)
  • Atlanta Falcons — T. Gurley (Q4 1:12)
  • T.J. HockensonDetroit Lions — T.J. Hockenson (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q4 0:02)

Field goals

  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q2 0:03)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q3 7:40)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q4 3:21)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q1 4:21) — (4:21) 32-D.Swift left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 4:16) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 10:59) — (10:59) 21-T.Gurley right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 10:55) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q2 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 18-C.Ridley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 0:29) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the ATL 32 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 5-M.Prater 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the ATL 33 (Q3 7:40) — (7:40) 5-M.Prater 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–8. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the ATL 31 (Q4 3:21) — (3:21) 5-M.Prater 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DET 10 (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) 21-T.Gurley left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q4 1:04) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan pass to 18-C.Ridley is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ATL 11 (Q4 0:02); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the ATL 30 (Q4 0:00) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox. Penalty on ATL, Illegal Formation, declined..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 88-T.Hockenson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-80-D.Amendola, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +40.1% · EPA +4.68]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 5:39) — (5:39) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 39 for -9 yards (95-R.Okwara). FUMBLES (95-R.Okwara) [95-R.Okwara], RECOVERED by DET-90-T.Flowers at ATL 36. 90-T.Flowers to ATL 32 for 4 yards (77-J.Carpenter) [WPA -33.2% · EPA -5.33]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 0:00) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox. Penalty on ATL, Illegal Formation, declined. [WPA +28.5% · EPA +0.24]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 7:37) — (7:37) 5-M.Prater 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox. [WPA -27.8% · EPA -4.13]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 19-K.Golladay to ATL 11 for 29 yards (22-K.Neal). The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fie [WPA +15.7% · EPA +1.11]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 5:39) — (5:39) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 39 for -9 yards (95-R.Okwara). FUMBLES (95-R.Okwara) [95-R.Okwara], RECOVERED by DET-90-T.Flowers at ATL 36. 90-T.Flowers to ATL 32 for 4 yards (77-J.Carpenter) [WPA -33.2% · EPA -5.33]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 88-T.Hockenson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-80-D.Amendola, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +40.1% · EPA +4.68]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 7:37) — (7:37) 5-M.Prater 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox. [WPA -27.8% · EPA -4.13]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 8:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 80-D.Amendola to ATL 23 for 36 yards (26-I.Oliver) [97-G.Jarrett]. PENALTY on ATL-97-G.Jarrett, Roughing the Passer, 12 yards, enforced at ATL 23. [WPA +13.9% · EPA +3.80]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 4:21 · ATL 3 · Score 6-0
    (4:21) 32-D.Swift left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 4:16 · ATL 15 · Score 7-0
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  3. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 10:59 · DET 1 · Score 7-6
    (10:59) 21-T.Gurley right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 10:55 · DET 15 · Score 7-7
    7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
  5. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:34 · DET 4 · Score 7-13
    (:34) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 18-C.Ridley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:29 · DET 15 · Score 7-14
    7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
  7. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · ATL 32 · Score 10-14
    (:03) 5-M.Prater 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  8. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 7:40 · ATL 33 · Score 13-14
    (7:40) 5-M.Prater 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  9. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 3:21 · ATL 31 · Score 16-14
    (3:21) 5-M.Prater 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  10. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 1:12 · DET 10 · Score 16-20
    (1:12) 21-T.Gurley left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Atlanta Falcons Safety (+2) — Q4 1:04 · DET 2 · Score 16-22
    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan pass to 18-C.Ridley is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  12. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 0:02 · ATL 11 · Score 22-22
    (:02) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 88-T.Hockenson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-80-D.Amendola, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  13. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · ATL 30 · Score 23-22
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox. Penalty on ATL, Illegal Formation, declined.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Atlanta Falcons on 2020-10-25?

The Detroit Lions beat the Atlanta Falcons 23-22 in Week 7, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 3, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q3: Detroit Lions 3, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Detroit Lions 10, Atlanta Falcons 8; Final: Detroit Lions 23, Atlanta Falcons 22.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Atlanta Falcons?

Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Swift (Q1 4:21) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gurley (Q2 10:59) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Ridley (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 0:34) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gurley (Q4 1:12) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Hockenson (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 0:02) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q3 7:40, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 3:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Atlanta Falcons?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 64.6% completion, +8.1% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +12.53 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 69.4% completion, +13.3% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +14.42 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Atlanta Falcons?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.42 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+4.68 EPA): (:02) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 88-T.Hockenson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-80-D.Amendola, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs..

Was Detroit Lions vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Detroit Lions won 23-22 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L

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