Despite being put in a compromising position to start the second half, the Lions defense was able to keep the Falcons out of the end zone, forcing a 41-yard Matt Bryant field goal that puts the Falcons up 23-13 at the 11:37 mark of the third quarter.
Atlanta started at the Lions 41 after a big return from Andre Roberts. Matt Ryan hit Julio Jones for 11 yards on the first play of the drive, but the Lions defense held strong.
Anthony Zettel left the game with an apparent leg injury during the series.
Lions offense off to slow start in second half
The Lions are off to a rough start in the second half, as the offense actually went backwards on the opening series.