Social Media Recap: How the Falcons' win against the Lions played out in 50 tweets

Sep 25, 2017 at 05:21 AM

Will McFadden

AtlantaFalcons.com

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- There is perhaps no better medium to capture the insanity of a single moment than social media, and Twitter is arguably the best of all social media platforms for that specific use.

In the midst of a wild-and-crazy ending, such as the one that took place in the Falcons' 30-26 win over the Lions, Twitter put the emotional rollercoaster fan experience on full display - and the tweets captured the highs, lows and everything in between as both teams felt the pain of winning and losing in a matter of minutes.

Let's dive into some of the best tweets from the Falcons' thrilling last-second victory in this week's social recap:

Pregame

The scene is set. Two undefeated NFC teams. #InBrotherhood pic.twitter.com/Uy7v8WZcY0
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 24, 2017

My little guy is ready! #RiseUp #InBrotherhood pic.twitter.com/Fxj1R1dfMo
— Robert (@Chief275) September 24, 2017

Every time we hit the field, we do it for each other. #InBrotherhood pic.twitter.com/RXqzZhfXdx
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 24, 2017

Game day 🙌🏾#inbrotherhood
— Montae Kazee (@Damontaekazee) September 24, 2017

Falcons. Lions.
Two 2-0 teams.
NFC Matchup.

It's time. #InBrotherhood pic.twitter.com/prFF9suJzM
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 24, 2017

First quarter (Falcons 7, Lions 0)

Welcome to MoTown!

ATL 7 | DET 0 pic.twitter.com/13lke4qyjm
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 24, 2017

TOUCHDOWN @AtlantaFalcons! That’s the way to start the game against those pesky @Lions! 🏈 #ATLvsDET #RiseUp #InBrotherhood https://t.co/01Nwql4N4G
— Kyle Gabriel (@kylejgabriel) September 24, 2017

Yes Sirrrrrr.... pic.twitter.com/AgUfHtVQ6W
— Jazzy (@Jazzy65350186) September 24, 2017

Brian Poole is a beast!
— #RiseUp (@RiseUpRyanKC) September 24, 2017

Second quarter (Falcons 10, Lions 0)

#MoneyMatt💰 connects from 36 yards out.

ATL 10 | DET 0 pic.twitter.com/lxtZys596J
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 24, 2017

lol y'all tweeted he made it before he kicked it because u knew he was gonna make it I did too 😂😂😂 @Matt_Bryant3 GOAT
— Atlanta™ (@AtlantaMyCityx) September 24, 2017

The last time Matt $$$ Bryant missed a field goal, Alexander Graham Bell was debuting the telephone
— DW the Drinker (@FalcoholicDW) September 24, 2017

Never ever again will I let Matt Bryant talk me into signing our kids up for sports on a Sunday 😤
— Melissa G Bryant (@MelissaGBryant) September 24, 2017

Second quarter (Falcons 10, Lions 3)

Say hello to @debo! 😳

ATL 10 | DET 3 pic.twitter.com/sZN6jfmoZA
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 24, 2017

JONES SHOOKETH HIM 🤣
— GifQueen (@LethalSaint_) September 24, 2017

pic.twitter.com/3p1hISG8Q3
— Vernon (@Vernon_B) September 24, 2017

Second quarter (Falcons 17, Lions 3)

Devonta Freeman now has 4 TD in 3 games this season. 🍽

ATL 17 | DET 3 pic.twitter.com/Z48sCYyfpI
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 24, 2017

Fun fact: @devontafreeman scored his first career touchdown on a 7-yard pass from Matt Ryan against the Lions in London's Wembley Stadium
— Matt Haley (@FalconsMHaley) September 24, 2017

Devonta Freeman’s cut back is lethal #ATLvsDET
— Kelsey Conway (@FalconsKelsey) September 24, 2017

Second quarter (Falcons 20, Lions 13)

#MoneyMatt💰 connects from 48 yards.

ATL 20 | DET 13 pic.twitter.com/SaiH6JpaIM
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 24, 2017

We are so blessed to have Matt Bryant
— Lee Collier (@LeeCollier25) September 24, 2017

#Falcons Matt $$$ Bryant doesn't age, per the edict from Zeus in 844 BC
— DW the Drinker (@FalcoholicDW) September 24, 2017

Third quarter (Falcons 23, Lions 13)

+3!#MoneyMatt💰 connects again. This one from 40.

ATL 23 | DET 13 pic.twitter.com/FyPxSW2DEK
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 24, 2017

Matt Bryant is one of the best in the business! Love our Atlanta Falcons.❤️🖤
— Trayce Williams (@traycecwilliams) September 24, 2017

Third quarter (Falcons 23, Lions 20)

That was for Grandma.
This is only the beginning for @Takk. pic.twitter.com/uwVqWxyIw1
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 24, 2017

Awesome. Rise up. Congratulations Takk
— silvia eason (@season18) September 24, 2017

Yahh know who I do it for.. first sack was for you grandma! #riseup great win 🔥 pic.twitter.com/FQ5Fzpw0kN
— Takkarist McKinley (@Takk) September 24, 2017

Fourth quarter (Falcons 30, Lions 23)

TURBO SWITCHING LANES! 🚀🚀🚀 pic.twitter.com/u8TFdtUobl
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 24, 2017

Taylor Gabriel's 40-yd TD was his sixth career TD catch of 30+ yards #ATLvsDET
— Matt Haley (@FalconsMHaley) September 24, 2017

Turbo Taylor! Dat boy fast.
— Sage Mode (@brihunt28) September 24, 2017

Mo Sanu knew that was a TD while Gabriel was still like 20 yards out.
— Jeañña (@jeannathomas) September 24, 2017

Taylor Gabriel … isn’t slowhttps://t.co/Tl1ua11Q2y pic.twitter.com/FwIdGOlAcs
— The MMQB (@theMMQB) September 24, 2017

Sark calling another tremendous game.
— Andrew Hirsh (@andrewhirsh) September 24, 2017

Taylor Gabriel on that TD play pic.twitter.com/sA7qP68eoa
— Weñdy Adams (@wendyradio) September 24, 2017

Goal line stand (Falcons 30, Lions 26)

#ATLvsDET pic.twitter.com/WF432eGnRf
— christian (@christianrowe_) September 24, 2017

We WORK for moments like these.

Let's get a stop, D! #InBrotherhood pic.twitter.com/lJG62mnnYl
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 24, 2017

Touchdown Lions.
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 24, 2017

!!!!!!!!

TATE IS MARKED SHORT!

IT'S OVER!!!! https://t.co/EJGPFF8BdE
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 24, 2017

😱😱 We see you fam!!! #RiseUp
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) September 24, 2017

I’m sending you my health bills
— Austin (@AustinLatest) September 24, 2017

Postgame (Falcons win: 30-26)

DONT COUNT YOUR CHICKENS BEFORE THEY HATCH! FALCONS 3-0 baby!! #InBrotherHood
— Kev (@dbn_kev) September 24, 2017

Rules are Rules!!! #3-0
— Terron Ward (@MVPWard) September 24, 2017

Have to throw some luck and bounces with the great skills to be successful. I'll take it!
— Mark Cooper (@HangNwitCoop) September 24, 2017

Issa Win
3-0
— Devonta Freeman (@devontafreeman) September 24, 2017

3-0 #GangGang! InBrotherhood #WeGrind!
— Ricardo Allen (@Ricardo37Allen) September 24, 2017

Wow! That was crazy. 1st time in my 16 year career where at the end of the game I had to ask " did we win?" We will take it! #Brotherhood
— matt bryant (@Matt_Bryant3) September 24, 2017

Great win today for the brotherhood!
— Adrian Clayborn (@AJaClay) September 24, 2017

Crazy team win gotta fix the little details and mistake but a win is a win. #Beantalk #BrotherHood #Riseup
— Mohamed Sanu Sr. (@Mo_12_Sanu) September 24, 2017

Crazy win.. ! The resiliency definitely showed. Proud to be a part of this Brotherhood!!
— Keanu Neal (@Keanu_Neal) September 24, 2017

Great team win today! Take it how we can get it #AWinIsAWin #Brotherhood #salute
— Andre' Roberts (@AndreRoberts) September 24, 2017

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Social Media Recap: How the Falcons' win against the Lions played out in 50 tweets

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