Throwback Thursday | Falcons vs Lions
This Throwback Thursday, we're taking at look back at the Falcons vs Lions match-up through history as we gear up for Sunday's game against the Lions in Week 3.
Atlanta Falcons tight end Brian Kozlowski #85 during the game in Detroit against the Detroit Lions on November 12, 2000.
FILE -= In this Dec. 20, 1998, file photo, Atlanta Falcons' Chuck Smith (90) celebrates after Detroit Lions quarterback Frank Reich (14) was intercepted late in the fourth quarter, in Pontiac, Mich. The Falcons are in rare territory, indeed. For only the eighth time in franchise's 51-season history, they are among the final eight teams in the NFL playoffs. Of course, the Falcons have never won a Super Bowl title, a burden that hangs over this year's high-scoring team heading into Saturday's divisional round game against the Seattle Seahawks. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) runs for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions in their NFL season opening football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008. Turner set a Falcons rushing record with 220 yards and 2 touchdowns. Atlanta won 34-21. Defending for Detroit is Chuck Darby (91) and Paris Lenon (51). (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts #8 celebrates after completing a first down against the Detroit Lions at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, December 26, 2021. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Chris Doleman #56 during the game in Detroit against the Detroit Lions on September 4, 1994. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Terance Mathis #81 during a game in Detroit against the Detroit Lions on December 20, 1998. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)
Atlanta Falcons offensive line during the game in Detroit against the Detroit Lions on September 4, 1994. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Rodrick Monroe #84 during the preseason game in Atlanta against the Detroit Lions on August 13, 1999. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)
Atlanta Falcons defensive line during the preseason game in Atlanta against the Detroit Lions on August 13, 1999. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)
Group Photo of the Atlanta Falcons during the game in Detroit against the Detroit Lions on September 4, 1994.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Chris Chandler #12 during the game in Detroit against the Detroit Lions on August 31, 1997. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Chuck Smith #90 during the game in Detroit against the Detroit Lions on December 20, 1998. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)
Flanker John Henderson (97) of the Detroit Lions is tripped up after taking a long pass from Karl Sweetan. Atlanta Falconsà defensive back Lee Calland comes flying in to make certain Henderson stays down. At left is Lionsà Bill Malinchak. Detroit won 24-3 on Oct. 22, 1967 in Detroit. (AP Photo/PS)
Atlanta Falcons running back Jamal Anderson #32 during the game in Detroit against the Detroit Lions on October 6, 1996. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)
Atlanta Falcons running back Jamal Anderson #32 during the game in Atlanta against the Detroit Lions on November 5, 1995.
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Bob Glazebrook sails into the leg of Detroit Lions kicker Tom Skladany (15) after blocking a first period punt at Atlanta Fulton County Stadium on Oct. 5, 1980. Falcons Frank Reed picked up the ball and scored. The Falcons defense scored the first two touchdowns in the National Football League game. (AP Photo/CK)
FILE - In this Nov. 5, 1995, file photo, Atlanta Falcons' Jessie Tuggle (58) brings down Detroit Lions' Barry Sanders (20) during an NFL football game in Atlanta. Tuggle knows a thing or two about tackling. They didn't call him the "Hammer" for nothing. When the retired linebacker gets together with other former players, one subject inevitably comes up. These guys today just don't tackle like we used to. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Jumpy Geathers #97 during the game in Atlanta against the Detroit Lions on November 5, 1995.
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Cornelius Bennett #97 during the game in Detroit against the Detroit Lions on August 31, 1997. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)
Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) runs for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions in their NFL season opening football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008. Turner set a Falcons rushing record with 220 yards and 2 touchdowns. Atlanta won 34-21. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Aaron Beasley, left, breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Detroit Lions wide receiver Tai Streets, right, during the second half Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ric Feld)
