Detroit Lions vs Atlanta Falcons: preview, kickoff time and how to follow

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Detroit Lions meet Atlanta Falcons in the NFL. It is a Week 13 fixture. Kickoff is Sunday 6 December 2026 at 2:00 pm.

Detroit Lions represent the National Football Conference – East; Atlanta Falcons play in the National Football Conference – South.

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Starters to know

Detroit Lions start Jared Goff (QB), Jahmyr Gibbs (RB), Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR), Sam Laporta (TE). Atlanta Falcons start Tua Tagovailoa (QB), Bijan Robinson (RB), Drake London (WR), Kyle Pitts (TE).

Injury watch

Detroit Lions: Malcolm Rodriguez (Questionable For Week 1 Vs. New Orleans), Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (Questionable For Week 1 Vs. New Orleans), Mekhi Wingo (Questionable For Week 1 Vs. New Orleans), Sam Laporta (Questionable For Week 1 Vs. New Orleans).

Atlanta Falcons: Billy Bowman Jr. (Questionable For Week 1 At Pittsburgh), Michael Penix Jr. (Questionable For Week 1 At Pittsburgh), Anterio Thompson (NFI R For Week 1 At Pittsburgh), Beaux Collins (IR. Injured Reserve. Expected Return Week 5).

Detroit Lions have won 1 of their last 3 games this site has covered. Atlanta Falcons have won 0 of their last 5 games this site has covered.

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Common questions

What time is the Detroit Lions vs Atlanta Falcons game?
Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET, 12:00 PM CT, 11:00 AM MT, 10:00 AM PT.

Is Detroit Lions vs Atlanta Falcons a division game?
Detroit Lions represent the National Football Conference – East; Atlanta Falcons play in the National Football Conference – South.

Where can I follow the live score for Detroit Lions vs Atlanta Falcons?
This page updates automatically once the game begins, and shows the final result once it ends.