Week 3, 2012

Played in Detroit, MI, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Detroit won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Wade Richey kicked off 63 yards from the ATL30. Ronald Howard returned the ball 18 yards to the DET25. Tackled by Dusty Sampson.
Detroit: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DET25 (1Q: 14:36) Stan Finks ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Greg Wesley. Key block delivered by Daniel Ruskowski.
Detroit: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-DET32 (1Q: 14:12) Gerald Meeber pass completed to TE Brant Armstrong for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB R.J. Myers. Armstrong gained 5 yards after the catch.
Detroit: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DET48 (1Q: 13:46) Stan Finks ran a trap outside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Greg Wesley, assisted by CB Ike Benson. Key block delivered by Kurt Peterson.
Detroit: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL41 (1Q: 13:14) Stan Finks ran outside the right tackle for 23 yards. Tackled by CB DeAngelo Hall. Key block delivered by Herman Humphrey. Detroit's Matt Light was hurt on the play.
Detroit: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL18 (1Q: 12:40) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Jimmie Madison for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Dwan Edwards, assisted by S Greg Wesley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Detroit: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Myers and Mitchell are blitzing.
2-2-ATL10 (1Q: 11:57) Stan Finks ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Kelleher. Key block delivered by Herman Humphrey.
Detroit: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Myers, Wesley and Mitchell are blitzing.
1-6-ATL06 (1Q: 11:24) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Justin Gage for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Detroit 6, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 11:24) Extra point by A.J. Neiderer was good. Detroit 7, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 11:16) A.J. Neiderer kicked off 72 yards from the DET30. Bryce Drake returned the ball 24 yards to the ATL22. Tackled by Marco Norris.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL22 (1Q: 10:47) Carl Davis ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Charles Sawyer. Key block delivered by Isaac Whalen.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Sawyer is blitzing.
2-1-ATL31 (1Q: 10:07) Ron Mexico Vick pass completed to TE Mike Wheeler for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Willie Netter. Wheeler gained 5 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL34 (1Q: 09:41) Michael Vick pass completed to RB Carl Davis for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Harvey Bradley.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Sawyer is blitzing.
2-10-ATL34 (1Q: 09:11) Carl Davis ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Albright.
Atlanta: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Sawyer is blitzing.
3-8-ATL36 (1Q: 08:36) Ron Mexico Vick pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Justin Griffith. S Terrence Holt defended the pass.
4-8-ATL36 (1Q: 08:30) Andy Lee punted 57 yards. The ball was downed at the DET07.
Detroit: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DET07 (1Q: 08:23) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Brant Armstrong. ILB Keith Brooking defended the pass.
Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-DET07 (1Q: 08:11) Stan Finks ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Keith Brooking. Key block delivered by Brad Blades.
Detroit: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Benson and Wesley are blitzing.
3-2-DET15 (1Q: 07:25) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Justin Gage for 9 yards. Tackled by S Mel Mitchell.
Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DET24 (1Q: 06:43) Gerald Meeber pass completed to RB Stan Finks for 3 yards. Tackled by S Mel Mitchell, assisted by OLB R.J. Myers. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Detroit: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-DET27 (1Q: 06:14) Stan Finks ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Korey Sinclair.
Detroit: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-9-DET25 (1Q: 05:30) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Benjamin Gotchy. S Greg Wesley defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-9-DET25 (1Q: 05:20) Ronald Fleming punted 28 yards. Bryce Drake called for a fair catch at the ATL47.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Sawyer and Holt are blitzing.
1-10-ATL47 (1Q: 05:12) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for a False Start.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Sawyer is blitzing.
1-15-ATL42 (1Q: 05:09) Carl Davis ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Boss Bailey.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-14-ATL43 (1Q: 04:23) Michael Vick pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jimmie Horton. S Terrence Holt defended the pass.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-14-ATL43 (1Q: 04:19) Ron Mexico Vick pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jimmie Horton. S Lonnie Albright defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-14-ATL43 (1Q: 04:09) Andy Lee punted 39 yards. The ball was downed at the DET18.
Detroit: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DET18 (1Q: 04:02) Gerald Meeber pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Stan Finks. DE Leon Matheny blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Detroit: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-DET18 (1Q: 03:52) Gerald Meeber pass completed to FB Glenn Bellando for 8 yards. Tackled by S Mel Mitchell. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Defensive Holding.
Detroit: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DET23 (1Q: 03:46) Gerald Meeber pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Justin Gage. DE Dusty Bronson blocked the pass.
Detroit: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Wesley is blitzing.
2-10-DET23 (1Q: 03:38) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Chris Wisne for 27 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Crum. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Detroit was called for Offensive Holding.
Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-20-DET13 (1Q: 03:22) Gerald Meeber pass completed to TE Brant Armstrong for 5 yards. Tackled by CB DeAngelo Hall, assisted by DT Dwan Edwards. Armstrong gained 1 yard after the catch.
Detroit: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-15-DET18 (1Q: 02:54) PENALTY: Detroit was called for a False Start.
Detroit: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-20-DET13 (1Q: 02:46) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jimmie Madison. CB Ike Benson defended the pass.
4-20-DET13 (1Q: 02:38) Ronald Fleming punted 46 yards. The ball was downed at the ATL41.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL41 (1Q: 02:30) Carl Davis ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Jamie Linquist, assisted by DT Igor Olshansky.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-ATL45 (1Q: 01:49) Carl Davis ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Boss Bailey.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-ATL48 (1Q: 01:10) Carl Davis ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Lonnie Albright, assisted by ILB Boss Bailey. Key block delivered by Dwayne Robertson.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Sawyer is blitzing.
1-10-DET46 (1Q: 00:35) Ron Mexico Vick pass completed to WR Jimmie Horton for 15 yards. Tackled by S Terrence Holt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of second quarter.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DET31 (2Q: 15:00) Kim Helfrich ran around right end for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Charles Sawyer. Key block delivered by Brick Wallenbrock.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DET18 (2Q: 14:13) Carl Davis ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Igor Olshansky.
Atlanta: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-DET17 (2Q: 13:51) Michael Vick pass completed to TE Mike Wheeler for 15 yards. Tackled by S Barry Cousino. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wheeler gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Sawyer and Albright are blitzing.
1-2-DET02 (2Q: 13:20) Michael Vick scrambled for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Detroit 7, Atlanta 6
(2Q: 13:20) Extra point by Wade Richey was good. Detroit 7, Atlanta 7
(2Q: 13:12) Wade Richey kicked off 61 yards from the ATL30. Ronald Howard returned the ball 22 yards to the DET31. Tackled by Bryce Drake.
Detroit: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DET31 (2Q: 12:50) Stan Finks ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Korey Sinclair, assisted by S Mel Mitchell.
Detroit: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-DET33 (2Q: 12:08) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Chris Wisne for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dean Hancock.
Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DET45 (2Q: 11:21) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justin Gage. CB DeAngelo Hall defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Detroit: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Wesley is blitzing.
2-10-DET45 (2Q: 11:11) Gerald Meeber pass completed to RB Stan Finks for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Dusty Bronson. Finks gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Defensive Holding.
Detroit: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DET50 (2Q: 11:05) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Jimmie Madison for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Mel Mitchell.
Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Kelleher is blitzing.
1-10-ATL34 (2Q: 10:38) Gerald Meeber pass was dropped by WR Justin Gage.
Detroit: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Myers is blitzing.
2-10-ATL34 (2Q: 10:32) Gerald Meeber scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Roman Lindros.
Detroit: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Benson is blitzing.
3-7-ATL31 (2Q: 10:03) Gerald Meeber pass completed to RB Stan Finks for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Leon Matheny. Finks gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-ATL27 (2Q: 09:17) A.J. Neiderer attempted a 44 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL34 (2Q: 09:09) Michael Vick sacked by DE Winfred Torretta and DE Jake Holdgate for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Clay Wallenbrock.
Atlanta: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-17-ATL27 (2Q: 08:32) Ron Mexico Vick pass completed to WR Michael Jenkins for 20 yards. Tackled by S Barry Cousino.
Atlanta: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL47 (2Q: 07:47) Carl Davis ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Jake Holdgate, assisted by DT Brenden Fletcher.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-13-ATL44 (2Q: 07:08) Ron Mexico Vick pass completed to WR Alex Stuart for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Daryl Smith, assisted by CB Darryl Troy. Stuart gained 3 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Sawyer is blitzing.
1-10-DET41 (2Q: 06:46) Michael Vick pass completed to WR Vince Jeffries for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Boss Bailey.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-DET32 (2Q: 06:04) Kim Helfrich ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Brenden Fletcher, assisted by DT Igor Olshansky. Key block delivered by Shane Phillips.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DET28 (2Q: 05:29) Ron Mexico Vick pass completed to RB Kim Helfrich for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Willie Netter. Helfrich gained 2 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-DET25 (2Q: 05:05) Michael Vick pass completed to WR Alex Stuart for 22 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Lonnie Albright.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-3-DET03 (2Q: 04:33) Carl Davis ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Winfred Torretta, assisted by OLB Charles Sawyer.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-DET01 (2Q: 03:58) Carl Davis ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Albright, assisted by OLB Daryl Smith.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-1-DET01 (2Q: 03:36) Michael Vick scrambled for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Atlanta 13, Detroit 7
(2Q: 03:36) Extra point by Wade Richey was good. Atlanta 14, Detroit 7
(2Q: 03:23) Wade Richey kicked off 79 yards from the ATL30. Touchback.
Detroit: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DET20 (2Q: 03:23) Gerald Meeber sacked by DE Dusty Bronson for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Neil McElroy.
Detroit: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-16-DET14 (2Q: 02:50) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Justin Gage for 8 yards. Tackled by CB DeAngelo Hall. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Detroit: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-DET22 (2Q: 02:10) Gerald Meeber pass completed to RB Stan Finks for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB R.J. Myers. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DET Stan Finks for 4 yards to the DET32.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DET32 (2Q: 02:00) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Brant Armstrong. DE Leon Matheny hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Detroit: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Myers and Brooking are blitzing.
2-10-DET32 (2Q: 01:53) Stan Finks ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Dusty Bronson.
Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Myers is blitzing.
3-5-DET37 (2Q: 01:37) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Ronald Howard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Greg Wesley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Detroit: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DET46 (2Q: 01:15) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronald Howard. S Greg Wesley defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DET46 (2Q: 01:03) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jimmie Madison. OLB R.J. Myers defended the pass. PENALTY: Detroit was called for Offensive Holding.
Detroit: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-20-DET36 (2Q: 00:51) Kevin Jones ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Dwan Edwards.
Detroit: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-21-DET35 (2Q: 00:35) Gerald Meeber pass completed to RB Stan Finks for 7 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Crum, assisted by CB Roman Lindros. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Detroit's Daniel Ruskowski was hurt on the play.
Atlanta called a time out.
4-14-DET42 (2Q: 00:25) Ronald Fleming punted 35 yards. Vince Jeffries returned the kick 9 yards to the ATL32. Tackled by Desmond Murphy.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Netter is blitzing.
1-10-ATL32 (2Q: 00:14) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for a False Start.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-ATL27 (2Q: 00:14) Ron Mexico Vick scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Willie Netter. PENALTY: Detroit was called for Defensive Holding.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL32 (2Q: 00:05) Kim Helfrich ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Charles Sawyer, assisted by DT Broderick Carter.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) A.J. Neiderer kicked off 73 yards from the DET30. Touchback.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL20 (3Q: 15:00) Kim Helfrich ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Charles Sawyer.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-ATL19 (3Q: 14:17) Ron Mexico Vick pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alex Stuart. S Terrence Holt defended the pass.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-11-ATL19 (3Q: 14:10) Michael Vick pass completed to WR Alex Stuart for 15 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Albright. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL34 (3Q: 13:34) Kim Helfrich ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Winfred Torretta, assisted by S Barry Cousino.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-ATL37 (3Q: 13:07) Kim Helfrich ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Stone.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-ATL37 (3Q: 12:22) Michael Vick pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Michael Jenkins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-ATL37 (3Q: 12:15) Andy Lee punted 40 yards. Jimmie Madison called for a fair catch at the DET23.
Detroit: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DET23 (3Q: 12:08) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Jimmie Madison for 19 yards. Tackled by CB DeAngelo Hall, assisted by CB Ike Benson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Crum is blitzing.
1-10-DET42 (3Q: 11:41) Stan Finks ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Mel Mitchell, assisted by S Greg Wesley.
Detroit: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-13-DET39 (3Q: 11:13) Gerald Meeber pass completed to FB Glenn Bellando for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Leon Matheny. Bellando gained 8 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DET Kevin Jones on the DET46.
Detroit: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-DET46 (3Q: 10:45) Gerald Meeber pass completed to TE Brant Armstrong for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB R.J. Myers. Armstrong gained 2 yards after the catch.
4-4-DET48 (3Q: 10:09) Ronald Fleming punted 50 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the ATL02.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL02 (3Q: 10:00) Kim Helfrich ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Jake Holdgate.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-ATL01 (3Q: 09:18) Kim Helfrich ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Albright. Key block delivered by Wes Hamilton.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-ATL10 (3Q: 08:50) Michael Vick pass completed to TE Mike Wheeler for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Daryl Smith. Wheeler gained 1 yard after the catch.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL13 (3Q: 08:24) Carl Davis ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Albright, assisted by OLB Charles Sawyer.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ATL13 (3Q: 07:56) Kim Helfrich ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Jamie Linquist, assisted by DE Winfred Torretta.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Sawyer and Albright are blitzing.
3-9-ATL14 (3Q: 07:12) Michael Vick pass completed to WR Alex Stuart for 11 yards. Tackled by S Terrence Holt. PENALTY: Detroit was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL25 (3Q: 07:04) Carl Davis ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Boss Bailey.
Atlanta: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-9-ATL26 (3Q: 06:30) Ron Mexico Vick pass completed to TE Willie Hardy for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Charles Sawyer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hardy gained 2 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL41 (3Q: 05:53) Michael Vick pass completed to WR Alex Stuart for 17 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Albright. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DET42 (3Q: 05:16) Kim Helfrich ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Boss Bailey, assisted by S Barry Cousino. Key block delivered by Isaac Whalen.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-DET34 (3Q: 04:34) Kim Helfrich ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Brenden Fletcher. Key block delivered by Clay Wallenbrock.
Atlanta: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DET30 (3Q: 03:59) Ron Mexico Vick pass completed to WR Alex Stuart for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Darryl Troy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Bailey and Troy are blitzing.
2-3-DET23 (3Q: 03:17) Michael Vick pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jimmie Horton. CB Darryl Troy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-DET23 (3Q: 03:12) Michael Vick pass completed to WR Alex Stuart for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Charles Sawyer.
Atlanta: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DET12 (3Q: 02:29) Kim Helfrich ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Igor Olshansky, assisted by ILB Boss Bailey.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-DET14 (3Q: 01:43) Carl Davis ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Igor Olshansky. Key block delivered by Brick Wallenbrock. Detroit's Terrence Holt was hurt on the play.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-DET05 (3Q: 01:21) Kim Helfrich ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Broderick Carter. Key block delivered by Harvey Soltis.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-1-DET01 (3Q: 00:56) Michael Vick pass completed to TE Howie Isaacs for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Atlanta 20, Detroit 7
(3Q: 00:56) Extra point by Wade Richey was good. Atlanta 21, Detroit 7
(3Q: 00:51) Wade Richey kicked off 79 yards from the ATL30. Jimmie Madison returned the ball 30 yards to the DET21. Tackled by Corey Tatum.
Detroit: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Brooking, Wesley and Mitchell are blitzing.
1-10-DET21 (3Q: 00:28) Stan Finks ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Greg Wesley, assisted by OLB R.J. Myers.
Start of fourth quarter.
Detroit: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Myers, Brooking and Benson are blitzing.
2-7-DET24 (4Q: 15:00) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Chris Wisne for 7 yards. Tackled by CB DeAngelo Hall. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wisne gained 1 yard after the catch.
Detroit: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Brooking is blitzing.
1-10-DET31 (4Q: 14:14) Stan Finks ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Keith Brooking, assisted by DT Dwan Edwards.
Detroit: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-DET32 (4Q: 13:45) Gerald Meeber pass completed to TE Brant Armstrong for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Roman Lindros. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Detroit: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Benson is blitzing.
1-10-DET43 (4Q: 13:00) Kevin Jones ran around left end for -3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Dwan Edwards, assisted by CB DeAngelo Hall. ILB Keith Brooking knocked down Herman Humphrey to break up the play.
Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-13-DET40 (4Q: 12:30) Gerald Meeber pass completed to RB Kevin Jones for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Dwan Edwards, assisted by CB DeAngelo Hall. Jones gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Detroit: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-13-DET40 (4Q: 11:45) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Justin Gage for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB R.J. Myers.
4-6-DET47 (4Q: 11:09) Ronald Fleming punted 30 yards. Vince Jeffries returned the kick 4 yards to the ATL27. Tackled by Marco Norris.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL27 (4Q: 10:58) Michael Vick pass completed to WR Jimmie Horton for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Charles Sawyer, assisted by CB Michael Stone. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL39 (4Q: 10:23) Michael Vick pass completed to WR Jimmie Horton for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Stone. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ATL39 (4Q: 09:53) Michael Vick pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Carl Davis. Atlanta's Harvey Soltis was hurt on the play.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-10-ATL39 (4Q: 09:48) Michael Vick pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Mike Wheeler.
4-10-ATL39 (4Q: 09:40) Andy Lee punted 47 yards. Jimmie Madison returned the kick -2 yards to the DET12. PENALTY: Detroit was called for Running into the Kicker. The penalty was declined.
Detroit: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DET12 (4Q: 09:30) Stan Finks ran inside the left guard for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Kelleher, assisted by S Mel Mitchell. Key block delivered by Herman Humphrey.
Detroit: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DET30 (4Q: 08:47) Stan Finks ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Greg Wesley.
Detroit: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-DET30 (4Q: 08:06) Gerald Meeber sacked by DE Dusty Bronson for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Amos Karsten.
Detroit: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Brooking and Benson are blitzing.
3-15-DET25 (4Q: 07:21) Stan Finks ran around the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Roman Lindros, assisted by S Greg Wesley. PENALTY: Detroit was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-3-DET37 (4Q: 07:12) Ronald Fleming punted 32 yards. Vince Jeffries called for a fair catch at the ATL31. PENALTY: Detroit was called for an Ineligible Man Downfield on the Punt. The penalty was declined.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL31 (4Q: 07:04) Kim Helfrich ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Winfred Torretta, assisted by DT Broderick Carter.
Atlanta: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-11-ATL30 (4Q: 06:19) Carl Davis ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Desmond Murphy, assisted by ILB Boss Bailey.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-ATL34 (4Q: 05:33) Tommy McAninch ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Boss Bailey, assisted by DT Igor Olshansky.
4-4-ATL37 (4Q: 04:46) Andy Lee punted 25 yards. Jimmie Madison called for a fair catch at the DET38.
Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DET38 (4Q: 04:38) Gerald Meeber pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Chris Wisne. DT Dwan Edwards blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Detroit: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Myers is blitzing.
2-10-DET38 (4Q: 04:25) PENALTY: Detroit was called for a False Start.
Detroit: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-DET33 (4Q: 04:15) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justin Gage. OLB R.J. Myers defended the pass.
Detroit: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Crum is blitzing.
3-15-DET33 (4Q: 04:05) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chris Wisne. S Mel Mitchell defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. PENALTY: Detroit was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Detroit: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-15-DET33 (4Q: 03:59) Gerald Meeber pass was intended for WR Justin Gage and was intercepted by CB Roman Lindros at the DET45. The interception was returned 7 yards. Tackled by Justin Gage. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Sawyer is blitzing.
1-10-DET38 (4Q: 03:48) Kim Helfrich ran inside the right guard for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Darryl Troy. Key block delivered by Justin Griffith.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DET18 (4Q: 03:01) Carl Davis ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Winfred Torretta, assisted by ILB Boss Bailey.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-DET16 (4Q: 02:16) Carl Davis ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Daryl Smith.
(4Q: 02:16) Detroit called a time out.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-DET15 (4Q: 02:09) Tommy McAninch ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Broderick Carter, assisted by S Lonnie Albright. Key block delivered by Clay Wallenbrock.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Atlanta: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-8-DET08 (4Q: 02:00) Carl Davis ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Albright, assisted by ILB Boss Bailey. Key block delivered by Wes Hamilton.
(4Q: 02:00) Detroit called a time out.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-DET01 (4Q: 01:48) Carl Davis ran around the left tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Isaac Whalen. Atlanta 27, Detroit 7
(4Q: 01:48) Extra point by Wade Richey was good. Atlanta 28, Detroit 7
(4Q: 01:40) Wade Richey kicked off 54 yards from the ATL30. Ronald Howard returned the ball 31 yards to the DET47. Tackled by Corey Tatum.
Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DET47 (4Q: 01:33) Gerald Meeber pass completed to TE Brant Armstrong for 8 yards. Tackled by CB DeAngelo Hall.
Detroit: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-ATL45 (4Q: 01:17) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Stan Finks. DT Korey Sinclair hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Detroit: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-ATL45 (4Q: 01:06) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jimmie Madison. DE Leon Matheny hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Detroit: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-2-ATL45 (4Q: 00:56) Gerald Meeber pass completed to RB Stan Finks for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Will Overstreet. Finks gained 2 yards after the catch.
Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL39 (4Q: 00:46) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Chris Wisne for 39 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Atlanta 28, Detroit 13
(4Q: 00:46) Extra point by A.J. Neiderer was good. Atlanta 28, Detroit 14
(4Q: 00:30) A.J. Neiderer kicked off from the DET30. ATL Dean Hancock recovered the kick.
Atlanta: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DET42 (4Q: 00:22) Michael Vick dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
(4Q: 00:22) Detroit called a time out.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-11-DET43 (4Q: 00:11) Michael Vick dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Final Score: Atlanta Falcons 28, Detroit Lions 14