Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving
The Atlanta Falcons are 1-0 against the Detroit Lions in regular-season Thanksgiving games since 2005. The teams have met once on Thanksgiving in that span, with Atlanta winning 1 and Detroit winning 0.
Falcons vs. Lions Thanksgiving record: 1-0
1-0 from the Falcons’ side, 0-1 from the Lions' side. Most recent: Nov 24, 2005, Falcons 27, Lions 7 at Ford Field. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions Thanksgiving game
Newest first. The running record is the Falcons’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Falconsresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2005 | Falcons at Lions | Falcons 27, Lions 7 | Ford Field | W · 1-0 |
Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions Thanksgiving FAQ
- When did the Falcons and Lions last meet on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 24, 2005: Falcons 27, Lions 7 at Ford Field.
- What is the Falcons' all-time Thanksgiving record against the Lions?
- 1-0 in 1 game since 2005, from the Falcons' side.
- When did the Falcons last beat the Lions on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 24, 2005: Falcons 27, Lions 7 at Ford Field.
- When did the Lions last beat the Falcons on Thanksgiving?
- Never in these games: the Lions are 0-1 here.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025