Beat the Packers 34-23. Previous: . Atlanta Falcons. 2. team. 44. The Atlanta Falcons remain at number 2 in the NFL Power rankings for the week. The Falcons came within a half yard of losing their first game of the season but staved off disaster as they narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions on the road 30-26. Quarterback Matt Ryan threw 3 interceptions and that’s what kept the Lions in the game as the Falcons were dominating early. Devonta Freeman rushed for 106 yards and scored 1 TD on the ground. The Falcons defense played well considering the turnover margin of +3 for the Lions. In week 4, the Falcons return home to take on the 2-1 Buffalo Bills, who are coming off a big win over the Denver Broncos.