Atlanta Falcons hold on to beat Lions, 30-26, thanks to NFL rule - Gainesville Times

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Atlanta Falcons hold on to beat Lions, 30-26, thanks to NFL rule

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate, bottom left, falls into the end zone for a reception during the second half of a game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in Detroit. The replay official reviewed the score ruling and the play was reversed. - photo by AP photo

Atlanta Falcons — Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate, bottom left, falls into the end zone for a reception during the second half of a game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in Detroit. The replay official reviewed the score ruling and the play was reversed. - photo by AP photo

DETROIT — The Atlanta Falcons escaped Detroit, holding on for a win thanks in part to an NFL rule that went in their favor. Matthew Stafford’s pass to Golden Tate was ruled to be just short of the end zone in the final seconds after a review, allowing Atlanta to beat the Lions 30-26 on Sunday.

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