Matthew Stafford’s Top 5 Game Winning Drives

Atlanta Falcons 21 vs Detroit Lions 22

2014

In the 2014 matchup against Atlanta Falcons, the Lions found themselves climbing a mountain early as they went into the half down 21-0. Having three of four drives ending in a punt and the other with an interception, it just seemed like another addition to the loss column but then came the second half.

The Lions scored a field goal and a 59 yard pass to Golden Tate in the third quarter to put the score at 21-10 heading into the fourth. A field goal early in the fourth put the Lions within 8 as the Lions defense forces the Falcons to punt for the second time in the second half.

With 11:25 left in the fourth quarter, the Stafford engineers a 13 play drive ending in a 5 yard score by Theo Riddick to put the Lions within 2 following a failed 2PT conversion.

The Lions get their shot at victory with 1:38 left on their own 7 yard line. Stafford throws 3 for 4 and 60 yards to put the Lions in position for a game-winning 48 yard field goal by Matt Prater.

The Lions finish the game with 22 unanswered points to improve to 6-2 going into the bye week.