NFL Scores Week 13: Atlanta Falcons Collect Big Road Win Over San Diego Chargers to Remain in Playoff Hunt

Matt Ryan threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns, Roddy White had 112 yards receiving and Michael Turner collected 120 yards rushing as the Atlanta Falcons (8-4) went on the road and knocked off the San Diego Chargers (4-8) 22-16 on Sunday to remain in the thick of the NFC playoff hunt.

San Diego had a 7-6 lead at the end of the first quarter after LaDainian Tomlinson took advantage of an Atlanta turnover and scored on a 3-yard run but Atlanta took control of the game in the second quarter as Ryan hit Justin Peelle on an 18-yard touchdown pass for a 13-7 advantage. That was extended to 15-7 when the Atlanta defense collected a safety as Philip Rivers was flagged for an intentional grounding in the endzone.

In the third quarter the Chargers once again capitalized on an Atlanta turnover as Eric Weddle collected a fumble and went 86 yards for a touchdown and San Diego was within 15-13 after their two-point attempt failed.

Ryan gave the Falcons some breathing room when he hit Harry Douglas on a 5-yard toss at the beginning of the fourth frame for a 22-13 lead. San Diego had a chance to cut the Falcons lead to 22-16 on their next possession but their Nate Kaeding’s field goal was blocked and the Falcons took over. Four plays later Michael Turner fumbled and the Chargers took over and settled for a field goal with 5:17 left but the Atlanta defense held the rest of the way to preserve the road win.

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