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NFL: Detroit 30, Atlanta 14

Published: Nov. 5, 2006 at 7:50 PM

DETROIT, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Kevin Jones rushed for two touchdowns Sunday afternoon as Detroit surprised the Atlanta Falcons, 30-14.

Overall, Jones gained 110 yards on 26 carries.

Roy Williams caught a touchdown pass on six receptions for 138 yards; Jon Kitna completed 20 of 32 passes for 321 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and overcame three sacks; while Jason Hanson kicked three field goals for the Lions (2-6), who have split their last four games.

Michael Vick was 17-for-32 for 163 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions and ran for 80 yards on 10 attempts; Alge Crumpler caught a touchdown pass; and Warrick Dunn scored once on 11 carries for 51 yards for the Falcons (5-3), who could not overcome a 17-14 half-time deficit.

Back-up free safety Kevin Mathis of Atlanta was carted off the field after making a tackle on the opening kick.

No information was available about his condition.

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