Falcons vs Lions: Week 3 Game Preview & Predictions
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00:03 - The Falcons head to the Motor City DRS
00:05 to take on the Lions.
00:07 Detroit, now just a field goal favorite
00:10 on that key number of three.
00:12 DRS, we've said this all year long with the Lions,
00:15 a favorite of about four and a half points
00:17 last week at home against the Seahawks.
00:19 They lost that game in overtime against Seattle.
00:22 An underdog week number one,
00:24 but Detroit is not going to be a dog
00:26 much more often this year.
00:28 Lion three at home, Donnie, against the Falcons
00:31 who are an unbeaten two and O as well.
00:33 What's your handicap?
00:35 - I think you're getting a nice discount here on the Lions
00:37 from that opening number,
00:38 which now we're seeing it a field goal at home.
00:40 And also you're talking about Detroit,
00:41 a team that let one slip away last week at home.
00:43 I don't think they're going to do the same thing.
00:45 Having said that, I do like the fact
00:46 that Atlanta's opened up the season.
00:48 Keep in mind both of those games at home,
00:49 but competent football team.
00:51 One game being the lead dog the entire way
00:53 in week number one against Carolina.
00:55 Week number two, actually having to fight back
00:57 in the second half from a double digit deficit
00:59 to pull off that victory.
01:00 That shows a lot of metal,
01:01 but if we're taking a look at styles that make flights,
01:03 you're actually going to get one in this one.
01:04 Take a look at Atlanta on defense,
01:06 133 yards per game they give up,
01:09 which is pretty sensational.
01:10 But again, the Packers are on a high flying attack
01:13 and neither are the Carolina Panthers,
01:14 at least under Bryce Young.
01:16 So that's going to be tested because Detroit,
01:18 283 yards per game in the air.
01:20 Now, granted, you still want to watch it.
01:22 Friday's the most important day of the week
01:24 in the NFL for the practice report.
01:26 Typically, you'll see guys questionable,
01:28 doubtful, probable.
01:29 You're going to understand who's going to be playing football
01:31 by the end of this day on Sunday.
01:33 And the reason I bring that up is you have a lot of injuries
01:35 on Detroit, particularly Amon St. Brown at wide receiver.
01:38 They really need him to get going.
01:40 Now he did practice, he has a turf,
01:41 so they're expecting him to go.
01:42 But once again, keep an eye there.
01:44 Also, if we're taking a look at being able to give up
01:46 the pass, Detroit secondary, we know their damage.
01:49 CJGJ now going to probably be out for the year for Detroit.
01:52 They give up close to 270 yards passing.
01:54 But having said that, Atlanta's not an aerial attack here.
01:57 Only 163 pass yards through those first two weeks.
02:00 Ridders going to have to step up and win this football game.
02:03 I'm not saying they can't.
02:04 This is going to be fantastic.
02:05 I just look for Detroit, and the seasonal outlook for me
02:08 was I think Detroit's going to win that division.
02:10 They have to win this football game,
02:12 and it's a cheap number now.
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