The Atlanta Falcons will take their unbeaten record on the road as they take on the Detroit Lions on Sunday in what should be one of the better NFL matchups on the NFL schedule this week.
Atlanta has back-to-back wins to start the season. The Falcons took down Carolina in the season opener and backed it up with a win over the Packers in Week Two.
For the Lions, after upsetting the Kansas City Chiefs on opening night, they fell in overtime on Sunday to the Seattle Seahawks. Let’s take a look at our Falcons vs Lions best bets.
Looking at the NFL standings, we should be in for an exciting bout!
Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions
Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions Information
Before we give you the latest NFL Odds for this NFC matchup, here is some information on the game.
Atlanta Falcons vs Detroit Lions
Location of the game: Ford Field. Detroit, MI.
Date & Time: Sunday, September 24. 1:00 pm EST.
How to watch: FOX
Recent Scores
Atlanta Falcons 2023 Results:
- Sunday, September 10th, 2023: 24-10 win vs. Panthers
- Sunday, September 17th, 2023: 25-24 win vs. Packers
Detroit Lions 2023 Results:
- Thursday, September 7th, 2023: 21-20 win at Chiefs
- Sunday, September 17th, 2023: 37-31 loss vs. Seahawks
Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions Analysis
The Atlanta Falcons are a surprising 2-0 after scoring 24.5 points in their first two games. Defensively, they are allowing 17 per game. Bijan Robinson has been a big help in his rookie season with the rushing attack.
He and Tyler Allgeier are getting a good load of carries early on. Robinson anchored the offense on Sunday with 19 carries and 124 yards.
Looking at the NFL player stats, Desmond Ridder was 19 of 32 in the game, with a touchdown and an interception, but he has shown the ability to use his legs a little as he rushed for a touchdown in the win. Ridder found Drake London on Sunday after not throwing him a pass in Week One.
London caught six of his seven targets for 67 yards and a score. This is the first road game on the Atlanta Falcons schedule this season.
Lions’ Rollercoaster Ride
After holding a 21-17 lead after three and falling behind 31-21, the Lions came from behind to tie the game late. After not getting the ball in overtime, the Lions could not stop the Seahawks and fell in their first season loss.
Losing the game was not the only loss for Detroit. David Montgomery had to be taken off on a cart, which is terrible news for the Lions run game. Montgomery had 16 carries for 67 yards and a touchdown in the loss.
Looking at the NFL team stats, Josh Reynolds was the man in the receiving core for the Lions. He caught five passes for 66 yards and two touchdowns. Detroit was good on the defensive side when Seattle ran the ball. Seattle picked up just a total of 82 rushing yards in the game.
The pass defense was a struggle, allowing 311 yards to Geno Smith and the Seahawks. The Detroit Lions score will depend on their ability to not turn over the football.
Odds Breakdown
Here are the most up-to-date NFL Odds for the Falcons vs Lions best bets and to make your NFL Picks:
- Moneyline: Detroit Lions -205, Atlanta Falcons +170
- Spread: Detroit Lions -4.5, Atlanta Falcons +4.5
- Total: 47
Atlanta Falcons vs Detroit Lions Betting Pick and Prediction
This is going to be an exciting game in the National Football League. There is no doubt that the Atlanta Falcons are going to want to slow down the game and pound the football on the ground. Atlanta does not want to get into a shoot-out with the Lions.
Despite scoring 25 on Sunday, Atlanta is more of a low-scoring, run-the-ball, play-good defensive team. The Lions are at home, on the turf, so they will want to push the ball via the air.
Atlanta’s defense has been pretty good so far this season. A good game here. In the end, though, look for the Lions offense to break through when needed at home. Atlanta, with their first-round game, will struggle a bit. Barring any late changes to the NFL injury report, Detroit wins this game.
- Our final Falcons vs Lions best bets: Bet the Lions 28-17 over the Falcons!
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