Atlanta Falcons vs Detroit Lions 9/24/2023 Odds, Analysis and Picks

Atlanta Falcons vs Detroit Lions 9/24/2023 – Week 3 was already shaping up to be an action-packed affair in the NFL season. Coming off their stunning win against defending Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions looked poised for another exciting matchup against the unblemished Atlanta Falcons who secured an upset victory against Green Bay Packers during Week 2. The NFL betting odds are listed below as these teams clash in an important battle.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Falcons	+3.5 (-110)	+180	46.5 o (-111)
Lions	-3.5 (-112)	-220	46.5 u (-111)

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The Detroit Lions made waves across the league when they stunned the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. Fans in Detroit reveled in this unexpected win; however, their excitement quickly dissipated in Week 2, when they met Seattle Seahawks and suffered a narrow overtime defeat.

Quarterback Jared Goff and the Lions offense had shown glimpses of brilliance, yet were facing uncertainty heading into Sunday’s match against the Atlanta Falcons. A significant question mark hovered over whether starting running back David Montgomery would return after suffering leg injuries during their game with Seattle; his loss would undoubtedly have an adverse impact on their running game.

On the other side of the field, Atlanta Falcons fans were celebrating after their impressive Week 2 performance against the Green Bay Packers. A last-second field goal secured victory for Atlanta; their offense had shown marked improvement compared to Week 1, giving their camp hope and optimism.

Key Players Determine Fate in Falcons vs. Lions Matchup: Ridder, Allgeier, and Hollins vs. Goff and Robinson

Bijan Robinson stood out as an influential rookie running back for the Falcons, breaking tackles and making explosive plays that added a dynamic dimension to their offense. Additionally, quarterback Desmond Ridder demonstrated his playmaking prowess, with wide receiver Mack Hollins serving as an effective target for Ridder in passing games.

As the Lions prepared to face off with the Falcons, both teams knew their key players would play a pivotal role in deciding the outcome of this matchup. For the Falcons, Desmond Ridder, Tyler Allgeier, and Mack Hollins could wreak havoc against Lions defense with Ridder’s pinpoint passing, Allgeier’s ground game prowess, and Hollins’ dependability posing significant threats against Lions defenses.

Meanwhile, the Lions would look to Jared Goff to lead their offensive charge and Bijan Robinson would lead their running game, though his absence cast a shadow of uncertainty over its effectiveness.

NFL Betting Odds: Detroit Lions Over 47.5 –230

Going into this matchup, it was clear that the Falcons held some advantages. Their roster featured healthier players who had successfully navigated two tough games without incurring penalties; on the other hand, the Lions were still finding their feet after an uncertain start to the season.

NFL betting offers plenty of exciting possibilities, and when the Lions were set to face the Falcons, many experts and enthusiasts were excitedly making predictions – especially since odds listed the Falcons as four-point underdogs, making betting on them an attractive proposition.

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Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 8 games.
Atlanta are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
Atlanta are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against Detroit.
Falcons are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games against Detroit.
Atlanta are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games on the road.

Detroit Lions

Detroit are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 6 games.
Detroit are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 6 games against Atlanta.
Detroit are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit’s last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta.