Atlanta Falcons (2-0) vs. Detroit Lions (1-1)
Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions 9/24/23 – As we approach NFL Week 3, the Atlanta Falcons are flying high with a perfect 2-0 start and Detroit Lions are treading water with a 1-1 mark. On September 24th at 1:00 pm ET they will meet at Ford Field – this clash will be broadcast live by FOX!
At Atlanta, Bijan Robinson and Mack Hollins have been integral players to their early season success. Robinson in particular has been an instrumental factor on the ground with 180 rushing yards through two games; Hollins has provided consistent targets at receiver with 91 receiving yards despite failing to find the end zone yet.
David Montgomery and Amon-Ra St. Brown have made notable impacts for the Lions this season. Montgomery has scored two rushing touchdowns, while St. Brown has contributed 173 receiving yards and scored one touchdown through passing plays. Check out free winning NFL Picks for insights into their upcoming performances.
Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions 9/24/23 Game Info
| When: | Sunday, September 24, 2023, at 1:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Ford Field |
| TV: | FOX |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Desmond Ridder QB vs. Jared Goff QB
Desmond Ridder has emerged as a promising quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons. Boasting a passer rating of 93.1, he’s managed 352 passing yards across two games with two touchdown passes – both coming against Detroit defense that have shown themselves capable. Ridder boasts an impressive 68% completion rate while 5 sacks indicate his relative inexperience in handling defensive pressure, likely compounded by swift reads and quick releases that require quick decision-making skills. But Ridder will need to keep his cool against an experienced Detroit defense that has shown strength against other quarterbacks before him if he wants success against Detroit as their defense has shown itself capable before!
On the other side of the field, Jared Goff brings an experienced approach to quarterbacking for the Detroit Lions. Boasting an impressive passer rating of 109 and amassing 576 passing yards with four touchdowns in just two games, his numbers speak for themselves – as does his impressive 71.4% completion rate (noticeably higher than Ridder’s). Goff also appears more capable at handling defensive pressure, having only taken three sacks against him thus far this season; with experience under high-pressure situations previously; which may prove decisive between these two QBs when put under duress by defenses alike.
NFL Odds/Point Spread: Detroit Lions -170, Total Odds: 46
Current betting odds indicate that Detroit is a slight favorite with moneyline odds of -170 and spread of -3. The total over/under has been set at 46 to indicate moderate scoring; these betting odds imply an close match and given recent form, that seems plausible.
Atlanta Falcons Betting Trends
The Falcons have had an inconsistant record against the spread over their last 13 games, going 4-9 ATS in that span and going winless on their road trips when assessed strictly in terms of straight up results. When pitted against Detroit they have performed better both ATS and straight up: five victories each against them have seen Atlanta under go under in six of those seven matchups which can only suggest their defense is relatively reliable.
Detroit Lions Betting Trends
The Detroit Lions boast an impressive 10-2 mark against the spread in their last 12 games, going 5-1 ATS at home over that span. When playing Atlanta Falcons opponents specifically, their total has gone under in five of six matches overall and six out of seven home contests between Detroit and Atlanta respectively, implying their defense has proven particularly potent against Atlanta Falcons opponents.
Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions 9/24/23 Betting Picks
Based on current form and betting trends, Detroit appears to be the safer pick to cover the spread. Atlanta has had difficulty on the road while Detroit boasts an impressive home record against them. Given Atlanta’s defense as well as their history against Detroit of low scoring games against them, betting under may be beneficial.
Overall, both teams possess key players that could affect the outcome, yet Detroit stands out as the clear favorite due to its home advantage and strong ATS record. Also consider betting under for total points scored as an additional wager. Check out free expert sports Picks for more betting insights.
Free Pick and Prediction: Detroit Lions 24, Atlanta Falcons 20.