Atlanta Falcons (2-0) @ Detroit Lions (1-1) Best Lines Available

Falcons (+150) @ Lions (-170): O/U 46.0 (-110)
Falcons +3.5 (-110), Lions -3.5 (-110)

Writer’s Record:
Bet: 2-2 -0.3u
Lean: 3-3 +0.93u

The Falcons stand tied with the New Orleans atop the NFC South and travel to Detroit to face a prolific Lions offense coming off a heartbreaking OT loss to Seattle. The Lions suffered some injuries to important players in Week 2, including DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson and RB David Montgomery. Amon-Ra St. Brown was also banged up but he is projected to play while the prior two will be out. Falcons rookie Bijan Robinson has lived up to lofty expectations and QB Desmond Ridder came into his own Week 2.

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Will Desmond Ridder repeat strong Week 2 performance? After shockingly low passing volume for most of last year and in Week 1, Ridder came out and dominated against Green Bay in Week 2. While Kyle Pitts can not seem to find the targets to become fantasy relevant, the value of Drake London and Mack Hollins hinges on whether Ridder can continue to convert through the air. No doubt, the prolific rushing attack led by Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier has helped open things up for the young QB.

Will Jahmyr Gibbs lock in a workhorse role with David Montgomery missing time? Montgomery was off to a hot start in 2023 despite the high draft capital spent on rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs. Gibbs has been used primarily in the passing game so far, but now has the opportunity to step in and assume the bulk of the carries. Every Gibbs manager is expecting him to come up big, but the Falcons’ defense has been solid and the Lions might look elsewhere for the work between the tackles.

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