Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions 9/24/23 – As NFL season 3 rolls on, Atlanta Falcons (2-0) and Detroit Lions (1-1) are set to meet for Week 3. Set for September 24th at 1:00 PM ET at Ford Field and broadcasted by FOX, this matchup presents many intriguing variables that may sway your best NFL picks for this weekend.
Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions
Date & Time: Sunday, September 24, at 1:00 PM ET
Location: Ford Field
TV: FOX
Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions 9/24/23 Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Falcons | +150 | +3 (-102) | 46 over -115 |
| Lions | -170 | -3 (-118) | 46 under -105 |
Atlanta Falcons Analysis
On offense, the Atlanta Falcons have enjoyed a strong start this season thanks to rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder’s efforts – completing 68% of his passes while averaging 176 passing yards per game. Running back Bijan Robinson has also proven invaluable with 180 rushing yards in just two games at an average of 6.2 yards per attempt! Despite these strong performances by their young offense, there remains room for improvement against an accomplished Lions defense.
Atlanta Falcons defensive personnel have shown weaknesses when not playing at home, which has caused them to go winless in six road games since. Their defense needs to step up its performance if they want any chance at beating Detroit at Ford Field; that will require limiting Jared Goff’s passing options and restricting David Montgomery’s ground game, among other tactics. With such formidable offensive assets in their arsenal, Detroit presents Atlanta with a formidable challenge against their opponent’s formidable offense.
Detroit Lions Analysis
Detroit’s offense has had an impressive start to their NFL season under Jared Goff‘s guidance, boasting an impressive 71.4% completion rate with 576 yards and four touchdowns in just two games thrown. Running back David Montgomery has also proven a reliable presence on the ground, amassing 141 rushing yards and two touchdowns so far while wide receiver Amon-Ra St Brown has proven reliable with 173 receiving yards and one touchdown already collected so far. While these statistics look positive, Detroit will need to maintain these levels in order to overcome Atlanta’s historic dominance against them.
Detroit Lions will need to address some issues defensively before meeting Atlanta Falcons in Week 3. While their overall numbers may not be alarming, they do possess weaknesses in the secondary and pass rush which Atlanta could exploit by running at them with its rising offensive stars like Desmond Ridder or Bijan Robinson on the ground. It will be essential that Detroit close any holes left by Atlanta in this match-up; both teams possess different strengths and weaknesses that must be exploited against one another if Detroit wants any chance against Atlanta in Week 3!
Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions Against the Spread
The Falcons present an intriguing bet against the spread. Although their recent record against Detroit Lions was only 4-9 ATS in 13 games, they’ve shown their mettle by posting a 5-2 mark both against them and against Vegas (+3 spread) over seven matchups. Their away form may also mitigate against Detroit, going winless over 6 away games played this season while Detroit has proven difficult for them SU. Their +3 spread provides extra value when betting against them!
On the other side, the Detroit Lions have proven a reliable pick against the spread over their past 12 games, going 10-2 against the spread (ATS). Furthermore, they boasted a solid home advantage at Ford Field with 5-1 against Atlanta last six times out (5-1 overall ATS record at Ford Field). Although these trends seem favorable for Detroit, it should be noted that their success against Atlanta specifically is mixed; their resilience makes this matchup all the more intriguing! The spread will likely remain close and could add an extra level of complexity into this already intriguing matchup!
Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions Free Pick
Moneyline: The Lions at -170 appear to be the safer pick based on their recent performances and home advantage. However, with the Falcons at +150 and showing resilience in their past matchups against Detroit, they offer value for a potential upset.
Spread: Given the Falcons’ recent history against Detroit and the 3-point spread, taking the Falcons at +3 seems like the smart move.
Total: Given both teams’ trends towards lower-scoring games, especially in their recent matchups, going UNDER on the 46 total seems like the most reasonable bet.
Predicted Score: Detroit Lions 21, Atlanta Falcons 20
In sum, Week 3 between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions promises to be an intriguing matchup that could go either way. Those interested in Canadian sports betting should keep a close eye on halftime adjustments and player performance during gameplay to make informed bets.
