The Lions host the Falcons in Week 3 of the NFL at 1:00 p.m. ET from Ford Field. Will the Falcons pull off the upset? Keep reading for betting odds, trends and our prediction for this matchup.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
465 Atlanta Falcons (+3) at 466 Detroit Lions (-3); o/u 47
1:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, September 24, 2023
Ford Field, Detroit, MI
TV: FOX
Falcons vs. Lions Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 67% of public bettors are currently backing the Lions when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Atlanta Falcons DFS Spin
Bijan Robinson played on 72 percent of the Falcons’ offensive snaps in the team’s Week 2 win over the Packers. Robinson was in on 62.7 percent of the Falcons’ offensive snaps in Week 1 but saw a near 10 percent increase in Week 2’s win. The rookie first-rounder played well ahead of Tyler Allgeier, who was in on 43 percent of the offensive snaps, and handled all of the work in the passing game. Through two weeks, Robinson looks like the prince who was promised when fantasy managers spent first round picks on him from May through September. While all of this is encouraging, there could still be more in store for Robinson in this run-heavy offensive attack.
Detroit Lions DFS Spin
Lions listed Amon-Ra St. Brown (toe) as questionable for Week 3 against the Falcons. St. Brown missed Wednesday’s practice but was back on the field Thursday in a limited capacity. He was upgraded to a full-participant on Friday and should play despite carrying a questionable tag into the Week. St. Brown will be in his typical high-volume role, and can be penciled in as a top-12 option for Week 3.
Falcons vs. Lions Betting Trends
Atlanta is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit’s last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Falcons vs. Lions Prediction:
The Lions are missing a handful of players for today’s game. Offensively, guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai and offensive tackle Taylor Decker will not play. Defensively, starting safeties Kerby Koseph and Emmanuel Moseley are out, while cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson is on injured reserve. Running back David Montgomery is doubtful with a thigh injury, while receivers St. Brown and Josh Reynolds are expected to play, but are banged up. The Falcons, meanwhile, are relatively healthy and are coming off a come-from-behind win last Sunday against the Packers in which they held Jordan Love to zero passing yards in the fourth quarter. They can run the ball, their defense has improved and they look like a confident bunch.