The Falcons will play the Lions on Friday, August 12th, 2022. The matchup takes place at Ford Field. Watch this exciting preseason matchup at 6:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on NFL NET.
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| Underdog Atlanta Falcons | Favorite Detroit Lions |
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| Underdog Atlanta Falcons | Favorite Detroit Lions |
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NFL Odds Example
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Underdog Atlanta Falcons - Atlanta Falcons bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +2.5 Atlanta Falcons underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Detroit Lions - Detroit Lions bettors risk $100 to win $85.47 at -117 odds.
A -2.5 Detroit Lions favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions Prop Bets
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Recent Meetings Since 2018
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2022 Preseason Week 1 | Falcons vs Lions Friday, August 12th, 2022 | ATL 27, DET 23 Ford Field | Falcons by 4 |
| 2021 Week 16 | Lions vs Falcons Sunday, December 26th, 2021 | ATL 20, DET 16 Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Falcons by 4 |
| 2020 Week 7 | Lions vs Falcons Sunday, October 25th, 2020 | DET 23, ATL 22 Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Lions by 1 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| Detroit Lions | 9 | 8 | 0.529 | 453 | 427 | 5-4-0 | 4-4-0 | 5-1-0 | 0.833 | 7-5-0 | 0.583 | 2W | 4-1-0 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 10 | 0.412 | 365 | 386 | 6-3-0 | 1-7-0 | 2-4-0 | 0.333 | 6-6-0 | 0.500 | 2W | 2-3-0 |
Team Stats
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Opponents |
|---|---|---|
| Total 1st Downs | 330 | 351 |
| Total Offensive Yards | 5417 | 6156 |
| Total Rushing Yards | 2718 | 2214 |
| Total Passing Yards | 2927 | 3942 |
| Sacks | 37 | 21 |
| Field Goals | 32 / 37 | 33 / 38 |
| Touchdowns | 38 | 41 |
| Turnover Ratio | -4 |
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Opponents |
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| Total 1st Downs | 376 | 377 |
| Total Offensive Yards | 6460 | 6670 |
| Total Rushing Yards | 2179 | 2491 |
| Total Passing Yards | 4444 | 4179 |
| Sacks | 24 | 39 |
| Field Goals | 24 / 30 | 25 / 30 |
| Touchdowns | 54 | 51 |
| Turnover Ratio | 7 |
Team Season Win Totals
The following are each team's season win totals. Learn more about season win totals.
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Team Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Atlanta Falcons Futures Odds|
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2022 Atlanta Falcons Games & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Time |
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| Preseason 1 | Falcons vs Lions | ATL 27, DET 23 Friday, August 12th, 2022 |
| Preseason 2 | Falcons vs Jets | NYJ 24, ATL 16 Monday, August 22nd, 2022 |
| Preseason 3 | Jaguars vs Falcons | ATL 28, JAX 12 Saturday, August 27th, 2022 |
| Week 1 | Saints vs Falcons | NO 27, ATL 26 Sunday, September 11th, 2022 |
| Week 2 | Falcons vs Rams | LAR 31, ATL 27 Sunday, September 18th, 2022 |
| Week 3 | Falcons vs Seahawks | ATL 27, SEA 23 Sunday, September 25th, 2022 |
| Week 4 | Browns vs Falcons | ATL 23, CLE 20 Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 |
| Week 5 | Falcons vs Buccaneers | TB 21, ATL 15 Sunday, October 9th, 2022 |
| Week 6 | 49ers vs Falcons | ATL 28, SF 14 Sunday, October 16th, 2022 |
| Week 7 | Falcons vs Bengals | CIN 35, ATL 17 Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 |
| Week 8 | Panthers vs Falcons | ATL 37, CAR 34 (OT) Sunday, October 30th, 2022 |
| Week 9 | Chargers vs Falcons | LAC 20, ATL 17 Sunday, November 6th, 2022 |
| Week 10 | Falcons vs Panthers | CAR 25, ATL 15 Thursday, November 10th, 2022 |
| Week 11 | Bears vs Falcons | ATL 27, CHI 24 Sunday, November 20th, 2022 |
| Week 12 | Falcons vs Commanders | WSH 19, ATL 13 Sunday, November 27th, 2022 |
| Week 13 | Steelers vs Falcons | PIT 19, ATL 16 Sunday, December 4th, 2022 |
| Week 14 | Falcons Bye Week | |
| Week 15 | Falcons vs Saints | NO 21, ATL 18 Sunday, December 18th, 2022 |
| Week 16 | Falcons vs Ravens | BAL 17, ATL 9 Saturday, December 24th, 2022 |
| Week 17 | Cardinals vs Falcons | ATL 20, ARI 19 Sunday, January 1st, 2023 |
| Week 18 | Buccaneers vs Falcons | ATL 30, TB 17 Sunday, January 8th, 2023 |
2022 Detroit Lions Games & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Time |
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| Preseason 1 | Falcons vs Lions | ATL 27, DET 23 Friday, August 12th, 2022 |
| Preseason 2 | Lions vs Colts | DET 27, IND 26 Saturday, August 20th, 2022 |
| Preseason 3 | Lions vs Steelers | PIT 19, DET 9 Sunday, August 28th, 2022 |
| Week 1 | Eagles vs Lions | PHI 38, DET 35 Sunday, September 11th, 2022 |
| Week 2 | Commanders vs Lions | DET 36, WSH 27 Sunday, September 18th, 2022 |
| Week 3 | Lions vs Vikings | MIN 28, DET 24 Sunday, September 25th, 2022 |
| Week 4 | Seahawks vs Lions | SEA 48, DET 45 Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 |
| Week 5 | Lions vs Patriots | NE 29, DET 0 Sunday, October 9th, 2022 |
| Week 6 | Lions Bye Week | |
| Week 7 | Lions vs Cowboys | DAL 24, DET 6 Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 |
| Week 8 | Dolphins vs Lions | MIA 31, DET 27 Sunday, October 30th, 2022 |
| Week 9 | Packers vs Lions | DET 15, GB 9 Sunday, November 6th, 2022 |
| Week 10 | Lions vs Bears | DET 31, CHI 30 Sunday, November 13th, 2022 |
| Week 11 | Lions vs Giants | DET 31, NYG 18 Sunday, November 20th, 2022 |
| Week 12 | Bills vs Lions | BUF 28, DET 25 Thursday, November 24th, 2022 |
| Week 13 | Jaguars vs Lions | DET 40, JAX 14 Sunday, December 4th, 2022 |
| Week 14 | Vikings vs Lions | DET 34, MIN 23 Sunday, December 11th, 2022 |
| Week 15 | Lions vs Jets | DET 20, NYJ 17 Sunday, December 18th, 2022 |
| Week 16 | Lions vs Panthers | CAR 37, DET 23 Saturday, December 24th, 2022 |
| Week 17 | Bears vs Lions | DET 41, CHI 10 Sunday, January 1st, 2023 |
| Week 18 | Lions vs Packers | DET 20, GB 16 Sunday, January 8th, 2023 |
Other August 12, 2022 NFL Games
| Matchup |
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| Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Arizona Cardinals vs Cincinnati Bengals |
| New York Jets vs Philadelphia Eagles |
| Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers |