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Atlanta Falcons vs Detroit Lions Recap - Falcons Win 27-23
Desmond Ridder passed for 2 TDs and 103 yards in leading Atlanta to a 27-23 win over Detroit on Friday at Ford Field.
Atlanta was the ATS victor, as they covered the +2.5-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 35.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Desmond Ridder completed 10 of 22 pass attempts for 103 yards and 2 TDs for the Falcons in the win.
David Blough rushed for 22 yards for Detroit, while D'Andre Swift added 20 yards. Tim Boyle threw for 111 yards for the Lions, while receivers Tom Kennedy and Kalif Raymond had 104 and 52 yards respectively.
Detroit outgained Atlanta 393-307 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 26-18 by the Lions.
Atlanta lost the time of possession battle 33:50-26:10, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Next game, Atlanta takes its act on the road to face New York looking for another win. For Detroit, they head on the road to face Indianapolis.