Falcons vs Lions Spreads 2011 NFL Predictions Week 7: The Detroit Lions play host to the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday Oct 23rd, as the Lions look to rebound from last week’s loss to the Niners. The Falcons won their last meeting 34-21, at home, in 2008. NFL oddsmakers have the Lions as -3.5 point home favorites over the Falcons with the over/under set at 48 points. Finish off your NFL Predictions Week 7 right by getting your bet on the latest Falcons vs Lions Spreads available now.
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tlanta (3-3, 1-2 V) got a 31-17, road win, over the Carolina Panthers in Week 6. RB Michael Turner ran for 139 yards and two touchdowns, QB Matt Ryan completed 14 of 22 for 163 yards in a performance that looked more like the Atlanta teams of the last three seasons. Corey Peters came up with a huge interception that helped the Falcons seal the win. Beating the 1-5 Panthers isn't that huge of an accomplishment, but getting a win in the division combined with a loss by the Saints pulls them to within a game of the NFC South lead. The Falcons have yet to beat a team with a winning record this season. The Falcons seemed to re-commit themselves to the run in Week 6 with Michael Turner rushing for 139 yards on 27 carries so a ball-control game like the Niners played on Detroit isn’t out of the question. Whether Atlanta’s defence can duplicate what San Fran did though is highly unlikely.
Detroit (5-1, 2-1 H) lost to San Francisco 19-25, at home, in Week 6. QB Matt Stafford was 28 of 50 for 293 yards with two TDs, while TE Brandon Pettigrew had eight catches for 42 yards and a score. WR Calvin Johnson added seven receptions for 113 yards, but didn't score after being the NFL's first player with nine TD receptions in the first five games of a season. Outside of the 203 yards rushing the Lions gave up to San Francisco, they actually played pretty well in this game. Offensively they were stymied by the Niners inside linebacking duo of Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman and his team-high 14 tackles. But seeing how a young team reacts to its first bit of real heartbreak will be worth watching. Get $50 in Free NFL Picks here.
The Falcons 20th ranked offense (336ypg) goes up against the Lions 11th ranked defense (335ypg). Their 20th ranked pass game (226ypg) goes up against the Lions sixth ranked pass defense (205ypg). The Falcons 16th ranked running game (110ypg) goes up against the Lions 26th ranked rush defense (129ypg). The Lions 13th ranked offense (368ypg) goes up against the Falcons 22nd ranked defense (380ypg). Their eighth ranked pass offense (277ypg) goes up against the Falcons 27th ranked pass defense (282ypg). The Lions 25th ranked ground game (90ypg) goes up against the Falcons eighth ranked rush defense (98ypg). The Lions allow the seventh least amount of points per-game (19) and they score the fourth most (29.7). The Falcons allow the 21st least amount of points per-game (24.5) and they score the 17th most (22.5).
Recent Trends to Consider:
Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Detroit.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Falcons are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 7.
Falcons are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games as a road underdog of 3.5-10.0.
Lions are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games in October.
Lions are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games on fieldturf.
Lions are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite.
Lions are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.
Atlanta Falcons vs Detroit Lions
When: Sunday Oct 23rd@1:00 PM ET
Pick: Lions -3.5
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The Bottom Line: Detroit will rebound with a win. Start the 2011 NFL season off right by getting your bet on the latest Atlanta Falcons vs Detroit Lions Spreads available now.
