1.  Atlanta is terrible against the pass.

Let’s look at the stats.  The Lions rank 8th in the league in passing yards per game while the Falcons rank 27th in pass defense.  That doesn’t bode well for the Atlanta’s defense especially since Matthew Stafford is second in the league in pass attempts.  A very pass-happy team versus a team who can’t defend the pass should equal success for the Lions.  Scott Linehan has been criticized for last week’s play calling by the fans and the media.  If I were him, I would want to attack Atlanta’s secondary right away instead of calling more conservative plays.  I expect Matthew Stafford to have a huge day through the air.
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