The Atlanta Falcons and the Detroit Lions will kick off their 2022 preseason schedule when they collide on Friday. Both teams struggled at times last season and finished below .500. Atlanta put up a 7-10 record and finished third in the NFC South, while Detroit was last in the NFC North and went 3-13-1. Kickoff at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich. is set for 6 p.m. ET. Detroit is a 1-point favorite in the latest Falcons vs. Lions odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is 35.
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