Detroit vs. Everybody: 82 Percent of NFL Experts Predict Lions to Win

Will the Lions rebound against the Falcons?

The Detroit Lions are three-point favorites to defeat the Atlanta Falcons at Ford Field.

Detroit is facing an uphill climb, as injuries to key members of the offense and defense have forced the coaching staff to shuffle the roster. 

Despite key contributors not being available this week, the NFL world is predicting that the Lions will bounce back at home.  

According to NFL Pickwatch, 82 percent of NFL analysts are picking the Lions to rebound from a tough loss in the home opener with a victory against Atlanta in Week 3. 

A victory at home would quiet some of the growing criticisms of the defense and Dan Campbell's decision-making. 

How to Watch Lions vs. Falcons: Time, Channel, Streaming 

Despite fans and pundits billing this game as a battle of the running backs, Campbell indicated that Jahmyr Gibbs is a competitor, but has not talked to him about competing against Bijan Robinson. Robinson, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2023 draft, was a player some clamored Brad Holmes to draft. 

"That’s not something that I’ve asked him about. I’m not worried about that. I just know him. He’s, listen, he’s the same guy every day," said Campbell. "He’s never high. He’s never low. He just -- you can coach him, he wants to improve, he works at what you tell him. I think for him it’s just always going to be about getting better than he was the day before or the game before. But don’t let the quietness, don’t let that fool you into thinking he’s not a competitor because he is.”