The Falcons want to finish the year strong, even if the playoffs are nothing more than a pipedream at this point. Their week 16 matchup against the Lions was one that many fans penciled in as a “win” but Detroit is a scrappy team and they just knocked off the Arizona Cardinals in impressive fashion. Will the Atlanta defense be getting a favorable matchup this week? Let’s take a look.
In the trenches
Grady Jarrett and Dante Fowler are the only two players worthy of mention in the defensive front, at least when it comes to rushing the passer.