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Falcons had Lions regretting first-round decision in preseason opener

The Atlanta Falcons' two first-round draft picks, Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr., made their debuts on Friday against the Detroit Lions, and there was an interesting storyline that you may have missed.

Pearce Jr. was a rumored target of Dan Campbell and the Lions, but the Falcons jumped ahead and took the talented pass rusher.

After the draft, rumors swirled that Detroit was considering trading up to land him, but ultimately stayed put and took defensive tackle Tyleik Williams

And, as fate would have it, they had to gameplan against Pearce Jr.