Falcons vs. Lions: Hat tips & head-scratchers

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty ImagesThe Falcons did their patented maybe-gonna-blow-it deal at home against the Lions. Thankfully, they were able to hold on and mathematically remain alive in the playoff hunt.

Here’s what stood out from the win.

Hat tips

Kyle Pitts turns in a gem

Kyle Pitts is special. Throughout the season we’ve seen his ability to click into another gear when the football is in his hands — especially on crossing routes over the middle where he turns a five-yard gain into 20.

He’s been dubbed The Unicorn, which I feel is a bit too much of a lofty nickname to place upon a rookie enjoying his first NFL seasons and the growing pains that come along with it. But with that, it’s fair…