The Falcons have been struggling thus far against the Lions, as the game remains 0-0 early in the first quarter. Unfortunately, the injury hits just keep coming for the Falcons in Detroit. After C Alex Mack briefly left the game—and returned, thankfully—WR Russell Gage appeared to be writhing in pain on the turf after attempting to bring in a catch on second down. Gage was unable to walk off the field himself, and was helped off by a pair of trainers.
Gage is the Falcons WR3 and a major part of the passing offense.