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As the Detroit Lions convincingly defeated the struggling Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, a momentary pause occurred, sparking a fleeting thought across the entire state of Michigan.
Can we confidently say that the Lions are not… somewhat good?
While it is doubtful, let us examine sportsbooks nationwide to gauge if there are any indications that the 2020 Lions season could be redeemed.
This Sunday, the 2-3 Lions will be away from home once more, facing off against the struggling Atlanta Falcons, who currently hold a record of 1-5. The Falcons have already dismissed their coach and appear to have lost motivation for the rest of the season.
Matt Patricia’s Lions piled on the points… finally
On Sunday, the Lions were favored to win by field goals and they dominated Jacksonville with a score of 34-16.
Even the most grumpy fans must acknowledge that coach Matt Patricia and his team delivered a dominant effort.
Indeed, Patricia’s three seasons witnessed Detroit’s highest scoring game, with the team accumulating the most points during his reign.
Wow, this statistic is absolutely mind-boggling!
New Orleans and Kansas City lead with 15 and 14 times, respectively, as the 31 remaining NFL teams have averaged 6.5 instances of scoring 34 or more points in that time frame.
Washington and Jacksonville were the only teams that accomplished it once, whereas Patricia’s defense has allowed 34 or more points on eight separate occasions.
Lions odds: Sportsbooks expect lots of scoring in Atlanta
Oddsmakers are anticipating a high-scoring game in Atlanta on Sunday, despite the historical context and the strong defense on both teams.
On Monday morning, DraftKings Sportsbook listed 10 NFL Week 7 games, and the Lions at Falcons matchup had the highest over/under at 56.5 points.
The second victory of the season for the Falcons is also anticipated by DraftKings.
This week, all five sportsbooks we are monitoring have started with a 3-point advantage for the Falcons and a 56.5-point over/under.
| Lions at Falcons Week 6 odds | BetMGM | DraftKings | FanDuel | PointsBet | William Hill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point spread (-110 juice unless noted) |
DET +1 ATL -1 |
DET +1 ATL -1 |
DET +1.5 -115 ATL -1.5 -105 |
DET +1 ATL -1 |
DET +1 ATL -1 |
| Moneyline | DET -100 ATL -115 |
DET -100 ATL -114 |
DET -102 ATL -116 |
DET +100 ATL -121 |
DET +105 ATL -115 |
| Total points (-110 juice unless noted) |
O 54.5 -115 U 54.5 -106 |
O 55 U 55 |
O 54.5 -115 U 54.5 -105 |
O 54.5 U 54.5 |
O 54.5 U 54.5 |
Updated on Sunday, October 22 at 12:45 p.m.
Any chance for a Lions playoff berth?
Following the NFL Draft, the Lions had odds of +250 to secure a playoff spot at FanDuel, while the odds of them not making it were -330. As per DraftKings, the chances of the Lions making the playoffs were +260, whereas the odds of them missing out on the field were -335.
Has anything truly altered in the Lions’ season after five games?
The drop by D’Andre Swift has undeniably determined the outcome, leading to a losing record instead of a winning one.
However, the Week 1 defeat against Chicago was largely overshadowed by an unexpected victory on the road against Arizona.
Out of the upcoming six opponents for Detroit, four teams have a record below .500, and one team (Carolina) has an even win-loss ratio. The only team that has showcased winning football this season thus far is Indianapolis, with a 4-2 record.
With the NFL’s expanded playoffs, allowing one additional team from each conference to secure a wildcard berth, can Lions’ fans finally allow themselves to dream?
On Monday afternoon, FiveThirtyEight reported that the Lions had a 14% likelihood of reaching the playoffs, while Football Outsiders estimated a 22.4% probability of it occurring.
Julio Jones, Kenny Golladay hitting their stride
There is no doubt that fantasy football players in Michigan have noticed the impressive resurgence of the top wide receivers in these teams.
Julio Jones, hailing from the University of Alabama, showcased his exceptional skills on Sunday against Minnesota, scoring his first two touchdowns of the season. Despite missing two previous games, he managed to secure eight catches for an impressive 137 yards.
In the meantime, Kenny Golladay showcased another outstanding performance as he surpassed 100 yards for the first time this season against the Jacksonville Jaguars, contributing greatly to the Detroit Lions’ success.
Throughout his day, he experienced a drawn pass interference penalty that led to an Adrian Peterson touchdown, as well as a remarkable catch that established another score later on.
After his impressive performance, Golladay shared a mysterious Instagram post that could potentially allude to his ongoing contract situation, which remains unresolved.
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Trufant out, injures could impact both teams
Four starters were absent from Lions practice on Wednesday. Marvin Jones Jr. (knee), Frank Ragnow (groin), Trey Flowers (wrist), and Desmond Trufant (hamstring) were unable to participate. Danny Amendola (foot) had limited involvement, while Joe Dahl (groin) made a comeback and rejoined the team on the field.
On Thursday, Trufant remained unavailable, but Flowers, Jones, and Ragnow made a limited return.
Trufant was ruled out for the game on Friday by the Lions.
Julian Okwara, a rookie defensive end, has been sidelined due to an injury and has been placed on injured reserve, resulting in his absence for a certain period of time.
On Wednesday, the Falcons had to do without Jones (hamstring) during practice, alongside defensive end Takk McKinley (groin) and defensive tackle Deadrin Senat (non-injury related).
On Thursday, Jones made a limited comeback, but defensive end Dante Fowler (ankle) was absent from practice.
While McKinley’s availability for the game is uncertain, it seems likely that Jones will be fit to play.
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