How to Watch Lions vs. Falcons: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – Week 3

Updated Sep. 24, 2023 1:13 p.m. ET

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One of the top pass-catchers in the NFL last year will be on display when Amon-Ra St. Brown and the Detroit Lions host the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, September 24, 2023.

The Lions struggled on defense, ranking worst in the NFL (392.4 yards allowed per game) last season. However, they ranked fourth-best on offense, totaling 380 yards per game. On offense, the Falcons ranked 15th in the NFL with 21.5 points per game last season. Meanwhile, they ranked 23rd in points allowed (362.1 points allowed per contest).

We dive into all of the info you need before this contest starts in this article, including how to watch on TV.

How to Watch Lions vs. Falcons

• When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET
• Where: Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan
• TV: Watch on FOX

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Lions vs. Falcons: Head-to-Head

• In the past five meetings, Atlanta has a 4-1 record against Detroit.
• Atlanta has outpaced Detroit 139 points to 103 in the past five games.

Lions' 2023 Schedule

Lions 2022 Stats & Insights

• The Lions had the fourth-best offense last season in terms of total yards (380 yards per game), but they ranked worst on the defensive side of the ball (392.4 yards allowed per game).
• Detroit had the eighth-ranked passing offense last season (251.8 passing yards per game), and it was less effective on defense, ranking third-worst with 245.8 passing yards allowed per game.
• With 146.5 rushing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranked fourth-worst in the NFL, the Lions were forced to lean on their 11th-ranked running game (128.2 rushing yards per contest) to keep them competitive last season.
• With 22 forced turnovers (17th in NFL) against 15 turnovers committed (first in NFL), Detroit's +7 turnover margin was the fourth-best in the NFL last season.

Lions Key Players

• Jared Goff threw for 4,438 yards (261.1 per game), completing 65.1% of his throws, with 29 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 17 games last year.
• St. Brown had 106 receptions for 1,161 yards (72.6 per game) and six touchdowns in 16 games.
• On the ground for the Bears a season ago, David Montgomery scored five touchdowns a season ago and picked up 801 yards (50.1 per game).

Falcons' 2023 Schedule

Falcons 2022 Stats & Insights

• The Falcons ranked 24th in total offense (318.6 yards per game) and 27th in total defense (362.1 yards allowed per game) last year.
• Atlanta was a bottom-five pass offense last year, ranking second-worst with 158.8 passing yards per contest. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranked 25th in the NFL (231.9 passing yards allowed per game).
• On offense, the Falcons were a top-five unit in terms of rushing yards last season, ranking third-best in the NFL by compiling 159.9 rushing yards per game. They ranked 23rd on defense (130.2 rushing yards allowed per game).
• Atlanta had the 24th-ranked turnover margin in the league last season at -4, forcing 17 turnovers (27th in NFL) while turning it over 21 times (eighth in NFL).

Falcons Key Players

• Last season Tyler Allgeier ran for 1,035 yards (64.7 yards per carry) and three rushing touchdowns.
• As part of the ground attack, Cordarrelle Patterson ran for 695 yards and eight touchdowns on 4.8 YPC.
• In nine games for the Commanders last season, Taylor Heinicke delivered 1,859 yards (206.6 yards per game) with 12 touchdowns, six interceptions and a 62.2% completion percentage.

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