What a way to silence the critics.
After an underwhelming Week 2 loss, the Detroit Lions were in dire need of a rebound to prove they were a true threat for the NFC crown. Shutting down the 2-0 Atlanta Falcons is certainly a way to do it, and the Lions surprisingly did it on the back of the defense. No victory is perfect, however, and the Lions have some serious concerns mounting on the injury front.
That and more in our takeaways:
The Sam LaPorta Game
The start to Sam LaPorta’s career has been nothing short of impressive—if fact, it has been historic:
The list of @NFL TEs to produce 5+ receptions in each of their first three-career games:
- @Lions TE @Samlaporta
His three-game streak of 5+ receptions ties for the second-longest by a TE in franchise history.