Football returned to Ford Field on Friday night. The 40,000-plus fans in attendance saw a spirited exhibition game between the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons.
The visiting Falcons prevailed, 27-23, after a late touchdown. The game featured lead changes, impressive scoring drives and a few big plays. Detroit’s starting offense was fantastic in its one drive, and rookie Aidan Hutchinson made a couple of plays that showed he’s ready for the NFL.
Here are some of the top photos from the action in the Lions’ preseason opener.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown pulls in a pass as Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mykal…Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) is tackled in the end zone after a 9-yard…Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle (12) looks to pass in the first half against the Atlanta…Detroit Lions taken the field during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Friday, Aug.…Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle reacts after his 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Devin Funchess…Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (46) rushes on Atlanta Falcons defensive end Arnold Ebiketie (47)…Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London runs ahead of Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) during…Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison (30) is tackled by Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson…Atlanta Falcons cornerback Corey Ballentine (39) is tackled by Detroit Lions linebacker Josh Woods (51) in…Detroit Lions tight end Devin Funchess, defended by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Casey Hayward, catches a 1-yard…Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ta'Quon Graham strips the ball from Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle (12)…Detroit Lions wide receiver Trinity Benson runs during the first half of a preseason NFL football…Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches from the sideline during the first half of a…Aug 12, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws against the Atlanta…Aug 12, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) celebrates with teammate…Aug 12, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Damien Williams (6) is tackled Detroit…Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) gets excited during warmups for his first NFL preseason game…Aug 12, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy (85) gets face masked…Aug 12, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle (12) gets off a pass…Aug 12, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison (30) heads upfield against…Lions linebacker Austin Bryant rushes against Falcons offensive tackle Rick Leonard during the first half of…Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy (85) makes a catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Ford…Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough throws during the second half of a preseason NFL football game…Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) scrambles during the second half of a preseason NFL football…Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough throws during the second half of a preseason NFL football game…Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds rushes as Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Timmy Horne (93) defends…Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ta'Quon Graham strips the ball from Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle (12)…(From left) Lions wide receivers Josh Reynolds and DJ Chark and quarterback Jared Goff talk on…Aug 12, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions kicker Riley Patterson (6) kicks a a field…The Lions take the field before the 27-23 preseason loss to the Falcons on Friday, Aug.…Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) signs autographs after the Lions' 27-23 preseason loss to the…
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