Storylines: Falcons vs. Lions
As the Atlanta Falcons prepare to take on the Detroit Lions in London, keep an eye on these storylines throughout the week.
Can the Falcons build on the defensive pressure they created Sunday? LB Paul Worrilow had his first sack of the season while DE Jonathan Massaquoi had six solo tackles, one tackle for a loss and two quarterback hits.
Will Megatron be back this week? Lions WR Calvin Johnson has been out with an ankle injury for the past two games, but traveled to London with the team this week.
With two interceptions during the Week 7 game against the Baltimore Ravens, CB Robert Alford looks to be gaining confidence as the season progresses.
The Atlanta Falcons aren't out of the division race. Both the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints lost in Week 7 keeping the Atlanta Falcons only a game out of the NFC South lead.
The Atlanta Falcons have only played internationally two other times in the team's history defeating the Indianapolis Colts in 2005 and the Dallas Cowboys in 2000 both in Tokyo, Japan for the American Bowl.
The Detroit Lions have playmakers in the defensive front and are ranked at the top of the NFL in defense with the least allowed yards per game.
Despite being in London for the week leading up to the game against the Detroit Lions, the Atlanta Falcons are looking to keep a routine.
In the midst of a four-game losing streak, the team is still in the hunt for the division and are looking to turn around from their 2-5 start.
With the knee injury to C Peter Konz, rookie C James Stone may be getting his first start at center in his NFL career this week.
