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NFL Week 16, Falcons vs. Lions

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Pettigrew out at Lions practice

Detroit missed just one player at practice Thursday.

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Moore, Matthews miss Falcons practice

Both were out because of hamstring injuries.

Gonzalez says Falcons focused

Tony Gonzalez said earlier this week his team is focused on not suffering a letdown on the road to the Detroit Lions.

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Smith pleased with scoring defense

The Falcons aren't allowing a lot of points, which head coach Mike Smith said has been a key to their success.

Falcons still aren't running well

Even with a 12-2 record, the Falcons' running game could be a concern with the playoffs looming.

Atlanta needs strong OL play against Detroit

The Falcons protected quarterback Matt Ryan well against the Giants last weekend, and they'll be up against another tough front four this Saturday.

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Fairley on IR, Pettigrew sits on Wednesday

The Lions host league-leading Falcons on Saturday night. They could possibly be without two of their most promising young players.

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Is Roddy White's streak in jeopardy?

The Falcons receiver sat out Wednesday's practice with injury. The Falcons take on the Lions on Saturday as they look to clinch home-field advantage.

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No bad blood from Ryan, Suh before Saturday's game

The Falcons accused Suh of taunting Ryan last year, but Ryan says he's put the incident behind him. Atlanta could clinch home-field advantage in the playoffs with a win.

Smith says Lions are 'a very good football team'

The Atlanta Falcons are not taking the Detroit Lions lightly in their Week 16 matchup. What are some things that Falcons head coach Mike Smith think the Falcons need to focus on to beat the Lions?

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