Pettigrew out at Lions practice
Detroit missed just one player at practice Thursday.
Detroit missed just one player at practice Thursday.
Both were out because of hamstring injuries.
Tony Gonzalez said earlier this week his team is focused on not suffering a letdown on the road to the Detroit Lions.
The Falcons aren't allowing a lot of points, which head coach Mike Smith said has been a key to their success.
Even with a 12-2 record, the Falcons' running game could be a concern with the playoffs looming.
The Falcons protected quarterback Matt Ryan well against the Giants last weekend, and they'll be up against another tough front four this Saturday.
The Lions host league-leading Falcons on Saturday night. They could possibly be without two of their most promising young players.
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.
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.
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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