Detroit Lions lose nail-biter, 27-23, vs. Atlanta Falcons in NFL preseason: Game thread

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Follow along for live updates from today's NFL preseason opener between the Detroit Lions and the Atlanta Falcons.

Preseason opener: Detroit Lions (0-0) vs. Atlanta Falcons (0-0)

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Ford Field.

TV: Fox 2 (other TV affiliates across Michigan); NFL Network.

Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1; other radio affiliates).

Game notes: It's the first of three dress rehearsals for the Lions in preparation for the 2022 season. Expect to see the starters for about a quarter, but there will be plenty to keep an eye on, especially at linebacker, in the secondary and at running back.

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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions lose, 27-23, to Falcons in preseason: Game thread