Detroit showed nothing, losing to the Chargers last week, 34-7. Coming off a 15-2 season, they have nothing to prove in August. Head coach Dan Campbell is 5-8 in the preseason. They won't risk an injury to star Jared Goff, so QBs Hendon Hooker and Kyle Allen will run the offense. Hooker will start and lead four series last week, finishing just 3-of-6 passing for 18 yards with an interception. The Lions opened preseason last year on the road and lost at the Giants, 14-3, with 228 yards while going 5-of-17 on third down. Atlanta has home-field advantage, and expectations are high under second-year coach Raheem Morris to end a seven-year playoff drought. QBs Easton Stick and Emory Jones are battling for jobs as the team won't carry four quarterbacks and may not carry three. Play Atlanta.
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