Falcons Seek 'Home' Advantage In Faraway London
The Atlanta Falcons are a long way from the Georgia Dome.
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The Atlanta Falcons are a long way from the Georgia Dome.
Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson is still a doubt for Detroit's game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in London.
Heading into this weekend's game, the Detroit Lions have the No. 1 defense in the NFL.
Lions team president Tom Lewand expressed optimism about the chances of London eventually having its own NFL team.
The Lions rank 31st with an average of 82.4 rushing yards per game, fewer than any other team except the winless Oakland Raiders.
Apparently the Falcons graphic department didn't do too well in geography.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's job might not be any easier this week than it was last week.
Couplin had been cut by the Lions before the team flew to London Monday, while Powell made the seven-hour trip.
Johnson spoke with NFL Media in London on Tuesday and provided a bit of detail about his ongoing recovery.
Before the Lions won a comeback thriller Sunday, some of them had been less than thrilled about the prospect of playing in London.
The Lions arrived in London this morning and it looks like they're already having a lot of fun.
The Detroit Lions face another defensively struggling NFC North team in the Atlanta Falcons
The Lions will have some time to bond overseas before facing the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Wembley Stadium.
Hoke dismissed a question about Michigan's status as a 15-point underdog, saying only gamblers care about that -- and he does not gamble.
Asked if the NFL Players Association might have something to say about a team in London, Quin smiled and said, "They might."
