Game facts: Falcons at Lions (Falcons facts)

Published: Sep 21, 2016 at 01:58 PM

Heavy hitters: The Falcons' defense has 17 QB hits through 2 games this season (most in NFL).

Matty Ice on fire: In his last nine games (including playoffs), Matt Ryan has 22 TD and 0 INTs.

Replacing Beasley:Vic Beasley (hamstring) will miss this game; since 2016, Beasley has accounted for 42.7 percent of the Falcons' sacks (highest share in NFL).

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