Watch highlights from Friday’s preseason opener in Atlanta
The Atlanta Falcons opened up their preseason campaign against the Detroit Lions on Friday night. While the final score says the Lions won, 17-10, more people were rightfully concerned with the health and safety of Lions defensive back Morice Norris.
Norris had to be carted off after being down for more than 10 minutes with an apparent neck injury. Atlanta took a snap once the field was cleared and refused to take another snap until officials called the game with six minutes to left.
Prior to the game being suspended, the Falcons had put together an impressive defensive performance. The Lions struggled to get anything going in the first half as Atlanta’s defensive line dominated up front. The team’s rookie draft class played well while several others, including Arnold Ebiketie and DeMarcco Hellams, made some big plays.
The Lions took the final advantage by getting into the end zone at the conclusion of the third quarter. Watch the full post game highlights, as shared by the NFL’s official YouTube channel.