Lions ride roller coaster into visit from Falcons

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Heading into their home opener last week, the Detroit Lions were riding a wave of confidence and praise.

They were coming off a spirited road win over reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City on national TV in the season opener. The euphoria died down quickly last Sunday.

Following a humbling37-31 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks, when several key players were injured,