One week after a collision he was involved in caused a game-ending injury, Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Nathan Carter said knowing that the Lions' Morice Norris was doing better made it easier for him to take the field Friday night and carry the ball without being tentative.

The Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons preseason game was suspended after defensive back Morice Norris was taken off the field by an ambulance.

The Detroit Lions earned the preseason win in Atlanta on Friday night. The Lions beat the Falcons, 17-10, in a game ended early due to a potentially serious injury to Lions DB Morice Norris.

Second-year defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus earned the second-highest grade in Friday's opener with an impressive 92.2. Wide receiver Chris Blair was the highest-graded offensive player (91.3 overall), while linebacker Josh Woods was the fourth player with an elite PFF grade (91.4).

Raheem Morris explained how the Falcons want to model the Lions' culture and toughness on the 'Green Light' podcast.

The Detroit Lions will be without their top tight end for the final joint practice against the Miami Dolphins. Lions coach Dan Campbell said Thursday that Sam LaPorta is dealing with a minor injury and will be out for some time. It is not expected to be a long-term injury, but he could miss multiple days.

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.

The second-year signal-caller had just unloaded a deep touchdown pass to wide receiver Ray Ray McCloud when a scrum broke out and players from both sidelines joined the melee.