By Mummy Grace 
Week 2 of the NFL season was filled with defining moments, and a pair of teams stood out as big winners: the Detroit Lions and the Atlanta Falcons.
For Detroit, all eyes were on how the offense would respond after parting ways with Ben Johnson, the highly respected offensive coordinator who left to take the Chicago Bears’ head coaching job. Many thought Johnson’s absence would leave a noticeable void, but the Lions quickly put that narrative to bed. With Jared Goff firing on all cylinders and Amon-Ra St. Brown continuing to look unstoppable, Detroit’s attack looked as sharp as ever. Instead of showing weakness, the Lions turned the “Ben Johnson breakup” into fuel, proving they can evolve and stay dangerous no matter who’s calling the plays.
Meanwhile, in Atlanta, the Falcons’ defense finally had its breakthrough performance. After years of inconsistency, the unit showed up in a big way, smothering their opponent with physical play, timely stops, and a pass rush that disrupted everything. The Falcons didn’t just win—they won because of their defense, which could be a turning point for a team trying to establish itself as a real threat in the NFC South.
Both the Lions and Falcons left Week 2 with more than just victories. Detroit showed resilience and adaptability in the wake of change, while Atlanta’s defense showed it might finally be ready to live up to its potential. If these performances are a sign of things to come, both teams could be in for big seasons.