Falcons, Lions both eyeing rare feat: a winning streak
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, laughs on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Falcons won 40-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, laughs on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Falcons won 40-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Oct. 20, 2020 02:12 PM EDT
Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (28) celebrating during a NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 in Jacksonville, FL. The Lions defeated the Jaguars 34-16 (Detroit Lions via AP).

Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (28) celebrating during a NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 in Jacksonville, FL. The Lions defeated the Jaguars 34-16 (Detroit Lions via AP).

Oct. 19, 2020 11:53 AM EDT
Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (30) during a NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 in Jacksonville, FL. The Lions defeated the Jaguars 34-16 (Detroit Lions via AP).

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (30) during a NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 in Jacksonville, FL. The Lions defeated the Jaguars 34-16 (Detroit Lions via AP).

Oct. 19, 2020 11:54 AM EDT
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) celebrating a touchdown during a NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 in Jacksonville, FL. The Lions defeated the Jaguars 34-16 (Detroit Lions via AP).

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) celebrating a touchdown during a NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 in Jacksonville, FL. The Lions defeated the Jaguars 34-16 (Detroit Lions via AP).

Oct. 19, 2020 11:54 AM EDT
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) during a NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 in Jacksonville, FL. The Lions defeated the Jaguars 34-16 (Detroit Lions via AP).

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) during a NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 in Jacksonville, FL. The Lions defeated the Jaguars 34-16 (Detroit Lions via AP).

Oct. 19, 2020 11:54 AM EDT
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley II (21) runs from Minnesota Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley II (21) runs from Minnesota Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Oct. 20, 2020 10:10 AM EDT
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, left, greets Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris, right, after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Falcons won 40-23. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, left, greets Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris, right, after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Falcons won 40-23. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Oct. 18, 2020 04:29 PM EDT
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches a pass over Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches a pass over Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Oct. 18, 2020 03:59 PM EDT