NFC South

Lions defense bounces back with dominant effort, grounds Falcons

DETROIT — All week, the Detroit Lions didn't shy away from needing to overcome a sudden rash of injuries; they embraced it. And on Sunday, against the Atlanta Falcons, they proved their mettle, answering the challenge for the next guy and the next guy and the next guy to step up in a 20-6 victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Ford Field on Sunday. More impressive, the Lions did it behind a maligned defense that had given up 37 points in an overtime loss to the Seahawks a week earlier. The pass rush that had racked up steady quarterback pressure but struggled to get home the first two games of th…