ATLANTA — Friday's preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions ended prematurely after Lions safety Morice Norris was driven off the field at in an ambulance due to an injury sustained during the fourth quarter. There was 14:50 left in regulation. Both teams remained at midfield inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium until the game was officially suspended with 6:19 left on the clock.

Final score: Lions 17, Falcons 10

Editor's note: Everything below was written before Norris' injury occurred.

Why it's important: The Falcons sat their starters, including quarterback Michael Penix Jr., so Friday's exhibition game showed who the coaching staff needs to still evaluate. Seeing players like defensive lineman Zach Harrison, edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie and wide receiver Casey Washingt

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