Detroit Lions to host NFL’s first “Women in Football” game dedicated to celebrating women in the sport

DETROIT – The Detroit Lions announced today their Week 3 regular season game at Ford Field against the Atlanta Falcons (Kickoff 1 PM) will be themed “Women in Football” to celebrate the countless ways in which women impact the game of football. The Women in Football game will be presented by Comerica Bank.

“There are few things I am more passionate about than Women in Football,” said Detroit Lions Principal Owner & Chair Sheila Hamp. “My mother, my sisters, and I are thrilled that our organization will be the first team to honor the contributions that women have, and are continuing to make, to the game of football on every level. It’s an honor to stand alongside these women not only on this gameday, but every day.”

This Sunday during pregame, at halftime, and…