Detroit Lions vs. Seattle Seahawks, Monday September 30

In every of the final two seasons the Lions misplaced high-scoring affairs – 37-31 and 48-45 – to the Seattle Seahawks at Ford Area. We noticed one other observe meet between these two golf equipment once more on Monday evening at Ford Area, nevertheless it was the Lions who discovered a strategy to come out on high of this one, 42-29.

Detroit’s offense lastly got here to life in an enormous manner.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff was excellent on the evening (18-for-18), David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs mixed to hurry for 3 touchdowns, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams had landing catches and even Goff caught a landing because the Lions’ offense exploded for practically 400 yards and 42 factors.

After each groups traded punts on their first possessions, Detroit began their second drive on their very own 7-yard line. No drawback. Goff orchestrated a 12-play, 93-yard drive that included seven Montgomery runs for 39 yards, together with a 1-yard landing for a 7-0 lead. It is the fourth straight recreation Montgomery has rushed for a landing.

Detroit’s third possession began with lots higher subject possession because of Detroit’s protection. Linebacker Jack Campbell knocked the ball free from Seattle broad receiver DK Metcalf on the Detroit 34-yard line. It was recovered by cornerback Carlton Davis III and returned to the Seattle 14-yard line. The offense wanted solely three performs from there to take a 14-0 lead on a 3-yard Gibbs landing run.