Jared Goff lit up Ford Field last night, leading the Detroit Lions to an electric 42-29 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in what can only be described as a thrilling offensive showcase. The Lions quarterback delivered perfection, going 18-for-18 for 292 yards and two dazzling touchdowns, including a spectacular 70-yard bomb to Jameson Williams and an 8-yard connection with Amon-Ra St. Brown. But hold on to your seats—that wasn’t even the headline! Goff even snagged a touchdown pass himself on a jaw-dropping 7-yard trick play from St. Brown. The Lions left no stone unturned in their quest for victory.
Lions Roar to 3-1
Both the Lions and Seahawks now boast 3-1 records, but it was the Lions’ relentless drive for points that made the difference. Despite the Seahawks racking up an impressive 516 yards compared to the Lions’ 389, it simply wasn’t their night. The Seahawks had more than their fair share of controversial calls going against them.
Controversial Calls
One particularly frustrating moment for Seahawks fans came when Geno Smith lobbed a pass to DK Metcalf in the end zone during a crucial two-point conversion attempt. Metcalf made the grab, but officials ruled it incomplete. Although replays clearly showed Metcalf’s knee was down in bounds, the replay booth didn’t intervene. Adding salt to the wound, on their second chance after a pass interference call against Carlton Davis, the Seahawks’ second attempt fell incomplete.
Missed Opportunities
With 9:18 left on the clock and trailing by eight, the Seahawks decided to gamble on a fourth-and-three from Detroit’s 39. Smith found Jaxon Smith-Njigba for an 8-yard gain, but an offensive pass interference call on Tyler Lockett nullified the play, forcing them to punt. Lady Luck just didn’t smile upon the ‘Hawks on this night.
The Final Dagger
The final nail in the coffin for Seattle came with just 2:45 remaining. Lions safety Brandon Joseph clearly interfered with Metcalf in the end zone, but incredibly, no flag was thrown. The Seahawks managed to drive down to the Detroit 3-yard line but ended up turning the ball over on downs. And if you thought that was it, there was still a brief glimmer of hope when Dre’Mont Jones sacked Goff in the end zone for a safety, thanks to a debatable decision by the Lions to throw the ball with 2:01 left.
Sealing the Deal
Geno Smith, trying to engineer a comeback, ended the night with 38 completions on 56 attempts for a staggering 395 yards, but his final throw was picked off in the end zone by Kerby Joseph, extinguishing any lingering hope of a Seattle comeback.
Penalties Galore
Detroit had their fair share of struggles too, racking up 12 penalties for 101 yards, nine of which were committed by the defense. Terrion Arnold had three penalties on the night, bringing his season total to eight, while Davis also struggled, committing three penalties while shadowing Metcalf for most of the game. Nevertheless, Davis redeemed himself by returning a Metcalf fumble 49 yards to set up a crucial touchdown.
Offensive Prowess
The Lions’ red zone efficiency was unmatched, scoring five touchdowns on all five of their red zone trips, a drastic improvement from their earlier season struggles. Jahmyr Gibbs contributed significantly with 78 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries, while David Montgomery added 40 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries, along with a 40-yard reception. On the Seahawks side, Kenneth Walker bolstered the offensive effort with 80 yards and three touchdowns on 12 carries.
Halftime Hurdles
The Seahawks entered halftime trailing 21-7, but despite their efforts to claw back into the game, the Lions’ airtight defense and their own series of unfortunate calls prevented any significant comeback. It was a night of high drama and electrifying football. The Lions stood fierce and tall, leaving no doubt about their ambitions this season.
