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The Detroit Lions return to prime time on Monday Night Football against the undefeated Seattle Seahawks.
The Lions (2-1) are hosting their second prime-time game at Ford Field in the opening month of the 2024 NFL season and are coming off a road win over the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday. Seattle owns a 3-0 record over Dan Campbell's teams for the fourth consecutive season.
Both teams come into the game with big holes to fill on defense. Lions safety Brian Branch, downgraded Saturday due to an illness, is on top of losing linebacker Derrick Burns, defensive end Marcus Davenport and safety Ifetu Melifonu on injured reserve. They are without their All-Pro center, Frank Ragnow (torn PEC). Seattle will be down to four core members of the front seven in edge Boy Maffei, defensive end Leonard Williams, first-round rookie defensive tackle Byron Murphy and edge Uchenna Nwosu.
The Lions led the Seahawks 21-7 at halftime. A David Montgomery touchdown led the Lions, which Seattle answered with a Kenneth Walker touchdown. Detroit finished two more straight touchdown drives with a pair of Jahmir Gibbs touchdowns.
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The Lions are debuting their new black alternate uniforms, and Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson will be inducted into the Pride of the Lions at halftime and have his No. 81 jersey retired.
The game starts at 8:15 PM from Ford Field. The game is being televised on ABC and can be streamed (free trial) on ESPN+ or Fubo. The Lions enter as 4-point favorites according to BetMGM.
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Detroit Lions vs Seattle Seahawks Live Updates, Game Updates
9:46, 3Q: Geno Smith hits AJ Berner for TD; Lions lead 21-14
The Seahawks capped the opening drive of the second half with a touchdown to tight end AJ Berner on a play-action pass inside the 10-yard line. Seattle moved into Detroit territory with a 16-yard completion to Noah Fant, then Carlton Davis was called for pass interference by DK Metcalfe at the Lions' 9-yard line and a spot foul set up the touchdown.
5:11, 2Q: Jahmyr Gibbs finds end zone for 2nd TD; Lions lead 21-7
The Lions put together a third touchdown drive in nine plays that spanned 70 yards. Jahmir Gibbs again found the end zone from the 1-yard line on a power run right. The Lions moved the ball down the field quickly, starting with a facemask penalty tackle on Sam LaPorta, followed by a first run by Gibbs and another completion by LaPorta to get inside Seattle's 10-yard line.
10:08, 2Q: Kenneth Walker runs for TD; Lions lead 14-7
The Seahawks came right back with a touchdown of their own. The drive started with a third down completion to Jackson-Smith Nzigba, then a hold against Carlton Davis on third down to keep the drive alive. Geno Smith hit DK Metcalf on a slot fade to get the ball to the Lions' 1-yard line, then Walker bounced a run toward the pylons for a touchdown.
14:58, 2Q: Jahmir Gibbs punts for TD; Lions lead 14-0
The fumble turned into a touchdown three plays later. A completion to Lions Brock Wright brought the ball down to the goal line, then Gibbs easily went on a power run to extend Detroit's lead to two touchdowns early in the second quarter.
0:51, 1Q: Jack Campbell slams DK Metcalfe; Carlton Davis is back
DK Metcalf lost control of the football after bowling through a handful of Lions defenders while scrambling for a first down on a nice punt by Jack Campbell. The ball bounced down the sideline and Carlton Davis scooped it up in stride to return it to the Seahawks 14-yard line. What turned out to be a nice Seattle drive featuring a couple of darts from Geno Smith for a first down.
3:11, 1Q: Lions lead 7-0 on David Montgomery TD run
Both teams traded punts on their opening possessions, but the Lions went right down the field on their second try for a 12-game streak. A 93-yard touchdown drive that ended with a 1-yard touchdown run by David Montgomery in the backfield after getting through to linebacker Tyrell Dodson. The drive started with a Montgomery run for a first down, Jared Goff avoiding a sack and hitting Jameson Williams first. Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Montgomery each had first downs to put the Lions inside the 5-yard line, where Montgomery finished.
Lions vs. Seahawks pregame notes
The Lions are looking to start their first winning streak in 2024 and snap a losing streak that began in Seattle in 2012. The offense is still working to figure out the final pieces of the puzzle and has truly explosive performances, while the defense shoulders the load early.
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The Seahawks have excelled on both sides of the ball in their undefeated start, led by a super-efficient start from quarterback Geno Smith. He completed 74.8% of his passes and averaged 262.3 yards per game for a Seahawks offense averaging 24.3 points. DK Metcalf, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tyler Locket are one of the top wide receiver trios in the NFL and the offense has Kenneth Walker III back in the backfield.
Seattle's defense has many key pieces in the front seven but still has a full-strength secondary that has powered a top-2 passing defense through three weeks. The Lions will likely stick to a similar game plan as last week and try to run the ball often without Ragnow to limit the impact of Seattle corners Devon Witherspoon and Tarik Woolen.
What time is the Lions vs. Seahawks game?
- Date: Monday, September 30.
- Where: Ford Field, Detroit.
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
What channel is the Lions vs. Seahawks game?
TV Channels: ABC
Live Streaming: On ESPN+ or Fubo (free trial).
Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) in Detroit (Find all Lions radio affiliates).
Lions vs Seahawks predictions, picks
Dave Burkett, Detroit Free Press: The Seahawks have outscored the Lions late in each of the past three seasons by a combined score of 136-105, but I think this game will be different. The Lions struggled with Seattle's rushing attack under old coach Pete Carroll, but the scheme has changed under McDonald and the Lions are playing as good a defense as anyone in the NFL right now. It will not be a cakewalk. Walker brings balance to Seattle's offense, Metcalf is a dangerous receiver and the Seahawks have the personnel to make Goff's life difficult. But on Monday night, with the home crowd behind them, I think the more tested Lions came out on top. Pick: Lions 24, Seahawks 20.
Lions vs Seahawks Betting Odds
Courtesy of BetMGM just before kickoff.
- Diffusion: 4 by Lion.
- Over/Under: 47 points.
- Moneyline: Lions -225, Seahawks +185.
Lions vs Seahawks injury report
The Lions are without a branch this week with three other long-term losses in defence. Defensive tackle Aleem McNeil and tight end Sam LaPorta are expected to return to their full roles a week after suffering injuries and leaving early against the Cardinals.
In addition to Maffei, Murphy, Williams and Naosu, Seattle linebacker Jerome Baker is also out. MSU graduate and Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III will be active after missing the last two weeks with an oblique injury.
Detroit Lions Schedule 2024
- Sunday, September 8: LA Rams, (W 26-20, OT)
- Sunday, September 15: Tampa Bay, (L 20-16)
- Sunday, Sept. 22: at Arizona, (W20-13)
- Monday, September 30: Seattle, 8:15
- October 6: Farewell
- Sunday, Oct. 13: at Dallas, 4:25 p.m
- Sunday, October 20: at Minnesota, 1
- Sunday, October 27: Tennessee, 1
- Sunday, Nov. 3: at Green Bay, 4:25 p.m
- Sunday, Nov. 10: at Houston, 8:20 p.m
- Sunday, November 17: Jacksonville, 1
- Sunday, November 24: at Indianapolis, 1
- Thursday, November 28: Chicago, 12:30 p.m
- Thursday, Dec. 5: Green Bay, 8:15 p.m
- Sunday, Dec. 15: Buffalo, 4:25
- Sunday, December 22: at Chicago, 1
- Monday, Dec. 30: at San Francisco, 8:15 p.m
- TBA: Minnesota, TBA
- February 9, Super Bowl LIX: at New Orleans
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Jared Ramsey is a sports reporter for the Detroit Free Press covering the city's professional teams, the state's two flagship universities and more. X Follow Jared at @jared_ramsey22 and email him at jramsey@freepress.com.
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