Forget the birdwatching—this was a full-blown lion hunt.
In front of 100 former Lions players who had probably seen more losing than a professional poker player, the Detroit Lions decided to remind the NFL that they are done being the league’s punchline. With Calvin Johnson getting his well-deserved spot in the Pride of the Lions, the current squad had something more pressing on their agenda—shattering the Seattle Seahawks’ perfect start like a cheap vase at a Greek wedding.
The Seahawks’ Bubble Pops in Detroit
Seattle came into Ford Field looking untouchable, riding high on a 3-0 start under new head coach Mike Macdonald. But if the Seahawks were expecting a casual stroll through Motor City, the Lions had other plans—like driving a Mack truck through Seattle’s undefeated dream. Seattle had enjoyed their defensive domination so far, but Detroit quickly turned their formidable defense into a Swiss cheese display.
Detroit wasn’t playing nice. They had an offensive juggernaut in Jared Goff, who clearly had no interest in being human for the night. The guy completed every single one of his 18 passes, even throwing a 70-yard bomb to Jameson Williams that left Seattle’s secondary looking like they’d missed the memo that the game had started.
Geno’s Heroics Get Sunk by Lions’ Relentless Roar
Now, let’s talk about Geno Smith. The guy threw for a career-high 395 yards, which sounds like something you’d brag about at a family reunion—except for one tiny issue: the Seahawks still lost by 13. Geno was throwing dimes all night, but a few key mistakes and Detroit’s defense made sure those dimes didn’t turn into dollars. His 38 completions? Impressive. His win? Non-existent.
Things started to go south for Seattle when DK Metcalf, looking like a man on a mission, fumbled the ball trying to bulldoze through extra yards. It was like watching someone drop their groceries right before making it to their car—painful and embarrassing. Detroit pounced, turning that fumble into a touchdown. Suddenly, a potential tie game became a 14-0 nightmare that Seattle spent the rest of the night trying to escape.
Kenneth Walker III Shines, but Lions’ O-Line Roars Louder
Seattle did have its moments, though. Kenneth Walker III, back from injury, looked like he had rockets in his cleats. Three touchdowns, 80 yards—yeah, the guy was on fire. But, spoiler alert: you can’t win a football game when your defense is basically letting the opposing offense set up camp in the end zone. It’s not a good look, Seattle.
Meanwhile, Detroit’s offensive line had a secret weapon: Graham Glasgow. Filling in for Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow, Glasgow held it down like a seasoned pro, giving Goff all the time in the world to carve up Seattle’s defense like Thanksgiving turkey.
Goff and St. Brown: Dynamic Duo Make NFL History
And then there was this little trick play in the third quarter that’ll probably live rent-free in the Seahawks’ nightmares for weeks. Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown not only teamed up for a touchdown—oh no—they both threw and caught one, becoming only the fifth duo in NFL history to pull off that magic. I mean, at this point, Detroit’s playbook was looking more like a David Copperfield show.
Lions Roll into Cowboy Country, Seahawks Left to Regroup
With the Dallas Cowboys next on their hit list, the Lions are rolling with confidence. And who can blame them? They just took down one of the NFC’s hottest teams and made it look like a casual Friday night out. For Seattle, the road ahead looks bumpy. They’ll have to face off against Daniel Jones, Brock Purdy, and Josh Allen—all while trying to patch up a defense that suddenly looks leakier than a broken faucet.
In the end, Detroit didn’t just win—they sent a loud, clear message to the NFL: the Lions are no longer the league’s doormat. Seattle, on the other hand? Well, even the most well-prepared team can crumble under the weight of a pride of hungry Lions.
